
Popular airlines to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
- Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
- Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
- United
United
- American Airlines
American Airlines
- Air Canada
Air Canada
- Emirates
Emirates
- Fiji Airways
Fiji Airways
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How much is the cheapest flight to Christchurch Intl.?
Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $39 for one-way flights and $78 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.





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Tips to find the cheapest flights to Christchurch Intl.
The cheapest day to fly
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The cheapest month to fly
August is the cheapest month to fly to Christchurch Intl.. This coincides with the low season when fewer people travel. Whichever month you travel in, though, be sure to book at least a month in advance if you want to score cheap tickets to Christchurch Intl.. ARC's data shows that domestic flights booked 28 days or more before departure are typically 24% cheaper than those booked last minute.
The most affordable time to book a flight
Typically, a Sunday can be the cheapest time to book a flight to Christchurch Intl., according to ARC’s data. On average, you could save between 6% and 13% by booking on a Sunday instead of a Friday, which is the most expensive day to make a reservation.
The cheapest round-trip tickets to Christchurch Intl.
The lowest price for round-trip flights to Christchurch Intl. in 2025 starts from from $78, while one-way tickets start from from $39. Expedia's effective search tool is one of the best ways to find a budget airfare. Simply enter your dates, and within seconds, it'll show you a vast selection of the cheapest flights to Christchurch Intl.. If you have a preferred departure time or airline, you can use the handy filters to customize your search.
The cheapest airlines flying to Christchurch Intl.
Jetstar, Air New Zealand, Emirates, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia, Air Canada are just some of the airlines that can typically offer cheap tickets to Christchurch Intl.. You can find their most affordable flights by using the “airline” search filter and then sorting prices from low to high. As a trusted partner of the world's leading airlines, Expedia offers you some of the best airfare deals to Christchurch Intl. and countless more destinations worldwide.
The most affordable airports to fly into
To view the cheapest airports to fly into for Christchurch Intl., simply order your search results from lowest to highest price. Expedia's search tool compares flight prices for all airports close to your destination, so you don't have to manually search them one by one to find the cheapest flight to Christchurch Intl.. If you have a preferred place to fly into, take advantage of the “arrival airport” filter to narrow down your search on Expedia.
Save with a package
With Expedia's amazing package deals, you could save hundreds of dollars by booking your Christchurch Intl. plane tickets together with your accommodations, car rental, or activities. Just select the search wizard's “package” option to view some of the cheapest deals. Look out for the green savings label to see how much you're saving.
Date flexibility for the cheapest flights to Christchurch Intl.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, it's a good idea to broaden your search by comparing prices on different days. This will open up more options, meaning you could uncover a less expensive flight to Christchurch Intl..
Stopover savings
The cheapest tickets to Christchurch Intl. are sometimes those with a stopover. Book one of these flights, and you'll change planes at an airport en route to Christchurch Intl.. While the overall travel time might be longer than a non-stop flight, you may decide it's worth it for the money saved.
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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.
Destination airport | Christchurch Intl. |
Destination airport IATA code | CHC |
Destination city name | Christchurch |
Airlines serving | Air Canada, Air China, Air India, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, All Nippon Airways, American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern Airlines, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Fiji Airways, Jetstar, Lufthansa, Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines, Thai Airways International, United |
Roundtrip price | $85 |
Popular airline | Qantas Airways |
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