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

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$101	Jetstar Nonstop 2 hr Thu, May 14 — Sun, May 17	The cheapest round-trip flight from Christchurch to Auckland is currently $101
Cheapest one-way flight	$51	Jetstar Nonstop 2 hr Wed, May 20	The cheapest one-way flight from Christchurch to Auckland is currently $51
Last-minute weekend getaway	$160	Jetstar 1 stop 4 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Christchurch to Auckland is currently $160
Cheapest business class flights	$1,594	Qantas 1 stop 8 hr Thu, Jul 30 — Mon, Aug 3	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Christchurch to Auckland is currently $1,594

Fastest flight	1 hr 20 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Christchurch to Auckland 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 Christchurch to Auckland is typically June. The most expensive month to fly is typically February.

June Cheapest	Typical prices: $70–170
February Most expensive	Typical prices: $115–235

Popular airlines from Christchurch to Auckland

Air New Zealand

Nonstop

from $117

Typical price: $105–270

102 weekly nonstop flights

CHC - AKL Every day

1009 weekly connecting flights

CHC - AKL Every day
Jetstar

Nonstop

from $101

Typical price: $80–195

51 weekly nonstop flights

CHC - AKL Every day

18 weekly connecting flights

CHC - AKL Every day
Qantas

from $720

Typical price: $640–1,050

42 weekly connecting flights

CHC - AKL Every day
Fiji Airways

from $1,197

Typical price: $1,150–1,900

6 weekly connecting flights

CHC - AKL Every Mon, Thu, Sat

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

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Christchurch to Auckland

The cheapest flights from Christchurch to Auckland are usually in June. Typical ticket prices in June range from $70 to $170.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Christchurch to Auckland 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 Christchurch to Auckland is $117, flying from May 14 to May 17.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Christchurch to Auckland is $101, flying from May 14 to May 17.
The cheapest Qantas flight from Christchurch to Auckland is $720, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 26.
The cheapest Fiji Airways flight from Christchurch to Auckland is $1,197, flying from May 21 to May 24.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Christchurch to Auckland starts at $101 from Thu, May 14 to Sun, May 17. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $51 and departs on Wed, May 20.

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

Auckland has a subtropical climate with heavy rainfall May–Dec. Most visitors arrive during summer and fall (Nov–Apr). Hotels can also be crowded during the school holidays (Jun–Jul and Sep–Oct). Popular events include Waitangi Day (Feb 6), commemorating the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi; the Auckland Cup horse race (Mar); the Pasifika Festival, honoring Pacific Island cultures (Mar); Matariki, the Maori New Year (Jun–Jul); and New Zealand Fashion Week (Aug).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Christchurch to Auckland.
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 Christchurch to Auckland 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 Christchurch to Auckland.

In terms of nonstop flights, Air New Zealand is the most popular. Air New Zealand offers 102 nonstop flights and 1,009 connecting flights per week. Air New Zealand flies from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Auckland Airport (AKL) .

Other popular airlines flying from Christchurch to Auckland are:

Jetstar offers 51 nonstop flights and 18 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Auckland Airport (AKL) .
Qantas offers 42 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Auckland Airport (AKL) .
Fiji Airways offers 6 connecting flights per week. Fiji Airways flies from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Auckland Airport (AKL) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Christchurch to Auckland 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 Christchurch to Auckland is $117, flying from May 14 to May 17.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Christchurch to Auckland is $101, flying from May 14 to May 17.
The cheapest Qantas flight from Christchurch to Auckland is $720, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 26.
The cheapest Fiji Airways flight from Christchurch to Auckland is $1,197, flying from May 21 to May 24.

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

There are 102 Air New Zealand direct flights from Christchurch to Auckland per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 51 Jetstar direct flights from Christchurch to Auckland 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 Christchurch and Auckland at price $160 is offered by Jetstar from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

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

There are 102 Air New Zealand direct flights from Christchurch to Auckland per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 51 Jetstar direct flights from Christchurch to Auckland 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 Christchurch to Auckland on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Christchurch and Auckland start at $101 from Thu, May 14 to Sun, May 17 with Jetstar.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Christchurch to Auckland, 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 Christchurch and Auckland start at $1,594 from Thu, Jul 30 to Mon, Aug 3 with Qantas.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Christchurch and Auckland start at $101 from Thu, May 14 to Sun, May 17.

To book business class trips from Christchurch to Auckland, 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 Christchurch and Auckland starts at $160 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Jetstar.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Christchurch and Auckland at price $160 is offered by Jetstar from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Christchurch to Auckland, 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.