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$329 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

Wed, 21 Jan - Thu, 12 Feb
Air New Zealand Logo
18:10 - 00:40BNE-CHC
3h 30mdirect
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21:00 - 07:00CHC-BNE
13h 00m1 stop
$541Air New Zealand
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Thu, 4 Dec - Tue, 9 Dec
Air New Zealand Logo
18:10 - 00:40BNE-CHC
3h 30mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
16:05 - 17:00CHC-BNE
3h 55mdirect
$547Air New Zealand
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Wed, 11 Feb - Sun, 22 Feb
Air New Zealand Logo
18:10 - 00:40BNE-CHC
3h 30mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
18:20 - 07:00CHC-BNE
15h 40m1 stop
$550Air New Zealand
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Thu, 15 Jan - Mon, 19 Jan
Air New Zealand Logo
18:10 - 00:40BNE-CHC
3h 30mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
08:45 - 09:40CHC-BNE
3h 55mdirect
$553Air New Zealand
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Wed, 1 Apr - Sun, 19 Apr
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18:55 - 01:20BNE-CHC
3h 25mdirect
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21:00 - 08:30CHC-BNE
13h 30m1 stop
$574Multiple Airlines
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Sun, 15 Feb - Sun, 8 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:55 - 00:25BNE-CHC
3h 30mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:40 - 07:00CHC-BNE
14h 20m1 stop
$577Multiple Airlines
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Thu, 26 Feb - Thu, 12 Mar
Qantas Airways Logo
17:55 - 00:25BNE-CHC
3h 30mdirect
Qantas Airways Logo
15:55 - 16:40CHC-BNE
3h 45mdirect
$583Qantas Airways
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Fri, 28 Nov - Sat, 6 Dec
Jetstar Logo
11:25 - 23:05BNE-CHC
8h 40m1 stop
Jetstar Logo
06:15 - 20:25CHC-BNE
17h 10m1 stop
$611Jetstar
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Thu, 22 Jan - Thu, 29 Jan
Jetstar Logo
12:05 - 22:20BNE-CHC
7h 15m1 stop
Jetstar Logo
20:35 - 08:40CHC-BNE
15h 05m1 stop
$617Jetstar
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Fri, 23 Jan - Sun, 1 Feb
Qantas Airways Logo
17:55 - 00:25BNE-CHC
3h 30mdirect
Qantas Airways Logo
15:55 - 16:40CHC-BNE
3h 45mdirect
$620Qantas Airways
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Everything you should know

Top airlines
Air New Zealand
Cheapest • from $541 (return)
Emirates
Best reviews • 8.1 score
Airline reviews
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When to book
4 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 19% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
May
Cheapest • 10% price drop
December
Most popular
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Cheapest return fare
$541
Overall average: $615
Air New Zealand
Wed 21/1Thu 12/2
BNE - CHC • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
$330
Typical prices: $359-$469
Air New Zealand
Sun 25/1
BNE - CHC • Direct
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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.

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 Thursdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Brisbane, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

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 May, where tickets cost $551 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $766 and $659 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 $667 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, which saves you about 19% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonMay
Cheapest flight$330
Best time to beat the crowds (10% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (25% 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.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 $330 for a one-way ticket and $541 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?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Brisbane and Christchurch, with oneworld 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 $690 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 $588 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 $406 or less one-way and $587 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 New Zealand, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways

Friday

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways

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Direct returns

Christchurch to Brisbane

Monday

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways

Friday

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying 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 3394 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.2Entertainment
8.3Crew
8.0Comfort
7.9Food
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Crew were excellent and the bar service and chat fantastic. Cheese board delicious. Amenity kit good, very disappointing not getting pyjamas on this leg of the flight and needed to reuse from earlier flight.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Oct 2025DXB - MAN
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Crew were excellent and the bar service and chat fantastic. Cheese board delicious. Amenity kit good, very disappointing not getting pyjamas on this leg of the flight and needed to reuse from earlier flight.

No kids provided. Instead we were told to have contacted the airline that we have kids and require kids meals. We were not the only ones who inquired about kids meals. It’s odd. Emirates and other airlines give kids meals as standard and before the adult food comes out. The rice in our meals was gluggy and under cooked. The chicken was also raw. Sadly not the best experience with Finn Air. The hostesses tried to compensate with the snacks and drinks but missed the mark by a long way. Especially when paying Emirates/Qantas prices

This was my first time flying with Emirates. Overall, the experience was very good. I thought the seats in economy would have been a bit more comfortable, but, they seem to be on par with other airlines. The food was excellent and very satisfying. If you can afford it, I would definitely suggest upgrading to at lest premium economy seats for long haul flights.

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

They should resume the fast track for business / first class passengers

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.

Ove the A380 planes. Comfortable seats. Served great Indian food and Masala Chai!

Like: Aircraft was better than others I've flown in. Crew was great, food was very good. Air New Zealand is now my favorite airline. On our long flight from AKL to YVR there was enough room for those of us in Economy to stretch a bit. My sister is disabled and they took very good care of her and me. Best entertainment offering of all the other airlines. Not so much; Flight from AKL to YRV was delayed BUT they recovered really well so no complaints here. Pretty petty point to complain about. Only negative I have. I will recommend to friends.

Nice friendly staff and crew. Love the 787 flight. Get meals and lots of drinks!

Great entertainment options on the screen. uSB A and C chargers. Free WiFi! Crew were excellent.

Check in crew member was very helpful, nice and excellent service👍

Overall the plane was good and the crew great. The big disappointment was the skycouch. Maybe it would be good if you were a parent with 2 small kids travelling but as a couple it's hopeless. It's impossible for 2 adults to lie down so one ends up sitting. We split our time with one lying and the other sitting. We both got more sleep sitting upright. We will never book one again and don't recommend it to anyone.

Lost my luggage and brought someone else luggage to my airport.

I flew United from San Francisco to Auckland. My connecting flight from Auckland to Christchurch was canceled with no explanation. I was finally told the cancellation was due to fog. Even though it was clear when we landed. I am from San Francisco, I know what fog is! And I didn't see any fog. I was told the next available flight was 7 hours later. Unacceptable, they should have had a flight ready to go as soon as it was deemed safe to take off.

Our original flight was cancelled from SFO to AKL on 6/16/25. So we had to stay overnight at a hotel after a 12-hour layover plus 3-hour delay before the cancellation. Then had to fly to LA and then to AKL the following day losing an entire day of our vacation in NZ, that we can never get back.

Two hours was not enough time to transition from the international to domestic terminal. You have to go through customs, a biological hazard check, gather your luggage, take a bus to the domestic terminal and recheck your luggage. The bus was slow and crowded and the lines to recheck your bags were very long. We missed our connecting flight. Initially, the Air New Zealand officials were not helpful at all in helping to get us on another flight. Told us we would have to buy another ticket for a flight 11 hours later. Found another agent that was more helpful. He helped arrange to get us on standby for another flight three hours later. Had to ride in jump seats next to the flight attendants, but at least we eventually got to out destination.

Full flight. Flight attendants were harried. Otherwise, fine for the typical cramped seating conditions in coach.

Plane was late and they wouldn’t check our bags through to Tokyo

Overall experience was good but what really impressed me the most was the care the flight attendants took of a sick passenger who was sitting in front of me. The flight attendants would come and check on her quite regularly providing her support and comfort. Brilliant service!

Only answered OK and poor as there was no entertainment and I didnt have any food

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

Basic airline, aircraft and service. AA gets you from point A to B. My flight was delayed by 2 hours too.

No internet on flight, which makes log travels really hard.

Not great. The inflight entertainment was all on an app, and I did not want to watch a film on my phone. Also, the range of options of films was limited.

by the time they got to our row, they were out of some of the food options. games and movies were great but maybe more game options like tetris or pac man would be great

A few more inches of legroom is all i ask

Great as usual, some delays but well communicated and made up for in the air

Business class points redemption - good value for points paid, dubious value if out of your own pocket, domestic class business product okay for this length of flight. The flight left and arrived on time, crew were good, aircraft was a bit old and tired, but still miles ahead of their competitors in Virgin and Jetstar.

Airline running better than post Covid, proper boarding process now implemented, some aircraft feeling a bit old and tired, crew fine, online experience better.

We were upgraded and after just a short delay in attending to a safety check we were on our way. Would definately fly Qantas International on their Dreamliner again.

Five hour flight instead of four hours due to westerly headwinds which wasn’t the fault of Qantas !

Late leaving and desintuon board showed ‘gate closed’ when they hadn’t even commenced boarding!

Flight was delayed more than 1.5 hours. Gate changed multiple times

The good thing is that the flight got us from Darwin to Brisbane. However, it would have to be the most uncomfortable flight I have ever taken and if I can possibly avoid flying Jetstar again, I will.

I was treated poorly in Dunedin by check in crew, then my bag was lost in Auckland. Never again.

no announcement about why we where delayed which is very poor

It was better than I expected. Thought $5 for a small cup of tea was a bit much!

Overall good trip I find seats a bit hard. We were waiting on board for about an hour for 2 passengers with some document issue. This main our arrival late for our pickup person.

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

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