Cheap flights from Dublin to Christchurch from £686

Cheap flights from Dublin to Christchurch from £686

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2 stops
Mon, Jul 27
Dublin DUBChristchurch CHC
£686
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Wed, Jul 29
Dublin DUBChristchurch CHC
£736
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2 stops
Wed, Jul 29
Dublin DUBChristchurch CHC
£758
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2 stops
Wed, Jul 29
Dublin DUBChristchurch CHC
£769
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2 stops
Wed, Jul 29
Dublin DUBChristchurch CHC
£797
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Mon, Jul 27
Dublin DUBChristchurch CHC
£809
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Dublin DUBChristchurch CHC
£1,180
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Wed, Jul 29 – Wed, Aug 5
Dublin DUBChristchurch CHC
£1,334
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Dublin DUBChristchurch CHC
£1,347
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Dublin DUBChristchurch CHC
£1,356
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£1,375
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How much do flights to Christchurch cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£686

Cheapest round-trip

£1,180

Average round-trip

£1,600

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Emirates

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
Dublin
Arrive to
Christchurch International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Dublin to Christchurch

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

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 Emirates, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Jetstar Airways, and Air New Zealand. Dublin and Christchurch have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Dublin?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Dublin and London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Bristol, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, Chișinău, Southampton, Barcelona, Newcastle upon Tyne, Madrid, Bucharest, Istanbul, Paris, Stockholm, Belfast, İzmir.
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, Colombo, Denpasar, Ho Chi Minh City.
What airports are near Dublin?
The main airport in Dublin is Dublin. It is also served by Dublin, Shannon, Belfast International, Cork, George Best Belfast City, Ireland West Airport Knock, Isle of Man, City of Derry, Donegal.
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 Dublin and Christchurch?
Currently, you can fly between Dublin and Christchurch with Emirates, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Jetstar Airways, Air New Zealand.
When’s the best time to travel between Dublin and Christchurch?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Dublin 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 Dublin and Christchurch?
Traveling between Dublin 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 Dublin?
There are a number of airports in and around Dublin. The main one is Dublin and other nearby airports include Dublin, Shannon, Belfast International, Cork, George Best Belfast City, Ireland West Airport Knock, Isle of Man, City of Derry, Donegal
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 Dublin and Christchurch depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Dublin and Christchurch arrive?
What time do flights between Dublin and Christchurch depart?
What time do flights between Dublin and Christchurch arrive?

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