Cheap flights from Malé to Christchurch from £638

Cheap flights from Malé to Christchurch from £638

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2 stops
Mon, Jul 6
Malé MLEChristchurch CHC
£638
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2 stops
Thu, Jul 2
Malé MLEChristchurch CHC
£678
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2 stops
Tue, Jun 30
Malé MLEChristchurch CHC
£689
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3 stops
Tue, Jun 30
Malé MLEChristchurch CHC
£695
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2 stops
Sat, Jul 4
Malé MLEChristchurch CHC
£708
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2 stops
Wed, Jul 1
Malé MLEChristchurch CHC
£742
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2 stops
Mon, Jul 6 – Sun, Jul 12
Malé MLEChristchurch CHC
£1,131
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3 stops
Mon, Jul 6 – Sat, Jul 11
Malé MLEChristchurch CHC
£1,158
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2 stops
Thu, Jul 2 – Thu, Jul 9
Malé MLEChristchurch CHC
£1,178
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2 stops
Sat, Jul 4 – Sat, Jul 11
Malé MLEChristchurch CHC
£1,190
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2 stops
Mon, Jul 6 – Sat, Jul 11
Malé MLEChristchurch CHC
£1,240
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Thu, Jul 2 – Tue, Jul 7
Malé MLEChristchurch CHC
£1,268
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How much do flights to Christchurch cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£638

Cheapest round-trip

£1,131

Average round-trip

£1,210

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Jetstar Airways

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

Check-in for a flight from Malé to Christchurch

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
QantasQFAQFNo
ScootTGWTRNo
Singapore AirlinesSIASQNo
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
21 Jun
89%
10°C7°C
28 Jun
19%
11°C4°C
Monday
22 Jun
10°C5°C
29 Jun
27%
10°C5°C
Tuesday
23 Jun
11°C4°C
30 Jun
20%
7°C3°C
Wednesday
24 Jun
35%
11°C6°C
1 Jul
8°C3°C
Thursday
25 Jun
94%
9°C6°C
2 Jul
9°C3°C
Friday
26 Jun
77%
7°C5°C
3 Jul
12%
9°C3°C
Saturday
27 Jun
57%
10°C5°C
4 Jul
13%
9°C5°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Scoot, Singapore Airlines, and Air New Zealand. Malé and Christchurch have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Malé?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Malé and Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Colombo, London, Kathmandu, Abu Dhabi, Bali, Dubai, Denpasar, Glasgow, Phuket Province, Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham, Manila, New Delhi, Mumbai, Phuket City, Bengaluru, Hong Kong.
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 Malé?
The main airport in Malé is Velana International. It is also served by Velana 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 Malé and Christchurch?
Currently, you can fly between Malé and Christchurch with Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Scoot, Singapore Airlines, Air New Zealand.
When’s the best time to travel between Malé and Christchurch?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Malé 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 Malé and Christchurch?
Traveling between Malé 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 Malé?
There are a number of airports in and around Malé. The main one is Velana International and other nearby airports include Velana International
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 Malé and Christchurch depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Malé and Christchurch arrive?
What time do flights between Malé and Christchurch depart?
What time do flights between Malé and Christchurch arrive?

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