Cheap flights from Freetown to Christchurch from £1,552

Cheap flights from Freetown to Christchurch from £1,552

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3 stops
Wed, Jul 22
Freetown FNAChristchurch CHC
£1,552
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Sun, Jul 26
Freetown FNAChristchurch CHC
£1,687
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Fri, Jul 24
Freetown FNAChristchurch CHC
£1,715
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Wed, Jul 22
Freetown FNAChristchurch CHC
£1,728
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3 stops
Wed, Jul 22
Freetown FNAChristchurch CHC
£1,833
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Wed, Jul 22 – Wed, Jul 29
Freetown FNAChristchurch CHC
£2,582
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Wed, Jul 22 – Fri, Jul 31
Freetown FNAChristchurch CHC
£2,614
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Wed, Jul 22 – Fri, Jul 31
Freetown FNAChristchurch CHC
£2,617
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Wed, Jul 22 – Wed, Jul 29
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£2,757
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Sun, Jul 26 – Sun, Aug 2
Freetown FNAChristchurch CHC
£2,765
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How much do flights to Christchurch cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£1,552

Cheapest round-trip

£2,582

Average round-trip

£3,760

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
Lungi International
Arrive to
Christchurch International
Average flights per week
135
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Freetown to Christchurch

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
EmiratesUAEEKNo
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
ASKY AirlinesSKKKPNo
QantasQFAQFNo
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, Jetstar Airways, ASKY Airlines, Qantas, and Air New Zealand. Freetown and Christchurch have 135 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Freetown?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Freetown and London, Abuja, Lagos, Accra, Dakar, Istanbul, Kuala Lumpur, Banjul, Beirut, Vancouver, Helsinki, Minneapolis, Paris, Nairobi, Barcelona, Doha, Portland, Mount Kilimanjaro, Odessa, Omaha.
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 Freetown?
Freetown is mainly served by Lungi International. But there are other airports nearby, including Hastings Airport.
What airports are near Freetown?
The main airport in Freetown is Lungi International. It is also served by Conakry International.
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 Freetown and Christchurch?
Currently, you can fly between Freetown and Christchurch with Emirates, Jetstar Airways, ASKY Airlines, Qantas, Air New Zealand.
When’s the best time to travel between Freetown and Christchurch?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Freetown 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 Freetown and Christchurch?
Traveling between Freetown 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 Freetown?
There are a number of airports in and around Freetown. The main one is Lungi International and other nearby airports include Conakry International
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