Cheap flights from Sandakan to Christchurch from £458

Cheap flights from Sandakan to Christchurch from £458

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2 stops
Thu, Jul 2
Sandakan SDKChristchurch CHC
£458
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Sun, Jul 5
Sandakan SDKChristchurch CHC
£459
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2 stops
Sun, Jul 5
Sandakan SDKChristchurch CHC
£479
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2 stops
Wed, Jul 1
Sandakan SDKChristchurch CHC
£482
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2 stops
Thu, Jul 2
Sandakan SDKChristchurch CHC
£492
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Wed, Jul 1
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Sandakan SDKChristchurch CHC
£923
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£923
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Thu, Jul 2 – Thu, Jul 9
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£928
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Thu, Jul 2 – Thu, Jul 9
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£956
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How much do flights to Christchurch cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£458

Cheapest round-trip

£923

Average round-trip

£1,009

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

AirAsia

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
Sandakan
Arrive to
Christchurch International
Average flights per week
351
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Sandakan to Christchurch

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
Air New ZealandANZNZNo
Malaysia AirlinesMASMHNo
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
QantasQFAQFNo

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
14 Jun
16°C7°C
21 Jun
13%
13°C8°C
Monday
15 Jun
83%
11°C8°C
22 Jun
32%
14°C10°C
Tuesday
16 Jun
17%
9°C5°C
23 Jun
87%
11°C10°C
Wednesday
17 Jun
66%
9°C6°C
24 Jun
18%
11°C8°C
Thursday
18 Jun
10°C4°C
25 Jun
12%
11°C7°C
Friday
19 Jun
11°C5°C
26 Jun
25%
10°C7°C
Saturday
20 Jun
11%
12°C5°C
27 Jun
29%
10°C7°C
The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Air New Zealand, Malaysia Airlines, Jetstar Airways, and Qantas. Sandakan and Christchurch have 351 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Sandakan?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Sandakan and Kuala Lumpur, London, Kota Kinabalu, Denpasar, Singapore, Penang, Johor Bahru, Langkawi, Bali, Tawau, Kuching, Gunung Mulu National Park, Bangkok, Manila, Kota Bharu, Perth, Ho Chi Minh City, Bandar Seri Begawan, Praya, Lombok, Miri.
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 Sandakan?
The main airport in Sandakan is Sandakan. It is also served by Sandakan, Tawau, Lahad Datu.
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 Sandakan and Christchurch?
Currently, you can fly between Sandakan and Christchurch with AirAsia, Air New Zealand, Malaysia Airlines, Jetstar Airways, Qantas.
When’s the best time to travel between Sandakan and Christchurch?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Sandakan 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 Sandakan and Christchurch?
Traveling between Sandakan 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 Sandakan?
There are a number of airports in and around Sandakan. The main one is Sandakan and other nearby airports include Sandakan, Tawau, Lahad Datu
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 Sandakan and Christchurch depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Sandakan and Christchurch arrive?
What time do flights between Sandakan and Christchurch depart?
What time do flights between Sandakan and Christchurch arrive?

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