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$51+ Cheap flights from Auckland to Christchurch (AKL - CHC)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — CHC
Feb 4 — Feb 111
Tue 2/4
Tue 2/11
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Auckland Intl to Christchurch are usually found in May or June, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Auckland to Christchurch

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Auckland (AKL) to Christchurch (CHC). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$80
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$51
(Jetstar)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$150

Good round-trip deal

$81 or less

Good one-way deal

$70 or less
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Cheapest flights from Auckland to Christchurch
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Auckland to Christchurch. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 30, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/118:55 pmAKL - CHC
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Tue 3/188:30 pmCHC - AKL
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Deal found 1/30$80
This Air New Zealand deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air New Zealand is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/1910:00 amAKL - CHC
Nonstop1h 25mAir New Zealand
Thu 11/2010:30 amCHC - AKL
Nonstop1h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/29$101
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/38:45 pmAKL - CHC
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/58:30 pmCHC - AKL
Nonstop1h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/29$194

Find flights from Auckland to Christchurch within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Auckland to Christchurch that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 30, 2025.

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AucklandChristchurch

AKL - CHC

AKLCHC

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/11

8:55 pm-10:20 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Christchurch

Tue 3/18

8:30 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$80

AucklandChristchurch

AKL - CHC

AKLCHC

Auckland Intl

Sun 3/23

6:40 am-8:05 am

Nonstop1h 25m

Christchurch

Sat 3/29

8:10 pm-9:35 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$125

AucklandChristchurch

AKL - CHC

AKLCHC

Auckland Intl

Mon 2/3

8:45 pm-10:10 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Christchurch

Wed 3/5

8:30 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$194

AucklandChristchurch

AKL - CHC

AKLCHC

Auckland Intl

Sat 3/22

2:30 pm-3:55 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$51

AucklandChristchurch

AKL - CHC

AKLCHC

Auckland Intl

Wed 3/5

8:45 pm-10:10 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$59

AucklandChristchurch

AKL - CHC

AKLCHC

Auckland Intl

Tue 4/1

6:45 am-12:20 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$93

AucklandChristchurch

AKL - CHC

AKLCHC

Auckland Intl

Fri 3/28

6:00 am-2:00 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$482

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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 from Auckland to Christchurch in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice 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: When it comes to deals on Auckland-Christchurch flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Auckland-Christchurch flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Auckland-Christchurch flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Auckland-Christchurch flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Auckland-Christchurch flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Auckland to Christchurch

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Travel insights for flights from Auckland to Christchurch

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Auckland to Christchurch?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Auckland to Christchurch. Price data was last updated on January 24, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Auckland to Christchurch is 83 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Auckland to Christchurch?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Christchurch (average of $1,101). Flying from Auckland to Christchurch in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,869). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AKL to CHC?

Find hourly flight availability from Auckland to Christchurch. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 30, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Auckland to Christchurch is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 21% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Auckland to Christchurch?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Auckland to Christchurch. Price data was last updated on January 26, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Auckland to Christchurch flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Auckland to Christchurch

Explore weekly flight availability from Auckland to Christchurch. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated January 30, 2025.

The most flights from AKL to CHC are scheduled on a Wednesday (107 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (77 on average).

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 January 30, 2025.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,331 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,331 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,331 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
481 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,331 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Jetstar
6.6
Okay
463 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,331 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Auckland to Christchurch. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Auckland to Christchurch?

    To fly from Auckland to Christchurch, you need to book a flight from Auckland Intl (AKL) to Christchurch (CHC). Nonstop flights to Christchurch from Auckland Intl take 1h 20m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 92 outbound flights from Auckland Intl to Christchurch offered by 2 different airlines.

  • How popular is this Auckland to Christchurch flight route?

    This flight path from Auckland Intl to Christchurch was viewed by 37 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Christchurch round-trip?

    According to our current data, Jetstar ($80), and Air New Zealand ($125) offers the cheapest pricing from Auckland to Christchurch. Jetstar is priced at 41% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Auckland to Christchurch one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $51 on Jetstar. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air New Zealand from $59 and Emirates from $482 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Auckland to Christchurch?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Auckland to Christchurch on time: South African (97%), Virgin Atlantic (94%), Turkish Airlines (86%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Auckland to Christchurch?

    While on average a flight from Auckland to Christchurch is generally $115, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $39. When looking at the most popular route, (Auckland Intl - Christchurch), you can expect to pay $49 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Auckland to Christchurch that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Auckland to Christchurch flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Auckland to Christchurch?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Auckland to Christchurch.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Auckland to Christchurch?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Auckland to Christchurch by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Auckland to Christchurch?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Christchurch (average of $1,101). Flying from Auckland to Christchurch in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,869). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Auckland to Christchurch

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Auckland to Christchurch. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$62Average$141FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air New ZealandCheapest$102Average$197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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