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$278 Find Cheap Flights from Brisbane to Christchurch

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Cheap Flights from Brisbane to Christchurch (BNE-CHC)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Brisbane to Christchurch that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Brisbane to Christchurch

Mon, 11 Aug - Tue, 19 Aug
Jetstar Logo
23:20 - 09:50BNE-CHC
8h 30m1 stop
Jetstar Logo
20:30 - 08:30CHC-BNE
14h 00m1 stop
$485Jetstar
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Mon, 4 Aug - Wed, 13 Aug
Jetstar Logo
23:20 - 14:35BNE-CHC
13h 15m1 stop
Jetstar Logo
20:30 - 08:30CHC-BNE
14h 00m1 stop
$487Jetstar
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Mon, 11 Aug - Tue, 19 Aug
Jetstar Logo
23:20 - 07:50BNE-CHC
6h 30m1 stop
Jetstar Logo
20:30 - 08:30CHC-BNE
14h 00m1 stop
$490Jetstar
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Thu, 14 Aug - Thu, 21 Aug
Jetstar Logo
23:20 - 14:35BNE-CHC
13h 15m1 stop
Jetstar Logo
20:30 - 08:30CHC-BNE
14h 00m1 stop
$496Jetstar
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Mon, 11 Aug - Tue, 19 Aug
Jetstar Logo
23:20 - 09:50BNE-CHC
8h 30m1 stop
Jetstar Logo
20:30 - 08:30CHC-BNE
14h 00m1 stop
$504Jetstar
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Wed, 30 Jul - Wed, 6 Aug
Air New Zealand Logo
19:15 - 00:45BNE-CHC
3h 30mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
06:05 - 08:05CHC-BNE
4h 00mdirect
$549Air New Zealand
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Wed, 30 Jul - Wed, 6 Aug
Air New Zealand Logo
19:15 - 00:45BNE-CHC
3h 30mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
13:00 - 18:05CHC-BNE
7h 05m1 stop
$557Air New Zealand
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Tue, 29 Jul - Tue, 5 Aug
Air New Zealand Logo
19:35 - 07:25BNE-CHC
9h 50m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
06:05 - 08:05CHC-BNE
4h 00mdirect
$559Air New Zealand
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Thu, 21 Aug - Sat, 30 Aug
Air New Zealand Logo
19:35 - 07:25BNE-CHC
9h 50m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
06:05 - 08:05CHC-BNE
4h 00mdirect
$560Air New Zealand
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Wed, 30 Jul - Wed, 6 Aug
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23:20 - 13:05BNE-CHC
11h 45m1 stop
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06:05 - 08:05CHC-BNE
4h 00mdirect
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Brisbane to Christchurch flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Brisbane to Christchurch to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Brisbane to Christchurch?

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Brisbane to Christchurch?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Brisbane to Christchurch clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Brisbane to Christchurch, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Brisbane, you’ll find the best rates on Mondays and the most expensive ones on Thursdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Brisbane to Christchurch?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Brisbane to Christchurch, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Brisbane to Christchurch is March, where tickets cost $546 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $806 and $668 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Brisbane to Christchurch?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at $611 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Brisbane to Christchurch?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Brisbane to Christchurch, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Brisbane to Christchurch, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.


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Low seasonMay
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$278
Best time to beat the crowds (11% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (30% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Brisbane to Christchurch

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Brisbane to Christchurch based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Brisbane to Christchurch

  • Are there any onsite hotels at Christchurch Airport?

    There is the 4-star Novotel Christchurch Airport hotel onsite at the airport just outside of the terminal buildings. Amenities include Wi-Fi, parking, air-conditioning, breakfast, and an onsite bar and restaurant. For those on a budget, JUCY Snooze Christchurch offers private rooms with an ensuite or pods and is less than a 10min walk from the airport.

  • Are there non-stop flights from Brisbane (BNE) to Christchurch (CHC)?

    Yes, you can fly directly from Brisbane Airport to Christchurch Airport with Qantas Airways or Air New Zealand. In fact, there are more direct flights than not so this will be your best and easiest option in most cases. Sometimes, you can combine two different airlines for the best trip route, but most airlines do direct flights for this route.

  • How can I get from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to central Christchurch?

    The Metro public bus runs between Christchurch Airport and the centre. The bus stop is outside of Door 9. Tickets are around A$ 8 one-way and A$ 14 return and can be bought directly from the driver. You can also get a taxi or shuttle service from outside Door 7, which will get you to the centre in 15-20min. Rideshare companies can meet you in the dedicated Rideshare Pick-up Zone.

  • How can I save on my flight from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Christchurch Airport (CHC)?

    While many flights travel directly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Christchurch Airport (CHC), flights that have a stopover may be less expensive. If you’re on a budget, this is a great option, but be aware that you will take longer to arrive – travel time can increase from roughly 4 hours to 10 hours.

  • Do I need a visa to travel to New Zealand?

    Australian passport holders and permanent residents are permitted to visit New Zealand and stay there indefinitely to work or study without a visa. Permanent residents will need to apply online for a NZeTA (New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority) before they travel, which is valid for 2 or 5 years.

  • How do I find sustainable flights?

    Through KAYAK, you can sort flights by CO2 emissions to find a sustainable flight. A direct flight from Brisbane to Christchurch on Air New Zealand will emit roughly 43% less CO2 per person than the average flight along this route. Other factors that affect carbon emissions include airline ratings, passenger load and cabin class.

  • Which airlines offer Business Class flights?

    If you want to travel in comfort and style, Qantas Airways and Emirates offer Business Class flights along the route from Brisbane and Christchurch. Travellers enjoy priority check-in and boarding, comfortable leather seats with extra legroom, a range of inflight entertainment options, gourmet dining and luxury amenities. Business Class travellers can also enjoy the amenities at the airport lounges.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Brisbane to Christchurch?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Brisbane to Christchurch was $182 for a one-way ticket and $318 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Brisbane to Christchurch?

    Brisbane and Christchurch are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Brisbane from Brisbane and will be arriving at Christchurch.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Brisbane to Christchurch?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Brisbane to Christchurch flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Brisbane to Christchurch?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Brisbane and Christchurch, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Brisbane to Christchurch?

    There are direct flights from Brisbane to Christchurch on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Brisbane to Christchurch, Emirates or Air New Zealand?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Brisbane to Christchurch are Emirates and Air New Zealand. With an average price for the route of $760 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Air New Zealand is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $590 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Brisbane to Christchurch?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Brisbane to Christchurch.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Brisbane to Christchurch?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Christchurch from Brisbane is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Brisbane to Christchurch?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Christchurch with an airline and back to Brisbane with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Brisbane to Christchurch?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Christchurch from Brisbane up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Brisbane to Christchurch

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $353 or less one-way and $554 or less round-trip.
  • Across the road from Christchurch Airport (CHC) is the International Antarctic Centre, which is well worth a visit if you have a layover or some time after your flight.
  • In the outdoor plaza of Christchurch Airport, there are table tennis tables, a piano that is open for anyone to play, and beanie bags to sit on.
  • There is a Digital Innovation Zone on Level 1 of Christchurch Airport with a Flightradar24 touch screen, a hologram of the airport, and charging stations for devices, as well as displays of the latest developments in technology.
  • When you travel Economy Class, the check-in luggage limit is usually around 23 kg. Frequent Flyers and Business Class travellers can typically receive an increased luggage allowance of up to 60 kg. Passengers can also bring one carry-on bag and one personal item on board.
  • If you’re travelling with an infant, you are usually permitted to check in three additional items free of charge, including a pram, car seat or bassinet. You can also bring liquids on board your flight, including water, milk and baby food.

Prefer to fly direct from Brisbane to Christchurch?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Brisbane to Christchurch.
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Direct departures

Brisbane to Christchurch

Monday

Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, +8 more

Air Canada, Air China, +9 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, +8 more

Air Canada, Air China, +9 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, +8 more

Air Canada, Air China, +9 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, +8 more

Air Canada, Air China, +9 more

Friday

Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, +8 more

Air Canada, Air China, +9 more

Saturday

Air China, Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +7 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +8 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, +8 more

Air Canada, Air China, +9 more

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Direct returns

Christchurch to Brisbane

Monday

Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, +8 more

Air Canada, Air China, +9 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, +8 more

Air Canada, Air China, +9 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, +8 more

Air Canada, Air China, +9 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, +8 more

Air Canada, Air China, +9 more

Friday

Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, +8 more

Air Canada, Air China, +9 more

Saturday

Air China, Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +7 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +8 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, +8 more

Air Canada, Air China, +9 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Brisbane to Christchurch

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Brisbane to Christchurch. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Brisbane to Christchurch? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3285 reviews
7.8Food
8.3Crew
8.2Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
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The staff on board were excellent. Kind, thoughtful, helpful - not just with me but with others around that I observed. Wonderful service.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, June 2025DXB - BCN
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The staff on board were excellent. Kind, thoughtful, helpful - not just with me but with others around that I observed. Wonderful service.

Very pleasant.The crews are very nice.Food were excellent.

They cancelled our flight, rebooked, cancelled that one. We are now flying New Zealand Air and need a refund please. How do we get it?

Wifi was not operational for the whole trip. Other than this, flight was well received .

Food no so good. Extra charge to much for front seats cost me £163 then other people sat near me for nothing 🤬

Boarding for business class passengers can be improved. Also, when debarking the aircraft, Economy passengers are let off first due the way the configuration of the cabin upstairs.

I would never have been able to make the transfer in time without asking for a wheelchair

Very uncomfortable aircraft. No free entertainment or drinks. Food okay. Won't fly with them again.

The plane was clean and well maintained the crew members were professionals and friendly and the food was good

Flight left on time. Bags came quickly. Crew was nice. But internet never worked and the food was awful.

Great! Flight was delayed by 30 mins but all was great. Thanks.

The business class upgrade meant a good sleep on the way home after a long week away. Excellent service, great food, and comfortable seat/bed for the journey.

Again, Air New Zealand was great. They kept bathrooms clean, food was actually very good, New Zealand wines a big hit

The issue was with getting our boarding pases. There were issues with our arrangements that were made through Kayak. I am sorry to say that we will not use you again because of this. The flight itself was good and the flight attendants excellent.

Arriving at Coolangatta, rows 20 forward, took the airbridge across to the terminal. It was suggested to those from rows 21 back, that we take the rear stairs and to be careful crossing the tarmac. That was all well and good. However, when we got across to the terminal we then had to climb three large flights of stairs to meet up with those coming across the airbridge. No elevator! There were people carrying babies and elderly carrying hand luggage that needed assistance from others.. There was no option to turn back.

It was good for a short domestic flight. As no food ar entertainment provided, there should be a n/a rating available for those.

USB charging ports did not work on any of Air New Zealand flights

Economy was much nicer on the Air New Zealand planes.

At Coolangatta International it is difficult to hear voice boarding announcements when away from screen announcements.

Flew premium economy, well worth the extra. Much better seat size & space. Meals & snacks were lovely. Crew really pleasant. Internet is not great, not really useful for anything. Couldn't even send messages.

One of the oldest most uncomfortable "lay down" seats I've ever experienced. Old plane and old seats that don't lay flat. The seat back does not even recline - at all. Instead the legrest awkwardly extends to fill the gap between a small cubby into which you must insert your feet/legs. I am 5' 11" and could not lay straight but had to tuck my knees. Ticket was also very expensive. Would not recommend flying business/first on Finair from Melbourne to Bangkok and will not do so again myself.

The wifi was out. Otherwise it was great flight. Richard, as CSM, was excellent.

Traditional economy class. Not a full flight so spare seats. Food and drinks were good

Was bumped to a later flight because of inefficiency on part of the airline.

Inflight entertainment, poor that there are no headrest screens on aircraft used for an international flight.

The Emerits/Qantas flight was cancelled to Wellington. We need a refund. Had to buy another airline ticket. How do we get the refund. Still not in Wellington.

Delayed QF59 flight once again, Qantas doesn't fail in maintaining there delayed departures and arrivals. USB points do not work nor do the power point sockets on the plane, Qantas staff admitted that on the flight. Don't expect to your charge devices. Saving grace, was the ice cream. Bottom line, if you expect to fly to HND and make it on time avoid Qantas and if you're interested in ice cream - visit 7/11.

Pretty excellent. I don’t know what the pilot could have done better with the bumping ( there was a storm) nor what happened to my ears coming down into bendigo. It doesn’t happen coming down into Sydney just the return flight. I wonder why?

Touch screens were very difficult to use, generally being laggy and unresponsive- it was quite an art to get it to play the thing you wanted rather than some thing at random. Selection of films and Tv was good when touchscreen decided to finally respond.

Their aircraft are old and amenities lack way behind other international carriers leaving from BNE. Even in economy

4.5 hr international flight. We got a glass of water. Ranks up there with Ryan Air, Easy Jet, Spirit and Frontier. Expected better.

Gluten free options less explicit on business class, but great service

Very good… seems the virgin staff particularly in the lounge and in flight exceeded expectations.

I liked everything about the experience but would have liked some free snacks!

Crew was great but flight was delayed almost three hours due to a technical issue and we had to go back to the terminal and wait for another one.

Being told why we delayed three hours and not even given an apology by someone. Not a word. Not my airline of choice ever.

Checked Baggage line up was long but moved quickly, rest of the process, boarding, crew was excellent

Virgin has always provided a smooth and comfortable flight. This one was no different. Seats are comfortable. Staff are great. This is my favourite airline.

Virgin changed the flight to an Alliance flight. Smaller plane, tea coffee and water the only refreshments available and not sure what happened to the extra money I paid to sit in a selected seat with extra leg room. This is obviously a regular switch as it happened on our flight there and back. Do not recommend.

Late boarding, late departure due to weather and slow boarding, packed 5+hour flight, only 2 toilets for main cabin, tight leg room, no free food except tea, coffee, and water, arrived 75 minutes late.

15kg allowance is outrageous. Change of time a few days before departure and more than 2 hours of delay in the end. The worse we’ve taken so far in Oceania.

They added the weight of my back to the carryon luggage and charged me NZ$75 for being over 7 kg.

stuck in the aircraft for over three hours due to engineering work, significantly delayed and made a lot of passengers missed the connecting transport, no mention any compensation

Very quiet plane!! One of the quietest planes we have been on.

Jetsatar refused to take my foldable stroller in the plane, despite following all the rules on dimensions and packaging. Similar thing happened on our previous fight. However, at that instance, they offered to check in the stroller. At this fight, the staff was rude, trying to rush us to board the flight. They made excuses that the stroller was not allowed and even offer to leave it behind and ship it back at our own cost. Fortunately, we had someone else attending. Since the flight was about to take off, they left it behind and send it back to us on the next available flight.

Overall, it was good. The only concern was that I couldn't charge my phone because the USB port didn't work after we took off. One of the crew members tried to restart it but never came back to me with an update.

Comfortable seats, boarding was easy and staff were very nice.

Flight was fine but a domestic flight was called by Jetstar international. This meant going through immigration and custom scanning twice. Long queues were experienced which were frustrating. We were using a wheelchair and exit at Perth needed a scissor lift as no air bridge provided. No fast lane at Perth for wheelchair. The staff were helpful but this system is poor.

The crew were great. The seat was older than an old Holden with a big metal bar sticking right into my back. The passenger next to me complained that hers was the same. The pre purchase system for food was disappointing as the pie/quiche took 20 mins to warm up, arrived too hot and with no utensils. It was one of the most uncomfortable flights I've ever been on.

Not very good, no food and not drink ( caffe or tea). Never ever fly with jet star.

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