When is the best time to book a flight to Christchurch?

The price you pay for your flight to Christchurch may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 83 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Christchurch?

For a flight to Christchurch, you will be flying into Christchurch. Christchurch (CHC) is just 5.9 mi from the center of the city.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Christchurch?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Christchurch . Flying to Christchurch in July will prove the most costly. There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Can I find cheaper flights to Christchurch if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Christchurch on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Christchurch?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, China Southern is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Christchurch.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Christchurch?

Christchurch is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Christchurch. One-way flights to Christchurch typically cost £25, while return flights cost around £73.

How much is a return flight to Christchurch?

A return flight to Christchurch will typically cost around £113, however they can be found for as little as £99.

Where does the fastest flight to Christchurch depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Christchurch, London offers the quickest one-way flight (26 hours 20 minutes).

Does Christchurch have car hire?

Yes. Those touching down at Christchurch can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Christchurch?

Yes. Christchurch has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Novotel Christchurch Airport is the closest property to Christchurch (0.0 mi away from Christchurch).

When is the cheapest time to fly to Christchurch?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Christchurch should consider flying on Monday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Christchurch?

The most popular airlines flying from London to Christchurch are Emirates, Singapore Airlines and China Southern.

How long is the flight to Christchurch?

On average, a flight from London to Christchurch takes 27 hours 40 minutes. Flights to Christchurch from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Christchurch?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Christchurch are China Southern, Air New Zealand and Etihad Airways.

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.

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).

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Flights to Christchurch in 2025

Return from	£974
One-way from	£553
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	March
Average price	£1,204

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2 total stops
63h 25m total
London to Christchurch

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59h 15m total
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Sat 8/1122:00LHR - CHC

1 stop30h 20mChina Southern

Mon 24/1122:30CHC - LHR

1 stop33h 05mChina Southern

Deal found 11/9£974

Sat 27/1221:00LHR - CHC

2 stops45h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sun 18/113:00CHC - LHR

2 stops41h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9£976

Sat 8/1122:00LHR - CHC

1 stop30h 20mChina Southern

Mon 24/1122:30CHC - LHR

1 stop33h 05mChina Southern

Deal found 10/9£977

Mon 24/1122:00LHR - CHC

1 stop30h 20mChina Southern

Mon 15/1222:30CHC - LHR

1 stop33h 05mChina Southern

Deal found 10/9£981

Sun 26/1010:30LGW - CHC

2 stops65h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sun 2/1117:20CHC - LGW

2 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9£993

Mon 29/1222:00LHR - CHC

1 stop30h 20mChina Southern

Mon 19/122:30CHC - LHR

1 stop33h 05mChina Southern

Deal found 11/9£997

Sat 1/1117:00LGW - CHC

2 stops40h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sun 30/1115:30CHC - LGW

2 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9£999

Mon 8/1222:00LHR - CHC

1 stop30h 20mChina Southern

Tue 23/1222:30CHC - LHR

1 stop33h 05mChina Southern

Deal found 11/9£1,005

Wed 24/1217:15LHR - CHC

2 stops35h 05mChina Southern

Mon 19/122:30CHC - LHR

2 stops32h 25mChina Southern

Deal found 11/9£1,006

Thu 27/1122:00LHR - CHC

1 stop30h 20mChina Southern

Sat 27/1222:30CHC - LHR

1 stop33h 05mChina Southern

Deal found 11/9£1,006

Thu 11/1211:10LGW - CHC

1 stop41h 10mChina Southern

Tue 30/1222:30CHC - LGW

1 stop45h 30mChina Southern

Deal found 11/9£1,010

Mon 27/1022:00LHR - CHC

2 stops36h 05mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/1211:50CHC - LHR

2 stops43h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9£1,011

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Sat 8/1120:25LGW - CHC

2 stops31h 55mChina Southern

Mon 1/1222:30CHC - LGW

2 stops31h 50mChina Southern

Deal found 10/9£1,107

Sat 7/212:05LHR - CHC

2 stops57h 30mUnited Airlines

Fri 27/214:15CHC - LHR

1 stop30h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/9£1,129

Sat 1/1120:15STN - CHC

2 stops38h 55mEmirates

Wed 12/1118:20CHC - STN

2 stops30h 45mEmirates

Deal found 11/9£1,203

Sat 7/213:55LHR - CHC

2 stops44h 10mEtihad Airways

Mon 2/306:10CHC - LHR

2 stops37h 30mEtihad Airways

Deal found 11/9£1,215

Sun 8/211:35LHR - CHC

2 stops34h 00mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/314:15CHC - LHR

1 stop30h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/9£1,129

Sun 8/220:15STN - CHC

2 stops32h 05mEmirates

Thu 26/215:55CHC - STN

2 stops33h 10mEmirates

Deal found 11/9£1,225

Thu 5/215:20LHR - CHC

2 stops54h 15mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/314:15CHC - LHR

1 stop30h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/9£1,129

Sun 8/214:05STN - CHC

2 stops38h 15mEmirates

Mon 2/318:20CHC - STN

2 stops30h 45mEmirates

Deal found 11/9£1,225

Sun 8/215:20LHR - CHC

2 stops30h 15mUnited Airlines

Fri 27/214:15CHC - LHR

1 stop30h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/9£1,129

Mon 10/1120:15STN - CHC

2 stops38h 55mEmirates

Tue 2/1206:05CHC - STN

2 stops43h 00mEmirates

Deal found 10/9£1,226

Mon 22/1219:10LCY - CHC

2 stops39h 40mSWISS

Sun 18/114:15CHC - LCY

2 stops39h 55mSWISS

Deal found 11/9£3,005

Fri 30/112:00LHR - CHC

2 stops33h 35mUnited Airlines

Fri 20/214:15CHC - LHR

2 stops31h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9£1,130

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Tue 16/911:35LGW - CHC

2 stops46h 40mMultiple Airlines

Tue 23/913:50CHC - LGW

2 stops51h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9£1,056

Fri 19/911:35LGW - CHC

2 stops64h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sun 19/1015:05CHC - LGW

2 stops51h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9£1,184

Wed 1/1018:25LGW - CHC

2 stops49h 25mMultiple Airlines

Mon 16/316:20CHC - LGW

2 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9£1,070

Wed 1/1021:20LHR - CHC

2 stops46h 30mMultiple Airlines

Mon 16/317:20CHC - LHR

2 stops37h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9£1,102

Tue 14/1011:35LGW - CHC

2 stops46h 40mMultiple Airlines

Fri 31/1015:30CHC - LGW

2 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9£1,017

Thu 23/1011:35LGW - CHC

2 stops41h 45mMultiple Airlines

Fri 31/1017:20CHC - LGW

2 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9£1,041

Fri 24/1017:15LHR - CHC

3 stops42h 55mMultiple Airlines

Mon 27/1016:05CHC - LHR

3 stops40h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9£1,035

Fri 24/1021:20LHR - CHC

2 stops36h 50mMultiple Airlines

Mon 27/1016:05CHC - LHR

3 stops40h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9£1,112

Sun 26/1010:30LGW - CHC

2 stops65h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sun 2/1117:20CHC - LGW

2 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9£993

Sun 26/1021:00LHR - CHC

2 stops45h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sun 2/1122:30CHC - LHR

1 stop33h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9£1,111

Mon 27/1022:00LHR - CHC

2 stops36h 05mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/1211:50CHC - LHR

2 stops43h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9£1,011

Mon 27/1021:00LHR - CHC

2 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines

Mon 24/1122:30CHC - LHR

1 stop33h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9£1,172

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Fri 7/1122:05STN - CHC

3 stops59h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9£553

Tue 18/1121:00LHR - CHC

2 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9£558

Sun 12/1011:35LGW - CHC

2 stops41h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9£568

Sun 26/1021:00LHR - CHC

2 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9£571

Wed 29/1010:30LGW - CHC

2 stops41h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9£573

Sat 25/1022:40LHR - CHC

3 stops54h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9£574

Wed 29/1020:25LHR - CHC

3 stops37h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9£577

Wed 29/1010:30LGW - CHC

3 stops58h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9£580

Wed 29/1021:00LHR - CHC

2 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9£582

Wed 29/1021:00LHR - CHC

2 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9£583

Mon 27/1021:00LHR - CHC

2 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9£584

Mon 15/921:20LHR - CHC

2 stops36h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9£587

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