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Cheap flights from Auckland to Christchurch from C$ 78

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 14/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — CHC
1 Feb — 8 Feb1
1 adult

The best prices from Auckland Intl to Christchurch are usually found in May or June, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Auckland to Christchurch

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Auckland (AKL) 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 27 January 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 131

One-way from

C$ 81

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

May

Average price

C$ 216

Good round-trip deal

C$ 146 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 122 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 6/3-6/3
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 45m total
  • Auckland to Christchurch
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 15/3
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 25m total
  • Auckland to Christchurch
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (C$ 36 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Auckland Intl to Christchurch.
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Cheapest flights from Auckland to Christchurch
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Auckland to Christchurch. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 January 2025.

Mon 14/42:30 p.m.AKL - CHC
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Wed 16/46:15 a.m.CHC - AKL
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Deal found 26/1C$ 129
Wed 19/112:00 p.m.AKL - CHC
Nonstop1h 25mAir New Zealand
Thu 20/119:15 a.m.CHC - AKL
Nonstop1h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 26/1C$ 147

Find flights from Auckland to Christchurch within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Auckland 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 629,999 searches. Data last updated 27 January 2025.

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AucklandChristchurch

AKL - CHC

AKLCHC

Auckland Intl

Thu 6/3

6:20 a.m.-7:45 a.m.

Nonstop1h 25m

Christchurch

Thu 6/3

8:30 p.m.-9:50 p.m.

Nonstop1h 20m

C$ 131

AucklandChristchurch

AKL - CHC

AKLCHC

Auckland Intl

Fri 14/3

8:00 p.m.-9:25 p.m.

Nonstop1h 25m

Christchurch

Sun 16/3

6:50 a.m.-8:15 a.m.

Nonstop1h 25m

C$ 165

AucklandChristchurch

AKL - CHC

AKLCHC

Auckland Intl

Fri 14/3

8:55 p.m.-10:20 p.m.

Nonstop1h 25m

C$ 78

AucklandChristchurch

AKL - CHC

AKLCHC

Auckland Intl

Sat 15/3

6:10 p.m.-7:35 p.m.

Nonstop1h 25m

C$ 81

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Deals found on 27/1

Best time to book a flight from Auckland to Christchurch

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Travel insights for flights from Auckland to Christchurch

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Auckland to Christchurch. Price data was last updated on 24 January 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Auckland 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 is the cheapest time of day to fly from AKL to CHC?

Find hourly flight availability from Auckland to Christchurch. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 27 January 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 63% on flights from Auckland to Christchurch by exploring options for tickets at noon.

Weekly flight availability from Auckland to Christchurch

Explore weekly flight availability from Auckland to Christchurch. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 27 January 2025.

The most flights from AKL to CHC are scheduled on a Friday (102 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (73 on average).

Rainfall in Christchurch by month

Plan your trip to Christchurch by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Christchurch ranges from 40.0 - 60.0 mm 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.

Temperature in Christchurch by month

Plan your trip to Christchurch by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 27 January 2025.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
482 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
482 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
482 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

Jetstar
6.6
Okay
465 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
482 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

Related info for your journey

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

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

    If you wish to fly to Christchurch from Auckland, then you need to book flights from Auckland Intl to Christchurch. There are 92 flights from Auckland Intl (AKL) to Christchurch (CHC) per day to choose from. Flights to Christchurch from Auckland Intl are available from 2 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 1h 20m is how long a nonstop flight from Auckland to Christchurch typically takes.

  • How popular is this Auckland to Christchurch flight route?

    The Auckland Intl to Christchurch flight path was viewed by 23 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    According to our current data, Jetstar (C$ 131), and Air New Zealand (C$ 165) offers the cheapest pricing from Auckland to Christchurch. Users have found that Jetstar is 33% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Auckland to Christchurch?

    Consider South African (97%), Virgin Atlantic (94%) or Turkish Airlines (86%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Auckland to Christchurch.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Auckland to Christchurch?

    While on average a flight from Auckland to Christchurch is generally C$ 155, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is C$ 105. When looking at the most popular route, (Auckland Intl - Christchurch), you can expect to pay C$ 70 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    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.

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JetstarCheapestC$ 104AverageC$ 165FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapestC$ 164AverageC$ 313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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