Cheap flights from Canberra to Christchurch from £250

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Thu, Aug 6
Canberra CBRChristchurch CHC
£250
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Wed, Aug 5
Canberra CBRChristchurch CHC
£262
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Mon, Aug 3
Canberra CBRChristchurch CHC
£280
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Fri, Aug 7
Canberra CBRChristchurch CHC
£281
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Thu, Aug 6
Canberra CBRChristchurch CHC
£281
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Mon, Aug 3
Canberra CBRChristchurch CHC
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Canberra CBRChristchurch CHC
£478
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Wed, Aug 5 – Fri, Aug 7
Canberra CBRChristchurch CHC
£479
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Mon, Aug 3 – Thu, Aug 6
Canberra CBRChristchurch CHC
£487
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Mon, Aug 3 – Fri, Aug 7
Canberra CBRChristchurch CHC
£489
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Canberra CBRChristchurch CHC
£497
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Canberra CBRChristchurch CHC
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How much do flights to Christchurch cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£250

Cheapest round-trip

£478

Average round-trip

£534

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Virgin Australia 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
Canberra
Arrive to
Christchurch International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Canberra to Christchurch

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Virgin Australia AirlinesVOZVANo
QantasQFAQFNo
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
Air New ZealandANZNZNo
EmiratesUAEEKNo

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
12 Jul
8°C2°C
19 Jul
10°C2°C
Monday
13 Jul
13°C3°C
20 Jul
20%
10°C5°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
14°C7°C
21 Jul
30%
9°C5°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
22%
12°C7°C
22 Jul
92%
9°C8°C
Thursday
16 Jul
12°C5°C
23 Jul
94%
10°C9°C
Friday
17 Jul
36%
12°C4°C
24 Jul
96%
10°C9°C
Saturday
18 Jul
82%
8°C3°C
25 Jul
12%
11°C6°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Virgin Australia Airlines, Qantas, Jetstar Airways, Air New Zealand, and Emirates. Canberra and Christchurch have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Canberra?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Canberra and Melbourne, Brisbane, London, Denpasar, Gold Coast, Adelaide, Hobart, Perth, Phuket City, City of Newcastle, Sydney, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Cairns, Hyderabad, Townsville, Queenstown, Proserpine, San Salvador, Sunshine Coast Region.
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.
What airports are near Canberra?
The main airport in Canberra is Canberra. It is also served by Sydney, Canberra, Wagga Wagga, Moruya, Merimbula, Orange.
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 Canberra and Christchurch?
Currently, you can fly between Canberra and Christchurch with Virgin Australia Airlines, Qantas, Jetstar Airways, Air New Zealand, Emirates.
When’s the best time to travel between Canberra and Christchurch?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Canberra 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 Canberra and Christchurch?
Traveling between Canberra 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 Canberra?
There are a number of airports in and around Canberra. The main one is Canberra and other nearby airports include Sydney, Canberra, Wagga Wagga, Moruya, Merimbula, Orange
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 Canberra and Christchurch depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Canberra and Christchurch arrive?
What time do flights between Canberra and Christchurch depart?
What time do flights between Canberra and Christchurch arrive?

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