Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from Auckland to Christchurch

Choose from 2 carriers that fly from Auckland to Christchurch, including Jetstar Airways, Air New Zealand, Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Jetstar Airways.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Auckland to Christchurch according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Explore the cheapest flights from Auckland to Christchurch in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way direct flights start at AU$ 56, and round-trip direct tickets start at AU$ 108.

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 approximately 760.41km. It takes around 1 hour 25 minutes on average to fly from Auckland to Christchurch. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in January. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAU$ 56
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 108
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance760.41km
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

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Auckland to Christchurch?

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

According to Trip.com's data, the cheapest month for flights from Auckland to Christchurch is Nov, with an average price of AU$ 79. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically Apr, with an average price of up to AU$ 146.

AU$ 146
AU$ 113
AU$ 79
AU$ 46
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 133
    Feb
  • AU$ 99
    Mar
  • AU$ 146
    Apr
  • AU$ 97
    May
  • AU$ 101
    Jun
  • AU$ 115
    Jul
  • AU$ 90
    Aug
  • AU$ 126
    Sep
  • AU$ 108
    Oct
  • AU$ 79
    Nov
  • AU$ 95
    Dec
  • AU$ 84
    Jan

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Auckland to Christchurch?

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

According to historical data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for flights from Auckland to Christchurch are found during May, with an average price of AU$ 179. Conversely, the highest prices are found during Apr, with an average price of up to AU$ 354.

AU$ 354
AU$ 267
AU$ 179
AU$ 92
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 288
    Feb
  • AU$ 239
    Mar
  • AU$ 354
    Apr
  • AU$ 179
    May
  • AU$ 246
    Jun
  • AU$ 209
    Jul
  • AU$ 251
    Aug
  • AU$ 264
    Sep
  • AU$ 237
    Oct
  • AU$ 233
    Nov
  • AU$ 343
    Dec
  • AU$ 244
    Jan

What's the cheapest day to fly from Auckland to Christchurch?

Data is based on the average flight price for each day of the week from Auckland to Christchurch on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

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

AU$ 163
AU$ 132
AU$ 100
AU$ 69
  • AU$ 117
    Mon
  • AU$ 100
    Tue
  • AU$ 105
    Wed
  • AU$ 133
    Thu
  • AU$ 135
    Fri
  • AU$ 133
    Sat
  • AU$ 163
    Sun

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Auckland (AKL) to Christchurch (CHC)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Jetstar Airways offers one-way fares as low as AU$ 56 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. AKL to CHC on Thu, Mar 26), while Jetstar Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$ 108 departing on Thu, Apr 9 and returning on Thu, Apr 16.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct 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 (AKL) to Christchurch (CHC).
  • 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 180 flight per week flying from Auckland to Christchurch. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Air New Zealand: S/M/T/W/T/F/- -- NZ535 (11:12)
  • 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 Thu, Mar 26, with one-way flights priced at just AU$ 56.
    · 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 February flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Auckland to Christchurch on February 21, 2026 with Jetstar Airways, with prices starting at AU$ 50.
  • 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 cancelled 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 toChristchurch

Which airlines operate the most flights from Auckland to Christchurch?

Data is based on the number of flights from Auckland to Christchurch operated by each airline on Trip.com in the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, Air New Zealand operates the most flights from Auckland to Christchurch, with 118 flight per week.

37
64
91
118
Air New Zealand
118
Air New Zealand
Etihad Airways
116
Etihad Airways
EVA Air
116
EVA Air
Qantas Airways
87
Qantas Airways
Jetstar Airways
67
Jetstar Airways
Air China
64
Air China

How many flights are there each day from Auckland to Christchurch?

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 Trip.com data from the past month, the most flights from Auckland to Christchurch depart on Friday, and the fewest flights depart on Monday.

573
498
422
347
Highest
422
Mon
428
Tue
455
Wed
423
Thu
573
Fri
461
Sat
549
Sun