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Cheap flights from Canberra to Christchurch from $551

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 31/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CBR — CHC
27 Jan — 3 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Best flights from Canberra to Christchurch
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Canberra to Christchurch that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 28 December 2025.

Tue 10/218:25CBR - CHC
1 stop18h 05mQantas Airways
Tue 17/206:05CHC - CBR
1 stop8h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 26/12$839
Tue 10/216:10CBR - CHC
2 stops13h 15mAir New Zealand
Tue 17/206:00CHC - CBR
1 stop27h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 26/12$868
Sun 8/213:35CBR - CHC
1 stop8h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 15/206:00CHC - CBR
1 stop13h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/12$915
Sun 17/508:55CBR - CHC
1 stop27h 50mQantas Airways
Thu 21/506:20CHC - CBR
1 stop7h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 25/12$909
Sun 8/214:50CBR - CHC
2 stops14h 35mAir New Zealand
Sun 15/206:00CHC - CBR
1 stop13h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 24/12$949

Find flight deals from Canberra to Christchurch

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Canberra (CBR) 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 28 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$839

One-way from

$551

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$875
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 10/2-17/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 05m total
  • Canberra to Christchurch
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 6h 35m total
  • Canberra to Christchurch
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High demand for flights, 2% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Canberra 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 28 December 2025.
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Canberra

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Christchurch

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Depart

Return

Price

CanberraChristchurch

CBR - CHC

CBRCHC

Canberra

Tue 10/2

18:25-14:30

1 stop18h 05m

Christchurch

Tue 17/2

06:05-12:05

1 stop8h 00m

$839

CanberraChristchurch

CBR - CHC

CBRCHC

Canberra

Tue 10/2

16:10-07:25

2 stops13h 15m

Christchurch

Tue 17/2

06:00-07:10

1 stop27h 10m

$868

CanberraChristchurch

CBR - CHC

CBRCHC

Canberra

Sun 17/5

08:55-14:45

1 stop27h 50m

Christchurch

Thu 21/5

06:20-12:05

1 stop7h 45m

$909

CanberraChristchurch

CBR - CHC

CBRCHC

Canberra

Sun 8/2

13:35-23:55

1 stop8h 20m

Christchurch

Sun 15/2

06:00-17:45

1 stop13h 45m

$915

CanberraChristchurch

CBR - CHC

CBRCHC

Canberra

Sun 8/2

14:50-07:25

2 stops14h 35m

Christchurch

Sun 15/2

06:00-17:45

1 stop13h 45m

$949

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Deals found on 26/12

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Canberra to Christchurch

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Canberra to Christchurch?

Share of one-stop return flights from Canberra to Christchurch chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Melbourne (MEL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 68% of one-stop itineraries from Canberra to Christchurch on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Canberra to Christchurch?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Canberra to Christchurch, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Melbourne (MEL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $805.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Canberra to Christchurch?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Canberra 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: 6h 49m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Canberra to Christchurch?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Canberra 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 51m.

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 28 December 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways from Canberra to Christchurch to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
561 reviews
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Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
561 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
561 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
957 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
561 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Canberra to Christchurch?

    A quick flight from Canberra to Christchurch can take about 13h 15m. Qantas Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $868. There are 2190 km between Canberra and Christchurch. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Canberra to Christchurch round-trip from $691. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Air New Zealand. Qantas Airways is currently priced 19% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Canberra to Christchurch?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Canberra 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.

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Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Canberra to Christchurch. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 28 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$691Average$843FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$773Average$845FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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