Cheap flights from Adelaide to Christchurch from $389
This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 17/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ADL — CHC
26 Oct — 2 Nov1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Adelaide to Christchurch are usually found in May or April, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday
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Cheapest flights from Adelaide to Christchurch
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Adelaide to Christchurch. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 26 September 2026.
Tue 1/1218:45 -
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Deal found 21/9$708
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Deal found 21/9$718
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Deal found 25/9$719
Tue 1/1218:45 -
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Sat 5/1206:05 -
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Deal found 21/9$720
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Deal found 21/9$725
Sat 5/1206:00 -
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Deal found 21/9$729
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Deal found 21/9$730
Mon 7/1207:15 -
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Deal found 21/9$732
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Mon 26/1006:05 -
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Deal found 21/9$739
Thu 5/1112:05 -
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Thu 12/1115:45 -
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Deal found 21/9$740
Sat 7/1118:45 -
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Sat 14/1114:20 -
1 stop23h 05m
Deal found 23/9$747
Best flights from Adelaide to Christchurch
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Adelaide to Christchurch that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 26 September 2026.
Mon 1/212:05 -
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Deal found 22/9$797
Sat 31/1008:45 -
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Sat 7/1120:40 -
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Deal found 25/9$807
Wed 11/1118:30 -
1 stop17h 30m
Fri 13/1106:05 -
1 stop7h 40m
Deal found 23/9$873
Thu 29/1008:55 -
1 stop12h 34m
Tue 3/1109:55 -
2 stops12h 45m
Deal found 25/9$903
Tue 10/1106:25 -
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Tue 17/1115:45 -
1 stop6h 55m
Deal found 23/9$887
Thu 29/1012:05 -
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Tue 3/1120:10 -
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Deal found 22/9$894
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Deal found 25/9$908
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Deal found 21/9$897
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Deal found 21/9$901
Sat 5/1217:20 -
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Sat 19/1206:05 -
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Deal found 21/9$904
Direct flights from Adelaide to Christchurch
Explore direct flight options from Adelaide to Christchurch based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 26 September 2026.
Sat 31/1018:45 -
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Deal found 25/9$719
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Deal found 21/9$888
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Deal found 23/9$920
Sat 7/1118:45 -
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Deal found 23/9$950
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Sat 19/1215:25 -
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Deal found 21/9$980
Tue 8/1218:45 -
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Sat 19/1215:25 -
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Deal found 21/9$981
Sat 12/1218:45 -
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Sat 19/1215:25 -
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Deal found 21/9$1,026
Sat 5/1218:45 -
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Tue 15/1215:25 -
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Deal found 21/9$1,099
Sat 12/1218:45 -
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Deal found 21/9$1,148
Tue 22/1218:45 -
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Deal found 24/9$1,515
Last-minute flights from Adelaide to Christchurch
Discover last-minute flight deals from Adelaide to Christchurch. Data last updated 26 September 2026 and is based on user searches.
Thu 8/1014:20 -
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Wed 14/1006:20 -
1 stop9h 45m
Deal found 21/9$766
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Deal found 21/9$739
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Sun 1/1120:40 -
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Deal found 25/9$780
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Tue 3/1115:25 -
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Deal found 21/9$774
Sat 31/1018:45 -
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Deal found 25/9$719
Sat 31/1008:45 -
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Sat 7/1106:05 -
1 stop7h 40m
Deal found 21/9$759
One-way flights from Adelaide to Christchurch
Search for one-way flight options from Adelaide to Christchurch. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 26 September 2026.
Tue 1/1218:45 -
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Wed 31/1200:00 -
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Deal found 21/9$409
Sat 5/1218:45 -
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Deal found 23/9$416
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Deal found 21/9$423
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Deal found 21/9$426
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Deal found 25/9$433
Sat 5/1206:00 -
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Deal found 21/9$434
Sun 6/1218:50 -
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Deal found 21/9$454
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Deal found 25/9$458
Fri 11/1206:05 -
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Deal found 21/9$464
Find flight deals from Adelaide to Christchurch
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Adelaide (ADL) 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 26 September 2026.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Adelaide 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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 26 September 2026.
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ADL Adelaide - CHC Christchurch
ADLCHC
Adelaide
Sun 17/1
06:10-00:05
1 stop15h 25m
Christchurch
Wed 31/12
00:00-21:30
Nonstop0h 00m
$389
Fastest return journey
AdelaideChristchurch
ADL Adelaide - CHC Christchurch
ADLCHC
Adelaide
Tue 15/12
18:45-01:15
Nonstop4h 00m
Christchurch
Wed 31/12
00:00-21:30
Nonstop0h 00m
$419
AdelaideChristchurch
ADL Adelaide - CHC Christchurch
ADLCHC
Adelaide
Wed 9/12
06:15-17:20
1 stop8h 35m
Christchurch
Wed 31/12
00:00-21:30
Nonstop0h 00m
$421
AdelaideChristchurch
ADL Adelaide - CHC Christchurch
ADLCHC
Adelaide
Mon 7/12
09:15-20:15
2 stops32h 30m
Christchurch
Wed 31/12
00:00-21:30
Nonstop0h 00m
$426
AdelaideChristchurch
ADL Adelaide - CHC Christchurch
ADLCHC
Adelaide
Tue 8/12
07:15-17:20
1 stop7h 35m
Christchurch
Wed 31/12
00:00-21:30
Nonstop0h 00m
$434
AdelaideChristchurch
ADL Adelaide - CHC Christchurch
ADLCHC
Adelaide
Fri 12/3
12:05-07:25
1 stop16h 50m
Christchurch
Wed 31/12
00:00-21:30
Nonstop0h 00m
$443
AdelaideChristchurch
ADL Adelaide - CHC Christchurch
ADLCHC
Adelaide
Mon 1/2
12:05-22:40
1 stop8h 05m
Christchurch
Tue 9/2
15:25-17:35
Nonstop4h 40m
$797
AdelaideChristchurch
ADL Adelaide - CHC Christchurch
ADLCHC
Adelaide
Sat 31/10
08:45-21:05
1 stop9h 50m
Christchurch
Sat 7/11
20:40-10:55
2 stops16h 45m
$807
AdelaideChristchurch
ADL Adelaide - CHC Christchurch
ADLCHC
Adelaide
Wed 11/11
18:30-14:30
1 stop17h 30m
Christchurch
Fri 13/11
06:05-11:15
1 stop7h 40m
$873
AdelaideChristchurch
ADL Adelaide - CHC Christchurch
ADLCHC
Adelaide
Tue 10/11
06:25-23:59
1 stop15h 04m
Christchurch
Tue 17/11
15:45-20:10
1 stop6h 55m
$887
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Adelaide to Christchurch?
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Adelaide to Christchurch, you should look to book at least 82 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Adelaide to Christchurch?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Adelaide to Christchurch (average of $702). Flying from Adelaide to Christchurch in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,024). 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.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Adelaide to Christchurch?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Adelaide to Christchurch flights typically cost between $779 and $876 in December.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $708 on Air New Zealand (1 Dec–2 Dec).
How often are flights from Adelaide to Christchurch delayed?
About 6% of weekly flights between Adelaide and Christchurch have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 72 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Adelaide to Christchurch flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Adelaide to Christchurch flights?
Over the past year, Air New Zealand have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 6% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Adelaide to Christchurch?
Share of one-stop return flights from Adelaide to Christchurch chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Melbourne (MEL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 56% of one-stop itineraries from Adelaide to Christchurch on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Adelaide to Christchurch?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Adelaide to Christchurch, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Auckland (AKL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $673.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Adelaide to Christchurch?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Adelaide to Christchurch, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Sydney (SYD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 7h 08m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Adelaide to Christchurch?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Adelaide to Christchurch, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Sydney (SYD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 16m.
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 26 September 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways
from Adelaide to Christchurch. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
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How popular is this Adelaide to Christchurch flight route?
Within the past month, 71 users have taken a look at flights from Adelaide to Christchurch.
How long is the flight from Adelaide to Christchurch?
For as low as $797, Air New Zealand can have you in Christchurch from Adelaide in 8h 05m. There are 3053 km between Adelaide and Christchurch. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Adelaide to Christchurch round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Adelaide to Christchurch round-trip from $357. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Emirates, from $451, and Air New Zealand, from $570. Jetstar is priced at 55% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Adelaide to Christchurch?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Adelaide 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 Adelaide to Christchurch?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Adelaide to Christchurch (average of $702). Flying from Adelaide to Christchurch in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,024). 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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