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$76+ Cheap flights from Christchurch

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 14/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CHC — SYD
27 Feb — 6 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

What to know about flights from Christchurch

Discover essential information about flights departing from Christchurch, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Christchurch airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 28 January 2026.

Cheapest one-way flight

$57

Cheapest round-trip flight

$154

Cheapest airline

Jetstar

Most popular destination

Melbourne (MEL)

Good round-trip deal

$203 or less

Good one-way deal

$91 or less
The cheapest one-way flight from Christchurch is currently to Auckland Intl.
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The cheapest round-trip flight from Christchurch is currently to Melbourne.
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On average, Jetstar currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Christchurch (avg. price of $172).
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Melbourne (MEL) is currently the most popular flight destination from Christchurch (average return price of $352).
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Cheapest flights from Christchurch
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Christchurch. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 28 January 2026.

Fri 13/307:05
CHC
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ZQN
Nonstop1h 15m
Air New Zealand
Fri 20/308:50
ZQN
-
CHC
Nonstop1h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 26/1$197
Tue 10/307:05
CHC
-
ZQN
Nonstop1h 15m
Air New Zealand
Tue 17/313:05
ZQN
-
CHC
Nonstop0h 55m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 25/1$253
Tue 10/310:30
CHC
-
ZQN
1 stop6h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 17/314:35
ZQN
-
CHC
Nonstop1h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/1$271
Fri 13/306:45
CHC
-
ZQN
1 stop3h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 20/310:25
ZQN
-
CHC
Nonstop0h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1$301
Tue 10/310:30
CHC
-
ZQN
1 stop6h 20m
Jetstar
Wed 11/310:45
ZQN
-
CHC
1 stop6h 00m
Jetstar
Deal found 25/1$364
Fri 13/320:35
CHC
-
ZQN
1 stop12h 25m
Jetstar
Fri 20/311:15
ZQN
-
CHC
1 stop9h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 26/1$367
Sun 8/207:05
CHC
-
ZQN
Nonstop1h 15m
Air New Zealand
Thu 12/210:25
ZQN
-
CHC
Nonstop0h 55m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 27/1$400
Mon 16/316:10
CHC
-
OOL
Nonstop3h 35m
Jetstar
Thu 19/317:40
OOL
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 26/1$422
Thu 12/316:10
CHC
-
OOL
Nonstop3h 35m
Jetstar
Thu 19/317:40
OOL
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 25/1$440
Wed 1/706:10
CHC
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MEL
Nonstop3h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 1/811:05
MEL
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CHC
Nonstop3h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1$451
Fri 29/508:20
CHC
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MEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Jetstar
Mon 1/611:05
MEL
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CHC
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 27/1$453
Fri 1/506:10
CHC
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MEL
Nonstop3h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 19/511:05
MEL
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CHC
Nonstop3h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1$456

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Depart

Return

Price

ChristchurchQueenstown

CHC - ZQN

CHCZQN

Christchurch

Fri 13/3

07:05-08:20

Nonstop1h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 20/3

08:50-10:00

Nonstop1h 10m

$197

ChristchurchQueenstown

CHC - ZQN

CHCZQN

Christchurch

Tue 10/3

07:05-08:20

Nonstop1h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 17/3

13:05-14:00

Nonstop0h 55m

$253

ChristchurchQueenstown

CHC - ZQN

CHCZQN

Christchurch

Tue 10/3

10:30-16:50

1 stop6h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 17/3

14:35-15:45

Nonstop1h 10m

$271

ChristchurchQueenstown

CHC - ZQN

CHCZQN

Christchurch

Tue 10/3

10:30-16:50

1 stop6h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 11/3

10:45-16:45

1 stop6h 00m

$364

ChristchurchQueenstown

CHC - ZQN

CHCZQN

Christchurch

Fri 13/3

20:35-09:00

1 stop12h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 20/3

11:15-20:35

1 stop9h 20m

$367

ChristchurchCoolangatta

CHC - OOL

CHCOOL

Christchurch

Mon 16/3

16:10-16:45

Nonstop3h 35m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Thu 19/3

17:40-00:05

Nonstop3h 25m

$422

ChristchurchCoolangatta

CHC - OOL

CHCOOL

Christchurch

Thu 12/3

16:10-16:45

Nonstop3h 35m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Thu 19/3

17:40-00:05

Nonstop3h 25m

$440

ChristchurchMelbourne

CHC - MEL

CHCMEL

Christchurch

Sat 2/5

08:20-10:05

Nonstop3h 45m

Melbourne

Mon 18/5

11:05-16:20

Nonstop3h 15m

$458

ChristchurchMelbourne

CHC - MEL

CHCMEL

Christchurch

Wed 11/3

10:30-22:50

1 stop14h 20m

Melbourne

Tue 24/3

12:05-17:20

Nonstop3h 15m

$462

ChristchurchCoolangatta

CHC - OOL

CHCOOL

Christchurch

Mon 16/3

18:40-09:45

1 stop18h 05m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Thu 19/3

17:40-00:05

Nonstop3h 25m

$469

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Best time to book a flight from Christchurch

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Travel insights for flights from Christchurch

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When is the best time to book a flight from Christchurch?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Christchurch to Sydney. Price data was last updated on 23 January 2026.

The best time to book flights from Christchurch is 63 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 Christchurch?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch (average of $311). Flying from Christchurch in January will prove the most costly (average of $462). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from Christchurch?

When flying from Christchurch check dates and pricing for the following: Air New Zealand, Emirates, Qantas Airways. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Sydney.

Jetstar
Jetstar
From $56
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From $116
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $263
Emirates
Emirates
From $278

What are popular destinations to fly to from Christchurch?

Christchurch offers frequent flights to Auckland (522 flights per day), Wellington (222 flights per day) and Sydney (216 flights per day).

Melbourne
Melbourne
From $154
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sydney Kingsford Smith
From $176
Auckland Intl
Auckland Intl
From $57
Brisbane
Brisbane
From $191

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Christchurch?

The cheapest city to fly to from Christchurch is Auckland Intl, with prices starting at $57. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Auckland Intl
Auckland Intl
From $57
Wellington
Wellington
From $72
Coolangatta Gold Coast
Coolangatta Gold Coast
From $146
Melbourne
Melbourne
From $154

Airline reviews for flights from Christchurch

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Christchurch. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Christchurch. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways from Christchurch. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,488 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,488 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,488 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
577 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,488 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
978 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,488 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

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  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Christchurch?

    For the current month, the most popular flights from Christchurch are Auckland, New Delhi, Manila. Auckland, Manila, New Delhi are the most popular locations from Christchurch year round.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Christchurch to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Christchurch for as low as $57 to Auckland (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $535 to fly from Christchurch.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Christchurch to anywhere?

    According to our data, users have found Jetstar, Air New Zealand, and Qantas Airways to have the cheapest round-trip prices from Christchurch. Some of the destinations and prices are as follows: Jetstar flights from Christchurch to Auckland Intl ($56). Air New Zealand flights from Christchurch to Brisbane ($116). Qantas Airways flights from Christchurch to Adelaide ($263).

  • What is the cheapest premium economy flight from Christchurch?

    Options for some of the cheapest premium economy flights from Christchurch we have found on Cheapflights are as follows:
    Fly from Christchurch to Auckland starting at $2,029
    Fly from Christchurch to Brisbane starting at $4,191
    Fly from Christchurch to Sydney starting at $4,307

  • What is the cheapest first class flight from Christchurch?

    If you’re looking to fly first-class from Christchurch to anywhere, put Sydney on your list as prices start at $1,423 for this destination.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Christchurch?

    Currently, the cheapest month for flights from Christchurch is June. The most expensive month for flights is January. The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from Christchurch?

    View the cheapest flight destinations from Christchurch:
    Fly from Christchurch to Sydney from $510 round trip

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