Cheap flights from Adelaide to Christchurch from $454
This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ADL — CHC
4 Oct — 11 Oct1
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 4 September 2026.
Tue 20/1021:45 -
1 stop23h 20m
Tue 27/1009:15 -
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Deal found 2/9$750
Tue 27/1018:45 -
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Sat 31/1015:25 -
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Deal found 3/9$753
Wed 21/1012:05 -
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Tue 27/1009:15 -
1 stop26h 50m
Deal found 31/8$757
Wed 21/1014:20 -
1 stop7h 20m
Wed 28/1019:45 -
2 stops17h 40m
Deal found 2/9$761
Sun 18/1006:00 -
1 stop15h 40m
Mon 26/1009:15 -
1 stop15h 25m
Deal found 1/9$764
Fri 16/1006:00 -
1 stop15h 40m
Fri 23/1006:20 -
1 stop11h 55m
Deal found 1/9$765
Tue 20/1021:45 -
1 stop23h 20m
Mon 16/1109:15 -
1 stop26h 50m
Deal found 2/9$774
Fri 30/1012:05 -
1 stop27h 35m
Thu 5/1106:05 -
1 stop7h 40m
Deal found 3/9$781
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 4 September 2026.
Tue 10/1118:45 -
Nonstop4h 00m
Sat 14/1115:15 -
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Deal found 2/9$785
Mon 16/1118:50 -
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Sun 22/1121:10 -
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Deal found 30/8$804
Thu 10/1212:00 -
1 stop9h 40m
Sat 19/1206:05 -
1 stop15h 25m
Deal found 3/9$849
Fri 5/214:15 -
1 stop7h 25m
Mon 15/215:45 -
1 stop6h 55m
Deal found 31/8$856
Mon 1/212:05 -
1 stop8h 05m
Tue 9/215:25 -
Nonstop4h 40m
Deal found 31/8$788
Tue 10/1119:45 -
1 stop25h 55m
Sat 21/1115:45 -
1 stop17h 50m
Deal found 3/9$878
Tue 10/1118:45 -
Nonstop4h 00m
Sat 21/1115:25 -
Nonstop4h 40m
Deal found 3/9$824
Sat 27/218:30 -
1 stop27h 10m
Wed 3/316:35 -
1 stop8h 30m
Deal found 31/8$884
Thu 29/1012:05 -
1 stop16h 50m
Tue 3/1115:25 -
Nonstop4h 40m
Deal found 3/9$917
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 4 September 2026.
Tue 27/1018:45 -
Nonstop4h 00m
Sat 31/1015:25 -
Nonstop4h 40m
Deal found 3/9$753
Sat 6/218:45 -
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Tue 16/215:25 -
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Deal found 31/8$754
Tue 10/1118:45 -
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Sat 14/1115:25 -
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Deal found 2/9$824
Tue 10/1118:45 -
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Sat 21/1115:25 -
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Deal found 3/9$863
Tue 5/118:45 -
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Tue 12/115:25 -
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Deal found 30/8$1,094
Thu 10/1217:00 -
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Sat 19/1220:40 -
Nonstop6h 30m
Deal found 3/9$3,594
Last-minute flights from Adelaide to Christchurch
Discover last-minute flight deals from Adelaide to Christchurch. Data last updated 4 September 2026 and is based on user searches.
Fri 16/1006:00 -
1 stop15h 40m
Fri 23/1006:20 -
1 stop11h 55m
Deal found 1/9$765
Sun 18/1006:00 -
1 stop15h 40m
Mon 26/1009:15 -
1 stop15h 25m
Deal found 1/9$764
Tue 20/1021:45 -
1 stop23h 20m
Tue 27/1009:15 -
1 stop15h 25m
Deal found 2/9$750
Tue 20/1021:45 -
1 stop23h 20m
Mon 16/1109:15 -
1 stop26h 50m
Deal found 2/9$774
Wed 21/1012:05 -
1 stop9h 00m
Tue 27/1009:15 -
1 stop26h 50m
Deal found 31/8$757
Wed 21/1014:20 -
1 stop7h 20m
Wed 28/1019:45 -
2 stops17h 40m
Deal found 2/9$761
Tue 27/1018:45 -
Nonstop4h 00m
Sat 31/1015:25 -
Nonstop4h 40m
Deal found 3/9$753
Fri 30/1012:05 -
1 stop27h 35m
Thu 5/1106:05 -
1 stop7h 40m
Deal found 3/9$781
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 4 September 2026.
Tue 5/118:30 -
1 stop27h 10m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 30/8$454
Wed 6/110:10 -
1 stop11h 30m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
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Deal found 30/8$474
Sat 26/1212:00 -
1 stop9h 40m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
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Deal found 31/8$504
Fri 11/912:00 -
1 stop9h 40m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 31/8$509
Sat 2/107:50 -
1 stop13h 50m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 30/8$519
Tue 5/118:45 -
Nonstop4h 00m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 30/8$523
Mon 4/116:30 -
2 stops23h 25m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 30/8$533
Sun 3/106:00 -
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Wed 31/1200:00 -
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Deal found 30/8$543
Sat 26/1218:45 -
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Wed 31/1200:00 -
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Deal found 31/8$612
Sat 2/118:45 -
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Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 30/8$619
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 4 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 4 September 2026.
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ADL Adelaide - CHC Christchurch
ADLCHC
Adelaide
Mon 9/11
13:20-00:25
1 stop8h 35m
Christchurch
Wed 31/12
00:00-21:30
Nonstop0h 00m
$463
AdelaideChristchurch
ADL Adelaide - CHC Christchurch
ADLCHC
Adelaide
Fri 11/9
12:00-00:10
1 stop9h 40m
Christchurch
Wed 31/12
00:00-21:30
Nonstop0h 00m
$509
AdelaideChristchurch
ADL Adelaide - CHC Christchurch
ADLCHC
Adelaide
Wed 6/1
06:25-08:25
2 stops23h 30m
Christchurch
Wed 31/12
00:00-21:30
Nonstop0h 00m
$523
AdelaideChristchurch
ADL Adelaide - CHC Christchurch
ADLCHC
Adelaide
Sun 3/1
06:00-23:59
1 stop15h 29m
Christchurch
Wed 31/12
00:00-21:30
Nonstop0h 00m
$543
AdelaideChristchurch
ADL Adelaide - CHC Christchurch
ADLCHC
Adelaide
Mon 4/1
18:50-14:55
1 stop17h 35m
Christchurch
Wed 31/12
00:00-21:30
Nonstop0h 00m
$547
AdelaideChristchurch
ADL Adelaide - CHC Christchurch
ADLCHC
Adelaide
Sat 26/12
18:45-01:15
Nonstop4h 00m
Christchurch
Wed 31/12
00:00-21:30
Nonstop0h 00m
$612
AdelaideChristchurch
ADL Adelaide - CHC Christchurch
ADLCHC
Adelaide
Sat 26/12
10:10-21:25
2 stops8h 45m
Christchurch
Wed 31/12
00:00-21:30
Nonstop0h 00m
$721
AdelaideChristchurch
ADL Adelaide - CHC Christchurch
ADLCHC
Adelaide
Tue 10/11
18:45-01:15
Nonstop4h 00m
Christchurch
Sat 14/11
15:15-10:55
1 stop22h 10m
$785
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
$788
AdelaideChristchurch
ADL Adelaide - CHC Christchurch
ADLCHC
Adelaide
Mon 16/11
18:50-00:25
1 stop27h 05m
Christchurch
Sun 22/11
21:10-10:55
1 stop16h 15m
$804
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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 $679). Flying from Adelaide to Christchurch in December is currently the most expensive (average of $952). 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 typical for this route at the moment.
Adelaide to Christchurch flights typically cost between $704 and $864 in February.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $728 on Air New Zealand (1 Feb–9 Feb).
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 53% 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 $655.
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 13m.
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 21m.
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 4 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, 83 users have taken a look at flights from Adelaide to Christchurch.
How long is the flight from Adelaide to Christchurch?
For as low as $785, Air New Zealand can have you in Christchurch from Adelaide in 4h. There are 3053 km between Adelaide and Christchurch. Generally, flights for this route are direct.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Adelaide to Christchurch round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Adelaide to Christchurch round-trip from $349. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air New Zealand, from $558, and Qantas Airways, from $572. Jetstar is priced at 54% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Adelaide to Christchurch one-way?
The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Adelaide to Christchurch are Jetstar ($310), Air New Zealand ($329), and Virgin Australia ($356).
What are the cheapest flights from Adelaide to Christchurch?
The cheapest flight price from Adelaide to Christchurch is $329. On average you can expect to pay $582. The most popular route, (Adelaide - Christchurch), can usually be booked for $728.
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 $679). Flying from Adelaide to Christchurch in December is currently the most expensive (average of $952). 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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