Cheap flights from Shanghai to Christchurch from £371

Cheap flights from Shanghai to Christchurch from £371

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1 stop
Tue, May 26
Shanghai PVGChristchurch CHC
£371
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2 stops
Tue, May 26
Shanghai PVGChristchurch CHC
£374
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2 stops
Tue, May 26
Shanghai PVGChristchurch CHC
£388
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2 stops
Sun, May 24
Shanghai PVGChristchurch CHC
£409
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2 stops
Tue, May 26
Shanghai SHAChristchurch CHC
£422
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2 stops
Tue, May 26
Shanghai SHAChristchurch CHC
£435
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Tue, May 26 – Sat, May 30
Shanghai PVGChristchurch CHC
£750
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Tue, May 26 – Sun, May 31
Shanghai PVGChristchurch CHC
£774
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Tue, May 26 – Sat, May 30
Shanghai PVGChristchurch CHC
£774
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2 stops
Tue, May 26 – Sat, May 30
Shanghai PVGChristchurch CHC
£793
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Tue, May 26 – Sat, May 30
Shanghai SHAChristchurch CHC
£840
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Shanghai SHAChristchurch CHC
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How much do flights to Christchurch cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£371

Cheapest round-trip

£750

Average round-trip

£825

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Air New Zealand

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

adult fare; Metrocard users pay less

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

15-25 min

metered; varies by destination and traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience with luggage

15-25 min

surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

15-30 min

pre-booked; price varies by provider

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or families

15-25 min

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
Shanghai Pudong International
Arrive to
Christchurch International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Shanghai to Christchurch

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Air New ZealandANZNZNo
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
Cathay PacificCPACXNo
QantasQFAQFNo
China Southern AirlinesCSNCZYes

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
17 May
12°C6°C
24 May
13°C8°C
Monday
18 May
12°C6°C
25 May
89%
15°C11°C
Tuesday
19 May
12°C5°C
26 May
87%
12°C10°C
Wednesday
20 May
14°C5°C
27 May
87%
8°C6°C
Thursday
21 May
15°C6°C
28 May
88%
10°C6°C
Friday
22 May
15°C8°C
29 May
87%
8°C7°C
Saturday
23 May
15°C9°C
30 May
89%
11°C6°C
Travelers usually depart from Shanghai Pudong International, or Shanghai Hongqiao International when they travel from Shanghai to Christchurch. The most popular airlines for this route are Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Cathay Pacific, Qantas, and China Southern Airlines. Shanghai and Christchurch have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and London, Beijing, Guangzhou, Bangkok, Seoul, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Xi'an, Qingdao, Manila, Osaka, Chengdu, Chongqing, Taipei, Liverpool, Sanya, Phuket City, Kuala Lumpur, Honolulu.
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 Shanghai?
Shanghai is mainly served by Shanghai Pudong International. But there are other airports nearby, including Shanghai Hongqiao International.
What airports are near Shanghai?
The main airport in Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International. It is also served by Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Changzhou Benniu, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan.
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 Shanghai and Christchurch?
Currently, you can fly between Shanghai and Christchurch with Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Cathay Pacific, Qantas, China Southern Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Shanghai and Christchurch?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Shanghai 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 Shanghai and Christchurch?
Traveling between Shanghai 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 Shanghai?
There are a number of airports in and around Shanghai. The main one is Shanghai Pudong International and other nearby airports include Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Changzhou Benniu, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan
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What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Christchurch depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Christchurch arrive?
What time do flights between Shanghai and Christchurch depart?
What time do flights between Shanghai and Christchurch arrive?

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