Find Cheap Flights from Auckland to Christchurch (AKL - CHC)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Auckland to Christchurch and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$101	Jetstar Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Sun, Jun 7	The cheapest round-trip flight from Auckland to Christchurch is currently $101
Cheapest one-way flight	$51	Jetstar Nonstop 2 hr Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest one-way flight from Auckland to Christchurch is currently $51
Last-minute weekend getaway	$166	Jetstar Nonstop 2 hr Sat, May 9 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Auckland to Christchurch is currently $166
Cheapest business class flights	$1,612	Qantas 1 stop 11 hr Thu, Jul 23 — Sun, Jul 26	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Auckland to Christchurch is currently $1,612

Fastest flight	1 hr 20 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Auckland to Christchurch takes 1 hr 20 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Christchurch is typically June. The most expensive month to fly is typically February.

June Cheapest	Typical prices: $70–185
February Most expensive	Typical prices: $130–265

Popular airlines from Auckland to Christchurch

Air New Zealand

Nonstop

from $117

Typical price: $105–275

101 weekly nonstop flights

AKL - CHC Every day

881 weekly connecting flights

AKL - CHC Every day
Jetstar

Nonstop

from $101

Typical price: $80–200

51 weekly nonstop flights

AKL - CHC Every day

11 weekly connecting flights

AKL - CHC Every day
Qantas

from $709

Typical price: $640–1,050

43 weekly connecting flights

AKL - CHC Every day
Fiji Airways

from $1,076

Typical price: $1,200–2,000

5 weekly connecting flights

AKL - CHC Every Wed, Fri, Sun

Popular airports near Auckland

Auckland Airport (AKL)

Auckland New Zealand 26 min 11 mi
Tauranga Airport (TRG)

Tauranga New Zealand 2 hr 42 min 97 mi
Hamilton Airport (HLZ)

Hamilton New Zealand 1 hr 29 min 76 mi
Rotorua Airport (ROT)

Rotorua New Zealand 2 hr 50 min 121 mi

Popular airports near Christchurch

Christchurch Airport (CHC)

Christchurch New Zealand 22 min 6 mi
Richard Pearse-Timaru-Levels Airport (TIU)

Timaru New Zealand 1 hr 59 min 88 mi
Hokitika Airport (HKK)

Hokitika New Zealand 3 hr 23 min 100 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Auckland to Christchurch

The cheapest flights from Auckland to Christchurch are usually in June. Typical ticket prices in June range from $70 to $185.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Auckland to Christchurch recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $101. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $51.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Auckland to Christchurch is $117, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Auckland to Christchurch is $101, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
The cheapest Qantas flight from Auckland to Christchurch is $709, flying from Jul 24 to Jul 26.
The cheapest Fiji Airways flight from Auckland to Christchurch is $1,076, flying from Jul 31 to Aug 2.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Auckland to Christchurch starts at $101 from Thu, Jun 4 to Sun, Jun 7. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $51 and departs on Wed, Jun 3.

1 hr 20 min is the shortest flight time from Auckland to Christchurch.

The city receives most of its visitors Nov–Apr, the warmest months. May–Oct is cool, with nighttime temperatures around freezing Jun–Aug. In the rain shadow of the Southern Alps, the city is sunny and relatively dry and can be subjected to strong Nor’wester winds. The World Buskers Festival (Jan) brings street performers to the city. The New Zealand Jazz & Blues Festival (Apr) features artists from around the world. The NZ Cup & Show Week (Nov), a major agricultural fair, also encompasses horse racing and fashion.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Auckland to Christchurch.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Auckland to Christchurch really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Auckland to Christchurch.

In terms of nonstop flights, Air New Zealand is the most popular. Air New Zealand offers 101 nonstop flights and 881 connecting flights per week. Air New Zealand flies from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Christchurch Airport (CHC) .

Other popular airlines flying from Auckland to Christchurch are:

Jetstar offers 51 nonstop flights and 11 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Christchurch Airport (CHC) .
Qantas offers 43 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Christchurch Airport (CHC) .
Fiji Airways offers 5 connecting flights per week. Fiji Airways flies from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Christchurch Airport (CHC) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Auckland and Christchurch.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Auckland to Christchurch recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $101. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $51.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Auckland to Christchurch is $117, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Auckland to Christchurch is $101, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
The cheapest Qantas flight from Auckland to Christchurch is $709, flying from Jul 24 to Jul 26.
The cheapest Fiji Airways flight from Auckland to Christchurch is $1,076, flying from Jul 31 to Aug 2.

Air New Zealand and Jetstar fly direct from Auckland to Christchurch.

There are 101 Air New Zealand direct flights from Auckland to Christchurch per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 51 Jetstar direct flights from Auckland to Christchurch per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Auckland and Christchurch at price $166 is offered by Jetstar from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

Air New Zealand and Jetstar fly direct from Auckland to Christchurch.

There are 101 Air New Zealand direct flights from Auckland to Christchurch per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 51 Jetstar direct flights from Auckland to Christchurch per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Auckland to Christchurch on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Auckland and Christchurch start at $101 from Thu, Jun 4 to Sun, Jun 7 with Jetstar.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Auckland to Christchurch, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Auckland and Christchurch start at $1,612 from Thu, Jul 23 to Sun, Jul 26 with Qantas.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Auckland and Christchurch start at $101 from Thu, Jun 4 to Sun, Jun 7.

To book business class trips from Auckland to Christchurch, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Auckland and Christchurch starts at $166 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11 with Jetstar.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Auckland and Christchurch at price $166 is offered by Jetstar from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Auckland to Christchurch, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.