Cheap flights from Anchorage to Christchurch from £713

Cheap flights from Anchorage to Christchurch from £713

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3 stops
Mon, Jul 27
Anchorage ANCChristchurch CHC
£713
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Wed, Jul 29
Anchorage ANCChristchurch CHC
£723
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3 stops
Tue, Jul 28
Anchorage ANCChristchurch CHC
£726
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2 stops
Tue, Jul 28
Anchorage ANCChristchurch CHC
£735
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2 stops
Mon, Jul 27
Anchorage ANCChristchurch CHC
£736
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Thu, Jul 30
Anchorage ANCChristchurch CHC
£762
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Sat, Aug 1 – Fri, Aug 7
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£1,246
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Tue, Jul 28 – Mon, Aug 3
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£1,256
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Tue, Jul 28 – Mon, Aug 3
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£1,276
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Tue, Jul 28 – Mon, Aug 3
Anchorage ANCChristchurch CHC
£1,278
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Wed, Jul 29 – Wed, Aug 5
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£1,280
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How much do flights to Christchurch cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£713

Cheapest round-trip

£1,246

Average round-trip

£1,317

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Alaska Airlines

Getting from Christchurch airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: public bus (Purple Line).

Christchurch is served by Christchurch International Airport (CHC), located approximately 12 km northwest of the city center. The airport offers several airport transfers to city center options including public buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, private transfers, and rental cars. The Purple Line bus provides an affordable connection to the central city, while taxis and ride-hailing offer faster door-to-door service. Journey times vary depending on traffic conditions and your final destination within the city.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

25-40 min

$8.50; adult fare; Metrocard users pay less

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

15-25 min

$45 – $65; metered; varies by destination and traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience with luggage

15-25 min

$30 – $55; surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

15-30 min

$35 – $80; pre-booked; price varies by provider

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or families

15-25 min

$40 – $120; daily rate; varies by vehicle and provider

on-demand (traffic dependent)

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Notes:

  • Prices in NZD (approximately 0.56 USD per NZD); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • The Purple Line bus operates between the airport and Christchurch Bus Interchange in the city center.
  • Metrocard holders receive discounted fares on Metro Canterbury buses.
  • Taxi and ride-hailing journey times vary significantly depending on traffic and time of day.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Christchurch

Depart from
Ted Stevens Anchorage International
Arrive to
Christchurch International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Anchorage to Christchurch

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Alaska AirlinesASAASNo
Air New ZealandANZNZNo
QantasQFAQFNo
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
Fiji AirwaysFJIFJNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Christchurch

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January21°C12°C
February21°C12°C
March19°C10°C
April16°C8°C
May13°C6°C
June11°C4°C
July10°C3°C
August11°C4°C
September13°C4°C
October15°C6°C
November17°C8°C
December19°C10°C
Hottest Month
21°C
January
Coldest month
3°C
July
Sunny days
307
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
19 Jul
20%
10°C6°C
26 Jul
57%
9°C3°C
Monday
20 Jul
11%
10°C6°C
27 Jul
13°C3°C
Tuesday
21 Jul
12%
11°C5°C
28 Jul
70%
10°C6°C
Wednesday
22 Jul
11°C5°C
29 Jul
17%
9°C4°C
Thursday
23 Jul
11%
11°C6°C
30 Jul
11°C4°C
Friday
24 Jul
13°C6°C
31 Jul
12°C5°C
Saturday
25 Jul
12°C3°C
1 Aug
15°C6°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Alaska Airlines, Air New Zealand, Qantas, Jetstar Airways, and Fiji Airways. Anchorage and Christchurch have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Anchorage?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Anchorage and London, Frankfurt, Seattle, Phoenix, Medellín, Rome, Melbourne, Houston, Tokyo, Montevideo, Sydney, Istanbul, Washington, D.C., Kahului, Venice, Denver, Kolkata, Santo Domingo, Pittsburgh, Vienna.

What are the most popular routes to and from Christchurch?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Christchurch and Auckland, London, Wellington, Queenstown, Melbourne, Sydney, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Bangkok, Brisbane, Kuala Lumpur, Perth, Gold Coast, Rotorua, Bali, Manila, New Delhi, Dublin, Colombo, Denpasar.

Which airports are there in Anchorage?

Anchorage is mainly served by Ted Stevens Anchorage International. But there are other airports nearby, including Merrill Field, Elmendorf Air Force Base.

What airports are near Christchurch?

The main airport in Christchurch is Christchurch International. It is also served by Christchurch International, Timaru, Hokitika.

Which airlines fly between Anchorage and Christchurch?

Currently, you can fly between Anchorage and Christchurch with Alaska Airlines, Air New Zealand, Qantas, Jetstar Airways, Fiji Airways.

When’s the best time to travel between Anchorage and Christchurch?

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Anchorage and Christchurch, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

What flights operate between Anchorage and Christchurch?

Traveling between Anchorage and Christchurch, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

How many airports are there near Christchurch?

There are a number of airports in and around Christchurch. The main one is Christchurch International and other nearby airports include Christchurch International, Timaru, Hokitika.

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Anchorage and Christchurch depart?

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Anchorage, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Anchorage and Christchurch arrive?

What time do flights between Anchorage and Christchurch depart?

What time do flights between Anchorage and Christchurch arrive?

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