Cheap flights from Brisbane to Christchurch

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Cheapest round-trip flights $315
Air New Zealand Nonstop 4 hr Thu, May 14 — Wed, May 20
The cheapest round-trip flight from Brisbane to Christchurch is currently $315
Cheapest one-way flight $183
Air New Zealand Nonstop 4 hr Wed, May 6
The cheapest one-way flight from Brisbane to Christchurch is currently $183
Last-minute weekend getaway $561
Jetstar 1 stop 14 hr Sat, Feb 28 — Mon, Mar 2
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Brisbane to Christchurch is currently $561
Cheapest business class flights $1,001
Air New Zealand 1 stop 8 hr Thu, May 14 — Sat, May 23
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Brisbane to Christchurch is currently $1,001
Fastest flight 3 hr 25 min The fastest nonstop flight from Brisbane to Christchurch takes 3 hr 25 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 Brisbane to Christchurch is typically August. The most expensive month to fly is typically April.
August
Cheapest
Typical prices: $345–470
April
Most expensive
Typical prices: $485–720

Popular airlines from Brisbane to Christchurch

  • Qantas
    Nonstop
    from $476
    Typical price: $470–720
    14 weekly nonstop flights
    BNE - CHC Every day
    64 weekly connecting flights
    BNE - CHC Every day
  • Air New Zealand
    Nonstop
    from $315
    Typical price: $420–750
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    BNE - CHC Every day
    122 weekly connecting flights
    BNE - CHC Every day
  • Jetstar
    from $407
    Typical price: $400–790
    33 weekly connecting flights
    BNE - CHC Every day
  • Fiji Airways
    from $945
    Typical price: $1,250–2,200
    3 weekly connecting flights
    BNE - CHC Every Wed, Fri, Sun

Popular airports near Brisbane

  • Brisbane Airport (BNE)
    Brisbane Australia 21 min 8 mi
  • Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
    Gold Coast Australia 1 hr 11 min 56 mi
  • Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
    Sunshine Coast Regional Australia 1 hr 26 min 60 mi
  • Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)
    Ballina Australia 2 hr 2 min 99 mi

Popular airports near Christchurch

  • Christchurch Airport (CHC)
    Christchurch New Zealand 6 mi
  • Richard Pearse-Timaru-Levels Airport (TIU)
    Timaru New Zealand 1 hr 59 min 88 mi
  • Marlborough Airport Blenheim (BHE)
    Blenheim New Zealand 4 hr 9 min 152 mi
  • Hokitika Airport (HKK)
    Hokitika New Zealand 3 hr 23 min 100 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Brisbane to Christchurch

The cheapest flights from Brisbane to Christchurch are usually in August. Typical ticket prices in August range from $345 to $470.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Brisbane to Christchurch recently found on Google Flights was with Air New Zealand from $315. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air New Zealand from $183.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Qantas flight from Brisbane to Christchurch is $476, flying from Apr 19 to Apr 25.
  • The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Brisbane to Christchurch is $315, flying from May 14 to May 20.
  • The cheapest Jetstar flight from Brisbane to Christchurch is $407, flying from May 15 to May 21.
  • The cheapest Fiji Airways flight from Brisbane to Christchurch is $945, flying from May 17 to May 23.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Brisbane to Christchurch starts at $315 from Thu, May 14 to Wed, May 20. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $183 and departs on Wed, May 6.
3 hr 25 min is the shortest flight time from Brisbane 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 Brisbane 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 Brisbane 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 Brisbane to Christchurch.

In terms of nonstop flights, Qantas is the most popular. Qantas offers 14 nonstop flights and 64 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Christchurch Airport (CHC) .

In terms of flights, Air New Zealand is the most popular. Air New Zealand offers 7 nonstop flights and 122 connecting flights per week. Air New Zealand flies from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Christchurch Airport (CHC) .

Other popular airlines flying from Brisbane to Christchurch are:
  • Jetstar offers 33 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Christchurch Airport (CHC) .
  • Fiji Airways offers 3 connecting flights per week. Fiji Airways flies from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Christchurch Airport (CHC) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Brisbane and Christchurch.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Brisbane to Christchurch recently found on Google Flights was with Air New Zealand from $315. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air New Zealand from $183.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Qantas flight from Brisbane to Christchurch is $476, flying from Apr 19 to Apr 25.
  • The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Brisbane to Christchurch is $315, flying from May 14 to May 20.
  • The cheapest Jetstar flight from Brisbane to Christchurch is $407, flying from May 15 to May 21.
  • The cheapest Fiji Airways flight from Brisbane to Christchurch is $945, flying from May 17 to May 23.
Qantas and Air New Zealand fly direct from Brisbane to Christchurch.
  • There are 14 Qantas direct flights from Brisbane to Christchurch per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Air New Zealand direct flights from Brisbane 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 Brisbane and Christchurch at price $561 is offered by Jetstar from Sat, Feb 28 to Mon, Mar 2.
Qantas and Air New Zealand fly direct from Brisbane to Christchurch.
  • There are 14 Qantas direct flights from Brisbane to Christchurch per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Air New Zealand direct flights from Brisbane 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 Brisbane to Christchurch on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Brisbane and Christchurch start at $315 from Thu, May 14 to Wed, May 20 with Air New Zealand.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Brisbane 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 Brisbane and Christchurch start at $1,001 from Thu, May 14 to Sat, May 23 with Air New Zealand.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Brisbane and Christchurch start at $315 from Thu, May 14 to Wed, May 20.
To book business class trips from Brisbane 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 Brisbane and Christchurch starts at $561 from Sat, Feb 28 to Mon, Mar 2 with Jetstar.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Brisbane and Christchurch at price $561 is offered by Jetstar from Sat, Feb 28 to Mon, Mar 2.
To find last-minute flight deals from Brisbane 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.

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