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Cheap Flight Deals to Christchurch

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights 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.

Recent return flight deals to Christchurch

Recommended return deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly to Christchurch.
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18:00 - 14:35LGW-CHC
57h 35m2 stops
10:30 - 15:00CHC-LGW
39h 30m2 stops
Thu, 22 May - Wed, 28 May
21:00 - 07:45LHR-CHC
45h 45m2 stops
16:30 - 13:55CHC-LHR
34h 25m2 stops
Wed, 12 Mar - Wed, 19 Mar
17:50 - 22:20LHR-CHC
39h 30m2 stops
16:30 - 13:55CHC-LHR
34h 25m2 stops
Tue, 25 Feb - Tue, 4 Mar
20:40 - 15:25EDI-CHC
29h 45m2 stops
18:20 - 19:05CHC-EDI
37h 45m2 stops
£1,065Emirates
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Tue, 11 Mar - Tue, 18 Mar
20:15 - 14:00STN-CHC
28h 45m2 stops
18:20 - 12:05CHC-STN
30h 45m2 stops
£1,077Emirates
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Mon, 3 Mar - Mon, 17 Mar
20:35 - 09:30LHR-CHC
49h 55m1 stop
10:50 - 15:45CHC-LHR
39h 55m1 stop
£1,117Singapore Airlines
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Thu, 22 May - Wed, 28 May
20:35 - 09:30LHR-CHC
49h 55m1 stop
10:50 - 15:45CHC-LHR
39h 55m1 stop
£1,140Singapore Airlines
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Thu, 22 May - Thu, 29 May
10:35 - 10:25LHR-CHC
35h 50m2 stops
13:00 - 13:20CHC-LHR
35h 20m2 stops
£1,255Air New Zealand
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Mon, 31 Mar - Tue, 15 Apr
12:20 - 08:55LHR-CHC
32h 35m2 stops
15:05 - 13:20CHC-LHR
33h 15m2 stops
£1,346Air New Zealand
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Tue, 1 Apr - Sun, 13 Apr
12:40 - 17:20GLA-CHC
39h 40m2 stops
22:30 - 22:30CHC-GLA
37h 00m2 stops
£1,804China Southern
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Thu, 6 Feb - Sun, 9 Feb

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 day to fly to Christchurch?

The average price of all round-trip 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 Monday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as £1,440. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, where round-trip prices are £1,514 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 March, where tickets cost £1,217 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of tickets from the United Kingdom is £1,668 and £1,636 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is June with an average price of £1,146.

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

The average price for all round-trip 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 at night, when round-trip flights cost £1,370 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 £1,491.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights 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, you should book around 7 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets to Christchurch

Low season

August

High season

December

Cheapest flight

£538
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 16% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (21% more expensive on average)
Flight from London Stansted Airport to Christchurch

When to book flights to Christchurch

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Christchurch based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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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. The information is for flights to Christchurch based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking Christchurch flights

  • How do I travel from Christchurch Airport into the city?

    The city’s public transport system is the Metro bus service. Three regular services pass through the airport. The Number 29 will take you to the city Bus Exchange via Fendalton, the Purple Line travels to Sumner Beach, and the Number 125 goes north to Redwood. Prices are around 8.50 NZD (4.40 GBP) for a one-way ticket. Alternatively, you can find taxi ranks outside the International Terminal, or you can book a Super Shuttle bus in advance to your hotel.

  • What is there to eat at Christchurch Airport?

    If you’d like something to eat after your flight to Christchurch, you can find a range of choices in the public area. The Long White Café and AirGo convenience store in the Arrivals Hall can provide you with a quick snack. Burger King, Noodle, and the Sakura Sushi Bar can provide something more substantial in the Level One Food Court, just above the check-in area before security. Alternatively, the Spitfire Square retail precinct 5min from the terminal has a range of dining options.

  • Are there any playgrounds at the Christchurch Airport for kids?

    If you’re travelling with children, Christchurch Airport has a Kids’ Zone in the International Arrivals Hall. Here you can find an interactive world map, and activities such as hopscotch or a scavenger hunt. You can also receive a Mini Explorer Passport Activity Book and a pack of crayons at the information desk. If you’re in Christchurch on transit, you can find Children’s Play Areas in the domestic and international departure lounges.

  • Where can I buy gifts at the Christchurch Airport?

    As well as the Aelia Duty Free shops, there are a range of unique gift stores at the airport terminal. Antarctica offers a range of Antarctic and New Zealand themed products, while Global Culture stocks warm possum and merino apparel. Roam and Simply New Zealand both have a number of gifts and printed clothing with the distinctive kiwiana style. You can find these stores at the Level One Food Court before security.

  • How far is Christchurch Airport from central Christchurch?

    Central Christchurch is 6 miles away from Christchurch Airport.

  • What is the name of Christchurch’s airport?

    When flying to Christchurch, you'll arrive at Christchurch Airport (CHC). The airport is also known as Christchurch or Christchurch Intl.

  • 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.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Christchurch

  • Book at least 1 week before departure in order to get a below-average price for flights to Christchurch.
  • High season is considered to be June, July and August. The cheapest month to fly from the United Kingdom is May.
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Christchurch flight deals.
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) is the gateway to New Zealand’s South Island. As one of the country’s largest airports, many use it as an alternative to travel up to Nelson, Blenheim (5h drive), Hokitika (3h drive) or Queenstown (6h drive).
  • You are unable to purchase direct flights to Christchurch Airport due to its distance from the UK. The length of the flight therefore depends on how long your stopovers are, but you can find shorter journeys for approximately 28h – 32h.
  • When travelling to New Zealand, be aware that the country has very strict biosecurity laws. You will receive an entry card on your flight to Christchurch, where you must declare at risk items. Food, animal and plant products will have to be declared or disposed of before entering the country.
  • So that you don’t have to incur roaming charges, it is a simple process to purchase a local SIM Card. You can find kiosks of the two main phone companies, Spark and Vodafone in the International Arrivals Hall of the Christchurch Airport where you can purchase pre-paid SIM cards.
  • For those looking for things to do at the Christchurch airport, the International Antarctic Centre is an 8min walk from the airport terminal. Here you can find an interactive experience, showing Christchurch as the aerial gateway to Antarctica.
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Top 5 airlines flying 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 the United Kingdom 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 3341 reviews
7.9Food
8.3Crew
8.1Boarding
8.2Entertainment
8.0Comfort
Airline reviews

Excellent comfort and entertainment. Service poor..Food average with little choice.

8.0 ExcellentRoy, Jan 2025LGW - DXB
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Excellent comfort and entertainment. Service poor..Food average with little choice.

Comfort good. Service as usual poor. Cabin temperature as usual too cold, about 15 degrees

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

Good food, real silverware, polite staff, smooth landing, charging plugs, good entertainment options.

On this flight, about the last 2 hours the captain kept the cabin too hot. It appeared like the ac was off.

We had to deboard using stairs. Why didnt you have the aero-bridge?

The ground staff on Islamabad is horrible. The on board services are excellent.

The entire crew went above and beyond. This was our first flight with our 3 month old, and they were accommodating and friendly. The crew is attentive and marks a HIGE difference to the regular runs with Avianca and LATAM.

Bad Cancel the flight Came back to work only 3 days after Horrible Won’t help with hotel while we stock Horrible Don’t fly with them

Worst trip ever from the beginning to the end I will never travel with that airline again. I made a big mistake by not going with my regular schedule flight with Qatar airline. Even underpriced cheat me of my 134 dollars I paid for special seats and they kept my money and didn't pay the airline for the seats for me.

Food could have been better. Too many passengers getting up and down all the time.

Delayed 1hour due to storm still didn't get window seat for third flight despite paying £240 extra to book them

Flight from SFO did not include entertainment as it was not working the entire duration of the flight. Was informed that there would be a $350 voucher for the inconvenience. Uncertain how the voucher will be provided.

The food options and quality could use some more excitement and variety.

I very much liked and appreciated the service on board. The seating arrangement in Business feels uncomfortable. It's not made for tall people, in any case.

Overall, very good. The food was better than expected with the exception of the pork and potatoes dinner at the end of the flight. My family all selected that dish and did not set it. I tried a bite also and it was honestly terrible. Also, it would be helpful to know when the snacks in the back of the plane are available.

I was a member of Krisflyer for ten years, but my last flight to Tokyo was a disaster. I had to stand in line for four hours before check-in because they were late opening the counter, and there were more than 50 people behind me. The plane was extremely small, and the food could have been better. When I dropped off my stroller before boarding the plane, I expected to receive it upon exiting for my transfer. However, they returned the stroller to the checked baggage because they said I was late getting off the plane. Of course, I was late; they assigned me a seat at the back of the aircraft, and I was traveling with a baby! The worst part was when I arrived in Jakarta. They damaged my stroller and refused to approve my claim, so I had to pay for stroller rental because of the damage they caused. I don’t know what happened to Singapore Airlines, but I felt like I was flying with a budget airline.

Everything was good except food , food choices was very less. Washrooms were closed.overall good experience.

Crews were very caring and polite. Washroom was surprisingly clean. Overall experience was good , only food choices was very limited. Thanks

Timing very good from sfo to Singapore and service was awesome and economy class seats are great overall very good experience thanks

The flight we had booked was cancelled due to bad weather conditions, but we were lucky to arrive at the airport quite early and got a seat on an earlier flight. The flight was mostly nice, but there were some hefty turbulences towards Queenstown. One of the passengers behaved hysterically. It would have been great if the crew had done something to calm her.

Sitting in an aisle seat equals getting hit by food cart and spilled on multiple times Food: gross and minimalistic Crew: frumpy and kurt Sound on multiple entertainment platforms poor Not an earplug problem, system soundboard poor

Major hassle with the weight of carryon luggage Having to repack bags at airport Not an issue in most of world Ridiculous issue considering the 400 pound gentleman sitting behind us

Everything very good except the sofa couch not as comfortable as expected.

Wonderful Airlines…our American Airlines could learn from ANZ. From boarding to landing everyone was professional and gracious. Kiwi’s really are the nicest of all people! Thank you

typical long haul economy flight. Food was mediocre, inflight service was average. Offered in flight snacks but in seat ordering didn't work. Entertainment was good.

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

The flight attendances were very helpful and friendly ! Dinner and breakfast were great . The seat was not too comfortable though .

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.

Overall good. We had to transfer to Bradly terminal. We had requested wheelchair assistance. The bus that picked us up had to wait for other passengers. The wait was long. Then, at the Bradly terminal we had to wait an extended period of time for the wheel chair assistance. These delays caused tension at checked in and resulted in arriving at the gate as passengers were boarding.

Wheelchair assistance to move through the terminals and to/from the plane door was excellent. No vegan snack on the flight, only something with salami and cheese in it.

The old Plane had not been cleaned properly in a long time.

Boarding was over 3 hrs late and we didn’t land until almost 1:30am

I disliked the fact that they forced people to put up their seats during meal service

same as previous comments. i hate being on a plane that long. no problems w/anything else.

nothing to complain about w/the food, and professionalism of the crew. i just cant stand being on a flight for that long of a time.

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.

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.

Good - better than other airlines in terms of food and seat comfort.

The airport didn‘t give me the ticket. I called customer service to ask for a refund but they kept giving me a perfunctory response and refused to refund me.

The flight was delayed hours and most flights from CS are always delayed. Plane was efficient and got us home but not the best food and no entertainment system at all.

Not good - chair back could not move back for premium economy. Not worth the price

The back of the chair - premium economy could not move back - not worth the price

It was okay. Boarding the staff made you feel rushed like we were late or something

It was great. The staff were so nice and helpful the food was great and they always made sure I was okay. As a foreigner I was worried about the language barrier but it was absolutely no issues. I highly recommend

Crew: Everybody was polite. People just need to get efficient and less reworking things. Entertainment: Could have move movies and games. The “music” section is a joke, only ONE available. Food: The food provided on the flights boarding in china needs a serious reworking. Too much oil, bad for your stomach, tastes too artificial and the eggs were a giant mass of green dough.

We were diverted to Chengdu, because of bad weather and finally made it to Chong King about 7 hours later

No wheelchair service at all ( I did request that service and also purchased the priority assistant bundle) , what a waste of money

Never got the wheelchair service when my parents arrived at LA . My mom was 74 , also my dad was 84 years old, both don’t speak English. I double checked with the front desk at Phoenix airport, making sure that they will be taking care of.

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Recent return flight deals

 
These are the cheapest return flights to Christchurch found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
22/5Thu
2 stops
57h 35mLGW-CHC
28/5Wed
2 stops
39h 30mCHC-LGW
£767
12/3Wed
2 stops
45h 45mLHR-CHC
19/3Wed
2 stops
34h 25mCHC-LHR
£810
25/2Tue
2 stops
39h 30mLHR-CHC
4/3Tue
2 stops
34h 25mCHC-LHR
£827
11/3Tue
2 stopsEmirates
29h 45mEDI-CHC
18/3Tue
2 stopsEmirates
37h 45mCHC-EDI
£1,065
3/3Mon
2 stopsEmirates
28h 45mSTN-CHC
17/3Mon
2 stopsEmirates
30h 45mCHC-STN
£1,077
22/5Thu
1 stopSingapore Airlines
49h 55mLHR-CHC
28/5Wed
1 stopSingapore Airlines
39h 55mCHC-LHR
£1,117
22/5Thu
1 stopSingapore Airlines
49h 55mLHR-CHC
29/5Thu
1 stopSingapore Airlines
39h 55mCHC-LHR
£1,140
31/3Mon
2 stopsAir New Zealand
35h 50mLHR-CHC
15/4Tue
2 stopsAir New Zealand
35h 20mCHC-LHR
£1,255
1/4Tue
2 stopsAir New Zealand
32h 35mLHR-CHC
13/4Sun
2 stopsAir New Zealand
33h 15mCHC-LHR
£1,346
6/2Thu
2 stopsChina Southern
39h 40mGLA-CHC
9/2Sun
2 stopsChina Southern
37h 00mCHC-GLA
£1,804

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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.
21/3Fri
3 stops
58h 35mSTN-CHC
£538
11/3Tue
2 stopsAir New Zealand
32h 15mLHR-CHC
£553
24/6Tue
1 stopSingapore Airlines
36h 15mLGW-CHC
£810
24/6Tue
1 stopSingapore Airlines
35h 05mLHR-CHC
£817
11/3Tue
1 stopCathay Pacific
28h 05mLHR-CHC
£891
3/3Mon
2 stopsEmirates
28h 45mSTN-CHC
£900
11/3Tue
2 stopsEmirates
28h 45mSTN-CHC
£907
3/3Mon
1 stopQantas Airways
28h 50mLHR-CHC
£963
24/6Tue
3 stopsQantas Airways
32h 00mLHR-CHC
£1,039
11/2Tue
1 stopCathay Pacific
28h 05mLHR-CHC
£1,095

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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.
31/1Fri
multi-stop
48h 50mMAN-CHC
7/2Fri
multi-stop
38h 50mCHC-MAN
£1,542
31/1Fri
multi-stop
48h 50mMAN-CHC
28/2Fri
multi-stop
54h 05mCHC-MAN
£1,738
30/1Thu
multi-stopCathay Pacific
37h 55mMAN-CHC
6/2Thu
multi-stopCathay Pacific
30h 05mCHC-MAN
£1,849
30/1Thu
multi-stopCathay Pacific
37h 55mMAN-CHC
28/2Fri
multi-stopCathay Pacific
54h 05mCHC-MAN
£1,862
1/2Sat
multi-stopEmirates
40h 10mMAN-CHC
17/2Mon
multi-stopEmirates
29h 55mCHC-MAN
£1,891
1/2Sat
multi-stopEmirates
39h 50mLHR-CHC
1/3Sat
multi-stopEmirates
39h 30mCHC-LHR
£2,012
1/2Sat
multi-stopQantas Airways
40h 10mMAN-CHC
17/2Mon
multi-stopQantas Airways
61h 40mCHC-MAN
£2,061
30/1Thu
multi-stopQantas Airways
35h 50mMAN-CHC
28/2Fri
multi-stopQantas Airways
49h 35mCHC-MAN
£2,208
30/1Thu
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
32h 30mMAN-CHC
5/2Wed
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
34h 45mCHC-MAN
£3,195
30/1Thu
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
34h 55mMAN-CHC
27/2Thu
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
33h 35mCHC-MAN
£8,079

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