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$115+ Cheap flights from Christchurch

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 20/1. 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 — MEL
16 Jan — 23 Jan1
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 17 December 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

$60

Cheapest round-trip flight

$183

Cheapest airline

Jetstar

Most popular destination

Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD)

Good round-trip deal

$146 or less

Good one-way deal

$50 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 $102).
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Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is currently the most popular flight destination from Christchurch (average return price of $510).
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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 17 December 2025.

Thu 29/107:05CHC - ZQN
Nonstop1h 15mAir New Zealand
Sat 31/113:05ZQN - CHC
Nonstop0h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 16/12$170
Thu 29/107:05CHC - ZQN
Nonstop1h 15mAir New Zealand
Thu 5/213:05ZQN - CHC
Nonstop0h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 14/12$190
Thu 29/109:50CHC - ZQN
1 stop7h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/113:05ZQN - CHC
Nonstop0h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$291
Thu 29/106:15CHC - ZQN
1 stop6h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/213:05ZQN - CHC
Nonstop0h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/12$324
Mon 26/106:15CHC - ZQN
1 stop11h 35mJetstar
Sat 31/109:40ZQN - CHC
1 stop5h 00mJetstar
Deal found 15/12$396
Fri 23/116:10CHC - OOL
Nonstop3h 35mJetstar
Mon 26/117:40OOL - CHC
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Deal found 15/12$405
Thu 29/106:15CHC - ZQN
1 stop10h 35mJetstar
Sat 31/110:45ZQN - CHC
1 stop5h 00mJetstar
Deal found 16/12$408
Thu 29/116:10CHC - OOL
Nonstop3h 35mJetstar
Thu 5/217:40OOL - CHC
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Deal found 14/12$411
Thu 29/106:15CHC - ZQN
1 stop10h 35mJetstar
Thu 5/213:25ZQN - CHC
1 stop6h 30mJetstar
Deal found 15/12$461
Tue 13/116:10CHC - OOL
Nonstop3h 35mJetstar
Tue 20/117:40OOL - CHC
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Deal found 16/12$502
Thu 12/209:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Tue 17/212:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Deal found 13/12$508
Mon 12/116:10CHC - OOL
Nonstop3h 35mJetstar
Mon 19/117:40OOL - CHC
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Deal found 14/12$509

Find flights from Christchurch within your budget

 
Find flights departing from Christchurch that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 17 December 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches

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Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChristchurchQueenstown

CHC - ZQN

CHCZQN

Christchurch

Thu 29/1

07:05-08:20

Nonstop1h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 31/1

13:05-14:00

Nonstop0h 55m

$170

ChristchurchQueenstown

CHC - ZQN

CHCZQN

Christchurch

Thu 29/1

09:50-16:50

1 stop7h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 31/1

13:05-14:00

Nonstop0h 55m

$291

ChristchurchQueenstown

CHC - ZQN

CHCZQN

Christchurch

Thu 29/1

06:15-12:45

1 stop6h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 5/2

13:05-14:00

Nonstop0h 55m

$324

ChristchurchQueenstown

CHC - ZQN

CHCZQN

Christchurch

Mon 26/1

06:15-17:50

1 stop11h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 31/1

09:40-14:40

1 stop5h 00m

$396

ChristchurchCoolangatta

CHC - OOL

CHCOOL

Christchurch

Sat 31/1

16:10-16:45

Nonstop3h 35m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Sat 7/2

17:40-00:05

Nonstop3h 25m

$405

ChristchurchCoolangatta

CHC - OOL

CHCOOL

Christchurch

Fri 23/1

16:10-16:45

Nonstop3h 35m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Mon 26/1

17:40-00:05

Nonstop3h 25m

$405

ChristchurchQueenstown

CHC - ZQN

CHCZQN

Christchurch

Thu 29/1

06:15-16:50

1 stop10h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 31/1

10:45-15:45

1 stop5h 00m

$408

ChristchurchCoolangatta

CHC - OOL

CHCOOL

Christchurch

Thu 29/1

16:10-16:45

Nonstop3h 35m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Thu 5/2

17:40-00:05

Nonstop3h 25m

$411

ChristchurchQueenstown

CHC - ZQN

CHCZQN

Christchurch

Thu 29/1

06:15-16:50

1 stop10h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 5/2

13:25-19:55

1 stop6h 30m

$461

ChristchurchMelbourne

CHC - MEL

CHCMEL

Christchurch

Tue 5/5

08:20-10:05

Nonstop3h 45m

Melbourne

Tue 12/5

11:05-16:20

Nonstop3h 15m

$493

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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 Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 12 December 2025.

The best time to book flights from Christchurch is 79 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 $215). Flying from Christchurch in August will prove the most costly (average of $419). 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: Jetstar, Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, Emirates. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Melbourne.

Jetstar
Jetstar
From $78
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From $121
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $451
Emirates
Emirates
From $380

What are popular destinations to fly to from Christchurch?

Christchurch offers frequent flights to Auckland (503 flights per day), Sydney (217 flights per day) and Wellington (199 flights per day).

Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sydney Kingsford Smith
From $222
Melbourne
Melbourne
From $183
Brisbane
Brisbane
From $213
Auckland Intl
Auckland Intl
From $60

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Christchurch?

The cheapest city to fly to from Christchurch is Wellington, with prices starting at $46. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Wellington
Wellington
From $46
Auckland Intl
Auckland Intl
From $60
Queenstown Intl
Queenstown Intl
From $68
Palmerston North
Palmerston North
From $102

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
3,441 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,441 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,441 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
552 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,441 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
946 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,441 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
490 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,441 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

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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 Manila, Auckland, New Delhi. 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 $46 to Wellington (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $617 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 Emirates 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 ($78). Air New Zealand flights from Christchurch to Brisbane ($121). Emirates flights from Christchurch to Melbourne ($380).

  • 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 Melbourne Airport starting at $1,291
    Fly from Christchurch to Auckland starting at $2,124
    Fly from Christchurch to Brisbane starting at $4,387
    Fly from Christchurch to Sydney starting at $4,509

  • 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 $786 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 August. The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

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