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£552+ Cheap flights to Christchurch

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 11/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CHC
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
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Flights to Christchurch in 2025

Find the latest flights to Christchurch in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 25 March 2025.

Return from

£1,019

One-way from

£552

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£1,172
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 2/6-9/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 92h 30m total
  • London to Christchurch
11/9
  • 11/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 54h 10m total
  • London to Christchurch
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£115 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£21 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in March 2025

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Cheapest flights to Christchurch
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Christchurch. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 25 March 2025.

Mon 2/614:45LHR - CHC
2 stops45h 20mEtihad Airways
Mon 9/606:35CHC - LHR
2 stops47h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 24/3£1,019
Mon 5/521:20LHR - CHC
2 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 16/513:50CHC - LHR
2 stops39h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3£1,039
Mon 5/518:05LGW - CHC
2 stops42h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 16/506:10CHC - LGW
2 stops43h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3£1,064
Mon 10/1120:15STN - CHC
2 stops28h 45mEmirates
Mon 24/1118:20CHC - STN
2 stops30h 45mEmirates
Deal found 24/3£1,104
Mon 15/921:45LGW - CHC
2 stops28h 10mEmirates
Mon 22/917:45CHC - LGW
2 stops29h 50mEmirates
Deal found 24/3£1,109
Tue 11/1120:20LGW - CHC
2 stops32h 00mChina Southern
Mon 24/1122:30CHC - LGW
2 stops31h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 24/3£1,121
Sat 8/1122:00LHR - CHC
1 stop30h 20mChina Southern
Sun 23/1122:30CHC - LHR
1 stop32h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 24/3£1,121
Wed 1/1017:00LCY - CHC
2 stops29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/1011:50CHC - LCY
2 stops40h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3£1,151
Mon 12/520:40LHR - CHC
1 stop29h 15mEmirates
Sun 18/515:45CHC - LHR
2 stops33h 40mEmirates
Deal found 24/3£1,170
Tue 13/510:15LGW - CHC
1 stop36h 15mSingapore Airlines
Mon 26/510:50CHC - LGW
1 stop54h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 24/3£1,181
Tue 13/509:25LHR - CHC
1 stop37h 05mSingapore Airlines
Mon 26/510:50CHC - LHR
1 stop39h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 24/3£1,181
Fri 26/1213:45LHR - CHC
1 stop31h 50mLufthansa
Fri 23/114:15CHC - LHR
1 stop30h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 24/3£1,183

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Depart

Return

Price

LondonChristchurch

LHR - CHC

LHRCHC

London Heathrow

Mon 2/6

14:45-23:05

2 stops45h 20m

Christchurch

Mon 9/6

06:35-18:45

2 stops47h 10m

£1,019

LondonChristchurch

LHR - CHC

LHRCHC

London Heathrow

Mon 5/5

21:20-16:20

2 stops32h 00m

Christchurch

Fri 16/5

13:50-18:40

2 stops39h 50m

£1,039

LondonChristchurch

LGW - CHC

LGWCHC

London Gatwick

Mon 5/5

18:05-23:50

2 stops42h 45m

Christchurch

Fri 16/5

06:10-15:00

2 stops43h 50m

£1,064

LondonChristchurch

LGW - CHC

LGWCHC

London Gatwick

Mon 15/9

21:45-12:55

2 stops28h 10m

Christchurch

Mon 22/9

17:45-12:35

2 stops29h 50m

£1,109

LondonChristchurch

STN - CHC

STNCHC

London Stansted

Tue 20/5

21:10-12:55

2 stops28h 45m

Christchurch

Tue 27/5

08:20-12:55

2 stops39h 35m

£1,122

LondonChristchurch

LHR - CHC

LHRCHC

London Heathrow

Mon 12/5

20:40-12:55

1 stop29h 15m

Christchurch

Sun 18/5

15:45-14:25

2 stops33h 40m

£1,170

LondonChristchurch

LCY - CHC

LCYCHC

London City

Thu 11/9

17:00-09:30

2 stops29h 30m

Christchurch

Thu 25/9

10:50-16:25

2 stops40h 35m

£1,180

LondonChristchurch

LGW - CHC

LGWCHC

London Gatwick

Tue 13/5

10:15-09:30

1 stop36h 15m

Christchurch

Mon 26/5

10:50-06:25

1 stop54h 35m

£1,181

LondonChristchurch

LHR - CHC

LHRCHC

London Heathrow

Tue 13/5

09:25-09:30

1 stop37h 05m

Christchurch

Mon 26/5

10:50-15:45

1 stop39h 55m

£1,181

LondonChristchurch

LHR - CHC

LHRCHC

London Heathrow

Mon 5/5

20:50-12:55

1 stop29h 05m

Christchurch

Fri 16/5

15:45-14:25

2 stops33h 40m

£1,289

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Best time to book a flight to Christchurch

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Christchurch

When is the best time to book a flight 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 21 March 2025.

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.

How long is the flight to Christchurch?

On average, a flight from London to Christchurch takes 28 hours 28 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Christchurch?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from London to Christchurch. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

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 cheapest airlines that fly to Christchurch?

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

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 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.

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 25 March 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing Christchurch, such as Singapore Airlines, Fiji Airways and Emirates. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

FAQs about flying to Christchurch

Getting around Christchurch

The city has a superb public transport system, so getting around should not present any difficulties. The majority of buses will also have on-board bike racks, so feel free to cycle and ride to get the most out of your stay. There is also a handy ferry across the harbour, which provides a nice sight-seeing opportunity as well.

Getting from the Airport to the City

The 7 mile route from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) into the city centre takes around 30 minutes by bus. You can also choose an express service which costs a little more but takes less time. Shuttle services are offered by cab firms, and there are ordinary taxis to catch as well, all of them licensed by the airport. You can also arrange a car rental from the arrivals terminal, but it’s advisable to book this beforehand.

Christchurch airport overview

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) is a small, clean, lovely airport, full of first-rate facilities and amenities. Currently, the airport building is being restored after earthquake damage, and its Domestic Terminal is being upgraded to cope with increases in passenger traffic. This work is all scheduled to be completed by 2012.

Flights to Christchurch International Airport are operated by local and foreign carriers, offering connections to many New Zealand destinations, as well as cities in Australia and Southeast Asia.

  • 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.

  • 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 £22, while return flights cost around £30.

  • How much is a return flight to Christchurch?

    A return flight to Christchurch will typically cost around £88, however they can be found for as little as £39.

  • 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 54 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).

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