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Cheap flights from London to Christchurch from £477

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 26/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — CHC
29 Aug — 5 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from London to Christchurch
Explore the most affordable flight options available from London to Christchurch. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 July 2026.

Mon 14/922:00
LHR
-
CHC
3 stops37h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 20/909:40
CHC
-
LHR
3 stops44h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/7£732
Wed 2/922:00
LHR
-
CHC
2 stops37h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 20/909:40
CHC
-
LHR
3 stops44h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7£734
Thu 29/1021:30
LHR
-
CHC
2 stops54h 50m
China Southern
Sat 14/1122:30
CHC
-
LHR
2 stops57h 05m
China Southern
Deal found 26/7£793
Sun 1/1117:15
LHR
-
CHC
2 stops35h 05m
China Southern
Tue 17/1122:30
CHC
-
LHR
1 stop33h 05m
China Southern
Deal found 26/7£810
Tue 1/1210:30
LGW
-
CHC
2 stops41h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 18/106:15
CHC
-
LGW
2 stops61h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/7£829
Tue 8/922:00
LGW
-
CHC
2 stops31h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 15/912:55
CHC
-
LGW
2 stops37h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/7£844
Wed 2/911:35
LGW
-
CHC
2 stops47h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 16/912:55
CHC
-
LGW
2 stops41h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/7£856
Tue 1/1221:00
LHR
-
CHC
2 stops31h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 18/106:15
CHC
-
LHR
2 stops48h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/7£857
Fri 11/922:00
LGW
-
CHC
2 stops37h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 18/915:30
CHC
-
LGW
2 stops38h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/7£880
Mon 7/922:00
LGW
-
CHC
2 stops31h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 14/916:25
CHC
-
LGW
2 stops33h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7£885
Thu 29/1010:30
LGW
-
CHC
2 stops56h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 14/1106:15
CHC
-
LGW
2 stops44h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/7£926
Mon 19/1021:05
STN
-
CHC
1 stop28h 50m
Emirates
Wed 9/1218:20
CHC
-
STN
1 stop36h 35m
Emirates
Deal found 29/7£1,045

Find flight deals from London to Christchurch

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from London (LON) to Christchurch (CHC). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 30 July 2026.

Round-trip from

£732

One-way from

£477

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£1,527
14/9-20/9
  • 14/9-20/9
  • 6 total stops
  • 82h 10m total
  • London to Christchurch
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26/8
  • 26/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 00m total
  • London to Christchurch
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£14 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from London to Christchurch that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 30 July 2026.
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LondonChristchurch

LHR - CHC

LHRCHC

London Heathrow

Wed 9/9

17:15-14:45

2 stops34h 30m

Christchurch

Tue 15/9

06:20-06:25

2 stops35h 05m

£1,104

LondonChristchurch

LHR - CHC

LHRCHC

London Heathrow

Mon 31/8

21:45-23:05

2 stops38h 20m

Christchurch

Wed 9/9

06:30-18:45

2 stops47h 15m

£1,170

LondonChristchurch

LHR - CHC

LHRCHC

London Heathrow

Mon 26/10

20:55-23:55

2 stops38h 00m

Christchurch

Fri 26/2

11:25-12:05

2 stops37h 40m

£1,176

LondonChristchurch

LHR - CHC

LHRCHC

London Heathrow

Mon 26/10

20:55-23:55

2 stops38h 00m

Christchurch

Thu 25/2

06:10-12:05

2 stops42h 55m

£1,176

LondonChristchurch

LHR - CHC

LHRCHC

London Heathrow

Wed 2/9

20:45-23:05

2 stops39h 20m

Christchurch

Wed 9/9

06:30-18:45

2 stops47h 15m

£1,237

LondonChristchurch

LHR - CHC

LHRCHC

London Heathrow

Wed 9/9

06:30-23:05

3 stops53h 35m

Christchurch

Tue 15/9

06:30-15:10

3 stops43h 40m

£1,271

LondonChristchurch

STN - CHC

STNCHC

London Stansted

Wed 28/10

10:55-00:35

3 stops72h 40m

Christchurch

Tue 23/2

06:10-09:55

3 stops64h 45m

£1,279

LondonChristchurch

STN - CHC

STNCHC

London Stansted

Wed 28/10

10:55-00:35

3 stops72h 40m

Christchurch

Fri 26/2

11:25-16:20

3 stops41h 55m

£1,279

LondonChristchurch

STN - CHC

STNCHC

London Stansted

Mon 14/9

14:55-14:45

2 stops36h 50m

Christchurch

Sun 20/9

16:35-12:55

2 stops31h 20m

£1,284

LondonChristchurch

LGW - CHC

LGWCHC

London Gatwick

Tue 27/10

06:30-14:35

3 stops43h 05m

Christchurch

Thu 25/2

06:10-16:30

3 stops47h 20m

£1,285

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Best time to book a flight from London to Christchurch

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Christchurch (average of £1,211). Flying from London to Christchurch in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,663). 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.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
London to Christchurch flights typically cost between £1,348 and £1,817 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £732 on Multiple Airlines (14 Sept–20 Sept).

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from London to Christchurch?

Share of one-stop return flights from London to Christchurch chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Singapore (SIN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 39% of one-stop itineraries from London to Christchurch on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from London to Christchurch?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from London to Christchurch, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Melbourne (MEL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £371.

What’s the fastest stopover option from London to Christchurch?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from London to Christchurch, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Melbourne (MEL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 20m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from London to Christchurch?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from London to Christchurch, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Zurich (ZRH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 23m.

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

Booking 72 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from London to Christchurch. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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 30 July 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from London to Christchurch, such as Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andAir New Zealand. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
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Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sanku,Jul 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
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Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sanku,Jul 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,640 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sanku,Jul 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
656 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sanku,Jul 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,073 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sanku,Jul 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.
China Southern
7.4
Good
166 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sanku,Jul 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from London to Christchurch. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Christchurch from London?

    If you book a flight to Christchurch from London, you will be flying to Christchurch, which is the city’s only airport. Christchurch (CHC) is located 5.9 mi from the center of Christchurch. There are 0 flights from London to Christchurch per day from 10 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from London to Christchurch?

    Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Emirates can get you from London to Christchurch in just under 36h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 35h 50m. Airlines will cover a distance of 11748 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Flying on Lufthansa is currently your cheapest option to Christchurch, with prices starting at £438. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by China Southern and Etihad Airways, with the lowest prices starting at £796 and £977, respectively. You may be able to fly from London to Christchurch for 67% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London to Christchurch one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Etihad Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £622. Air New Zealand flights start at £714 while deals on Singapore Airlines start at £809 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from London to Christchurch?

    Most travelers choose London Heathrow - Christchurch, London Gatwick - Christchurch or London Stansted - Christchurch when deciding on the best route from London to Christchurch.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from London to Christchurch?

    Most of the time, London to Christchurch flights that have stopovers will stop in Dubai. Dubai is followed by Guangzhou in terms of the most popular stopover location on flights from London to Christchurch.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Dubai?

    Dubai travellers tend to visit Burj Khalifa, Gold Souq, and LEGOLAND Dubai more than anywhere else. Burj Khalifa, Gold Souq, and LEGOLAND Dubai are located about 6.8 mi, 4.2 mi, and 32.0 mi, respectively from Dubai Intl. Travellers can rent a car at Dubai Intl for an average daily rate of £18 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Guangzhou?

    The majority of Guangzhou visitors spend their time at Baima Clothing Wholesale Market, Huaisheng Mosque, and China Guangzhou Wholesale Market. Those on a layover in Guangzhou interested in visiting Baima Clothing Wholesale Market, Huaisheng Mosque, or China Guangzhou Wholesale Market can do so by travelling 17.3 mi, 18.9 mi, and 16.8 mi, respectively from Guangzhou Baiyun.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for London to Christchurch flights?

    London to Christchurch flights have a stopover in Singapore the least frequently.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from London to Christchurch?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from London 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.

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Christchurch (average of £1,211). Flying from London to Christchurch in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,663). 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.

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Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from London to Christchurch. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 30 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest£438Average£1,238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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China SouthernCheapest£796Average£1,133FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£977Average£1,148FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapest£1,086Average£1,343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapest£1,101Average£1,314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Cathay PacificCheapest£1,129Average£1,561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air New ZealandCheapest£1,131Average£1,491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest£1,208Average£1,469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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American AirlinesCheapest£1,211Average£1,213FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest£1,247Average£1,539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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