Find Cheap Flights from London to Christchurch (LON - CHC)

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$1,257	Air India, Air New Zealand 2 stops 42 hr Thu, May 28 — Wed, Jun 10	The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Christchurch is currently $1,257
Cheapest one-way flight	$624	China Southern 2 stops 32 hr Sat, Mar 7	The cheapest one-way flight from London to Christchurch is currently $624
Last-minute weekend getaway	$1,286	China Southern 1 stop 31 hr Thu, Mar 5 — Sun, Mar 8	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from London to Christchurch is currently $1,286
Cheapest business class flights	$5,689	Qantas, THAI, Oman Air 3 stops 31 hr Thu, May 28 — Fri, Jun 12	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from London to Christchurch is currently $5,689

Fastest flight	23 hr 45 min	The fastest flight with stops from London to Christchurch takes 23 hr 45 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from London to Christchurch is typically May. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

May Cheapest	Typical prices: $1,350–1,600
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $1,900–2,450

Popular airlines from London to Christchurch

Emirates

from $1,665

Typical price: $1,700–3,150

59 weekly connecting flights

LGW, LHR, STN - CHC Every day
Singapore Airlines

28 weekly connecting flights

LGW, LHR - CHC Every day
China Southern

Typical price: $1,500–3,800

27 weekly connecting flights

LGW, LHR - CHC Every day
Cathay Pacific

from $1,664

Typical price: $1,950–4,500

21 weekly connecting flights

LHR - CHC Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Qantas

from $1,689

Typical price: $1,850–3,250

17 weekly connecting flights

LHR - CHC Every day
United

from $1,517

7 weekly connecting flights

LHR - CHC Every Wed, Fri, Sun

Popular airports near London

Heathrow Airport (LHR)

London United Kingdom 47 min 14 mi
London Stansted Airport (STN)

London United Kingdom 1 hr 5 min 30 mi
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

London United Kingdom 1 hr 26 min 25 mi
London Luton Airport (LTN)

London United Kingdom 1 hr 8 min 27 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 London to Christchurch

The cheapest flights from London to Christchurch are usually in May. Typical ticket prices in May range from $1,350 to $1,600.

The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Christchurch recently found on Google Flights was with Air India, Air New Zealand from $1,257. The cheapest one-way flight was with China Southern from $624.

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

The cheapest Emirates flight from London to Christchurch is $1,665, flying from Apr 23 to May 6.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from London to Christchurch is $1,664, flying from Mar 2 to Mar 16.
The cheapest Qantas flight from London to Christchurch is $1,689, flying from Apr 27 to May 13.
The cheapest United flight from London to Christchurch is $1,517, flying from Mar 6 to Mar 20.

The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Christchurch starts at $1,257 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 10. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $624 and departs on Sat, Mar 7.

23 hr 45 min is the shortest flight time from London 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 London 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 London 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 London to Christchurch.

In terms of flights, Emirates is the most popular. Emirates offers 59 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) , London Stansted Airport (STN) to Christchurch Airport (CHC) .

Other popular airlines flying from London to Christchurch are:

Singapore Airlines offers 28 connecting flights per week. Singapore Airlines flies from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Christchurch Airport (CHC) .
China Southern offers 27 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Christchurch Airport (CHC) .
Cathay Pacific offers 21 connecting flights per week. Cathay Pacific flies from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Christchurch Airport (CHC) .
Qantas offers 17 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Christchurch Airport (CHC) .
United offers 7 connecting flights per week. United flies from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Christchurch Airport (CHC) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Christchurch recently found on Google Flights was with Air India, Air New Zealand from $1,257. The cheapest one-way flight was with China Southern from $624.

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

The cheapest Emirates flight from London to Christchurch is $1,665, flying from Apr 23 to May 6.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from London to Christchurch is $1,664, flying from Mar 2 to Mar 16.
The cheapest Qantas flight from London to Christchurch is $1,689, flying from Apr 27 to May 13.
The cheapest United flight from London to Christchurch is $1,517, flying from Mar 6 to Mar 20.

No airline flies direct from London to Christchurch.

There are 59 Emirates connecting flights from London to Christchurch per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 28 Singapore Airlines connecting flights from London to Christchurch per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 27 China Southern connecting flights from London to Christchurch per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 Cathay Pacific connecting flights from London to Christchurch per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
There are 17 Qantas connecting flights from London to Christchurch per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 United connecting flights from London to Christchurch per week. Flights are available on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

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

The cheapest last-minute deal between London and Christchurch at price $1,286 is offered by China Southern from Thu, Mar 5 to Sun, Mar 8.

No airline flies direct from London to Christchurch.

There are 59 Emirates connecting flights from London to Christchurch per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 28 Singapore Airlines connecting flights from London to Christchurch per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 27 China Southern connecting flights from London to Christchurch per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 Cathay Pacific connecting flights from London to Christchurch per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
There are 17 Qantas connecting flights from London to Christchurch per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 United connecting flights from London to Christchurch per week. Flights are available on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

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

There are no direct flights from London to Christchurch.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from London 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 London and Christchurch start at $5,689 from Thu, May 28 to Fri, Jun 12 with Qantas, THAI, Oman Air.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between London and Christchurch start at $1,257 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 10.

To book business class trips from London 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 London and Christchurch starts at $1,286 from Thu, Mar 5 to Sun, Mar 8 with China Southern.

The cheapest last-minute deal between London and Christchurch at price $1,286 is offered by China Southern from Thu, Mar 5 to Sun, Mar 8.

To find last-minute flight deals from London 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.