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$775+ Cheap flights to Christchurch

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— CHC
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
1 adult, Economy
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Flights to Christchurch in 2024

Find the latest flights to Christchurch in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on December 18, 2024.

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$2,558

Round-trip from

$1,292

One-way from

$775
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Cheapest flights to Christchurch
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Christchurch. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on December 18, 2024.

Wed 12/252:00 pmEWR - CHC
1 stop26h 35mAir New Zealand
Wed 1/11:00 pmCHC - EWR
2 stops22h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/17$2,204
Wed 12/254:30 pmEWR - CHC
1 stop24h 05mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/94:00 pmCHC - EWR
2 stops49h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/18$2,375
Tue 12/3111:50 amEWR - CHC
3 stops31h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/38:30 pmCHC - EWR
3 stops44h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$2,567
Tue 12/3112:05 amJFK - CHC
2 stops54h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/206:00 amCHC - JFK
2 stops28h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$2,765
Wed 12/256:00 amJFK - CHC
2 stops38h 35mQantas Airways
Thu 1/96:00 amCHC - JFK
2 stops31h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/18$2,913
Wed 12/254:31 pmEWR - CHC
3 stops28h 09mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/96:15 amCHC - EWR
2 stops27h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/18$3,126
Tue 12/311:35 amJFK - CHC
1 stop41h 45mCathay Pacific
Mon 1/202:50 pmCHC - JFK
1 stop39h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/17$3,181
Wed 12/253:00 pmLGA - CHC
2 stops38h 55mQantas Airways
Wed 1/16:00 amCHC - LGA
2 stops29h 01mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/17$3,221
Tue 12/312:55 pmLGA - CHC
3 stops27h 30mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/32:15 pmCHC - LGA
2 stops27h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$3,286
Wed 12/256:30 pmEWR - CHC
2 stops36h 10mAir Canada
Wed 1/16:15 amCHC - EWR
3 stops32h 18mAir Canada
Deal found 12/17$4,177
Sat 12/2111:00 pmJFK - CHC
1 stop45h 00mEmirates
Mon 2/246:20 pmCHC - JFK
1 stop37h 35mEmirates
Deal found 12/17$4,214
Wed 12/259:45 amJFK - CHC
3 stops43h 10mAir Canada
Thu 1/96:15 amCHC - JFK
3 stops34h 23mAir Canada
Deal found 12/18$4,231

Find flights to Christchurch within your budget

Locate flights to Christchurch that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on December 18, 2024.

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New YorkChristchurch

LGA - CHC

LGACHC

New York LaGuardia

Tue 2/25

5:00 pm-1:20 pm

2 stops26h 20m

Christchurch

Thu 3/6

2:20 pm-8:59 pm

2 stops24h 39m

$1,292

NewarkChristchurch

EWR - CHC

EWRCHC

Newark

Tue 2/25

6:30 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops34h 25m

Christchurch

Thu 3/6

6:15 am-4:51 pm

2 stops28h 36m

$1,330

New YorkChristchurch

LGA - CHC

LGACHC

New York LaGuardia

Thu 2/20

5:00 pm-1:20 pm

2 stops26h 20m

Christchurch

Mon 3/3

6:00 am-5:15 pm

2 stops29h 15m

$1,382

NewarkChristchurch

EWR - CHC

EWRCHC

Newark

Wed 2/19

6:30 pm-5:35 pm

2 stops29h 05m

Christchurch

Wed 3/26

9:25 am-4:51 pm

2 stops24h 26m

$1,382

New YorkChristchurch

JFK - CHC

JFKCHC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/4

5:30 pm-5:35 pm

3 stops30h 05m

Christchurch

Tue 3/18

6:00 am-10:30 pm

2 stops33h 30m

$1,477

New YorkChristchurch

JFK - CHC

JFKCHC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 2/20

7:20 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop23h 05m

Christchurch

Mon 3/3

3:00 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops20h 00m

$1,485

New YorkChristchurch

LGA - CHC

LGACHC

New York LaGuardia

Wed 2/19

3:35 pm-8:55 am

2 stops23h 20m

Christchurch

Wed 3/26

3:05 pm-8:59 pm

2 stops22h 54m

$1,535

NewarkChristchurch

EWR - CHC

EWRCHC

Newark

Sun 2/9

12:00 pm-10:35 am

1 stop28h 35m

Christchurch

Tue 2/25

2:15 pm-1:17 am

1 stop29h 02m

$1,580

New YorkChristchurch

LGA - CHC

LGACHC

New York LaGuardia

Fri 3/14

12:23 pm-9:35 am

2 stops28h 12m

Christchurch

Fri 3/21

1:15 pm-9:29 pm

2 stops25h 14m

$1,594

NewarkChristchurch

EWR - CHC

EWRCHC

Newark

Sat 4/5

11:45 am-8:55 am

2 stops29h 10m

Christchurch

Sat 4/26

12:00 pm-11:03 pm

2 stops27h 03m

$1,601

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals to Christchurch in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: Out of all of the providers offering Christchurch flight deals, Cheapflights users have found FlightHub to have the most accurate pricing on Cheapflights vs. their site about >95% of the time, users can find the same price on Christchurch flight deals on Cheapflights and FlightHub. This is based on searches made for Christchurch flights over the past month.
  • Most trusted provider: FlightHub is the most trusted provider by Cheapflights users offering Christchurch flight deals. With a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), FlightHub has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights to Christchurch. This is based on data collected from Cheapflights searches made over the past month.

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Travel insights for flights to Christchurch

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Christchurch including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How long is the flight to Christchurch?

On average, a flight from New York to Christchurch takes 24 hours 8 minutes. Flights to Christchurch from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Christchurch?

The most popular airlines flying from New York to Christchurch are Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways.

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

From $1,550

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

From $1,553

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Christchurch?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Christchurch are Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways.

Rainfall in Christchurch by month

Plan your trip to Christchurch by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Christchurch ranges from 1.6 - 2.4 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.4 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Christchurch when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in Christchurch by month

Plan your trip to Christchurch by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Christchurch, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 42.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Christchurch

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Christchurch. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Christchurch. Reviews last updated December 18, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Fiji Airways, Air Canada and Air New Zealand to Christchurch by reading reviews from past customers. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,269 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,269 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,269 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
191 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,269 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,269 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,329 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,269 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
497 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,269 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

Best Time to Fly to Christchurch, New Zealand

The southern island of New Zealand enjoys beautiful summer weather, and high season lasts from around the start of December through until March. The sunshine also sees a range of festivals, many of them accessible for free in Hagley Park. However, visit during the southern winter between June and August to enjoy Alpine sports and relax in the city when tourists are slightly less numerous.

Budget travelers who want to explore out of season flight deals, should check out prices between March and May, or around September and October for the best deals and mild weather.

Getting around Christchurch, New Zealand

The city has a superb public transport system, so getting around should not present any difficulties. The majority of buses will also have on-board bike racks, so feel free to cycle and ride to get the most out of your stay. There is also a handy ferry across the harbor, which provides a nice sight-seeing opportunity as well.

Christchurch, New Zealand airport overview

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) is a small, clean, lovely airport, full of first-rate facilities and amenities. Currently, the airport building is being restored after earthquake damage, and its Domestic Terminal is being upgraded to cope with increases in passenger traffic. This work is all scheduled to be completed by 2012.

Flights to Christchurch International Airport are operated by local and foreign carriers, offering connections to many New Zealand destinations, as well as cities in Australia and Southeast Asia.

With the Rugby World Cup due to kick off in New Zealand in November 2011, thousands of tourists can confidently look forward to a pleasant transit experience at Christchurch International Airport.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Christchurch?

    Christchurch (CHC), located 5.9 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to Christchurch.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Christchurch if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Christchurch on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Christchurch?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, American Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Christchurch.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Christchurch?

    Christchurch is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Christchurch. One-way flights to Christchurch typically cost $24, while round-trip flights cost around $70.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Christchurch?

    A round-trip flight to Christchurch will typically cost around $206, however they can be found for as little as $70.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Christchurch depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Christchurch, San Francisco offers the quickest one-way flight (14 hours 5 minutes).

  • Does Christchurch have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Christchurch can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Christchurch?

    Yes. Christchurch has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Novotel Christchurch Airport is the closest property to Christchurch (0.0 mi away from Christchurch).

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