Cheap Flights from Auckland to Christchurch

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Amazing AKL to CHC Flight Deals

Prices were available within the past 7 days for one-way flights and round trip tickets for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Wed., 16 Apr. - Thu., 17 Apr.
AKL
Auckland
CHC
Christchurch
AU$216 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$216
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Wed., 16 Apr. from Auckland to Christchurch, returning Thu., 17 Apr., priced at AU$216 found 1 day ago
Wed., 16 Apr. - Thu., 17 Apr.
AKL
Auckland
CHC
Christchurch
AU$225 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$225
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Wed., 16 Apr. from Auckland to Christchurch, returning Thu., 17 Apr., priced at AU$225 found 1 day ago
Wed., 16 Apr. - Thu., 17 Apr.
AKL
Auckland
CHC
Christchurch
AU$226 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$226
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Wed., 16 Apr. from Auckland to Christchurch, returning Thu., 17 Apr., priced at AU$226 found 1 day ago
Wed., 16 Apr. - Thu., 17 Apr.
AKL
Auckland
CHC
Christchurch
AU$226 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$226
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Wed., 16 Apr. from Auckland to Christchurch, returning Thu., 17 Apr., priced at AU$226 found 1 day ago
Wed., 16 Apr. - Thu., 17 Apr.
AKL
Auckland
CHC
Christchurch
AU$234 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$234
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Wed., 16 Apr. from Auckland to Christchurch, returning Thu., 17 Apr., priced at AU$234 found 1 day ago
Wed., 16 Apr. - Thu., 17 Apr.
AKL
Auckland
CHC
Christchurch
AU$236 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$236
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Wed., 16 Apr. from Auckland to Christchurch, returning Thu., 17 Apr., priced at AU$236 found 1 day ago

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) to Christchurch Airport?
Learning German, rewatching all six Die Hard movies, catching up on those (yawn) emails — these are some things you WON’T have time to do in the air between AKL and CHC. Typically the flight duration is a mere 1 hour and 24 minutes.
Are there non-stop flights between Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) and Christchurch Intl. Airport (CHC)?
Not keen to waste precious time waiting for a connecting flight in an unfamiliar airport? You don’t need to when flying between Auckland and Christchurch. There are multiple airlines that advertise direct flights. Have a squiz at Air New Zealand and Jetstar for starters.
What airlines fly non-stop from AKL to Christchurch Airport?
You won’t need to put up with irritating stopovers or resort to grim airport food if you’re travelling from Auckland to Christchurch. You can find numerous airlines that have direct flights. Air New Zealand (NZ) is one popular option, operating 451 flights each month. Love shopping around? Knock yourself out. Check out Jetstar (JQ), which has 178 flights per month.
How many flights are flown between Auckland Airport and CHC?
Around 20 flights are available between Auckland Airport and Christchurch Intl. Airport (CHC) each day. A holiday in Christchurch is the kinda thing you can book right up ‘til the last second.
What are the cheapest days to book a flight?
Looking at lastminute.com.au travel demand in 2021, Wednesdays and Sundays are often the best days to book flights, when prices are generally at their cheapest. You may be tempted to wait to finalise your booking on Saturdays, but our data tells us ticket prices are actually highest on Saturdays. Something to consider when planning your next holiday!
What is the cheapest month to fly?
Here’s the lowdown on the lowest airfares: May is the cheapest month to fly. When looking at 2021 flight demand on lastminute.com.au, flights departing in May generally have the lowest ticket prices. As for the most expensive month to fly, our demand data found that on average, airfares are highest in December.
How far in advance can you book a flight?
Itching to book your dream trip? We totally get it. You can start looking at flights on lastminute.com.au as early as 12 months in advance, but just keep in mind some airlines may not release all their available fares that early. But good news for last minute travellers, with 2021 lastminute.com.au data proving spontaneous travellers can still bag a bargain with some of the cheapest airfares appearing just 1 week prior to travel.*According to flight demand on lastminute.com.au from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.
Auckland Intl. to Christchurch Intl. Flight
Origin airport
Auckland Intl.
Origin city name
Auckland
Destination airport
Christchurch Intl.
Destination city name
Christchurch
Number of airlines serving
2
Popular airline
Air New Zealand
Distance
741 km

Last Minute Auckland to Christchurch Flights

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*Prices are "from" prices based on the lowest available fare on the sample travel dates for one adult and will be confirmed prior to any payment being made. The price is not guaranteed until paid in full by cleared funds and your tickets are issued. Fees may apply for checked baggage. There may be an additional fee based on your payment type and flight selected. Total purchase price, inclusive of any applicable fees, is displayed on the flight details page prior to booking confirmation. Blackout dates and other restrictions may apply. Fares may be non-refundable (subject to applicable laws) and are not transferable. Name changes may not be permitted.Offers are subject to availability and may be discontinued without notice. Conditions apply.