Cheap flights from Zürich to Christchurch from £829

Cheap flights from Zürich to Christchurch from £829

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3 stops
Fri, May 29
Zürich ZRHChristchurch CHC
£829
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Tue, May 26
Zürich ZRHChristchurch CHC
£836
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2 stops
Tue, May 26
Zürich ZRHChristchurch CHC
£843
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3 stops
Tue, May 26
Zürich ZRHChristchurch CHC
£848
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3 stops
Tue, May 26
Zürich ZRHChristchurch CHC
£877
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2 stops
Wed, May 27
Zürich ZRHChristchurch CHC
£953
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Tue, May 26 – Sun, May 31
Zürich ZRHChristchurch CHC
£1,622
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Tue, May 26 – Sun, May 31
Zürich ZRHChristchurch CHC
£1,629
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Tue, May 26 – Sun, May 31
Zürich ZRHChristchurch CHC
£1,634
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Tue, May 26 – Sun, May 31
Zürich ZRHChristchurch CHC
£1,662
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Zürich ZRHChristchurch CHC
£1,772
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Zürich ZRHChristchurch CHC
£1,784
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How much do flights to Christchurch cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£829

Cheapest round-trip

£1,622

Average round-trip

£1,674

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
Zürich Airport
Arrive to
Christchurch International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Zürich to Christchurch

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
QantasQFAQFNo
Air New ZealandANZNZNo
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo

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
The most popular airlines for this route are Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Air New Zealand, Turkish Airlines, and Etihad Airways. Zürich and Christchurch have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Zürich?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Zürich and London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Barcelona, Bristol, Birmingham, Madrid, Aberdeen, Tel Aviv, Istanbul, Belgrade, Lisbon, Pristina, Warsaw, Dublin, Glasgow, Berlin, Bangkok, Madeira Islands, Antalya.
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 Zürich?
The main airport in Zürich is Zürich Airport. It is also served by Milan–Malpensa, Milan Bergamo International Airport, Zürich Airport, Geneva, Stuttgart, Linate, EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg, Memmingen, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden, Strasbourg.
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 Zürich and Christchurch?
Currently, you can fly between Zürich and Christchurch with Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Air New Zealand, Turkish Airlines, Etihad Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between Zürich and Christchurch?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Zürich 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 Zürich and Christchurch?
Traveling between Zürich 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 Zürich?
There are a number of airports in and around Zürich. The main one is Zürich Airport and other nearby airports include Milan–Malpensa, Milan Bergamo International Airport, Zürich Airport, Geneva, Stuttgart, Linate, EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg, Memmingen, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden, Strasbourg
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 Zürich and Christchurch depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Zürich and Christchurch arrive?
What time do flights between Zürich and Christchurch depart?
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