Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Auckland to Christchurch?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Auckland to Christchurch flights typically cost between £62 and £121 in September. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £57 on Jetstar (1 Sept-8 Sept).

Question 1

How much does it cost for a return flight from Auckland to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Auckland to Christchurch flights typically cost between £62 and £121 in September.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £57 on Jetstar (1 Sept-8 Sept).

Question 2

How popular is this Auckland to Christchurch flight route?

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Flights from Auckland Intl to Christchurch have been viewed 88 times in the past calendar month.

Question 3

How long is the flight from Auckland to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

Airlines like Jetstar fly from Auckland to Christchurch in about 1h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. Airlines will cover a distance of 463 mi. All flights are typically direct.

Question 4

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Christchurch round-trip?

Accepted Answer

Currently priced at £50, Jetstar will fly you from Auckland to Christchurch and back. In addition to Jetstar, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Air New Zealand for as low as £82. Jetstar is 45% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

Question 5

How far ahead should I book a flight from Auckland to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Auckland to Christchurch, you should look to book at least 72 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Question 6

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Auckland to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Christchurch (average of £1,560). Flying from Auckland to Christchurch in July is currently the most expensive (average of £2,186). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Question 7

What is the cheapest day to fly from Auckland to Christchurch?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Auckland to Christchurch flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 8

Weekly flight availability from Auckland to Christchurch

Accepted Answer

The most flights from AKL to CHC are scheduled on a Friday (104 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (63 on average).

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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.

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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).

Question 11

What are the cheapest flights from Auckland to Christchurch?

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On average you can expect to pay £66 for a flight from Auckland to Christchurch. The cheapest flight overall is £29 while the most popular route, (Auckland Intl - Christchurch) is currently priced at £36.

Question 12

What are the most reliable airlines from Auckland to Christchurch?

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Consider Virgin Atlantic (96%), South African (88%) or United Airlines (87%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Auckland to Christchurch.

Question 13

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Auckland to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

Flying to your destination on a Friday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Christchurch. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

Question 14

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

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To save on the cost of your flight from Auckland to Christchurch, book at least 58 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 86% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from £115 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as £150.

Question 15

What is the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

Flights from Auckland to Christchurch lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from Auckland to Christchurch in May, with the cheapest ticket starting at £37.

Question 16

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AKL to CHC?

Accepted Answer

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Auckland to Christchurch is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 26% on airfare.

Question 17

What airports do I use to fly from Auckland to Christchurch?

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If you book a flight from Auckland to Christchurch, you will be flying from Auckland Intl to Christchurch. Flights to Christchurch (CHC) from Auckland Intl (AKL) take 1h 20m for a nonstop flight. There are 86 flights from Auckland Intl to Christchurch per day from 2 airlines.

Question 18

Can I find deals for flights from Auckland to Christchurch that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Auckland to Christchurch flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 19

How can I find direct flights from Auckland to Christchurch?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Auckland to Christchurch.

Question 20

Can I find deals for business class flights from Auckland to Christchurch?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Auckland to Christchurch by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Question 21

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Auckland to Christchurch?

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When you search for this flight from Auckland to Christchurch, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the flight for you.

Question 22

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Auckland to Christchurch?

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It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from Auckland to Christchurch.

Question 23

Can Cheapflights find flights from Auckland to Christchurch with no change fees?

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Certainly. Search results for flights to Christchurch from Auckland shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

Question 24

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Auckland to Christchurch become cheaper?

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Yes! Start tracking prices for Auckland to Christchurch flights today and get alerted whenever prices for these flights change. To access this feature, click the bell icon next to the flight deals above, which will prompt you for a valid email address to receive your alerts.

Round-trip from	£57
One-way from	£29
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	£71
Good round-trip deal	£82 or less
Good one-way deal	£31 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest£50	Average£101	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest£82	Average£118	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

Cheap flights from Auckland to Christchurch from £29

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 2/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Auckland Intl to Christchurch are usually found in May or June, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Friday

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