Cheap flights from Sunshine Coast Region to Christchurch from £226

Cheap flights from Sunshine Coast Region to Christchurch from £226

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Sat, May 30
Sunshine Coast Region MCYChristchurch CHC
£226
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Sat, May 30
Sunshine Coast Region MCYChristchurch CHC
£283
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Sat, May 30
Sunshine Coast Region MCYChristchurch CHC
£295
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Thu, May 28
Sunshine Coast Region MCYChristchurch CHC
£302
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Fri, May 29
Sunshine Coast Region MCYChristchurch CHC
£302
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Wed, May 27
Sunshine Coast Region MCYChristchurch CHC
£314
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Sunshine Coast Region MCYChristchurch CHC
£469
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Fri, May 29 – Tue, Jun 2
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£489
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Thu, May 28 – Tue, Jun 2
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Sat, May 30 – Wed, Jun 3
Sunshine Coast Region MCYChristchurch CHC
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How much do flights to Christchurch cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£226

Cheapest round-trip

£469

Average round-trip

£496

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
Sunshine Coast
Arrive to
Christchurch International
Average flights per week
246
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Sunshine Coast Region to Christchurch

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
QantasQFAQFNo
Virgin Australia AirlinesVOZVANo
Air New ZealandANZNZNo
EmiratesUAEEKNo

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
3 May
15°C8°C
10 May
88%
15°C9°C
Monday
4 May
15°C6°C
11 May
13°C10°C
Tuesday
5 May
16°C7°C
12 May
13°C9°C
Wednesday
6 May
20°C7°C
13 May
12°C7°C
Thursday
7 May
18°C11°C
14 May
13°C5°C
Friday
8 May
19°C9°C
15 May
12°C5°C
Saturday
9 May
24°C13°C
16 May
11°C9°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia Airlines, Air New Zealand, and Emirates. Sunshine Coast Region and Christchurch have 246 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Sunshine Coast Region?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Sunshine Coast Region and Sydney, Melbourne, Proserpine, Adelaide, Cairns, Moruya, Wagga Wagga, Brisbane, Honolulu, Auckland, Manila, Orange, Perth, Queenstown, Hobart, Kochi, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, Boston, Las Vegas.
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 Sunshine Coast Region?
The main airport in Sunshine Coast Region is Sunshine Coast. It is also served by Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Ballina Byron Gateway, Brisbane West Wellcamp, Hervey Bay.
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 Sunshine Coast Region and Christchurch?
Currently, you can fly between Sunshine Coast Region and Christchurch with Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia Airlines, Air New Zealand, Emirates.
When’s the best time to travel between Sunshine Coast Region and Christchurch?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Sunshine Coast Region 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 Sunshine Coast Region and Christchurch?
Traveling between Sunshine Coast Region 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 Sunshine Coast Region?
There are a number of airports in and around Sunshine Coast Region. The main one is Sunshine Coast and other nearby airports include Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Ballina Byron Gateway, Brisbane West Wellcamp, Hervey Bay
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 Sunshine Coast Region and Christchurch depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Sunshine Coast Region and Christchurch arrive?
What time do flights between Sunshine Coast Region and Christchurch depart?
What time do flights between Sunshine Coast Region and Christchurch arrive?

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