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WAS — CHC
24 Mar — 31 Mar1
1 adult
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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 651,626 searches and data was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$739

Return from

$422

One-way from

$259
High demand for flights, 16% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 6% potential price drop
Average for return flights in March 2024
From Sydney Kingsford Smith to Christchurch
One-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) to Christchurch (CHC)

Average price of flights to Christchurch by month

Plan your trip to Christchurch by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Christchurch is currently $0 while a return flight costs $0. Price data was last updated on 10 March 2024.

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Christchurch (average of $376). Flying to Christchurch in December will prove the most costly (average of $455). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

$585

February

$577

March

$573

April

$634

May

$597

June

$628

July

$608

August

$593

September

$644

October

$588

November

$602

December

$693

Peak season

The capital city of New Zealand, Wellington, is located at the southern tip of the North Island on the edge of a sweeping harbour. Nicknamed ‘Windy Wellington’ by locals, it’s true that the city experiences lively gusts most of the year due to its exposed location on the Cook Strait. Still there’s much about this cool little city to charm visitors into taking cheap flights to Wellington, even if it’s just a stopover before heading north or south. From December to the end of February is generally the busiest time of year for visitors to Wellington. The warmer summer weather also coincides with the school holidays, so don’t be surprised if flight tickets are markedly higher than normal at this time. Wellington is a foodie city so be sure to check out some of its numerous cafes, restaurants and bars to sample the local produce and creative cuisine by top chefs. Popular events people book flights to Wellington for include: the Wellington Rugby Sevens in February, the World of Wearable Art (WOW) awards in September and the Toast Martinborough Festival in November.

Off Season

Although any time of year is great for visiting, if you like wild weather then winter is a good time to book cheap flights to Wellington. Bring warm clothing and wet weather gear, jackets and raincoats are advised; leave the umbrella at home, it will be torn from your grip in a flash. Be prepared to spend most of your time visiting indoor attractions or hunkered down in warm cafes drinking hot chocolate.

Temperature and rainfall in Christchurch by month

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

CHC

Temperature

6 - 17 °C

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 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 6.0 C).

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Christchurch. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.

Mid to late-March is considered the optimal time of year to book a flight to Wellington as it is the most stable month weather wise and kids are back at school. Temperatures range between 14 – 18C at this time of year so bring a light jacket in case the weather changes. Book a couple of weeks ahead and travel mid week (excluding Fridays and Mondays) for discounted flight ticket prices.

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When is the cheapest time to fly to Christchurch?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to Christchurch. Price data was last updated on 17 March 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Christchurch should consider flying on Sunday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.
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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 19 March 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Qantas Airways, Jetstar and Fiji Airways to Christchurch to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.3
Very Good
695 reviews

Food

7.6

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

8.3
Very Good
695 reviews
8.3
Very Good
695 reviews

Food

7.6

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

8.1
Very Good
4,215 reviews
8.3
Very Good
695 reviews

Food

7.6

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

7.8
Good
1,071 reviews
8.3
Very Good
695 reviews

Food

7.6

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

6.9
Okay
738 reviews
8.3
Very Good
695 reviews

Food

7.6

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

What is good to know if travelling to Christchurch?

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  • How long is the flight to Wellington?

    Flights from Sydney to Wellington – 3 hrs 15 mins Flights from Brisbane to Wellington – 3 hrs 50 Flights from Melbourne to Wellington – 3 hrs 40 mins Flights from Perth to Wellington – 8 hrs 50 mins

  • Which airlines operate flights to Wellington?

    Virgin Australia, Jet Star and Air New Zealand offer the cheapest flights to Wellington and service Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Emirates and Qantas also operate flights to Wellington from the main Australian cities but you’ll generally pay more with these carriers.

  • How to get from the airport to the city centre?

    Wellington International Airport (WLG) is located 5.5 km south east of the city centre. The Airport Flyer express bus service leaves every 15 minutes and travels to the Hutt Valley, via Wellington central, to Queensgate. Taxi ranks are situated outside the baggage claim area on level 0 of the terminal building. There are five car rental companies that have desks at the airport if you plan on touring the area.

  • What does CHC mean?

    CHC stands for Christchurch Airport. Codes like this one are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

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

    For a flight to Christchurch, you will be flying into Christchurch. Christchurch (CHC) is just 9.5 km from the centre of the city. CHC handles an average of 21 flights per day from Sydney. You should also have a few airline options to choose from. 4 airlines have flights to Christchurch from Sydney.

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