Cheap flights from Glasgow to Christchurch from £817

Cheap flights from Glasgow to Christchurch from £817

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3 stops
Tue, Jul 14
Glasgow GLAChristchurch CHC
£817
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Tue, Jul 14
Glasgow PIKChristchurch CHC
£1,062
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Mon, Jul 20
Glasgow GLAChristchurch CHC
£1,231
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Sun, Jul 19
Glasgow GLAChristchurch CHC
£1,260
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Tue, Jul 14
Glasgow GLAChristchurch CHC
£1,362
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3 stops
Wed, Jul 15
Glasgow GLAChristchurch CHC
£1,383
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Tue, Jul 14 – Tue, Jul 21
Glasgow GLAChristchurch CHC
£1,300
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Tue, Jul 14 – Tue, Jul 21
Glasgow GLAChristchurch CHC
£1,367
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3 stops
Tue, Jul 14 – Tue, Jul 21
Glasgow GLAChristchurch CHC
£1,380
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Mon, Jul 20 – Mon, Jul 27
Glasgow GLAChristchurch CHC
£1,921
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Mon, Jul 20 – Tue, Jul 28
Glasgow GLAChristchurch CHC
£1,949
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Tue, Jul 14 – Tue, Jul 21
Glasgow GLAChristchurch CHC
£2,064
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How much do flights to Christchurch cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£817

Cheapest round-trip

£1,300

Average round-trip

£1,889

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Ryanair

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

Check-in for a flight from Glasgow to Christchurch

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
RyanairRYRFRNo
EmiratesUAEEKNo
QantasQFAQFNo
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo

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
Travelers usually depart from Glasgow, or Glasgow Prestwick when they travel from Glasgow to Christchurch. The most popular airlines for this route are Ryanair, Emirates, Qantas, Qatar Airways, and Etihad Airways. Glasgow and Christchurch have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Glasgow?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Glasgow and London, Dublin, Budapest, Cork, Belfast, Antalya, Istanbul, Isle of Wight, Tel Aviv, Prague, Jeddah, Saint Peter Port, Amsterdam, Larnaca, Paris, Barcelona, Athens, Kraków, Alicante, Edinburgh.
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, Edinburgh, Bangkok, Brisbane, Kuala Lumpur, Perth, Gold Coast, Rotorua, Bali, Manila, New Delhi, Dublin, Colombo, Denpasar, Ho Chi Minh City.
Which airports are there in Glasgow?
Glasgow is mainly served by Glasgow. But there are other airports nearby, including Glasgow Prestwick.
What airports are near Glasgow?
The main airport in Glasgow is Glasgow. It is also served by Edinburgh Airport, Newcastle, Aberdeen, Inverness, Durham Tees Valley, Dundee, Campbeltown.
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 Glasgow and Christchurch?
Currently, you can fly between Glasgow and Christchurch with Ryanair, Emirates, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between Glasgow and Christchurch?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Glasgow 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 Glasgow and Christchurch?
Traveling between Glasgow 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 Glasgow?
There are a number of airports in and around Glasgow. The main one is Glasgow and other nearby airports include Edinburgh Airport, Newcastle, Aberdeen, Inverness, Durham Tees Valley, Dundee, Campbeltown
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What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Glasgow and Christchurch depart?
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