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£490+ Cheap flights to Christchurch

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 24/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CHC
9 Jul — 16 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Christchurch in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Christchurch
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Christchurch. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 9 June 2026.

Wed 18/1111:35
LGW
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CHC
2 stops45h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 21/1206:15
CHC
-
LGW
2 stops60h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6£807
Wed 18/1120:25
LHR
-
CHC
2 stops36h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 21/1206:15
CHC
-
LHR
2 stops46h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6£836
Fri 27/1121:30
LHR
-
CHC
2 stops54h 50m
China Southern
Wed 10/322:30
CHC
-
LHR
1 stop33h 05m
China Southern
Deal found 6/6£852
Sun 8/1117:00
LGW
-
CHC
2 stops40h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 29/1106:15
CHC
-
LGW
2 stops44h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/6£938
Wed 28/1017:15
LHR
-
CHC
2 stops35h 05m
China Southern
Thu 19/1122:30
CHC
-
LHR
2 stops57h 05m
China Southern
Deal found 8/6£942
Tue 1/921:20
LHR
-
CHC
2 stops48h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 20/909:40
CHC
-
LHR
2 stops44h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/6£959
Tue 1/911:35
LGW
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CHC
2 stops41h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 20/909:40
CHC
-
LGW
2 stops40h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/6£968
Thu 2/718:00
LGW
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CHC
2 stops35h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 20/706:15
CHC
-
LGW
2 stops43h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/6£979
Wed 28/1017:00
LGW
-
CHC
2 stops40h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 19/1106:15
CHC
-
LGW
2 stops44h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/6£983
Tue 3/1110:30
LGW
-
CHC
2 stops65h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 25/1106:15
CHC
-
LGW
2 stops37h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6£990
Wed 1/718:00
LGW
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CHC
2 stops35h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/713:50
CHC
-
LGW
2 stops36h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6£998
Sun 21/609:30
LHR
-
CHC
2 stops27h 05m
Etihad Airways
Sun 28/606:30
CHC
-
LHR
2 stops41h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 8/6£998

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Find the latest flights to Christchurch in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 9 June 2026.

Return from

£807

One-way from

£490

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£1,270
18/11-21/12
  • 18/11-21/12
  • 4 total stops
  • 106h 05m total
  • London to Christchurch
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China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 24/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 00m total
  • London to Christchurch
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LondonChristchurch

STN - CHC

STNCHC

London Stansted

Sun 1/11

20:15-14:00

2 stops28h 45m

Christchurch

Sun 15/11

09:15-12:05

2 stops39h 50m

£1,285

LondonChristchurch

STN - CHC

STNCHC

London Stansted

Tue 24/11

14:05-14:00

2 stops34h 55m

Christchurch

Mon 8/3

18:20-17:55

2 stops36h 35m

£1,285

LondonChristchurch

STN - CHC

STNCHC

London Stansted

Sun 27/9

21:05-01:10

2 stops40h 05m

Christchurch

Sun 18/10

18:20-12:55

2 stops30h 35m

£1,291

LondonChristchurch

STN - CHC

STNCHC

London Stansted

Sun 27/9

21:05-01:20

2 stops40h 15m

Christchurch

Wed 14/10

18:20-12:55

2 stops30h 35m

£1,291

LondonChristchurch

STN - CHC

STNCHC

London Stansted

Tue 23/6

14:55-00:20

2 stops46h 25m

Christchurch

Tue 7/7

17:20-12:55

2 stops30h 35m

£1,294

LondonChristchurch

STN - CHC

STNCHC

London Stansted

Mon 28/9

14:55-15:25

2 stops36h 30m

Christchurch

Mon 19/10

18:20-12:55

2 stops30h 35m

£1,295

LondonChristchurch

LGW - CHC

LGWCHC

London Gatwick

Mon 28/9

10:05-01:10

2 stops27h 05m

Christchurch

Mon 19/10

16:45-12:35

2 stops31h 50m

£1,297
Fastest return journey

LondonChristchurch

LGW - CHC

LGWCHC

London Gatwick

Wed 23/9

10:05-00:10

2 stops27h 05m

Christchurch

Sun 18/10

18:20-12:35

2 stops30h 15m

£1,301

LondonChristchurch

STN - CHC

STNCHC

London Stansted

Fri 13/11

14:05-17:20

2 stops38h 15m

Christchurch

Mon 16/11

15:45-12:05

2 stops33h 20m

£1,305

LondonChristchurch

LHR - CHC

LHRCHC

London Heathrow

Fri 23/10

06:30-00:20

3 stops53h 50m

Christchurch

Fri 6/11

06:00-14:55

3 stops45h 55m

£1,456

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Christchurch

How long is the flight to Christchurch?

On average, a flight from London to Christchurch takes 29 hours 2 minutes. Flights to Christchurch from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Christchurch?

The most popular airlines flying from London to Christchurch are Emirates, Singapore Airlines and China Southern.

Emirates
Emirates
From £1,088
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From £1,140
China Southern
China Southern
From £811
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From £1,147

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Christchurch?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Christchurch are Lufthansa, China Southern and Etihad Airways.

Rainfall in Christchurch by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Christchurch ranges from 40.0 - 60.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Christchurch when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in Christchurch by month

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

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?

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 72 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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 9 June 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andAir New Zealand to New Zealand to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,539 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,539 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,539 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,579 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,539 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
645 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,539 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.
China Southern
7.5
Good
153 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,539 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,800 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,539 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.

FAQs about flying to Christchurch

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 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, Lufthansa is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Christchurch.

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

    Christchurch is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Christchurch. One-way flights to Christchurch typically cost £53, while return flights cost around £1,279.

  • How much is a return flight to Christchurch?

    A return flight to Christchurch will typically cost around £1,309, however they can be found for as little as £1,279.

  • 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 (27 hours 5 minutes).

  • Does Christchurch have car hire?

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

  • Are there hotels close to Christchurch?

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

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