Cheap flights from Auckland to Christchurch from £34

Cheap flights from Auckland to Christchurch from £34

Trusted by millions

Kiwi.com Guarantee for stress-free travel

One search, all the best deals

Explore flight deals to Christchurch

Direct
Thu, Jul 30
Auckland AKLChristchurch CHC
£34
Search
Direct
Mon, Aug 3
Auckland AKLChristchurch CHC
£34
Search
Direct
Tue, Jul 28
Auckland AKLChristchurch CHC
£34
Search
Direct
Wed, Jul 29
Auckland AKLChristchurch CHC
£34
Search
Direct
Wed, Aug 5
Auckland AKLChristchurch CHC
£34
Search
Direct
Sat, Jul 25
Auckland AKLChristchurch CHC
£34
Search

Not happy with the results? Try some of our useful filters

Search by stops

Search by carrier

Search by price

Search by departure date

Direct
Sat, Jul 25 – Thu, Jul 30
Auckland AKLChristchurch CHC
£66
Search
Direct
Tue, Jul 28 – Sat, Aug 1
Auckland AKLChristchurch CHC
£66
Search
Direct
Sat, Jul 25 – Wed, Jul 29
Auckland AKLChristchurch CHC
£66
Search
Direct
Thu, Jul 30 – Mon, Aug 3
Auckland AKLChristchurch CHC
£66
Search
Direct
Thu, Jul 30 – Tue, Aug 4
Auckland AKLChristchurch CHC
£66
Search
Direct
Tue, Aug 4 – Sat, Aug 8
Auckland AKLChristchurch CHC
£66
Search

Not happy with the results? Try some of our useful filters

Search by stops

Search by carrier

Search by price

Search by departure date

How much do flights to Christchurch cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£34

Cheapest round-trip

£66

Nonstop flights in July

£34 – £239

Most popular airline

Air New Zealand

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)

exploring the region

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
Auckland
Arrive to
Christchurch International
Average flights per week
269
Flight distance
746 km

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Auckland to Christchurch in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
Jetstar Airways
---------------18
Air New Zealand
---------------------
Weekly flights: 9 totalDaily flights: 1.29 averageMost flights: Sunday 8 flights
AirlineMon 20.07Tue 21.07Wed 22.07Thu 23.07Fri 24.07Sat 25.07Sun 26.07
Jetstar Airways
5546646
Air New Zealand
3---------176
Weekly flights: 53 totalDaily flights: 7.57 averageMost flights: Saturday 7 flights
AirlineMon 27.07Tue 28.07Wed 29.07Thu 30.07Fri 31.07Sat 01.08Sun 02.08
Jetstar Airways
7556167
Air New Zealand
2732---63
Weekly flights: 60 totalDaily flights: 8.57 averageMost flights: Monday 7 flights
AirlineMon 03.08Tue 04.08Wed 05.08Thu 06.08Fri 07.08Sat 08.08Sun 09.08
Jetstar Airways
7554767
Air New Zealand
7626763
Weekly flights: 78 totalDaily flights: 11.14 averageMost flights: Monday 7 flights

Check-in for a flight from Auckland to Christchurch

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Air New ZealandANZNZNo
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
EmiratesUAEEKNo
China Southern AirlinesCSNCZYes
Virgin Australia AirlinesVOZVANo

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
5 Jul
46%
12°C6°C
12 Jul
53%
6°C4°C
Monday
6 Jul
88%
9°C6°C
13 Jul
11%
10°C3°C
Tuesday
7 Jul
94%
9°C6°C
14 Jul
12%
7°C3°C
Wednesday
8 Jul
76%
10°C7°C
15 Jul
11%
10°C5°C
Thursday
9 Jul
63%
9°C7°C
16 Jul
12%
13°C5°C
Friday
10 Jul
41%
7°C5°C
17 Jul
19%
10°C5°C
Saturday
11 Jul
65%
7°C4°C
18 Jul
13°C5°C
The distance between Auckland and Christchurch is 746 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Emirates, China Southern Airlines, and Virgin Australia Airlines. Auckland and Christchurch have 269 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Auckland to Christchurch?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Auckland and Christchurch takes around 1.4 hours.
What is the flight distance between Auckland and Christchurch?
The flight distance between Auckland and Christchurch is 746 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Auckland and Christchurch?
Several carriers operate flights between Auckland and Christchurch. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Jetstar Airways, Air New Zealand.
What are the most popular routes to and from Auckland?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Auckland and Queenstown, London, Sydney, Nadi, Wellington, Melbourne, Brisbane, Bali, Nelson, Dunedin, Bangkok, Gold Coast, Perth, Apia, Cairns, New Delhi, Manila, Denpasar, Whakatane, Edinburgh.
What are the most popular routes to and from Christchurch?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Christchurch and London, Wellington, Queenstown, Melbourne, Sydney, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Bangkok, Brisbane, Kuala Lumpur, Perth, Gold Coast, Rotorua, Bali, Manila, New Delhi, Dublin, Colombo, Denpasar, Ho Chi Minh City.
What airports are near Auckland?
The main airport in Auckland is Auckland. It is also served by Auckland, Rotorua Regional, Tauranga, Whangarei, Hamilton, Whakatane, Kerikeri, Taupo.
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 Auckland and Christchurch?
Currently, you can fly between Auckland and Christchurch with Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Emirates, China Southern Airlines, Virgin Australia Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Auckland and Christchurch?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Auckland 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 Auckland and Christchurch?
How many airports are there near Auckland?
How many airports are there near Christchurch?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Auckland and Christchurch depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Auckland and Christchurch arrive?
What time do flights between Auckland and Christchurch depart?
What time do flights between Auckland and Christchurch arrive?

Planning a trip? Thanks to our Virtual Interlining algorithm, we offer billions of route combinations between any origin and destination in the world by plane. Find the cheapest routes and best deals, as well as the best dates to travel.

Search flightsSearch direct flights

Explore alternative trips

Flights from Auckland

Flights to Christchurch

Popular routes

The nearest countries with flights to Christchurch

Here is a list of countries people are flying from

Other destination countries from Auckland

Here is a list of countries people are flying to

Download our app

Start your next adventure now. Download our app and explore cheap flights effortlessly!

Search flights
Find the best connection from Auckland to Christchurch

Search, compare, and book flights to get there.

Search flights