Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Christchurch from £420

EDI — CHC
29 Nov — 6 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to Christchurch

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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Christchurch

Thu 12/1120:50 -
2 stops28h 25m
Mon 16/1106:05 -
2 stops49h 25m
Deal found 28/10£1,223
Sat 26/1218:05 -
2 stops49h 30m
Sun 17/122:30 -
2 stops37h 05m
Deal found 26/10£1,307
Wed 11/1120:50 -
2 stops28h 25m
Mon 30/1118:10 -
2 stops37h 45m
Deal found 28/10£1,360
Sun 27/1218:35 -
2 stops33h 45m
Sun 24/122:30 -
2 stops37h 05m
Deal found 29/10£1,433
Sun 27/1218:35 -
2 stops33h 45m
Sun 17/122:30 -
2 stops37h 05m
Deal found 26/10£1,446

Find flight deals from Edinburgh to Christchurch

Round-trip from

£893

One-way from

£420

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£1,660
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 2/3-14/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 71h 10m total
  • Edinburgh to Christchurch
2/3-31/12
  • 2/3-31/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 59h 30m total
  • Edinburgh to Christchurch
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£82 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (£63 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2026

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EdinburghChristchurch

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CHC Christchurch

EDICHC

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 2/3

19:55-20:25

3 stops59h 30m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

00:00-13:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£420
Fastest return journey

EdinburghChristchurch

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CHC Christchurch

EDICHC

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 6/3

11:20-17:20

3 stops41h 00m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

00:00-13:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£600

EdinburghChristchurch

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CHC Christchurch

EDICHC

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 2/3

18:15-17:20

2 stops34h 05m

Christchurch

Sun 14/3

22:30-22:35

2 stops37h 05m

£893

EdinburghChristchurch

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CHC Christchurch

EDICHC

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 2/3

17:00-17:20

3 stops35h 20m

Christchurch

Sat 13/3

01:05-21:50

2 stops33h 45m

£1,175

EdinburghChristchurch

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CHC Christchurch

EDICHC

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 1/3

20:50-00:25

2 stops38h 35m

Christchurch

Mon 15/3

09:15-18:55

2 stops46h 40m

£1,223

EdinburghChristchurch

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CHC Christchurch

EDICHC

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 2/3

20:50-14:15

2 stops28h 25m

Christchurch

Mon 15/3

09:15-18:55

2 stops46h 40m

£1,223

EdinburghChristchurch

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CHC Christchurch

EDICHC

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 12/11

20:50-14:15

2 stops28h 25m

Christchurch

Mon 16/11

06:05-18:30

2 stops49h 25m

£1,226

EdinburghChristchurch

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CHC Christchurch

EDICHC

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 3/3

10:40-14:10

3 stops62h 30m

Christchurch

Fri 12/3

06:00-15:20

3 stops46h 20m

£1,381

EdinburghChristchurch

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CHC Christchurch

EDICHC

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 2/3

16:20-23:20

3 stops66h 00m

Christchurch

Fri 12/3

06:00-09:40

3 stops64h 40m

£1,381

EdinburghChristchurch

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CHC Christchurch

EDICHC

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 7/4

07:55-14:20

2 stops43h 25m

Christchurch

Wed 28/4

08:20-06:25

2 stops33h 05m

£1,427

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Edinburgh to Christchurch

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Edinburgh to Christchurch flights typically cost between £1,118 and £1,245 in March.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £893 on China Southern (2 Mar–14 Mar).

Reviews of airlines servicing Christchurch

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Edinburgh to Christchurch, such as Emirates. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Karen,May 2026

BKK - DXB

Staff are very attentive. Food is good and enough. Planes are ckean and economy space is good. Would like more recent movies on the list.

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Karen,May 2026

BKK - DXB

Staff are very attentive. Food is good and enough. Planes are ckean and economy space is good. Would like more recent movies on the list.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Christchurch?

    A quick flight from Edinburgh to Christchurch can take about 34h 05m. China Southern provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £893. There are 11549 mi between Edinburgh and Christchurch. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Edinburgh to Christchurch round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Edinburgh to Christchurch round-trip from £1,052. Users have found that Emirates is 21% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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Top airline flying from Edinburgh to Christchurch

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EmiratesCheapest£1,052Average£1,272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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