Cheap flights from Christchurch to London

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Christchurch to London and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $1,159
Etihad, Air New Zealand 2 stops 42 hr Sat, Jun 6 — Fri, Jun 19
The cheapest round-trip flight from Christchurch to London is currently $1,159
Cheapest one-way flight $669
Air New Zealand, Turkish Airlines 3 stops 46 hr Mon, Jul 13
The cheapest one-way flight from Christchurch to London is currently $669
Last-minute weekend getaway $1,656
Etihad, Air New Zealand 2 stops 42 hr Fri, May 8 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Christchurch to London is currently $1,656
Cheapest business class flights $5,211
Qantas, Oman Air 3 stops 49 hr Mon, Jul 27 — Sun, Aug 9
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Christchurch to London is currently $5,211
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 May. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.
May
Cheapest
Typical prices: $1,150–1,750
December
Most expensive
Typical prices: $1,650–2,350

Popular airlines from Christchurch to London

  • Emirates
    from $1,877
    Typical price: $1,750–2,350
    42 weekly connecting flights
    CHC - LGW, LHR, STN Every day
  • Singapore Airlines
    31 weekly connecting flights
    CHC - LGW, LHR Every day
  • Qantas
    from $1,982
    Typical price: $1,850–2,550
    7 weekly connecting flights
    CHC - LHR Every day

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 London

  • Heathrow Airport (LHR)
    London United Kingdom 46 min 14 mi
  • London Stansted Airport (STN)
    London United Kingdom 1 hr 4 min 30 mi
  • London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
    London United Kingdom 1 hr 24 min 25 mi
  • London Luton Airport (LTN)
    London United Kingdom 1 hr 7 min 27 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Christchurch to London

The cheapest flights from Christchurch to London are usually in May. Typical ticket prices in May range from $1,150 to $1,750.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Christchurch to London recently found on Google Flights was with Etihad, Air New Zealand from $1,159. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air New Zealand, Turkish Airlines from $669.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Emirates flight from Christchurch to London is $1,877, flying from May 21 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Qantas flight from Christchurch to London is $1,982, flying from May 21 to Jun 3.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Christchurch to London starts at $1,159 from Sat, Jun 6 to Fri, Jun 19. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $669 and departs on Mon, Jul 13.
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 42 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:
  • Singapore Airlines offers 31 connecting flights per week. Singapore Airlines flies from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) .
  • Qantas offers 7 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 $1,159. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air New Zealand, Turkish Airlines from $669.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Emirates flight from Christchurch to London is $1,877, flying from May 21 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Qantas flight from Christchurch to London is $1,982, flying from May 21 to Jun 3.
No airline flies direct from Christchurch to London.
  • There are 42 Emirates connecting flights from Christchurch to London per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 31 Singapore Airlines connecting flights from Christchurch to London per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Qantas connecting flights from Christchurch to London 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 London at price $1,656 is offered by Etihad, Air New Zealand from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.
No airline flies direct from Christchurch to London.
  • There are 42 Emirates connecting flights from Christchurch to London per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 31 Singapore Airlines connecting flights from Christchurch to London per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Qantas connecting flights from Christchurch to London 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 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 $5,211 from Mon, Jul 27 to Sun, Aug 9 with Qantas, Oman Air.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Christchurch and London start at $1,159 from Sat, Jun 6 to Fri, Jun 19.
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 $1,656 from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11 with Etihad, Air New Zealand.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Christchurch and London at price $1,656 is offered by Etihad, Air New Zealand from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.
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.

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