Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Auckland to Christchurch?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Auckland to Christchurch flights typically cost between $134 and $234 in October. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $116 on Jetstar (9 Oct-16 Oct). Find deals

Question 1

How much does it cost for a return flight from Auckland to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Auckland to Christchurch flights typically cost between $134 and $234 in October.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $116 on Jetstar (9 Oct-16 Oct). Find deals

Question 2

How popular is this Auckland to Christchurch flight route?

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Within the past month, 235 users have taken a look at flights from Auckland Intl to Christchurch. Find deals

Question 3

How long is the flight from Auckland to Christchurch?

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There are many flights that can get you from Auckland to Christchurch in 1h 25m. Fly via Jetstar to get the fastest option. Auckland and Christchurch are separated by a distance of 745 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct. Find deals

Question 4

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Christchurch round-trip?

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Cheapflights users have booked flights from Auckland to Christchurch round-trip from $86. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Air New Zealand. Jetstar is 54% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination. Find deals

Question 5

How far ahead should I book a flight from Auckland to Christchurch?

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Auckland to Christchurch, you should look to book at least 72 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.

Question 6

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Auckland to Christchurch?

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Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Christchurch (average of $346). Flying from Auckland to Christchurch in December is currently the most expensive (average of $480). 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.

Question 7

What is the cheapest day to fly from Auckland to Christchurch?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Auckland to Christchurch flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 8

Weekly flight availability from Auckland to Christchurch

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The most flights from AKL to CHC are scheduled on a Monday (107 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (67 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Christchurch ranges from 40.0 - 60.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Christchurch when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

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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).

Question 11

What are the cheapest flights from Auckland to Christchurch?

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On average you can expect to pay $117 for a flight from Auckland to Christchurch. The cheapest flight overall is $60 while the most popular route, (Auckland Intl - Christchurch) is currently priced at $76.

Question 12

What are the most reliable airlines from Auckland to Christchurch?

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Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Auckland to Christchurch on time: Virgin Atlantic (96%), South African (88%), United Airlines (87%).

Question 13

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Auckland to Christchurch?

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Leaving on a Tuesday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 78% on the overall cost on flights from Auckland to Christchurch.

Question 14

How far in advance should I book a flight from Auckland to Christchurch?

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Users have found that booking a flight from Auckland to Christchurch at least 58 days early can save you up to 84% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 58 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Auckland to Christchurch for as little as $236 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $302 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

Question 15

What is the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Christchurch?

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May is one of the best times of the year to fly to Christchurch from Auckland. Prices for May average $189 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $77. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a May flight can save you 42% on your journey compared to booking in December

Question 16

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AKL to CHC?

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It’s optimal to fly from Auckland to Christchurch in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 28% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Question 17

What airports do I use to fly from Auckland to Christchurch?

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If you book a flight from Auckland to Christchurch, you will be flying from Auckland Intl to Christchurch. Flights to Christchurch (CHC) from Auckland Intl (AKL) take 1h 20m for a nonstop flight. There are 90 flights from Auckland Intl to Christchurch per day from 2 airlines.

Question 18

Can I find deals for flights from Auckland to Christchurch that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Auckland to Christchurch flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 19

How can I find direct flights from Auckland to Christchurch?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Auckland to Christchurch.

Question 20

Can I find deals for business class flights from Auckland to Christchurch?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Auckland 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.

Question 21

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Auckland to Christchurch?

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Deals for Auckland to Christchurch flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

Question 22

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Auckland to Christchurch?

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Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from Auckland to Christchurch for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

Question 23

Can Cheapflights find flights from Auckland to Christchurch with no change fees?

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Certainly. Search results for flights to Christchurch from Auckland shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

Question 24

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Auckland to Christchurch become cheaper?

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Of course! You can now track prices for flights from Auckland to Christchurch and get an alert from Cheapflights when they change. Have a valid email address ready and click the bell icon next to the flight deals above to set up your price alerts.

Round-trip from	$116
One-way from	$60
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$149
Good round-trip deal	$126 or less
Good one-way deal	$82 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest$86	Average$189	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$137	Average$300	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

Cheap flights from Auckland to Christchurch from $60

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 4/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Auckland Intl to Christchurch are usually found in May or June, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

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