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Cheap Flights from Brisbane to Christchurch

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NZ Return flights from $560
Dep. Fri 21 AugRet. Mon 31 Aug$560
Dep. Wed 26 AugRet. Wed 09 Sep$577
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Dep. Sat 21 NovRet. Tue 01 Dec$588
Dep. Sat 07 NovRet. Tue 17 Nov$592
Dep. Wed 09 SepRet. Sat 19 Sep$599
Dep. Thu 30 JulRet. Sun 09 Aug$605
Dep. Fri 23 OctRet. Thu 29 Oct$607
Dep. Wed 21 OctRet. Thu 29 Oct$609
Dep. Thu 15 OctRet. Sun 25 Oct$619
Dep. Fri 16 OctRet. Sun 25 Oct$621
Dep. Wed 02 SepRet. Sat 12 Sep$631
Dep. Wed 30 SepRet. Wed 07 Oct$634
Dep. Wed 22 JulRet. Sat 01 Aug$648
Dep. Wed 22 JulRet. Wed 29 Jul$657
Dep. Wed 19 AugRet. Wed 02 Sep$659
Dep. Mon 07 SepRet. Thu 17 Sep$663
Dep. Sat 17 OctRet. Mon 26 Oct$668
Dep. Fri 31 JulRet. Mon 10 Aug$693
Dep. Wed 15 JulRet. Wed 22 Jul$778
Dep. Sun 05 JulRet. Sat 11 Jul$862

Prices are from searches made in the last 24 hours and current prices may differ.

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Cheapest Time of Year to Fly from Brisbane to Christchurch

Return fares from Brisbane to Christchurch by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.

Jul 2026
$492
Aug 2026
$515
Sep 2026
$497
Oct 2026
$566
Nov 2026
$497
Dec 2026
$500
Jan 2027
$630
Feb 2027
$674
Mar 2027
$563
Apr 2027
$825

The cheapest month to fly to Christchurch is July 2026, with return fares from $492 — 40% cheaper than the most expensive month (April 2027, from $825).

When Should You Fly to Christchurch?

Based on the fares we've tracked, July is typically the cheapest month to fly to Christchurch, with return fares from $492. April is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $825.

Across the year, return fares to Christchurch average around $576. If you can travel in the off-peak months of July, September and November, you'll generally pay up to 15% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Brisbane to Christchurch Return Prices

These are the cheapest prices for Brisbane to Christchurch return airfares.

July 2026
$492
August 2026
$515
September 2026
$497
October 2026
$566
November 2026
$497
December 2026
$500
January 2027
$630
February 2027
$674
March 2027
$563
April 2027
$825

Average Brisbane to Christchurch Return Prices

These are the average prices for Brisbane to Christchurch return airfares.

July 2026
$860
August 2026
$870
September 2026
$845
October 2026
$837
November 2026
$819
December 2026
$925
January 2027
$856
February 2027
$849
March 2027
$837
April 2027
$837

Frequently Asked Questions about flying from Brisbane to Christchurch

When is the cheapest time to travel from Brisbane to Christchurch?

The cheapest month to travel is typically July.

How much do return flights from Brisbane to Christchurch cost?

The best price we found for a return flight from Brisbane to Christchurch is $561.

What is the cheapest date to fly from Brisbane to Christchurch?

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Brisbane to Christchurch is 21 August 2026.

What is the cheapest airline that flys from Brisbane to Christchurch?

Currently, the cheapest airline that flys from Brisbane to Christchurch is Air New Zealand.

Which airlines fly direct from Brisbane to Christchurch?

Emirates, Air New Zealand and Qantas fly direct.

How long does a direct flight from Brisbane to Christchurch take?

The shortest direct flight usually takes 3 hours and 25 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.


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