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Find cheap flights to Christchurch in 2026/2027 from $127 This is the cheapest return flight found to Christchurch from New Zealand on FlightsFinder on October 19th 2026 at 10:00. This offer may no longer be available. Click the offer to check live prices & dates of travel.
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Fly to Christchurch and visit sites like Christchurch Botanic Gardens, Quake City & Christchurch Gondola.
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These economy flights were found on FlightsFinder from New Zealand to Christchurch in the last few days. Prices subject to availability.
These economy flights were found on FlightsFinder from New Zealand to Christchurch in the last few days. Prices subject to availability.
According to our data, February is on average the cheapest time to book flights to Christchurch.
You can get flights from $127 return.
According to our data, October is on average the most expensive time to book flights to Christchurch.
A return flight could set you back more than $176.
Christchurch pairs spacious gardens and riverside walks with street art, independent dining and views towards the Port Hills. It is also a convenient starting point for exploring Canterbury and the South Island.
A good price for a flight to Christchurch is $114 - $140.
Popular airports near Christchurch, New Zealand, include Christchurch International Airport, Rangiora Airfield, Ashburton Aerodrome, and Timaru Airport.
The flight to Christchurch (CHC) is roughly 1 hour 31 minutes and 463 miles (746 kilometres) from Auckland, New Zealand - Auckland International Airport (AKL).
The best way is to compare flights to Christchurch from leading comparison sites using our search engine dashboard.
Yes, there are direct flights to Christchurch.
Here is the average weather forecast in Christchurch by month:
• Jan: 17°C
• Feb: 17°C
• Mar: 15°C
• Apr: 12°C
• May: 9°C
• Jun: 6°C
• Jul: 6°C
• Aug: 7°C
• Sep: 9°C
• Oct: 11°C
• Nov: 13°C
• Dec: 16°C
Christchurch Airport (CHC) is approximately 12 km northwest of the city centre. The drive normally takes about 20 minutes, depending on traffic.
Typically, flights are cheapest to Christchurch 2 months before departure.
Studies show flights to Christchurch are typically cheaper on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
19.3 °C
Mon, 26 Oct 2026
Average Temperature
17°C
Jan
17°C
Feb
15°C
Mar
12°C
Apr
9°C
May
6°C
Jun
6°C
Jul
7°C
Aug
9°C
Sep
11°C
Oct
13°C
Nov
16°C
Dec
Auckland, New Zealand - Auckland International Airport (AKL) to Christchurch (CHC)
Distance:
463 miles (746 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 1 hour 31 minutes)
Wellington, New Zealand - Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Christchurch (CHC)
Distance:
189 miles (304 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 55 minutes)
Queenstown, New Zealand - Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Christchurch (CHC)
Distance:
215 miles (347 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 58 minutes)
Dunedin, New Zealand - Dunedin International Airport (DUD) to Christchurch (CHC)
Distance:
204 miles (328 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 57 minutes)
Taupo, New Zealand - Taupo Airport (TUO) to Christchurch (CHC)
Distance:
377 miles (606 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 1 hour 20 minutes)
Gisborne, New Zealand - Gisborne Airport (GIS) to Christchurch (CHC)
Distance:
438 miles (704 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 1 hour 28 minutes)
Hokitika, New Zealand - Hokitika Airport (HKK) to Christchurch (CHC)
Distance:
95 miles (152 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 42 minutes)
Hamilton, New Zealand - Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) to Christchurch (CHC)
Distance:
415 miles (668 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 1 hour 25 minutes)
Kerikeri, New Zealand - 12 miles from Kaikohe - Bay of Islands Airport (KKE) to Christchurch (CHC)
Distance:
573 miles (922 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 1 hour 46 minutes)
Kaitaia, New Zealand - Kaitaia Airport (KAT) to Christchurch (CHC)
Distance:
583 miles (938 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 1 hour 47 minutes)
New Plymouth, New Zealand - New Plymouth Airport (NPL) to Christchurch (CHC)
Distance:
321 miles (517 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 1 hour 12 minutes)
Napier-Hastings, New Zealand - Hawke's Bay Airport (NPE) to Christchurch (CHC)
Distance:
357 miles (575 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 1 hour 17 minutes)
Nelson, New Zealand - Nelson Airport (NSN) to Christchurch (CHC)
Distance:
155 miles (250 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 50 minutes)
Invercargill, New Zealand - Invercargill Airport (IVC) to Christchurch (CHC)
Distance:
289 miles (464 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 1 hour 8 minutes)
Palmerston North, New Zealand - Palmerston North Airport (PMR) to Christchurch (CHC)
Distance:
270 miles (435 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 1 hour 6 minutes)
Rotorua, New Zealand - Rotorua International Airport (ROT) to Christchurch (CHC)
Distance:
421 miles (678 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 1 hour 26 minutes)
Tauranga, New Zealand - Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Christchurch (CHC)
Distance:
445 miles (717 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 1 hour 29 minutes)
Timaru, New Zealand - Richard Pearse Airport (TIU) to Christchurch (CHC)
Distance:
86 miles (138 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 41 minutes)
Blenheim, New Zealand - Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Christchurch (CHC)
Distance:
152 miles (245 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 50 minutes)
Whakatane, New Zealand - Whakatāne Airport (WHK) to Christchurch (CHC)
Distance:
448 miles (721 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 1 hour 29 minutes)
Whangarei, New Zealand - Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Christchurch (CHC)
Distance:
542 miles (873 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 1 hour 42 minutes)
Westport, New Zealand - Westport Airport (WSZ) to Christchurch (CHC)
Distance:
130 miles (210 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 47 minutes)
From Auckland (AKL), New Zealand to Christchurch, New Zealand (CHC): $127
Depart: 13 May 2027 · Return: 30 May 2027 Price found 19 Oct 2026, 10:00
From Hamilton (HLZ), New Zealand to Christchurch, New Zealand (CHC): $130
Depart: 17 Nov 2026 · Return: 13 Dec 2026 Price found 17 Oct 2026, 21:01
From Wellington (WLG), New Zealand to Christchurch, New Zealand (CHC): $138
Depart: 01 Dec 2026 · Return: 09 Dec 2026 Price found 19 Oct 2026, 08:22
From Nelson (NSN), New Zealand to Christchurch, New Zealand (CHC): $195
Depart: 21 Jan 2027 · Return: 31 Jan 2027 Price found 14 Oct 2026, 23:15
From Queenstown (ZQN), New Zealand to Christchurch, New Zealand (CHC): $197
Depart: 16 Apr 2027 · Return: 18 Apr 2027 Price found 21 Oct 2026, 04:58
From Dunedin (DUD), New Zealand to Christchurch, New Zealand (CHC): $204
Depart: 01 May 2027 · Return: 08 May 2027 Price found 17 Oct 2026, 20:12
From Palmerston North (PMR), New Zealand to Christchurch, New Zealand (CHC): $221
Depart: 27 Jan 2027 · Return: 29 Jan 2027 Price found 18 Oct 2026, 20:11
From Invercargill (IVC), New Zealand to Christchurch, New Zealand (CHC): $227
Depart: 09 Apr 2027 · Return: 11 Apr 2027 Price found 15 Oct 2026, 20:31
From Tauranga (TRG), New Zealand to Christchurch, New Zealand (CHC): $250
Depart: 15 May 2027 · Return: 19 May 2027 Price found 17 Oct 2026, 20:20
From Napier-Hastings (NPE), New Zealand to Christchurch, New Zealand (CHC): $263
Depart: 11 Jun 2027 · Return: 12 Jun 2027 Price found 21 Oct 2026, 05:49
From Rotorua (ROT), New Zealand to Christchurch, New Zealand (CHC): $273
Depart: 07 Aug 2027 · Return: 10 Aug 2027 Price found 23 Oct 2026, 19:17
From Hokitika (HKK), New Zealand to Christchurch, New Zealand (CHC): $283
Depart: 05 Dec 2026 · Return: 07 Dec 2026 Price found 26 Oct 2026, 00:28
From New Plymouth (NPL), New Zealand to Christchurch, New Zealand (CHC): $363
Depart: 03 Feb 2027 · Return: 06 Feb 2027 Price found 23 Oct 2026, 22:58
From Whangarei (WRE), New Zealand to Christchurch, New Zealand (CHC): $373
Depart: 19 Jan 2027 · Return: 22 Jan 2027 Price found 24 Oct 2026, 21:22
From Taupo (TUO), New Zealand to Christchurch, New Zealand (CHC): $383
Depart: 11 Dec 2026 · Return: 14 Dec 2026 Price found 19 Oct 2026, 21:36
From Kerikeri (KKE), New Zealand to Christchurch, New Zealand (CHC): $384
Depart: 23 Sep 2027 · Return: 23 Sep 2027 Price found 23 Oct 2026, 06:26
From Blenheim (BHE), New Zealand to Christchurch, New Zealand (CHC): $392
Depart: 15 Apr 2027 · Return: 22 Apr 2027 Price found 16 Oct 2026, 22:10
From Gisborne (GIS), New Zealand to Christchurch, New Zealand (CHC): $409
Depart: 10 Dec 2026 · Return: 13 Dec 2026 Price found 19 Oct 2026, 07:32
From Whakatane (WHK), New Zealand to Christchurch, New Zealand (CHC): $435
Depart: 07 Mar 2027 · Return: 23 Mar 2027 Price found 14 Oct 2026, 18:23
From Timaru (TIU), New Zealand to Christchurch, New Zealand (CHC): $526
Depart: 07 Nov 2026 · Return: 11 Nov 2026 Price found 23 Oct 2026, 02:34
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