Return fares to Christchurch by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.
The cheapest month to fly to Christchurch is November 2026, with return fares from $348 — 36% cheaper than the most expensive month (April 2027, from $544).
Based on the fares we've tracked, November is typically the cheapest month to fly to Christchurch, with return fares from $348. April is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $544.
Across the year, return fares to Christchurch average around $418. If you can travel in the off-peak months of November, February and December, you'll generally pay up to 17% less than the yearly average.
These are the cheapest prices for return airfares to Christchurch
These are the average prices for return airfares to Christchurch
When is the cheapest time to travel to Christchurch? The cheapest month to travel is typically November.
How much do return flights to Christchurch cost?The best price we found for a return flight to Christchurch is $430.
What is the cheapest date to fly to Christchurch?Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight to Christchurch is 27 September 2026.
What is the cheapest airline that flys to Christchurch?Currently, the cheapest airline that flys to Christchurch is Jetstar.
Which airlines fly direct to Christchurch? Emirates, Jetstar, Air New Zealand, Qantas and Virgin Australia fly direct.
How long does a direct flight to Christchurch take? The shortest direct flight usually takes 3 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the IATA airport code for Christchurch?The IATA code for Christchurch is CHC. It is located in New Zealand at coordinates -43.48808, 172.5401.
When should you book flights to Christchurch?From our data, you should book flights to Christchurch 60 days out.
Christchurch Airport is about 12 km north-west of the city centre. The drive takes around 15 to 20 minutes in normal traffic.
- Metro bus Route 29 runs direct from the airport to the Bus Interchange in the city centre in about 30 minutes. Services run every 30 minutes, seven days a week, from around 6:20 am to 10:30 pm. Tap on with a contactless bank card or phone.
- Metro bus Route 3 also passes the airport on its way between Sumner and the western suburbs, with services every 10 minutes on weekdays and every 15 minutes on evenings and weekends. Not every Route 3 bus goes to the airport, so check the destination display.
- Taxis queue outside international arrivals at Door 7. The ride to the CBD takes about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Uber picks up from the same area outside international arrivals. An airport access fee is added to the fare automatically.
- Super Shuttle runs shared door-to-door transfers from Door 9. Can be booked in advance or on arrival.
Car hire desks are inside the terminal. There are no toll roads in the South Island, so the drive into the city via Memorial Avenue and Fendalton Road is straightforward.
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