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

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$1,169	Etihad, Air New Zealand 2 stops 42 hr Thu, May 7 — Wed, May 20	The cheapest round-trip flight from Christchurch to London is currently $1,169
Cheapest one-way flight	$581	EVA Air, Qantas 3 stops 39 hr Thu, May 21	The cheapest one-way flight from Christchurch to London is currently $581
Last-minute weekend getaway	$1,664	China Southern, Air New Zealand 2 stops 37 hr Thu, Feb 26 — Sun, Mar 1	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Christchurch to London is currently $1,664
Cheapest business class flights	$5,264	Asiana Airlines, Qantas 2 stops 44 hr Sat, May 9 — Fri, May 22	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Christchurch to London is currently $5,264

Fastest flight	26 hr 50 min	The fastest flight with stops from Christchurch to London takes 26 hr 50 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 Christchurch to London is typically November. The most expensive month to fly is typically April.

November Cheapest	Typical prices: $1,200–1,900
April Most expensive	Typical prices: $1,650–2,100

Popular airlines from Christchurch to London

Emirates

from $1,787

Typical price: $1,750–2,400

59 weekly connecting flights

CHC - LGW, LHR, STN Every day
China Southern

from $1,423

Typical price: $1,400–3,550

36 weekly connecting flights

CHC - LGW, LHR Every day
Singapore Airlines

24 weekly connecting flights

CHC - LGW, LHR Every day
United

from $1,506

Typical price: $2,550–5,800

13 weekly connecting flights

CHC - LHR Every Tue, Fri, Sun
Cathay Pacific

from $1,475

Typical price: $1,600–3,450

12 weekly connecting flights

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

from $1,798

Typical price: $1,800–2,550

2 weekly connecting flights

CHC - LHR Every Sat, Sun

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

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Christchurch to London

The cheapest flights from Christchurch to London are usually in November. Typical ticket prices in November range from $1,200 to $1,900.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Christchurch to London recently found on Google Flights was with Etihad, Air New Zealand from $1,169. The cheapest one-way flight was with EVA Air, Qantas from $581.

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

The cheapest Emirates flight from Christchurch to London is $1,787, flying from Apr 30 to May 13.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Christchurch to London is $1,423, flying from Feb 22 to Mar 7.
The cheapest United flight from Christchurch to London is $1,506, flying from Mar 6 to Mar 20.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Christchurch to London is $1,475, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 18.
The cheapest Qantas flight from Christchurch to London is $1,798, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 18.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Christchurch to London starts at $1,169 from Thu, May 7 to Wed, May 20. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $581 and departs on Thu, May 21.

26 hr 50 min is the shortest flight time from Christchurch to London.

London is a year-round destination, getting busiest Jun–Sep and in the run-up to Christmas and New Year (Dec). Jul–Aug is when many Europeans take holidays, so visitors may face more crowds and limited availability of hotel rooms. Key events include the London Marathon (Apr), Notting Hill Carnival (Aug) and Frieze London art fair (Oct). Sep–May is the city's primary season for theatre, opera, ballet and classical music. Summer’s warmer weather brings many free outdoor music and theatre festivals.

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

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

Other popular airlines flying from Christchurch to London are:

China Southern offers 36 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) .
Singapore Airlines offers 24 connecting flights per week. Singapore Airlines flies from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) .
United offers 13 connecting flights per week. United flies from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Heathrow Airport (LHR) .
Cathay Pacific offers 12 connecting flights per week. Cathay Pacific flies from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Heathrow Airport (LHR) .
Qantas offers 2 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Heathrow Airport (LHR) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Christchurch to London recently found on Google Flights was with Etihad, Air New Zealand from $1,169. The cheapest one-way flight was with EVA Air, Qantas from $581.

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

The cheapest Emirates flight from Christchurch to London is $1,787, flying from Apr 30 to May 13.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Christchurch to London is $1,423, flying from Feb 22 to Mar 7.
The cheapest United flight from Christchurch to London is $1,506, flying from Mar 6 to Mar 20.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Christchurch to London is $1,475, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 18.
The cheapest Qantas flight from Christchurch to London is $1,798, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 18.

No airline flies direct from Christchurch to London.

There are 59 Emirates connecting flights from Christchurch to London per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 36 China Southern connecting flights from Christchurch to London per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 24 Singapore Airlines connecting flights from Christchurch to London per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 13 United connecting flights from Christchurch to London per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday.
There are 12 Cathay Pacific connecting flights from Christchurch to London per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
There are 2 Qantas connecting flights from Christchurch to London per week. Flights are available on Saturday and Sunday.

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

The cheapest last-minute deal between Christchurch and London at price $1,664 is offered by China Southern, Air New Zealand from Thu, Feb 26 to Sun, Mar 1.

No airline flies direct from Christchurch to London.

There are 59 Emirates connecting flights from Christchurch to London per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 36 China Southern connecting flights from Christchurch to London per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 24 Singapore Airlines connecting flights from Christchurch to London per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 13 United connecting flights from Christchurch to London per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday.
There are 12 Cathay Pacific connecting flights from Christchurch to London per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
There are 2 Qantas connecting flights from Christchurch to London per week. Flights are available on Saturday and Sunday.

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

There are no direct flights from Christchurch to London.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Christchurch to London, 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 London start at $5,264 from Sat, May 9 to Fri, May 22 with Asiana Airlines, Qantas.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Christchurch and London start at $1,169 from Thu, May 7 to Wed, May 20.

To book business class trips from Christchurch to London, 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 London starts at $1,664 from Thu, Feb 26 to Sun, Mar 1 with China Southern, Air New Zealand.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Christchurch and London at price $1,664 is offered by China Southern, Air New Zealand from Thu, Feb 26 to Sun, Mar 1.

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