Cheapest airlines flights from Auckland to Christchurch

You can choose from 2 airlines that fly from Auckland to Christchurch, including Jetstar Airways, Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways has lowest fares on this route.
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Air New Zealand logo Air New Zealand
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Auckland to Christchurch according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Auckland to Christchurch in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$40, and round-trip direct flights start at US$76.

Displayed flight fares from Auckland to Christchurch are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Auckland to Christchurch Flight Details

The distance between Auckland and Christchurch is about 760.41 km. The average flying time from Auckland to Christchurch is around 1 hour 25 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in January. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$40
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$76
Cheapest monthOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance760.41 km
Average flight time1 hour 25 minutes
Popular airlineJetstar Airways
Flight statistics for the Auckland–Christchurch route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Auckland to Christchurch

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Auckland to Christchurch?

The average price of one-way flights from Auckland to Christchurch purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Auckland to Christchurch is November, with an average price of US$56; while the month with the highest flight price is usually April, with an average price of up to US$103.

US$103
US$80
US$56
US$33
    Cheapest
  • US$73
    Mar
  • US$103
    Apr
  • US$69
    May
  • US$71
    Jun
  • US$81
    Jul
  • US$64
    Aug
  • US$89
    Sep
  • US$76
    Oct
  • US$56
    Nov
  • US$67
    Dec
  • US$59
    Jan
  • US$67
    Feb

Which month has the cheapest round-trip flights from Auckland to Christchurch?

The average price of round-trip flights from Auckland to Christchurch purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for round-trip flights from Auckland to Christchurch are found during May, with an average price of US$127. Conversely, the highest prices are found during April, with an average price of up to US$250.

US$250
US$189
US$127
US$66
    Cheapest
  • US$158
    Mar
  • US$250
    Apr
  • US$127
    May
  • US$174
    Jun
  • US$148
    Jul
  • US$177
    Aug
  • US$186
    Sep
  • US$168
    Oct
  • US$165
    Nov
  • US$243
    Dec
  • US$173
    Jan
  • US$236
    Feb

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

Average weekly flight prices from Auckland to Christchurch by travel date (Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of data)

Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of flight data, the cheapest day to fly from Auckland to Christchurch is Tuesday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Sunday, as prices are usually highest then.

US$115
US$94
US$73
US$52
  • US$85
    Mon
  • US$73
    Tue
  • US$74
    Wed
  • US$94
    Thu
  • US$96
    Fri
  • US$92
    Sat
  • US$115
    Sun

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Auckland to Christchurch (AKL-CHC)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Jetstar Airways offers one-way fares as low as US$40 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. AKL to CHC on Fri, May 1), while Jetstar Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$76 departing on Tue, Apr 14 and returning on Tue, Apr 21.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Auckland to Christchurch with the following airlines, including: Jetstar Airways Air New Zealand Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 1 hour 25 minutes to fly from Auckland to Christchurch.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Auckland to Christchurch is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 185 flight per week flying from Auckland to Christchurch. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Jetstar Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- JQ237 (16:24) Air New Zealand: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- NZ563 (18:34)
  • To find best deals on flights from Auckland to Christchurch, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Fri, May 1, with one-way flights priced at just US$40.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Jetstar Airways.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Christchurch travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Auckland to Christchurch is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our March flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Auckland to Christchurch on March 23, 2026 with Jetstar Airways, with prices starting at US$33.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Christchurch, with Auckland Airport to Christchurch International Airport (AKL-CHC) is by far the most common option on this route: Christchurch International Airport (CHC).
  • The time difference between Christchurch and Auckland is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Auckland to Christchurch

Which airline operates the most flights from Auckland to Christchurch?

Total flights from Auckland to Christchurch across all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, Air New Zealand operates the most frequent flights from Auckland to Christchurch, with 132 flights per week.

32
65
99
132
Air New Zealand
132
Air New Zealand
EVA Air
129
EVA Air
Etihad Airways
129
Etihad Airways
Qantas Airways
94
Qantas Airways
Jetstar Airways
75
Jetstar Airways
Air China
65
Air China

How many flights fly from Auckland to Christchurch daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Auckland to Christchurch within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Auckland to Christchurch is the highest on Friday and the lowest on Monday.

594
525
455
386
Highest
455
Mon
469
Tue
483
Wed
487
Thu
594
Fri
526
Sat
587
Sun