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Cheap flights from London to Christchurch from £457

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 15/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — CHC
27 Feb — 6 Mar1
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 28 January 2026.

Fri 1/520:50
LHR
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CHC
2 stops39h 45m
Etihad Airways
Mon 25/506:30
CHC
-
LHR
2 stops41h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 26/1£949
Sat 12/920:50
LHR
-
CHC
2 stops30h 30m
Etihad Airways
Sun 4/1006:10
CHC
-
LHR
2 stops36h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 26/1£955
Thu 26/221:30
LHR
-
CHC
2 stops30h 50m
China Southern
Mon 9/322:30
CHC
-
LHR
2 stops57h 05m
China Southern
Deal found 26/1£962
Sun 22/222:00
LHR
-
CHC
1 stop30h 20m
China Southern
Sun 8/322:30
CHC
-
LHR
1 stop31h 30m
China Southern
Deal found 26/1£964
Sat 14/321:00
LHR
-
CHC
2 stops45h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 24/413:50
CHC
-
LHR
2 stops39h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1£974
Sat 7/322:00
LHR
-
CHC
1 stop30h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 19/314:20
CHC
-
LHR
1 stop37h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1£978
Mon 23/220:55
LHR
-
CHC
2 stops37h 10m
Etihad Airways
Sat 21/306:00
CHC
-
LHR
2 stops43h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 26/1£994
Wed 25/208:50
LHR
-
CHC
2 stops49h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 13/309:15
CHC
-
LHR
2 stops39h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1£1,002
Thu 12/310:30
LGW
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CHC
2 stops41h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 19/316:20
CHC
-
LGW
2 stops34h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1£1,003
Thu 30/420:50
LHR
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CHC
2 stops40h 05m
Etihad Airways
Fri 15/506:30
CHC
-
LHR
2 stops43h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 26/1£1,005
Sun 15/310:30
LGW
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CHC
2 stops41h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 30/306:15
CHC
-
LGW
2 stops60h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1£1,008
Fri 13/317:00
LGW
-
CHC
2 stops40h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 20/314:00
CHC
-
LGW
2 stops37h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1£1,039

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 28 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£949

One-way from

£457

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July

Cheapest in

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Average price

£1,311
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 1/5-25/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 81h 00m total
  • London to Christchurch
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15/6
  • 15/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 15m total
  • London to Christchurch
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LondonChristchurch

LHR - CHC

LHRCHC

London Heathrow

Thu 30/4

09:30-23:35

2 stops27h 05m

Christchurch

Fri 15/5

06:30-15:05

2 stops43h 35m

£1,021

LondonChristchurch

LHR - CHC

LHRCHC

London Heathrow

Tue 19/5

20:50-23:55

2 stops40h 05m

Christchurch

Tue 9/6

06:10-12:45

2 stops41h 35m

£1,021

LondonChristchurch

LHR - CHC

LHRCHC

London Heathrow

Mon 23/2

08:50-23:05

2 stops49h 15m

Christchurch

Sat 21/3

06:00-12:05

2 stops43h 05m

£1,059

LondonChristchurch

LHR - CHC

LHRCHC

London Heathrow

Fri 15/5

17:15-14:45

3 stops34h 30m

Christchurch

Fri 5/6

06:30-15:10

3 stops43h 40m

£1,070

LondonChristchurch

STN - CHC

STNCHC

London Stansted

Fri 1/5

21:05-12:55

2 stops28h 50m

Christchurch

Mon 25/5

17:45-12:55

2 stops30h 10m

£1,093

LondonChristchurch

STN - CHC

STNCHC

London Stansted

Sat 14/3

20:15-14:00

2 stops28h 45m

Christchurch

Fri 24/4

17:45-12:55

2 stops30h 10m

£1,100

LondonChristchurch

STN - CHC

STNCHC

London Stansted

Sun 22/2

14:05-14:00

2 stops34h 55m

Christchurch

Sun 8/3

18:20-12:05

2 stops30h 45m

£1,104

LondonChristchurch

LHR - CHC

LHRCHC

London Heathrow

Wed 25/2

13:45-10:35

1 stop31h 50m

Christchurch

Fri 13/3

13:15-07:25

1 stop31h 10m

£1,124

LondonChristchurch

LHR - CHC

LHRCHC

London Heathrow

Fri 13/3

19:20-00:20

2 stops40h 00m

Christchurch

Tue 31/3

06:30-18:45

2 stops48h 15m

£1,131

LondonChristchurch

LGW - CHC

LGWCHC

London Gatwick

Fri 15/5

12:00-16:20

2 stops41h 20m

Christchurch

Fri 5/6

10:50-06:55

1 stop31h 05m

£1,169

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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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to Christchurch. Price data was last updated on 23 January 2026.

Booking 65 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.

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Christchurch (average of £670). Flying from London to Christchurch in October is currently the most expensive (average of £1,053). 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?

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 52% 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 £360.

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 25m.

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 28 January 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
1,439 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,439 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,439 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,488 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,439 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
577 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,439 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,209 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,439 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
China Southern
7.3
Good
136 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,439 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

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 9 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from London to Christchurch?

    Etihad Airways, Emirates, and Singapore Airlines can get you from London to Christchurch in just under 28h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 11h 15m. 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 China Southern is currently your cheapest option to Christchurch, with prices starting at £801. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air New Zealand and Etihad Airways, with the lowest prices starting at £874 and £897, respectively. You may be able to fly from London to Christchurch for 36% 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 Air New Zealand, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £459. Etihad Airways flights start at £484 while deals on China Southern start at £649 one-way.

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

    Most travelers choose London Heathrow - Christchurch, London Stansted - Christchurch or London Gatwick - 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 Singapore. Singapore is followed by Dubai 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 Singapore?

    Singapore travellers tend to visit Sentosa, Merlion, and Universal Studios Singapore more than anywhere else. Sentosa, Merlion, and Universal Studios Singapore are located about 13.4 mi, 10.5 mi, and 13.4 mi, respectively from Singapore Changi. Travellers can rent a car at Singapore Changi for an average daily rate of £58 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.

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

    The majority of Dubai visitors spend their time at Burj Khalifa, Gold Souq, and LEGOLAND Dubai. Those on a layover in Dubai interested in visiting Burj Khalifa, Gold Souq, or LEGOLAND Dubai can do so by travelling 6.8 mi, 4.2 mi, and 32.0 mi, respectively from Dubai Intl. Those landing in Dubai looking to spend some time exploring during their stopover can hire a car for about £21 per day.

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

    London to Christchurch flights have a stopover in Guangzhou 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Christchurch (average of £670). Flying from London to Christchurch in October is currently the most expensive (average of £1,053). 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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Top 9 airlines flying from London to Christchurch

Discover the top 9 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 28 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest£801Average£1,085FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest£874Average£1,237FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£897Average£1,095FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£912Average£1,371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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United AirlinesCheapest£1,021Average£1,280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Cathay PacificCheapest£1,029Average£1,283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapest£1,053Average£1,296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest£1,072Average£1,364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest£1,125Average£1,382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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