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Cheap Flight Deals from Auckland to Christchurch (AKL-CHC)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Auckland to Christchurch that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from Auckland to Christchurch

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Auckland to Christchurch.
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11:40 - 13:05AKL-CHC
1h 25mdirect
16:30 - 17:50CHC-AKL
1h 20mdirect
$76Jetstar
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Thu, 27 Feb - Mon, 10 Mar
16:10 - 17:35AKL-CHC
1h 25mdirect
13:50 - 15:10CHC-AKL
1h 20mdirect
$80Jetstar
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Wed, 12 Feb - Tue, 18 Feb
20:55 - 22:20AKL-CHC
1h 25mdirect
16:30 - 17:50CHC-AKL
1h 20mdirect
$83Jetstar
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Thu, 13 Feb - Sun, 16 Feb
06:20 - 07:45AKL-CHC
1h 25mdirect
18:50 - 20:15CHC-AKL
1h 25mdirect
$87Jetstar
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Mon, 3 Feb - Wed, 12 Feb
06:20 - 07:45AKL-CHC
1h 25mdirect
09:40 - 11:00CHC-AKL
1h 20mdirect
$89Jetstar
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Mon, 3 Feb - Wed, 12 Feb
16:10 - 17:35AKL-CHC
1h 25mdirect
18:50 - 20:15CHC-AKL
1h 25mdirect
$90Jetstar
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Thu, 13 Feb - Sun, 16 Feb
06:20 - 07:45AKL-CHC
1h 25mdirect
13:00 - 14:25CHC-AKL
1h 25mdirect
Sat, 15 Feb - Mon, 17 Feb
20:00 - 21:25AKL-CHC
1h 25mdirect
15:00 - 18:20CHC-AKL
3h 20m1 stop
$241Air New Zealand
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Fri, 21 Mar - Mon, 24 Mar
12:00 - 13:25AKL-CHC
1h 25mdirect
19:10 - 20:35CHC-AKL
1h 25mdirect
$259Air New Zealand
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Sat, 15 Feb - Mon, 17 Feb
12:00 - 13:25AKL-CHC
1h 25mdirect
19:10 - 20:35CHC-AKL
1h 25mdirect
$266Air New Zealand
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Sat, 15 Feb - Mon, 17 Feb

Flights from Auckland to Christchurch - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Auckland to Christchurch to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Auckland to Christchurch?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Auckland to Christchurch clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Auckland to Christchurch, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Christchurch, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Christchurch?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Auckland to Christchurch, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Auckland to Christchurch is May, where tickets cost $175 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $317 and $315 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Auckland to Christchurch?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of $128, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Auckland to Christchurch?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Auckland to Christchurch, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Auckland to Christchurch, you should book around 8 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

May

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$46
Best time to beat the crowds (29% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (28% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Auckland to Christchurch

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Auckland to Christchurch based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Auckland to Christchurch

  • Is there duty free shopping at Auckland or Christchurch Airport?

    Unfortunately, you will not be able to do any duty free shopping as you are flying domestic. Only holders of a valid international flight ticket are able to purchase duty free items.

  • Are public showers available at Christchurch Airport?

    You can freshen up after your flight thanks to the public showering facilities located on both the ground and first floor. You can hire a towel and soap for the cost of NZ$ 5 approx.

  • How much will a taxi cost from Christchurch Airport to the city?

    Expect to pay somewhere between NZ$ 45-65 approx. for a taxi from the airport to the central business district. The price will be dependent on the exact location of your destination and the traffic on the roads.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Auckland to Christchurch?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Auckland to Christchurch was $26 for a one-way ticket and $43 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Auckland to Christchurch?

    Auckland airport is called Auckland Intl and the only airport in Christchurch is Christchurch.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Auckland to Christchurch?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Auckland to Christchurch flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Auckland to Christchurch?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Auckland and Christchurch, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Auckland to Christchurch?

    There are direct flights from Auckland to Christchurch on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Auckland to Christchurch, Air New Zealand or Jetstar?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Auckland to Christchurch are Air New Zealand and Jetstar. With an average price for the route of $393 and an overall rating of 7.9, Air New Zealand is the most popular choice. Jetstar is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $234 and an overall rating of 6.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Auckland to Christchurch?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Auckland to Christchurch.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Auckland to Christchurch?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Christchurch from Auckland is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Auckland to Christchurch?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Christchurch with an airline and back to Auckland with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Auckland to Christchurch?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Christchurch from Auckland up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Auckland to Christchurch

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $126 or less one-way and $217 or less round-trip.
  • Considering the flight time between Auckland (AKL) and Christchurch (CHC) is so short, don’t waste a large part of your day travelling to the airport. Drive your car directly to Auckland Airport and leave your car in one of the parking bays. You can pre-book your parking space online to save further time on the day of your flight.
  • Air New Zealand and Jetstar do not offer complimentary meals on the flight between Auckland and Christchurch. Although the length of the flight is not long, once you add the time it takes to board and go through customs you may realise that you’re hungrier on the plane than you expected. Plan ahead and bring some snacks or fill up with a large meal beforehand.
  • A Metro Bus is the most economical way to get from Christchurch International Airport to the central business district. The number 29 bus departs from the north end of the International Arrivals Hall and will take you to Central Station in approximately 30 minutes. The cost of a one-way adult ticket is NZ$ 8.50 approx.
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Prefer to fly direct from Auckland Intl to Christchurch?

Find which airlines fly direct from Auckland Intl Airport to Christchurch Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Auckland Intl to Christchurch

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +15 more

ANA, Air Canada, +16 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +15 more

ANA, Air Canada, +16 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +15 more

ANA, Air Canada, +16 more

Thursday

ANA, Air China, Air New Zealand, +14 more

ANA, Air China, +15 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +15 more

ANA, Air Canada, +16 more

Saturday

ANA, Air China, Air New Zealand, +14 more

ANA, Air China, +15 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +15 more

ANA, Air Canada, +16 more

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Direct returns

Christchurch to Auckland Intl

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +15 more

ANA, Air Canada, +16 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +15 more

ANA, Air Canada, +16 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +15 more

ANA, Air Canada, +16 more

Thursday

ANA, Air China, Air New Zealand, +14 more

ANA, Air China, +15 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +15 more

ANA, Air Canada, +16 more

Saturday

ANA, Air China, Air New Zealand, +14 more

ANA, Air China, +15 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +15 more

ANA, Air Canada, +16 more

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Top airlines flying from Auckland to Christchurch

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Auckland to Christchurch. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Auckland to Christchurch? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 488 reviews
8.6Crew
7.9Comfort
8.2Boarding
7.5Entertainment
7.3Food
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Liked the non-stop option, can always use more leg room!

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Dec 2024AKL - IAH
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Liked the non-stop option, can always use more leg room!

Wonderful Airlines…our American Airlines could learn from ANZ. From boarding to landing everyone was professional and gracious. Kiwi’s really are the nicest of all people! Thank you

typical long haul economy flight. Food was mediocre, inflight service was average. Offered in flight snacks but in seat ordering didn't work. Entertainment was good.

Would have been nice to have decaf coffee as an option, and perhaps a scone

Overall, a great experience from food and crew. The only setback was that this was the Second flight from Air New Zealand within a week that was an hour late for boarding.

The flight attendances were very helpful and friendly ! Dinner and breakfast were great . The seat was not too comfortable though .

The air New Zealand employees who assisted us with wheelchair aid on Auckland made our transfer from flight to the next seamless. Also were amazing in helping with our luggage and customs in Brisbane.

New Zealand crew were attentive. We were not informed that we needed transit document to pass through New Zealand. A checkin employee helped with this for which we were thankful.

The boarding process was less than ideal. While I liked being greeted with “Kia Ora”, the rest of the process was very average for business-class travel — queue, crowding, no clear separation between economy and business premier. The aircraft felt old, even though I believe it was only 6 years’ old. Travelling in Business Premier in Air New Zealand is like sitting in a glass bowl. One can see everyone, and everyone can see others. Very bad structuring of seats. If you have a choice, fly another airlines like Singapore Airlines for business — I had the option, but chose this flight due to it’s departure time. Regrettable decision. I had opted for Vegan food choice. Very poor food as well as service. It is as if the chefs preparing the meal have little idea what nutritious, healthy and filling plant-based food is. And the crew were totally uncoordinated. In the main dinner meal, the first thing I was served was a fruit bowl, and then followed by other items. No mention was made that the fruit bowl (served first) was the dessert! And then after my meal tray was cleared another steward (not the one who served the main meal) comes around asks me that now that I had had the would like the dessert. I said yes, please. He went off and comes back to tell me discreetly that I’ve already had my dessert! He also didn’t know what the dessert was — and I guess it was the fruit platter that was the first item I was served. I was traveling with partner, who had similar experience. For her, they just cleared her table without offering dessert. Extremely poor coordination. The area behind the seats was extremely dirty. I just happened to use the overhead light to try and locate something that had fallen, only to be horrified at the dust, crumbs and all kinds of other particles. The only good thing about the flight was that when it ended, our bags came very very quickly. But that I guess is more to do with airport operations for Air New Zealands at Auckland Airport rather than the flight itself. I would think very hard next time I have to fly Business Premier in New Zealand, especially on Boeing 787-9NZM, which this plane was. Basically if you are selecting seats and find that they are at a diagonal angle, do not book this if you are looking for luxurious travel. Better off with premium economy or a good economy seat. The quality of food and service indeed was way below par.

Gate agent was fantastic in Auckland. They wanted to charge me for my two bags even though I was gold member with United in Tonga. So I had to pay for an upgrade. The meals on both flights had no vegetarian option. The only one item the salad was not tasty at all. Good thing I had brought my own snacks. The bread was white roll which is so not healthy. I think New Zealand air can definitely improve their food offering.

The crew were great. The seat was older than an old Holden with a big metal bar sticking right into my back. The passenger next to me complained that hers was the same. The pre purchase system for food was disappointing as the pie/quiche took 20 mins to warm up, arrived too hot and with no utensils. It was one of the most uncomfortable flights I've ever been on.

Not very good, no food and not drink ( caffe or tea). Never ever fly with jet star.

Flight was as expected - we got what we paid for which was a base fare

Hardly we had overweight and we were asked to pay $75. We were checked by a female and weight was alright

Unaware of charge for carry on until i got to gate

I got what I paid for - flight was clean, staff were friendly

I like that fare is cheap but because there's no amenities whatsoever. You get what you paid for.

There's a reason why fare is cheap, no amenities.

It is what it is - nothing more, nothing less. No entertainment onboard but one kinda knows that when buying a ticket on a no frills airline. I choose Jetstar only because of price.

Entertainment wasn’t working! It didnt work on our flight from Darwin to Bali either. They were newish planes, so it was disappointing.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Auckland to Christchurch found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
8/4Tue
directJetstar
1h 25mAKL-CHC
$46
3/2Mon
directJetstar
1h 25mAKL-CHC
$48
18/2Tue
directJetstar
1h 25mAKL-CHC
$50
18/3Tue
directJetstar
1h 25mAKL-CHC
$51
14/4Mon
directJetstar
1h 25mAKL-CHC
$53
10/2Mon
1 stop
12h 05mAKL-CHC
$129
22/3Sat
1 stop
6h 25mAKL-CHC
$156
10/3Mon
1 stopAir New Zealand
3h 00mAKL-CHC
$161
6/4Sun
1 stopAir New Zealand
4h 40mAKL-CHC
$168
15/1Wed
1 stopEmirates
8h 00mAKL-CHC
$882

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Last minute flights from Auckland to Christchurch

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Auckland to Christchurch that are departing in the next 10 days.
29/12Sun
directJetstar
1h 25mAKL-CHC
19/1Sun
directJetstar
1h 20mCHC-AKL
$271
30/12Mon
direct
1h 25mAKL-CHC
8/1Wed
direct
1h 20mCHC-AKL
$291
29/12Sun
directJetstar
1h 25mAKL-CHC
8/1Wed
directJetstar
1h 20mCHC-AKL
$301
29/12Sun
directJetstar
1h 25mAKL-CHC
3/1Fri
directJetstar
1h 20mCHC-AKL
$315
29/12Sun
directJetstar
1h 25mAKL-CHC
10/1Fri
directJetstar
1h 20mCHC-AKL
$321
29/12Sun
directJetstar
1h 25mAKL-CHC
9/1Thu
directJetstar
1h 20mCHC-AKL
$322
30/12Mon
direct
1h 25mAKL-CHC
5/1Sun
direct
1h 20mCHC-AKL
$331
30/12Mon
directAir New Zealand
1h 25mAKL-CHC
6/1Mon
multi-stopAir New Zealand
2h 50mCHC-AKL
$817
26/12Thu
multi-stopAir New Zealand
27h 30mAKL-CHC
3/1Fri
multi-stopAir New Zealand
11h 25mCHC-AKL
$1,254
29/12Sun
multi-stopEmirates
8h 00mAKL-CHC
9/1Thu
multi-stopEmirates
7h 55mCHC-AKL
$2,691

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