Cheap flights from Christchurch to Zürich from £603

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3 stops
Sun, Jul 12
Christchurch CHCZürich ZRH
£603
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2 stops
Mon, Jul 13
Christchurch CHCZürich ZRH
£610
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2 stops
Mon, Jul 13
Christchurch CHCZürich ZRH
£610
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2 stops
Mon, Jul 13
Christchurch CHCZürich ZRH
£691
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3 stops
Sat, Jul 11
Christchurch CHCZürich ZRH
£737
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3 stops
Sat, Jul 11
Christchurch CHCZürich ZRH
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Sun, Jul 12 – Sat, Jul 18
Christchurch CHCZürich ZRH
£1,943
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Fri, Jul 10 – Wed, Jul 15
Christchurch CHCZürich ZRH
£1,950
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How much do flights to Zürich cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£603

Cheapest round-trip

£1,943

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Emirates

Getting from Zurich airport to the city center

Fastest options: S-Bahn trains and direct trams. Best value: public transport with ZVV tickets.

Zurich is served by Zurich Airport (ZRH), located just 13 km north of the city center. This major Swiss hub offers excellent airport transfers to city center destinations via efficient public transport. The S-Bahn train provides the fastest connection, while trams and buses offer affordable alternatives. Taxis and ride-hailing services are available for door-to-door convenience. Journey times are generally short due to the airport's proximity, though road traffic can affect taxi and bus travel during peak hours.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

10-13 min

CHF 6 – CHF 7; single ticket zone 110

every 7–15 min

fastest to main station

30-40 min

CHF 6 – CHF 7; single ticket zone 110

every 7–15 min

scenic route with stops

25-45 min

CHF 6 – CHF 7; single ticket zone 110

every 10–20 min (traffic dependent)

specific neighborhoods

15-35 min

CHF 50 – CHF 70; metered; varies by traffic and destination

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

15-35 min

CHF 40 – CHF 65; surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

15-30 min

CHF 80 – CHF 150; pre-booked; fixed price

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and business travelers

15-35 min

CHF 50 – CHF 120; per day; varies by vehicle class

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexibility and onward travel

Notes:

  • Prices in CHF; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • ZVV tickets are valid on S-Bahn, trams, and buses within the fare zone.
  • Taxi fares are metered; ride-hailing prices vary with demand. Road traffic can affect journey times during peak hours.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Zürich

Depart from
Christchurch International
Arrive to
Zürich Airport
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Black Forest - Eiger, Switzerland

Check-in for a flight from Christchurch to Zürich

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
EmiratesUAEEKNo
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
Air New ZealandANZNZNo
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Zürich

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January3°C-2°C
February6°C-1°C
March10°C1°C
April15°C4°C
May18°C7°C
June23°C12°C
July24°C13°C
August24°C13°C
September20°C10°C
October15°C6°C
November9°C2°C
December4°C-1°C
Hottest Month
24°C
July
Coldest month
-2°C
January
Sunny days
242
days per year
Snow days
17
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
5 Jul
17%
29°C12°C
12 Jul
31°C14°C
Monday
6 Jul
28°C13°C
13 Jul
32°C15°C
Tuesday
7 Jul
32°C14°C
14 Jul
33°C14°C
Wednesday
8 Jul
32°C14°C
15 Jul
35°C15°C
Thursday
9 Jul
34°C16°C
16 Jul
38°C18°C
Friday
10 Jul
17%
34°C15°C
17 Jul
38°C19°C
Saturday
11 Jul
57%
32°C15°C
18 Jul
33°C16°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Emirates, Jetstar Airways, Qatar Airways, Air New Zealand, and Etihad Airways. Christchurch and Zürich have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Zürich, consider visiting Black Forest, and Eiger, Switzerland.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Christchurch?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Christchurch and Auckland, Wellington, Sydney, Melbourne, Bali, London, Manchester, Queenstown, Nadi, Gold Coast, Brisbane, Denpasar, Manila, Bangkok, Singapore, Hanoi, Cairns, Dunedin, Ho Chi Minh City, New Delhi.
What are the most popular routes to and from Zürich?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Zürich and London, Manchester, Pristina, Barcelona, Warsaw, Madrid, Tel Aviv, Bucharest, Dublin, Lisbon, Glasgow, Birmingham, Bristol, Istanbul, Belgrade, Athens, Berlin, Podgorica, Vilnius, Bangkok.
What airports are near Christchurch?
The main airport in Christchurch is Christchurch International. It is also served by Christchurch International, Timaru, Hokitika.
What airports are near Zürich?
The main airport in Zürich is Zürich Airport. It is also served by Milan–Malpensa, Milan Bergamo International Airport, Zürich Airport, Geneva, Stuttgart, EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg, Linate, Memmingen, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden, Mulhouse/Basel EuroAirport French FR.
Which airlines fly between Christchurch and Zürich?
Currently, you can fly between Christchurch and Zürich with Emirates, Jetstar Airways, Qatar Airways, Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between Christchurch and Zürich?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Christchurch and Zürich, 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 Christchurch and Zürich?
Traveling between Christchurch and Zürich, 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
How many airports are there near Zürich?
There are a number of airports in and around Zürich. The main one is Zürich Airport and other nearby airports include Milan–Malpensa, Milan Bergamo International Airport, Zürich Airport, Geneva, Stuttgart, EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg, Linate, Memmingen, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden, Mulhouse/Basel EuroAirport French FR.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Christchurch and Zürich depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Christchurch and Zürich arrive?
What time do flights between Christchurch and Zürich depart?
What time do flights between Christchurch and Zürich arrive?

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