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$753+ Cheap flights to Christchurch

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— CHC
Sep 2 — Sep 91
Wed 9/2
Wed 9/9
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Flights to Christchurch in 2026

Cheapest flights to Christchurch
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Christchurch. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on August 3, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/59:55 pm
JFK
-
CHC
2 stops23h 10m
Air New Zealand
Sun 9/207:50 pm
CHC
-
JFK
2 stops39h 45m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 7/31$1,391
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/17:45 am
LGA
-
CHC
2 stops31h 40m
Air New Zealand
Sat 11/148:10 pm
CHC
-
LGA
2 stops43h 37m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 8/2$1,400
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/303:30 pm
EWR
-
CHC
2 stops24h 55m
Air New Zealand
Fri 11/135:05 pm
CHC
-
EWR
2 stops22h 16m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 8/2$1,400
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/55:58 pm
LGA
-
CHC
2 stops23h 27m
Air New Zealand
Sun 9/207:10 pm
CHC
-
LGA
2 stops44h 05m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 7/31$1,406
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/59:00 am
EWR
-
CHC
2 stops32h 25m
Air New Zealand
Sun 9/209:00 pm
CHC
-
EWR
2 stops41h 43m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 7/31$1,406
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/303:39 pm
LGA
-
CHC
2 stops25h 36m
Air New Zealand
Fri 11/135:05 pm
CHC
-
LGA
2 stops21h 52m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 8/2$1,407
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/17:59 pm
EWR
-
CHC
2 stops42h 11m
Air New Zealand
Sat 11/149:00 am
CHC
-
EWR
2 stops30h 34m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 8/2$1,433
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/299:55 pm
JFK
-
CHC
1 stop27h 40m
Air New Zealand
Sat 9/58:00 am
CHC
-
JFK
1 stop27h 35m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 8/1$1,447
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/115:58 pm
LGA
-
CHC
2 stops23h 27m
Air New Zealand
Fri 9/1810:10 am
CHC
-
LGA
2 stops29h 05m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 7/29$1,460
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/114:10 pm
EWR
-
CHC
2 stops25h 15m
Air New Zealand
Fri 9/189:40 am
CHC
-
EWR
2 stops29h 03m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 7/29$1,463
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/127:00 am
EWR
-
CHC
2 stops34h 25m
Air New Zealand
Sat 9/192:00 pm
CHC
-
EWR
2 stops24h 43m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 7/29$1,477
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/117:20 pm
JFK
-
CHC
1 stop21h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 9/1812:55 pm
CHC
-
JFK
1 stop19h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$1,479

Find flight deals to Christchurch

Find the latest flights to Christchurch in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on August 3, 2026.

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Average price

$1,431

Round-trip from

$1,391

One-way from

$785
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Locate flights to Christchurch that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on August 3, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Christchurch that are best for you.

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Return

Price

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New YorkChristchurch

LGA - CHC

LGACHC

New York LaGuardia

Fri 10/30

3:39 pm-10:15 am

2 stops25h 36m

Christchurch

Fri 11/13

5:05 pm-8:57 pm

2 stops21h 52m

$1,407

NewarkChristchurch

EWR - CHC

EWRCHC

Newark

Thu 1/28

2:20 pm-9:25 am

2 stops25h 05m

Christchurch

Wed 2/10

10:55 am-8:48 pm

2 stops27h 53m

$1,407

NewarkChristchurch

EWR - CHC

EWRCHC

Newark

Thu 11/26

7:00 am-11:15 am

2 stops34h 15m

Christchurch

Sat 12/12

3:15 pm-5:10 am

2 stops31h 55m

$1,515

New YorkChristchurch

LGA - CHC

LGACHC

New York LaGuardia

Fri 10/30

1:05 pm-11:15 am

3 stops29h 10m

Christchurch

Fri 11/13

3:15 pm-8:57 pm

2 stops23h 42m

$1,520

NewarkChristchurch

EWR - CHC

EWRCHC

Newark

Fri 10/30

2:13 pm-10:15 am

2 stops27h 02m

Christchurch

Fri 11/13

3:15 pm-11:04 pm

3 stops25h 49m

$1,520

New YorkChristchurch

JFK - CHC

JFKCHC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/28

10:30 am-2:35 pm

2 stops34h 05m

Christchurch

Wed 2/10

9:55 am-8:10 am

3 stops40h 15m

$1,528

NewarkChristchurch

EWR - CHC

EWRCHC

Newark

Sat 11/7

6:30 pm-11:20 pm

2 stops34h 50m

Christchurch

Wed 11/11

6:00 am-4:54 pm

2 stops28h 54m

$1,556

NewarkChristchurch

EWR - CHC

EWRCHC

Newark

Thu 1/28

11:25 am-10:15 am

3 stops28h 50m

Christchurch

Wed 2/10

4:15 pm-12:23 am

2 stops26h 08m

$1,619

NewarkChristchurch

EWR - CHC

EWRCHC

Newark

Sat 9/12

2:20 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops30h 05m

Christchurch

Sat 9/19

4:05 pm-8:14 am

3 stops32h 09m

$1,625

New YorkChristchurch

JFK - CHC

JFKCHC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 9/11

10:00 pm-2:35 pm

3 stops48h 35m

Christchurch

Fri 9/18

9:40 am-3:10 pm

3 stops45h 30m

$1,630

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Compare providers for flights to Christchurch

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals to Christchurch in August.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
BudgetAirPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: Out of all of the providers offering Christchurch flight deals, Cheapflights users have found FlightHub to have the most accurate pricing on Cheapflights vs. their site about >95% of the time, users can find the same price on Christchurch flight deals on Cheapflights and FlightHub. This is based on searches made for Christchurch flights over the past month.
  • Most trusted provider: FlightHub is the most trusted provider by Cheapflights users offering Christchurch flight deals. With a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), FlightHub has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights to Christchurch. This is based on data collected from Cheapflights searches made over the past month.

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight to Christchurch

How long is the flight to Christchurch?

On average, a flight from New York to Christchurch takes 23 hours 17 minutes. Flights to Christchurch from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Christchurch?

The most popular airlines flying from New York to Christchurch are Air New Zealand and United Airlines.

Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From $760
United Airlines
United Airlines
From $899
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $774
Fiji Airways
Fiji Airways
From $531

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Christchurch?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Christchurch are United Airlines and Air New Zealand.

Rainfall in Christchurch by month

Plan your trip to Christchurch by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Christchurch ranges from 1.6 - 2.4 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.4 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Christchurch when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in Christchurch by month

Plan your trip to Christchurch by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Christchurch, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 42.8 F).

The best insider tips for flights to Christchurch

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Reviews of airlines servicing Christchurch

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Christchurch. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Christchurch. Reviews last updated August 3, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing New Zealand, such as Air New Zealand and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
657 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
657 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
657 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,058 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
657 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

FAQs about flying to Christchurch

Best Time to Fly to Christchurch, New Zealand

The southern island of New Zealand enjoys beautiful summer weather, and high season lasts from around the start of December through until March. The sunshine also sees a range of festivals, many of them accessible for free in Hagley Park. However, visit during the southern winter between June and August to enjoy Alpine sports and relax in the city when tourists are slightly less numerous.

Budget travelers who want to explore out of season flight deals, should check out prices between March and May, or around September and October for the best deals and mild weather.

Getting around Christchurch, New Zealand

The city has a superb public transport system, so getting around should not present any difficulties. The majority of buses will also have on-board bike racks, so feel free to cycle and ride to get the most out of your stay. There is also a handy ferry across the harbor, which provides a nice sight-seeing opportunity as well.

Christchurch, New Zealand airport overview

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) is a small, clean, lovely airport, full of first-rate facilities and amenities. Currently, the airport building is being restored after earthquake damage, and its Domestic Terminal is being upgraded to cope with increases in passenger traffic. This work is all scheduled to be completed by 2012.

Flights to Christchurch International Airport are operated by local and foreign carriers, offering connections to many New Zealand destinations, as well as cities in Australia and Southeast Asia.

With the Rugby World Cup due to kick off in New Zealand in November 2011, thousands of tourists can confidently look forward to a pleasant transit experience at Christchurch International Airport.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Christchurch?

    Christchurch (CHC), located 5.9 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to Christchurch.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Christchurch if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Christchurch on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Christchurch?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Fiji Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Christchurch.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Christchurch?

    Christchurch is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Christchurch. One-way flights to Christchurch typically cost $47, while round-trip flights cost around $76.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Christchurch?

    A round-trip flight to Christchurch will typically cost around $123, however they can be found for as little as $76.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Christchurch depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Christchurch, San Francisco offers the quickest one-way flight (14 hours 10 minutes).

  • Does Christchurch have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Christchurch can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Christchurch?

    Yes. Christchurch has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Novotel Christchurch Airport is the closest property to Christchurch (0.0 mi away from Christchurch).

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