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Cheap flights to Christchurch from £576

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CMH — CHC
25 May — 1 Jun1
1 adult
Sat 25/5
Sat 1/6

Flights to Christchurch in 2024

Find the latest flights to Christchurch in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 835,519 searches and data was last updated on 20 May 2024.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

£1,311

Return from

£774

One-way from

£576
High demand for flights, 7% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
Average for return flights in May 2024
From London to Christchurch
One-way flight from London to Christchurch (CHC)

Cheap flights to Christchurch in May & June 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Christchurch in May and June 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 835,519 searches and data was last updated on 20 May 2024.
Check out some of the flights available from low prices to Christchurch in May and June 2024. Deals update frequently so be sure to check back soon if you're not finding what you're looking for.
Mon 10/611:35LGW - CHC
2 stops57h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 27/1113:50CHC - LGW
2 stops53h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5£786
Tue 18/618:10LGW - CHC
2 stops50h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 20/809:40CHC - LGW
2 stops40h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5£808
Mon 10/621:20LHR - CHC
2 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 27/1113:50CHC - LHR
2 stops40h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5£837
Mon 17/621:20LHR - CHC
2 stops39h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/609:40CHC - LHR
2 stops44h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5£845
Tue 18/621:20LHR - CHC
2 stops47h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 28/1109:40CHC - LHR
2 stops44h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5£931
Tue 18/621:20LHR - CHC
2 stops47h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 20/809:40CHC - LHR
2 stops44h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5£1,058
Tue 18/618:10LGW - CHC
3 stops53h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 20/816:05CHC - LGW
2 stops33h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5£1,103
Wed 22/517:15LHR - CHC
3 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/606:25CHC - LHR
2 stops48h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5£1,131
Sun 9/621:20LHR - CHC
2 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 27/1116:30CHC - LHR
2 stops38h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5£1,172

Christchurch 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Christchurch in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 835,519 searches and data were last updated on 20 May 2024.
Browse some of the best deals on flights to Christchurch in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Mon 11/1121:00LHR - CHC
2 stops33h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 25/1106:15CHC - LHR
2 stops48h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5£772
Mon 11/1121:00LHR - CHC
2 stops33h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 25/1106:15CHC - LHR
2 stops48h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5£774
Mon 10/611:35LGW - CHC
2 stops57h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 27/1113:50CHC - LGW
2 stops53h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5£786
Sun 10/1121:00LHR - CHC
2 stops33h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 24/1109:40CHC - LHR
2 stops44h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5£790
Sun 10/1121:00LHR - CHC
2 stops51h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 24/1106:15CHC - LHR
2 stops48h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5£792
Mon 11/1121:10LHR - CHC
1 stop31h 10mChina Southern
Mon 25/1122:30CHC - LHR
1 stop31h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 18/5£797
Fri 1/1121:30LHR - CHC
2 stops30h 50mChina Southern
Fri 22/1122:30CHC - LHR
1 stop31h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 18/5£802
Mon 11/1121:10LHR - CHC
1 stop31h 10mChina Southern
Mon 25/1122:30CHC - LHR
2 stops55h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 19/5£804
Fri 1/1121:30LHR - CHC
2 stops30h 50mChina Southern
Fri 22/1122:30CHC - LHR
2 stops31h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 19/5£805

Flights to Christchurch departing soon

Discover available last-minute flight options to Christchurch, providing immediate availability and potentially lower prices. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 835,519 searches and data was last updated on 20 May 2024.
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Sat 25/521:35LHR - CHC
2 stops39h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/606:25CHC - LHR
2 stops45h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5£1,497
Sat 25/509:00LHR - CHC
2 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/620:10CHC - LHR
3 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5£1,515
Sat 25/521:35LHR - CHC
2 stops39h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/606:25CHC - LHR
2 stops45h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5£1,534
Sat 25/520:45LHR - CHC
2 stops29h 10mQantas Airways
Sat 1/606:05CHC - LHR
2 stops35h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/5£1,677
Sat 25/509:00LGW - CHC
2 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/606:10CHC - LGW
3 stops35h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5£1,743
Sat 25/520:45LHR - CHC
3 stops36h 45mQantas Airways
Sat 1/606:05CHC - LHR
2 stops35h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/5£1,752
Sat 25/509:00LGW - CHC
2 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/608:35CHC - LGW
2 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5£1,812
Sat 25/509:00LGW - CHC
2 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/608:35CHC - LGW
2 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5£1,822
Sat 25/518:00LHR - CHC
3 stops57h 40mTurkish Airlines
Sat 1/606:05CHC - LHR
3 stops49h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 19/5£1,831

One-way flights to Christchurch

Explore one-way flight options to Christchurch for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 835,519 searches and data was last updated on 20 May 2024.
If you're looking for options on one-way flights to Christchurch, check out these fares. If you're in need of a round-trip flight to Christchurch instead, make sure to update the search form at the top of page.
Sat 7/913:05STN - CHC
3 stops55h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5£576
Tue 18/618:10LGW - CHC
2 stops38h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/5£579
Sat 7/908:00LGW - CHC
3 stops48h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5£580
Wed 4/909:45LHR - CHC
2 stops51h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5£588
Sat 7/914:45LHR - CHC
3 stops54h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5£594
Thu 5/915:30LHR - CHC
3 stops53h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5£604
Mon 21/1018:00LGW - CHC
2 stops42h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/5£608
Tue 3/921:25LHR - CHC
3 stops59h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5£620
Tue 18/608:05LHR - CHC
2 stops29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/5£635

Find flights to Christchurch within your budget

Locate flights to Christchurch that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 835,519 searches and data was last updated on 20 May 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Budget

£774 - £1,424

Route

Depart

Return

Price

London HeathrowChristchurch

LHR - CHC

LHRCHC

London Heathrow

Mon 11/11

2 stops33h 55m

Christchurch

Mon 25/11

2 stops48h 15m

£774

London HeathrowChristchurch

LHR - CHC

LHRCHC

London Heathrow

Mon 11/11

1 stop31h 10m

Christchurch

Mon 25/11

2 stops55h 50m

£804

London HeathrowChristchurch

LHR - CHC

LHRCHC

London Heathrow

Thu 31/10

2 stops38h 30m

Christchurch

Thu 14/11

2 stops48h 55m

£1,063

London HeathrowChristchurch

LHR - CHC

LHRCHC

London Heathrow

Tue 5/11

2 stops31h 20m

Christchurch

Fri 14/2

1 stop27h 10m

£1,202

London HeathrowChristchurch

LHR - CHC

LHRCHC

London Heathrow

Tue 12/11

2 stops29h 05m

Christchurch

Sun 24/11

2 stops37h 15m

£1,228

London StanstedChristchurch

STN - CHC

STNCHC

London Stansted

Fri 1/11

2 stops38h 55m

Christchurch

Fri 22/11

2 stops38h 10m

£1,245

London HeathrowChristchurch

LHR - CHC

LHRCHC

London Heathrow

Tue 22/10

2 stops39h 20m

Christchurch

Thu 7/11

2 stops36h 25m

£1,373

London HeathrowChristchurch

LHR - CHC

LHRCHC

London Heathrow

Mon 11/11

3 stops59h 50m

Christchurch

Mon 25/11

3 stops45h 55m

£1,390

London HeathrowChristchurch

LHR - CHC

LHRCHC

London Heathrow

Fri 18/10

2 stops35h 00m

Christchurch

Sat 2/11

2 stops32h 50m

£1,424

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 19/5

Average price of flights to Christchurch by month

Plan your trip to Christchurch by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Christchurch is currently £598 while a return flight costs £1,167. Price data was last updated on 12 May 2024.

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Christchurch (average of £1,598). Flying to Christchurch in July will prove the most costly (average of £2,123). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

£1,625

February

£1,331

March

£1,352

April

£1,258

May

£1,285

June

£1,388

July

£1,671

August

£1,409

September

£1,378

October

£1,427

November

£1,345

December

£1,532

Peak Season:

The southern island of New Zealand enjoys beautiful summer weather, which marks the high season, lasting from around the start of December through until March.

The sunshine also sees a range of festivals take place. If you book flights to Christchurch during the month of February then expect to see crowds. Over 18,000 visit during this time, many of them flying from all over the globe to watch one of the world’s longest running multi-sport events, The Speight’s Coast to Coast. The challenge is not for the faint-hearted as the competitors run, bike and swim their way around the 150 mile course which can take up to two days to complete.

Another event to keep travellers and locals busy during the following month is the Great Kiwi Beer Festival. The festival is dedicated to celebrating the brewing industry in New Zealand and features an array of over 100 local, national and international brews for attendees to try and enjoy.

Alternatively, book a flight to Christchurch during the southern winter, between June and August, to enjoy Alpine sports.

Off Season:

Visitors, who want to take advantage cheap flights to Christchurch, should check out prices between March and May, or around September and October for the best deals and mild weather.

Temperature and rainfall in Christchurch by month

Plan your trip to Christchurch by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CHC

Temperature

6 - 17 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Christchurch, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 6.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to Christchurch?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Christchurch. Price data was last updated on 10 May 2024.
The price you pay for your flight to Christchurch may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 17 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to Christchurch?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to Christchurch. Price data was last updated on 12 May 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Christchurch should consider flying on Wednesday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Thursday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Christchurch

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Christchurch. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Christchurch. Reviews last updated 20 May 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing Christchurch, such as China Southern, Etihad Airways and Singapore Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.3
Very Good
623 reviews

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew, food, and entertainment were amazing. The leg room/distance from the row in front of you seems smaller than other airlines which is very uncomfortable.

8.3
Very Good
623 reviews
8.3
Very Good
623 reviews

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew, food, and entertainment were amazing. The leg room/distance from the row in front of you seems smaller than other airlines which is very uncomfortable.

8.2
Very Good
1,439 reviews
8.3
Very Good
623 reviews

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew, food, and entertainment were amazing. The leg room/distance from the row in front of you seems smaller than other airlines which is very uncomfortable.

8.1
Very Good
3,939 reviews
8.3
Very Good
623 reviews

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew, food, and entertainment were amazing. The leg room/distance from the row in front of you seems smaller than other airlines which is very uncomfortable.

7.8
Good
1,980 reviews
8.3
Very Good
623 reviews

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew, food, and entertainment were amazing. The leg room/distance from the row in front of you seems smaller than other airlines which is very uncomfortable.

7.6
Good
961 reviews
8.3
Very Good
623 reviews

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew, food, and entertainment were amazing. The leg room/distance from the row in front of you seems smaller than other airlines which is very uncomfortable.

Christchurch overview

Often called the Garden City of New Zealand, Christchurch is a charming town of 350,000 people that is surrounded by some of the most beautiful scenery in the Southern Hemisphere.

Shopping in Christchurch is one of the town’s great attractions. Head to new developments like the re:Start shopping mall which offers plenty for tourists to explore, but the spectacular farmers market which features delicacies from around the world will be irresistible to any foodie.

Culture lovers who book flights to Christchurch may find this to be New Zealand’s finest city. Tour the stunning Botanical Gardens, head to the newly restored cathedral or learn a thing or two about the vast continent to New Zealand’s south at the unique International Antarctic Centre. Nature lovers will adore the animals on view at the Orana Wildlife Park, while art fans will flock to the city’s fine art gallery, one of New Zealand’s best.

Don’t be afraid to explore outside the city limits as well. Lovers of fine wine will want to get out of town to the vineyards of the hinterland. Visit New Brighton pier to experience the region’s excellent surf, see Kiwi in the wild at the Willowbank Wildlife Reserve, sail with dolphins, cycle the Alps or you can even try skiing in the Southern Alps when the season is right around July and August.

Getting around Christchurch

The city has a superb public transport system, so getting around should not present any difficulties. The majority of buses will also have on-board bike racks, so feel free to cycle and ride to get the most out of your stay. There is also a handy ferry across the harbour, which provides a nice sight-seeing opportunity as well.

Getting from the Airport to the City

The 7 mile route from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) into the city centre takes around 30 minutes by bus. You can also choose an express service which costs a little more but takes less time. Shuttle services are offered by cab firms, and there are ordinary taxis to catch as well, all of them licensed by the airport. You can also arrange a car rental from the arrivals terminal, but it’s advisable to book this beforehand.

Christchurch airport overview

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) is a small, clean, lovely airport, full of first-rate facilities and amenities. Currently, the airport building is being restored after earthquake damage, and its Domestic Terminal is being upgraded to cope with increases in passenger traffic. This work is all scheduled to be completed by 2012.

Flights to Christchurch International Airport are operated by local and foreign carriers, offering connections to many New Zealand destinations, as well as cities in Australia and Southeast Asia.

  • What does CHC mean?

    Christchurch Airport is CHC. This code is created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use IATA codes to identify the departing or arrival airports in the flight routes they service.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Christchurch?

    For a flight to Christchurch, you will be flying into Christchurch. Christchurch (CHC) is just 5.9 mi from the center of the city.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Christchurch if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Christchurch on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Christchurch?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, United Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Christchurch.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Christchurch?

    Christchurch Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Christchurch. One-way flights to Christchurch Airport typically cost £33, while return flights cost around £64.

  • How much is a return flight to Christchurch?

    A return flight to Christchurch will typically cost around £107, however they can be found for as little as £81.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Christchurch depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Christchurch, London offers the quickest one-way flight (26 hours 20 minutes).

  • Does Christchurch Airport have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Christchurch Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Christchurch Airport?

    Yes. Christchurch Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Novotel Christchurch Airport is the closest property to Christchurch Airport (0.0 mi away from Christchurch Airport).

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