Cheap flights from Christchurch

Popular trips from Christchurch

  1. London
    $1,159
    May 9 — May 15
    2 stops 35 hr 30 min Etihad, Air New Zealand
  2. Singapore
    $521
    Jul 25 — Aug 3
    1 stop 13 hr 40 min Jetstar
  3. New York
    $997
    May 18 — May 25
    2 stops 30 hr 15 min American, Jetstar, Qantas
  4. Paris
    $1,361
    May 23 — May 29
    2 stops 47 hr Etihad, Air New Zealand
  5. Sydney
    $364
    Jun 7 — Jun 13
    Nonstop 3 hr 40 min Air New Zealand
  6. Los Angeles
    $979
    May 21 — May 29
    1 stop 19 hr Fiji Airways

Find cheap flights from Christchurch to anywhere

Popular airlines with direct flights from Christchurch

  • Air New Zealand
    Fly from Christchurch (CHC)
    • Auckland
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 25 min +
    • Wellington
      Direct flights every day
      50 min +
    • Dunedin
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 10 min +
    • Invercargill
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 25 min +
    • Nelson
      Direct flights every day
      55 min +
  • Jetstar
    Fly from Christchurch (CHC)
    • Auckland
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 20 min +
    • Wellington
      Direct flights every day
      50 min +
    • Melbourne
      Direct flights every Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun
      3 hr 45 min +
    • Cairns
      Direct flights every Mon, Wed, Fri
      5 hr 35 min +
    • Gold Coast
      Direct flights every Mon, Thu, Sat
      3 hr 45 min +
  • Qantas
    Fly from Christchurch (CHC)
    • Sydney
      Direct flights every day
      3 hr 30 min +
    • Melbourne
      Direct flights every day
      3 hr 50 min +
    • Brisbane
      Direct flights every day
      3 hr 55 min +
  • Sounds Air
    Fly from Christchurch (CHC)
    • Blenheim
      Direct flights every day
      50 min +
    • Wānaka
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr +
  • Singapore Airlines
    Fly from Christchurch (CHC)
    • Singapore
      Direct flights every day
      10 hr 50 min +
  • Fiji Airways
    Fly from Christchurch (CHC)
    • Nadi
      Direct flights every Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat
      4 hr +

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 Christchurch

What counts as the best airline for your flights from 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 Christchurch.

In terms of direct flights, Air New Zealand is the most popular, flying directly to 17 cities. Air New Zealand flies from Christchurch Airport (CHC) .

Other popular airlines flying from Christchurch are Jetstar, Qantas, Sounds Air, Singapore Airlines, Fiji Airways.
  • Jetstar flies directly to 5 cities. Jetstar flies from Christchurch Airport (CHC) .
  • Qantas flies directly to 3 cities. Qantas flies from Christchurch Airport (CHC) .
  • Sounds Air flies directly to 2 cities. Sounds Air flies from Christchurch Airport (CHC) .
  • Singapore Airlines flies directly to one city. Singapore Airlines flies from Christchurch Airport (CHC) .
  • Fiji Airways flies directly to one city. Fiji Airways flies from Christchurch Airport (CHC) .
  • Air New Zealand offers direct flights from Christchurch to 17 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Auckland, Wellington, Dunedin, Invercargill and Nelson.
  • Jetstar offers direct flights from Christchurch to 5 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Auckland, Wellington, Melbourne, Cairns and Gold Coast.
  • Qantas offers direct flights from Christchurch to 3 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
  • Sounds Air offers direct flights from Christchurch to 2 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Blenheim and Wānaka.
  • Singapore Airlines offers direct flights from Christchurch to Singapore. The most frequent destinations are: Singapore.
  • Fiji Airways offers direct flights from Christchurch to Nadi. The most frequent destinations are: Nadi.
Some popular flight destinations from Christchurch are Auckland, Wellington, London, Tokyo, Melbourne and Sydney.
You can currently find cheap options like round-trip flights from Christchurch to London starting at $1,159 for May 9 - May 15, round trips from Christchurch to Singapore starting at $521 for Jul 25 - Aug 3, and cheap flights from Christchurch to New York starting at $997 for May 18 - May 25. Alternatively, explore more cheap flights to anywhere in the world .
Christchurch is served by only one major airport: Christchurch Airport, 6 mi away from the city center.
It's usually recommended that you arrive at the airport 2 hours before departure time for a domestic flight and 3 hours before an international flight to allow for time to check in, clear security, and handle unexpected delays.
Check with your airline for any unique guidance and monitor the airport's website for updates or changes to procedures.
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