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Flights to Christchurch in 2024

Find the latest flights to Christchurch in 2024, 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 19 December 2024.

Return from

£1,033

One-way from

£681

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£1,541
20/2-6/3
  • 20/2-6/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 68h 55m total
  • London to Christchurch
11/3
  • 11/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 20m total
  • London to Christchurch
High demand for flights, 10% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
Average for return flights in December 2024

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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 19 December 2024.

Sat 28/1216:00LHR - CHC
2 stops53h 35mLufthansa
Fri 31/114:15CHC - LHR
2 stops36h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 18/12£1,147
Sun 29/1221:00LHR - CHC
2 stops36h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 29/116:30CHC - LHR
2 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12£1,206
Tue 31/1221:30LHR - CHC
2 stops30h 50mChina Southern
Mon 13/122:30CHC - LHR
1 stop32h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 18/12£1,387
Tue 31/1209:00LHR - CHC
2 stops26h 20mEtihad Airways
Mon 13/106:00CHC - LHR
2 stops43h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 18/12£1,389
Tue 31/1212:50LHR - CHC
2 stops56h 45mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/114:15CHC - LHR
2 stops56h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/12£1,651
Sun 29/1217:00LGW - CHC
2 stops40h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 29/118:20CHC - LGW
2 stops30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12£1,670
Sun 29/1209:40LGW - CHC
2 stops39h 20mEmirates
Wed 29/118:20CHC - LGW
2 stops30h 20mEmirates
Deal found 18/12£1,676
Sat 28/1214:05STN - CHC
2 stops44h 50mEmirates
Tue 28/118:20CHC - STN
2 stops30h 45mEmirates
Deal found 18/12£1,689
Sun 29/1219:00LHR - CHC
2 stops40h 15mQantas Airways
Wed 29/115:50CHC - LHR
3 stops39h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/12£1,716
Sat 28/1213:40LHR - CHC
2 stops45h 15mEmirates
Thu 30/115:40CHC - LHR
2 stops35h 10mEmirates
Deal found 18/12£1,720
Sat 28/1220:15LHR - CHC
1 stop28h 05mCathay Pacific
Thu 30/114:50CHC - LHR
1 stop37h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 18/12£1,753
Sat 28/1205:55STN - CHC
3 stops42h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/118:20CHC - STN
3 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12£2,003

Find flights to Christchurch within your budget

Locate flights to Christchurch that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 19 December 2024.

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LondonChristchurch

STN - CHC

STNCHC

London Stansted

Tue 11/2

14:05-23:55

2 stops44h 50m

Christchurch

Tue 25/2

18:20-12:05

2 stops30h 45m

£1,033

LondonChristchurch

LHR - CHC

LHRCHC

London Heathrow

Thu 20/2

17:50-17:20

2 stops34h 30m

Christchurch

Thu 6/3

16:30-13:55

2 stops34h 25m

£1,033

LondonChristchurch

LHR - CHC

LHRCHC

London Heathrow

Wed 19/2

19:20-00:20

2 stops40h 00m

Christchurch

Thu 13/3

15:10-14:30

2 stops36h 20m

£1,079

LondonChristchurch

LHR - CHC

LHRCHC

London Heathrow

Tue 25/3

20:20-14:00

1 stop28h 40m

Christchurch

Mon 7/4

17:45-14:25

1 stop31h 40m

£1,088

LondonChristchurch

LHR - CHC

LHRCHC

London Heathrow

Sat 28/12

16:00-10:35

2 stops53h 35m

Christchurch

Fri 31/1

14:15-07:25

1 stop30h 10m

£1,095

LondonChristchurch

LGW - CHC

LGWCHC

London Gatwick

Sun 9/2

17:00-17:20

2 stops35h 20m

Christchurch

Sun 23/2

08:45-06:30

2 stops58h 45m

£1,103

LondonChristchurch

LGW - CHC

LGWCHC

London Gatwick

Tue 11/2

09:40-23:55

2 stops49h 15m

Christchurch

Tue 25/2

18:20-11:40

2 stops30h 20m

£1,107

LondonChristchurch

LHR - CHC

LHRCHC

London Heathrow

Fri 24/1

10:25-10:35

2 stops35h 10m

Christchurch

Fri 31/1

14:15-07:25

1 stop30h 10m

£1,124

LondonChristchurch

LHR - CHC

LHRCHC

London Heathrow

Fri 23/5

20:55-15:40

1 stop31h 45m

Christchurch

Fri 13/6

06:00-06:35

1 stop35h 35m

£1,154

LondonChristchurch

LHR - CHC

LHRCHC

London Heathrow

Mon 26/5

22:05-09:30

1 stop24h 25m

Christchurch

Fri 13/6

10:50-19:15

1 stop67h 25m

£1,236

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Best time to book a flight to Christchurch

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Travel insights for flights to Christchurch

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Christchurch including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 13 December 2024.

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 80 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 27 hours 55 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, Lufthansa and Etihad Airways.

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 19 December 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing Christchurch, such as Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines and Etihad Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.4
Very Good
1,272 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Food

8.0

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

8.4
Very Good
1,272 reviews
8.4
Very Good
1,272 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Food

8.0

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews
8.4
Very Good
1,272 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Food

8.0

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

8.1
Very Good
1,331 reviews
8.4
Very Good
1,272 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Food

8.0

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

8.0
Very Good
497 reviews
8.4
Very Good
1,272 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Food

8.0

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

7.6
Good
1,605 reviews
8.4
Very Good
1,272 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Food

8.0

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

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 £40, while return flights cost around £44.

  • How much is a return flight to Christchurch?

    A return flight to Christchurch will typically cost around £149, however they can be found for as little as £56.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Christchurch depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Christchurch, Manchester offers the quickest one-way flight (26 hours 55 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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