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Cheap flights to Christchurch from £587

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 6/6. 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
6 Jun — 13 Jun1
1 adult
Thu 6/6
Thu 13/6

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 909,873 searches and data was last updated on 1 June 2024.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

£1,403

Return from

£703

One-way from

£587
High demand for flights, 8% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
Average for return flights in June 2024
From London to Christchurch
One-way flight from London to Christchurch (CHC)

Cheap flights to Christchurch in June & July 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Christchurch in June and July 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 909,873 searches and data was last updated on 1 June 2024.
Check out some of the flights available from low prices to Christchurch in June and July 2024. Deals update frequently so be sure to check back soon if you're not finding what you're looking for.
Tue 18/618:10LGW - CHC
2 stops57h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/706:15CHC - LGW
2 stops43h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6£800
Tue 18/620:25LHR - CHC
2 stops38h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/707:20CHC - LHR
2 stops45h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6£935
Thu 20/618:25LGW - CHC
2 stops39h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/720:25CHC - LGW
2 stops53h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6£936
Thu 20/621:20LHR - CHC
2 stops36h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/713:50CHC - LHR
2 stops39h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6£984
Fri 14/621:20LHR - CHC
2 stops47h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/706:15CHC - LHR
2 stops47h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6£985
Fri 14/611:35LGW - CHC
2 stops49h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/706:15CHC - LGW
2 stops43h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6£993
Fri 14/617:15LHR - CHC
3 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/706:25CHC - LHR
3 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6£1,167
Thu 20/621:10STN - CHC
2 stops39h 45mEmirates
Mon 8/717:45CHC - STN
2 stops30h 10mEmirates
Deal found 1/6£1,244
Tue 18/610:05LGW - CHC
3 stops41h 45mEmirates
Thu 4/716:50CHC - LGW
2 stops49h 30mEmirates
Deal found 1/6£1,293

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 909,873 searches and data were last updated on 1 June 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.
Sat 9/1120:25LHR - CHC
2 stops36h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 25/1117:00CHC - LHR
2 stops35h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6£786
Sat 9/1120:20LGW - CHC
2 stops32h 00mChina Southern
Mon 25/1122:30CHC - LGW
2 stops31h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 1/6£792
Tue 18/618:10LGW - CHC
2 stops57h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/706:15CHC - LGW
2 stops43h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6£800
Sat 9/1121:30LHR - CHC
2 stops30h 50mChina Southern
Mon 25/1122:30CHC - LHR
1 stop31h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 1/6£802
Fri 1/1121:30LHR - CHC
2 stops30h 50mChina Southern
Fri 15/1122:30CHC - LHR
1 stop31h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 1/6£812
Fri 1/1121:30LHR - CHC
2 stops30h 50mChina Southern
Fri 15/1122:30CHC - LHR
2 stops31h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 1/6£815
Sat 9/1121:10LHR - CHC
1 stop31h 10mChina Southern
Mon 25/1122:30CHC - LHR
1 stop31h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 1/6£818
Wed 4/1221:30LHR - CHC
2 stops54h 50mChina Southern
Fri 17/122:30CHC - LHR
1 stop31h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 1/6£826
Fri 1/1121:30LHR - CHC
2 stops30h 50mChina Southern
Sat 16/1122:30CHC - LHR
2 stops31h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 1/6£837

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 909,873 searches and data was last updated on 1 June 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.
Thu 6/611:35LGW - CHC
2 stops46h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/5£587
Sat 8/620:30STN - CHC
3 stops55h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/5£592
Tue 17/914:30LHR - CHC
3 stops42h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/5£604
Sat 8/611:35LGW - CHC
2 stops57h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/5£611
Fri 7/607:00STN - CHC
3 stops54h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/5£612
Thu 6/621:20LHR - CHC
2 stops36h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/5£615
Sat 8/612:35LGW - CHC
3 stops56h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/5£619
Fri 7/611:35LGW - CHC
2 stops49h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/5£623
Wed 16/1015:30LHR - CHC
2 stops44h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6£640

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 909,873 searches and data was last updated on 1 June 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Budget

£703 - £1,399

Route

Depart

Return

Price

London HeathrowChristchurch

LHR - CHC

LHRCHC

London Heathrow

Tue 11/6

2 stops47h 30m

Christchurch

Mon 24/6

2 stops47h 25m

£703

London GatwickChristchurch

LGW - CHC

LGWCHC

London Gatwick

Sat 9/11

2 stops32h 00m

Christchurch

Mon 25/11

2 stops31h 50m

£792

London StanstedChristchurch

STN - CHC

STNCHC

London Stansted

Mon 4/11

2 stops28h 45m

Christchurch

Mon 18/11

2 stops30h 45m

£1,158

London HeathrowChristchurch

LHR - CHC

LHRCHC

London Heathrow

Thu 31/10

2 stops28h 40m

Christchurch

Thu 14/11

2 stops48h 55m

£1,208

London HeathrowChristchurch

LHR - CHC

LHRCHC

London Heathrow

Sun 3/11

2 stops30h 35m

Christchurch

Mon 18/11

2 stops37h 15m

£1,226

London HeathrowChristchurch

LHR - CHC

LHRCHC

London Heathrow

Wed 27/11

1 stop36h 35m

Christchurch

Thu 27/2

1 stop30h 55m

£1,303

London HeathrowChristchurch

LHR - CHC

LHRCHC

London Heathrow

Mon 14/10

1 stop24h 25m

Christchurch

Thu 31/10

2 stops38h 30m

£1,333

London HeathrowChristchurch

LHR - CHC

LHRCHC

London Heathrow

Tue 29/10

2 stops38h 10m

Christchurch

Wed 13/11

2 stops36h 25m

£1,371

London HeathrowChristchurch

LHR - CHC

LHRCHC

London Heathrow

Tue 12/11

3 stops51h 50m

Christchurch

Wed 27/11

3 stops46h 00m

£1,399

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Best time to book a flight to Christchurch

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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 24 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?

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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 1 June 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing Christchurch, such as Emirates, China Southern and Singapore Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.5
Very Good
914 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

8.5
Very Good
914 reviews
8.5
Very Good
914 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

8.4
Very Good
1,495 reviews
8.5
Very Good
914 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

8.3
Very Good
606 reviews
8.5
Very Good
914 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

8.2
Very Good
1,423 reviews
8.5
Very Good
914 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

8.1
Very Good
3,907 reviews
8.5
Very Good
914 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

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.

  • When is the best time to fly to Christchurch?

    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.

  • 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 £73.

  • How much is a return flight to Christchurch?

    A return flight to Christchurch will typically cost around £96, however they can be found for as little as £93.

  • 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 50 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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