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Flights to Christchurch - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What is the cheapest flight to Christchurch?

These are the best prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
If travelling to Christchurch, the cheapest city to fly from in the last 3 days was Sydney, with flights as low as $476 one-way and $669 return. Flights from Brisbane are the most searched and start at $198 for a return trip.

How much is a flight to Christchurch?

The average and cheapest price for all flights to Christchurch from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.
On average, a flight to Christchurch costs $544. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $226 and departed from Coolangatta. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Melbourne to Christchurch which costs $383 on average, and Brisbane to Christchurch, which costs $769 on average.
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What is the cheapest day to fly to Christchurch?

The average price of all flights to Christchurch clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Christchurch is Tuesday where tickets can be as cheap as $715. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where prices are $844 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Christchurch?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights 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 to Christchurch is May, where tickets cost $457 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of tickets from Australia is $820 and $635 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is August with an average price of $600.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Christchurch?

The average price for all flights to Christchurch depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Christchurch is generally in the evening, when flights cost $631 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Christchurch is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $643.

What is a good deal for flights to Christchurch?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Christchurch, 25% of our users found tickets to Christchurch for the following prices or less: From Coolangatta $245 one-way - $1,379 return, from Melbourne Airport $365 one-way - $366 return, from Sydney $396 one-way - $496 return.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights to Christchurch, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 140 days before departure.

Good to know

Low season

August

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$280
Best time to beat the crowds (7% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (25% more expensive on average)
Flight from Sydney to Christchurch

FAQs - booking Christchurch flights

  • How can I travel from Christchurch Airport to the city centre using public transport?

    If you wish to travel from the airport by public transport, you can use one of the Metro Red bus lines available from outside International Arrivals. The Purple Line and Number 29 both go to the city centre, with a travel time of around 30 minutes. The bus ticket costs NZ$8.5 (about AU$8) one-way and NZ$15 (about AU$14) for a two-way ticket.

  • How can I travel from Christchurch Airport to the city centre using a taxi?

    If you prefer traveling by taxi to get straight to your accommodation, you’ll find the taxi rank outside International Arrivals. The travel time to the city centre is about 15-20 minutes and the taxi fare depends on the taxi company, however you should expect to pay between NZ$45 (about AU$43) and NZ$65 (about AU$62).

  • Are there any on-site airport hotels at Christchurch Airport?

    While there is no hotel inside the airport, Sudima Hotel Christchurch Airport is just 700m from the terminals. It is the closest hotel to the airport and offers a free airport shuttle on request. You can call the hotel from the Freephone in the International Arrivals Lounge. There are five other hotels within five minutes of the airport, all also offering free airport shuttles.

  • Where can I go to freshen up at Christchurch Airport?

    If you need to freshen up after your flight to Christchurch, the airport offers free showers in International Arrivals, with soap and towels available for a fee. There is also a Stretch and Relaxation Area in the International Terminal, equipped for those wishing to practice yoga or pilates or just do some stretching.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Christchurch?

    If travelling to Christchurch, the cheapest city to fly from in the last 3 days was Sydney, with flights as low as $476 one-way and $669 return. Flights from Brisbane are the most searched and start at $198 for a return trip.

  • How far is Christchurch Airport from central Christchurch?

    There are 10 km between Christchurch city centre and Christchurch Airport.

  • What is the name of Christchurch’s airport?

    Christchurch is served by Christchurch Airport, also commonly referred to as Christchurch or Christchurch Intl. The airport code is CHC.

  • How much is a flight to Christchurch?

    On average, a flight to Christchurch costs $544. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $226 and departed from Coolangatta Gold Coast Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights 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 to Christchurch.

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

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

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

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

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight 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 up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • How many direct flights to Christchurch are there each week?

    Each week there are around 644 direct flights from within Australia to Christchurch. The most common day for departures is Friday, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Christchurch

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Christchurch? 25% of our users found return tickets to Christchurch for the following prices or less: From Melbourne $365, from Brisbane $524, from Coolangatta $812
  • Book at least 1 week before departure in order to get a below-average price.
  • High season is considered to be January, November and December. The cheapest month to fly from Australia is May.
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Christchurch flight deals.
  • For people traveling with children, baby care rooms are available in both the Domestic and International Terminals at Christchurch Airport, offering a quiet space to change and feed infants. Head to the Kids’ Zone in International Arrivals if you need to keep your kids entertained, or go to one of the information desks to request a Mini Explorer Passport Activity Book and crayons. You could also walk to the International Antarctic Centre, which offers an interactive experience for the whole family.
  • Luggage storage is available at Christchurch Airport at Luggage Solutions, located on the ground floor. Travellers can store luggage, bicycles or sports equipment, and long term discounts are offered if you’re using the service for more than seven days. Luggage wrapping, bubble wrapping and wine boxes are also available.
  • If you wish to rent a car after your flight to Christchurch, there are six vehicle rental companies at the airport, located at International Terminal Arrivals. They offer cars and camper vans, and you can pre-book your vehicle online or rent it on the spot. A shuttle service is available to pick up and drop customers off at the depot where rental cars are parked.
  • Should you need a quiet space to hold a last minute meeting, head to South Bar and Café on Level 1. The establishment has meeting rooms available to hire; The Canterbury Room seats up to 12 people, is IT-equipped and has catering available upon request for an extra fee.
  • Christchurch Airport has two Air New Zealand lounges located in the Domestic and International Terminals, both accessible to passengers with a lounge membership. Manaia Lounge in International Departures is accessible to passengers who have a Priority Pass, which gives you access to over 1,000 lounges in the world. All lounges at Christchurch Airport offer beverages, newspapers, business facilities and showers.
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Prefer to fly direct to Christchurch?

Find which airlines fly direct to Christchurch Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Australia to Christchurch

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air Chathams, +27 more

ANA, Air Canada, +28 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +27 more

ANA, Air Canada, +28 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air Chathams, +28 more

ANA, Air Canada, +29 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +27 more

ANA, Air Canada, +28 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +27 more

ANA, Air Canada, +28 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +27 more

ANA, Air Canada, +28 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +27 more

ANA, Air Canada, +28 more

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Direct returns

Christchurch to Australia

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air Chathams, +27 more

ANA, Air Canada, +28 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +27 more

ANA, Air Canada, +28 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air Chathams, +28 more

ANA, Air Canada, +29 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +27 more

ANA, Air Canada, +28 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +27 more

ANA, Air Canada, +28 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +27 more

ANA, Air Canada, +28 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +27 more

ANA, Air Canada, +28 more

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Top 4 airlines serving from Australia to Christchurch

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Christchurch. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from Australia to Christchurch. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with 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 3486 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.2Entertainment
8.3Crew
7.9Food
8.1Boarding
Airline reviews

We was missed the flight They doesn’t lest us fly next flight without payment They charge me 606 hundred dollars What is very unacceptable,our first fight ticket was almost 2000 dollars, again paid 700 it’s hurt … airlines need to do something please

6.0 GoodKazi, Nov 2024DXB - MCO
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We was missed the flight They doesn’t lest us fly next flight without payment They charge me 606 hundred dollars What is very unacceptable,our first fight ticket was almost 2000 dollars, again paid 700 it’s hurt … airlines need to do something please

Priority boarding for Silver and Premium Economy was very disorganised, in fact, non-existent.

My favorite airline when traveling to the UAE. Great food and great service.

More leg room or a bed hahaha but in all was one of the best flys I been on

Seats are not as easy to move as you would hope in premium econo Y

Excellent staff! Flights were delayed due to technical issues after everyone was boarded and we sat in the flight for almost 2 hours before taking off. Not enough vegetarian food was available despite pre-ordering. The staff did an exceptional job dealing with both the problems neither of their making.

Meals were delicious, however I got hungry between dinner and breakfast.

Very good ..nice comfort..crew service was good..and no delays in time ..they always on time..

We did not fly and our agent has been uncilling and uncooperative to help us rebook flight. We will never use Kayak ever again to book our flights, and we will let our network of friends know that using Kayak is equal to losing $$$$$.

Everything was superb, only bad point was that the fast track on London Heathrow arrivals was not handed out to me and I had to go back to the gate to collect it.

Would have been nice to have decaf coffee as an option, and perhaps a scone

Overall, a great experience from food and crew. The only setback was that this was the Second flight from Air New Zealand within a week that was an hour late for boarding.

New Zealand crew were attentive. We were not informed that we needed transit document to pass through New Zealand. A checkin employee helped with this for which we were thankful.

The boarding process was less than ideal. While I liked being greeted with “Kia Ora”, the rest of the process was very average for business-class travel — queue, crowding, no clear separation between economy and business premier. The aircraft felt old, even though I believe it was only 6 years’ old. Travelling in Business Premier in Air New Zealand is like sitting in a glass bowl. One can see everyone, and everyone can see others. Very bad structuring of seats. If you have a choice, fly another airlines like Singapore Airlines for business — I had the option, but chose this flight due to it’s departure time. Regrettable decision. I had opted for Vegan food choice. Very poor food as well as service. It is as if the chefs preparing the meal have little idea what nutritious, healthy and filling plant-based food is. And the crew were totally uncoordinated. In the main dinner meal, the first thing I was served was a fruit bowl, and then followed by other items. No mention was made that the fruit bowl (served first) was the dessert! And then after my meal tray was cleared another steward (not the one who served the main meal) comes around asks me that now that I had had the would like the dessert. I said yes, please. He went off and comes back to tell me discreetly that I’ve already had my dessert! He also didn’t know what the dessert was — and I guess it was the fruit platter that was the first item I was served. I was traveling with partner, who had similar experience. For her, they just cleared her table without offering dessert. Extremely poor coordination. The area behind the seats was extremely dirty. I just happened to use the overhead light to try and locate something that had fallen, only to be horrified at the dust, crumbs and all kinds of other particles. The only good thing about the flight was that when it ended, our bags came very very quickly. But that I guess is more to do with airport operations for Air New Zealands at Auckland Airport rather than the flight itself. I would think very hard next time I have to fly Business Premier in New Zealand, especially on Boeing 787-9NZM, which this plane was. Basically if you are selecting seats and find that they are at a diagonal angle, do not book this if you are looking for luxurious travel. Better off with premium economy or a good economy seat. The quality of food and service indeed was way below par.

Gate agent was fantastic in Auckland. They wanted to charge me for my two bags even though I was gold member with United in Tonga. So I had to pay for an upgrade. The meals on both flights had no vegetarian option. The only one item the salad was not tasty at all. Good thing I had brought my own snacks. The bread was white roll which is so not healthy. I think New Zealand air can definitely improve their food offering.

The entire process was excellent! The economy sits are a bit snug so I'll have to be sure to purchase premier or business class next time but, other than that, food, service, attendants were exceptional. Gate agents and ticket agents too!

Short flight so no entertainment, turbulence so no food service - overall flight as expected

Great meal. Best seats ever! They need to teach other airlines how to do that.

Overall excellent but the Captain kept the seat belt sign on for far too long, especially at the beginning and end of the flight. It was 2 hours after take-off before the crew were able to start the service (on an 11 hour night flight, reducing our sleeping time) and the seat belt sign on went on during breakfast (90 mins before landing) and was not turned off again until we landed. This made for an uncomfortable journey of trying to limit fluid intake because it was unclear when the toilets would be available for use.

Food was not good. We asked for Muslim food and it was weird tasteless type of boiled veges.

Good communication regarding any updates time of flight and flight delayed. The fight was delayed by two and half hours at eleventh hour. That was unexpected, especially when you international passenger.

The service was excellent. The quarters were a little cramped in Economy, and we had to exist there for 18 hours.

It was very nice. I will try to fly with Qantas whenever I can.

Terrible. 6 hour delay with no explanations and only 15 dollars in food credits. A disaster. I'll just leave it at that.

We paid for business class seats for the comfort that comes with that but couldn’t use the bathroom as it was full all the time.

Flight was cancelled about 1.5 hours before departure. Replacement flight provided scheduled 1 hour later. Late boarding, late departure and arrived Melbourne nearly 2 hours after originally scheduled.

Flight is overpriced. Quality of service is poor. Constant delays. This flight again was multiple times delayed. The relaxed and careless attitude of staff is appalling. People are busy and it does matter if we do things more efficiently than chilled out. Once the flight was ready to depart we had more delays due to the careless approach of boarding passengers. Food is highly processed with limited options and super unhealthy. Leg room is shockingly bad. Even the biz class is pretty bad. Coupled with the horrendous prices Qantas only benefits given Australia is their home market. Otherwise they are not competitive at all.

The flight was good, long obviously but smooth. The seats are pretty small, definitely notice a difference for long haul compared to Emirates or Cathay Pacific it’s more like medium haul seating for space. Food options were good, children’s meals were good for my fussy 3yo.

Top notch service, good selection of snack and meal options, generous accommodation for luggage, and great selection of in cabin entertainment. I really appreciate the offering of pillows, blankets, sleep mask, tb&paste, and earplugs. The only complaint I can make was that my seat was horribly uncomfortable and lacked cushion.

An extremely long flight packed in like sardines. But they feed you often with meals,drinks and snacks. They have a lot of movies and audio books

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.

Fabulous I have no issues with JetStar great service always use them to fly

Flight was as expected - we got what we paid for which was a base fare

Unaware of charge for carry on until i got to gate

I got what I paid for - flight was clean, staff were friendly

I like that fare is cheap but because there's no amenities whatsoever. You get what you paid for.

There's a reason why fare is cheap, no amenities.

It is what it is - nothing more, nothing less. No entertainment onboard but one kinda knows that when buying a ticket on a no frills airline. I choose Jetstar only because of price.

Plane was delayed both on arrival to Sydney and departure. We boarded the plane while it was in the process of being refuelled, which I am certain is against CASA regulations. Comfort for anyone over 6 foot is non existent.

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Recent return flight deals

 
These are the cheapest return flights to Christchurch found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
18/1Sat
directJetstar
3h 15mOOL-CHC
30/1Thu
directJetstar
3h 35mCHC-OOL
$394
24/1Fri
directJetstar
3h 25mOOL-CHC
26/1Sun
directJetstar
3h 25mCHC-OOL
$416
23/2Sun
directAir New Zealand
3h 10mSYD-CHC
2/3Sun
directAir New Zealand
3h 35mCHC-SYD
$470
28/1Tue
directAir New Zealand
3h 10mSYD-CHC
5/2Wed
directAir New Zealand
3h 35mCHC-SYD
$472
25/2Tue
directEmirates
3h 15mSYD-CHC
1/3Sat
directEmirates
3h 20mCHC-SYD
$555
3/12Tue
directQantas Airways
3h 05mSYD-CHC
5/12Thu
directQantas Airways
3h 35mCHC-SYD
$577
14/1Tue
directQantas Airways
3h 05mSYD-CHC
4/2Tue
directQantas Airways
3h 35mCHC-SYD
$579
3/12Tue
direct
3h 15mSYD-CHC
5/12Thu
direct
3h 35mCHC-SYD
$586
10/12Tue
direct
3h 15mSYD-CHC
12/12Thu
direct
3h 35mCHC-SYD
$589
5/12Thu
directEmirates
3h 05mSYD-CHC
13/12Fri
directEmirates
3h 35mCHC-SYD
$591

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best deals for one-way flights to Christchurch found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
13/1Mon
directAir New Zealand
3h 10mSYD-CHC
$280
16/2Sun
directJetstar
3h 15mMEL-CHC
$280
13/1Mon
directAir New Zealand
3h 10mSYD-CHC
$282
25/3Tue
1 stopJetstar
9h 10mSYD-CHC
$292
23/1Thu
directEmirates
3h 15mSYD-CHC
$309
2/12Mon
directQantas Airways
3h 05mSYD-CHC
$336
1/12Sun
directQantas Airways
3h 05mSYD-CHC
$338
28/2Fri
directEmirates
3h 05mSYD-CHC
$346
14/2Fri
2 stopsFiji Airways
25h 30mCBR-CHC
$771
30/3Sun
2 stopsFiji Airways
20h 20mMEL-CHC
$805

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Last minute flights to Christchurch

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights to Christchurch that are departing in the next 10 days.
24/11Sun
directAir New Zealand
3h 25mMEL-CHC
3/12Tue
directAir New Zealand
3h 55mCHC-MEL
$671
23/11Sat
directQantas Airways
3h 05mSYD-CHC
10/12Tue
directQantas Airways
3h 35mCHC-SYD
$722
25/11Mon
directJetstar
3h 15mOOL-CHC
5/12Thu
directJetstar
3h 35mCHC-OOL
$735
22/11Fri
directQantas Airways
3h 20mMEL-CHC
25/11Mon
directQantas Airways
3h 55mCHC-MEL
$759
23/11Sat
directQantas Airways
3h 05mSYD-CHC
3/12Tue
directQantas Airways
3h 35mCHC-SYD
$774
25/11Mon
multi-stopJetstar
17h 35mOOL-CHC
5/12Thu
directJetstar
3h 35mCHC-OOL
$803
25/11Mon
directEmirates
3h 15mSYD-CHC
25/11Mon
directEmirates
3h 20mCHC-SYD
$958
24/11Sun
multi-stopFiji Airways
18h 00mMEL-CHC
3/12Tue
multi-stopFiji Airways
24h 25mCHC-MEL
$2,843
25/11Mon
multi-stopAir New Zealand
9h 30mSYD-CHC
25/11Mon
multi-stopAir New Zealand
17h 45mCHC-SYD
$3,015
22/11Fri
multi-stopFiji Airways
15h 40mMEL-CHC
25/11Mon
multi-stopFiji Airways
28h 15mCHC-MEL
$3,127

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