Cheap flights from Tokyo to Christchurch from £293

Cheap flights from Tokyo to Christchurch from £293

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2 stops
Mon, Jun 8
Tokyo NRTChristchurch CHC
£293
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2 stops
Wed, Jun 10
Tokyo NRTChristchurch CHC
£302
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2 stops
Thu, Jun 11
Tokyo NRTChristchurch CHC
£307
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2 stops
Mon, Jun 8
Tokyo NRTChristchurch CHC
£310
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1 stop
Sat, Jun 13
Tokyo NRTChristchurch CHC
£342
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1 stop
Mon, Jun 8
Tokyo NRTChristchurch CHC
£374
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Sat, Jun 13 – Thu, Jun 18
Tokyo HNDChristchurch CHC
£487
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Sat, Jun 13 – Wed, Jun 17
Tokyo HNDChristchurch CHC
£487
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Thu, Jun 11 – Wed, Jun 17
Tokyo HNDChristchurch CHC
£524
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Sat, Jun 13 – Wed, Jun 17
Tokyo HNDChristchurch CHC
£524
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Thu, Jun 11 – Tue, Jun 16
Tokyo NRTChristchurch CHC
£528
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Tue, Jun 9 – Fri, Jun 12
Tokyo NRTChristchurch CHC
£536
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How much do flights to Christchurch cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£293

Cheapest round-trip

£487

Average round-trip

£751

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

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

Check-in for a flight from Tokyo to Christchurch

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
QantasQFAQFNo
Air New ZealandANZNZNo
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes
Skymark AirlinesSKYBCNo

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 Narita International, or Haneda when they travel from Tokyo to Christchurch. The most popular airlines for this route are Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Air New Zealand, China Eastern Airlines, and Skymark Airlines. Tokyo and Christchurch have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Tokyo?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Tokyo and London, Sapporo, Seoul, Bangkok, Manila, Okinawa Island, Osaka, Hong Kong, Taipei, Cebu, Manchester, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Singapore, Los Angeles, Fukuoka, Denpasar, Kuala Lumpur, Shanghai, San Francisco.
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 Tokyo?
Tokyo is mainly served by Narita International. But there are other airports nearby, including Haneda, Yokota Air Base.
What airports are near Tokyo?
The main airport in Tokyo is Narita International. It is also served by Shizuoka, Matsumoto, Ibaraki, Fukushima.
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 Tokyo and Christchurch?
Currently, you can fly between Tokyo and Christchurch with Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Air New Zealand, China Eastern Airlines, Skymark Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Tokyo and Christchurch?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Tokyo 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 Tokyo and Christchurch?
Traveling between Tokyo 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 Tokyo?
There are a number of airports in and around Tokyo. The main one is Narita International and other nearby airports include Shizuoka, Matsumoto, Ibaraki, Fukushima
How many airports are there near Christchurch?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Tokyo and Christchurch depart?
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