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 £72 and £145 in November. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £63 on Jetstar (10 Nov–14 Nov).

Question 1

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 2

What is the most punctual flight time for Auckland to Christchurch flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

Question 3

How often are flights from Auckland to Christchurch delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 17% of weekly flights between Auckland and Christchurch have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 93 minutes.

Question 4

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Auckland to Christchurch flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Air New Zealand have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 16% of flights being delayed.

Question 5

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 £72 and £145 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £63 on Jetstar (10 Nov–14 Nov).

Question 6

How popular is this Auckland to Christchurch flight route?

Accepted Answer

Flights from Auckland Intl to Christchurch have been viewed 125 times in the past calendar month.

Question 7

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 8

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

Accepted Answer

Currently priced at £48, 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 £84. Jetstar is 44% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

Question 9

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 55 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 10

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Christchurch (average of £65). Flying from Auckland to Christchurch in February is currently the most expensive (average of £119). 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 11

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Weekly flight availability from Auckland to Christchurch

Accepted Answer

The most flights from AKL to CHC are scheduled on a Monday (93 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (59 on average).

Question 13

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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 15

What are the cheapest flights from Auckland to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

On average you can expect to pay £84 for a flight from Auckland to Christchurch. The cheapest flight overall is £38 while the most popular route, (Auckland Intl - Christchurch) is currently priced at £37.

Question 16

What are the most reliable airlines from Auckland to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

Consider Virgin Atlantic (91%), South African (90%) or ANA (88%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Auckland to Christchurch.

Question 17

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 evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 46% on airfare.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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 67 flights from Auckland Intl to Christchurch per day from 2 airlines.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

How can I find direct flights from Auckland to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

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 21

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

Accepted Answer

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 22

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

Accepted Answer

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 23

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

Accepted Answer

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 24

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

Accepted Answer

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 25

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	£63
One-way from	£34
Popular in	February
Cheapest in	June
Average price	£101
Good round-trip deal	£84 or less
Good one-way deal	£54 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest£48	Average£77	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest£84	Average£130	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Auckland to Christchurch, you should look to book at least 55 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.

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

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

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 evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 46% on airfare.

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

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

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 £72 and £145 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £63 on Jetstar (10 Nov–14 Nov).

Weekly flight availability from Auckland to Christchurch

The most flights from AKL to CHC are scheduled on a Monday (93 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (59 on average).

How often are flights from Auckland to Christchurch delayed?

About 17% of weekly flights between Auckland and Christchurch have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 93 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Auckland to Christchurch flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Auckland to Christchurch flights?

Over the past year, Air New Zealand have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 16% of flights being delayed.

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Auckland to Christchurch flights typically cost between £72 and £145 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £63 on Jetstar (10 Nov–14 Nov).