Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from Christchurch to Auckland

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

Explore the cheapest flights from Christchurch to Auckland in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way direct flights start at AU$ 60, and round-trip direct tickets start at AU$ 103.

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

Christchurch to Auckland Flight Details

The distance between Christchurch and Auckland is approximately 760.41km. It takes around 1 hour 24 minutes on average to fly from Christchurch to Auckland. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in January. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAU$ 60
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 103
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance760.41km
Average flight time1 hour 24 minutes
Popular airlineJetstar Airways
Flight statistics for the Christchurch–Auckland route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Christchurch to Auckland

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

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

According to Trip.com's data, the cheapest month for flights from Christchurch to Auckland is Dec, with an average price of AU$ 108. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically Apr, with an average price of up to AU$ 201.

AU$ 201
AU$ 155
AU$ 108
AU$ 62
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 174
    Jan
  • AU$ 166
    Feb
  • AU$ 162
    Mar
  • AU$ 201
    Apr
  • AU$ 123
    May
  • AU$ 131
    Jun
  • AU$ 125
    Jul
  • AU$ 137
    Aug
  • AU$ 119
    Sep
  • AU$ 133
    Oct
  • AU$ 117
    Nov
  • AU$ 108
    Dec

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

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

According to Trip.com's data, the cheapest month for flights from Christchurch to Auckland is Jun, with an average price of AU$ 150. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically Apr, with an average price of up to AU$ 495.

AU$ 495
AU$ 323
AU$ 150
0
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 302
    Jan
  • AU$ 335
    Feb
  • AU$ 244
    Mar
  • AU$ 495
    Apr
  • AU$ 185
    May
  • AU$ 150
    Jun
  • AU$ 173
    Jul
  • AU$ 174
    Aug
  • AU$ 308
    Sep
  • AU$ 195
    Oct
  • AU$ 324
    Nov
  • AU$ 303
    Dec

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

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

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

AU$ 194
AU$ 160
AU$ 125
AU$ 90
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 155
    Mon
  • AU$ 130
    Tue
  • AU$ 124
    Wed
  • AU$ 148
    Thu
  • AU$ 154
    Fri
  • AU$ 175
    Sat
  • AU$ 194
    Sun

Flight FAQs

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

    Based on Trip.com data, Jetstar Airways offers one-way fares as low as AU$ 60 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. CHC to AKL on Wed, Jan 28), while Jetstar Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$ 103 departing on Wed, Jan 28 and returning on Tue, Feb 3.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Christchurch to Auckland 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 24 minutes to fly from Christchurch (CHC) to Auckland (AKL).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Christchurch to Auckland 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 160 flight per week flying from Christchurch to Auckland. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Jetstar Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- JQ236 (14:49)
  • To find best deals on flights from Christchurch to Auckland, 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 Wed, Jan 28, with one-way flights priced at just AU$ 60.
    · 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 Auckland travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Christchurch to Auckland is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our January flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Christchurch to Auckland on January 23, 2026 with Jetstar Airways, with prices starting at AU$ 50.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Auckland, with Christchurch International Airport to Auckland Airport (CHC-AKL) is by far the most common option on this route: Auckland Airport (AKL).
  • The time difference between Auckland and Christchurch 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.