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.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Christchurch?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Christchurch . Flying to Christchurch in December will prove the most costly. There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

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, American Airlines 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 $26, while round-trip flights cost around $66.

How much is a round-trip flight to Christchurch?

A round-trip flight to Christchurch will typically cost around $103, however they can be found for as little as $66.

Where does the fastest flight to Christchurch depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Christchurch, Honolulu offers the quickest one-way flight (12 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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Wed 11/56:30 pmEWR - CHC

2 stops36h 10mMultiple Airlines

Wed 11/196:10 amCHC - EWR

2 stops28h 41mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/10$1,220

Sun 7/276:15 pmEWR - CHC

2 stops38h 30mAir Canada

Sun 8/36:05 amCHC - EWR

2 stops26h 54mAir Canada

Deal found 6/12$1,247

Sat 11/19:45 amJFK - CHC

3 stops44h 20mMultiple Airlines

Wed 11/126:10 amCHC - JFK

3 stops34h 28mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/10$1,326

Sun 10/267:45 pmLGA - CHC

3 stops58h 20mAir Canada

Sat 11/16:10 amCHC - LGA

3 stops30h 43mAir Canada

Deal found 6/10$1,326

Sun 10/268:45 pmLGA - CHC

3 stops57h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sat 11/16:10 amCHC - LGA

3 stops30h 43mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/12$1,327

Sat 12/64:55 pmLGA - CHC

2 stops26h 15mFiji Airways

Sat 12/202:10 pmCHC - LGA

2 stops26h 08mFiji Airways

Deal found 6/10$1,470

Mon 9/86:20 pmJFK - CHC

2 stops37h 39mQantas Airways

Fri 9/198:30 amCHC - JFK

1 stop23h 50mQantas Airways

Deal found 6/11$1,676

Mon 9/86:05 pmLGA - CHC

2 stops29h 20mQantas Airways

Fri 9/196:00 amCHC - LGA

2 stops28h 59mQantas Airways

Deal found 6/11$1,682

Thu 8/79:55 pmJFK - CHC

1 stop21h 30mAir New Zealand

Thu 8/212:00 pmCHC - JFK

1 stop21h 35mAir New Zealand

Deal found 6/10$1,698

Fri 9/262:10 pmEWR - CHC

2 stops26h 15mAir New Zealand

Sun 10/128:10 pmCHC - EWR

2 stops49h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 6/12$1,809

Fri 9/263:50 pmLGA - CHC

2 stops24h 35mAir New Zealand

Sun 10/125:00 pmCHC - LGA

2 stops21h 58mAir New Zealand

Deal found 6/11$1,849

Tue 10/78:55 pmJFK - CHC

3 stops46h 30mSingapore Airlines

Mon 2/912:00 pmCHC - JFK

2 stops41h 15mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 6/11$1,865

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Fri 7/256:15 pmEWR - CHC

2 stops38h 30mAir Canada

Fri 8/16:05 amCHC - EWR

2 stops26h 54mAir Canada

Deal found 6/10$1,335

Sat 7/261:05 pmJFK - CHC

2 stops35h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sat 8/24:00 pmCHC - JFK

1 stop19h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/11$1,345

Tue 8/126:59 pmLGA - CHC

2 stops25h 16mFiji Airways

Thu 8/281:05 pmCHC - LGA

2 stops26h 25mFiji Airways

Deal found 6/9$1,630

Mon 9/86:20 pmJFK - CHC

2 stops37h 39mQantas Airways

Fri 9/198:30 amCHC - JFK

1 stop23h 50mQantas Airways

Deal found 6/11$1,676

Thu 8/79:55 pmJFK - CHC

1 stop21h 30mAir New Zealand

Thu 8/212:00 pmCHC - JFK

1 stop21h 35mAir New Zealand

Deal found 6/10$1,698

Mon 8/189:55 pmJFK - CHC

1 stop21h 30mUnited Airlines

Mon 8/2511:00 amCHC - JFK

1 stop24h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/9$1,880

Mon 9/88:55 pmJFK - CHC

3 stops47h 30mSingapore Airlines

Fri 9/199:00 pmCHC - JFK

3 stops54h 10mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 6/11$2,008

Thu 8/144:29 pmJFK - CHC

2 stops39h 30mAmerican Airlines

Thu 8/286:00 amCHC - JFK

2 stops31h 20mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/9$2,425

Sat 7/265:55 amEWR - CHC

3 stops42h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sat 8/29:40 amCHC - EWR

3 stops36h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/11$1,391

Mon 9/811:00 pmJFK - CHC

2 stops45h 55mEmirates

Fri 9/195:45 pmCHC - JFK

3 stops41h 10mEmirates

Deal found 6/10$2,811

Tue 8/121:25 amJFK - CHC

2 stops55h 20mEVA Air

Thu 8/286:05 amCHC - JFK

2 stops56h 00mEVA Air

Deal found 6/9$3,028

Mon 9/86:05 pmLGA - CHC

2 stops29h 20mQantas Airways

Fri 9/196:00 amCHC - LGA

2 stops28h 59mQantas Airways

Deal found 6/11$1,682

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Mon 6/169:03 pmEWR - CHC

2 stops43h 52mAir New Zealand

Mon 6/305:00 pmCHC - EWR

2 stops24h 00mAir New Zealand

Deal found 6/11$2,513

Mon 6/167:00 pmLGA - CHC

2 stops28h 25mQantas Airways

Mon 6/306:00 amCHC - LGA

2 stops27h 05mQantas Airways

Deal found 6/11$3,154

Fri 6/206:00 amJFK - CHC

3 stops41h 55mMultiple Airlines

Mon 6/309:40 amCHC - JFK

1 stop22h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/11$1,911

Fri 6/206:00 pmEWR - CHC

2 stops23h 25mAir New Zealand

Mon 6/309:30 pmCHC - EWR

2 stops41h 29mAir New Zealand

Deal found 6/11$2,718

Fri 6/202:59 pmLGA - CHC

2 stops29h 31mQantas Airways

Mon 6/306:00 amCHC - LGA

2 stops27h 56mQantas Airways

Deal found 6/11$3,754

Sun 6/225:25 amEWR - CHC

3 stops38h 50mMultiple Airlines

Fri 6/276:15 amCHC - EWR

3 stops47h 44mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/11$1,840

Sun 6/229:35 amEWR - CHC

1 stop31h 55mSingapore Airlines

Fri 6/2710:50 amCHC - EWR

1 stop35h 10mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 6/11$10,418

Thu 7/105:45 pmJFK - CHC

2 stops38h 14mQantas Airways

Thu 7/176:00 amCHC - JFK

2 stops31h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 6/10$1,918

Thu 7/1010:15 pmJFK - CHC

1 stop67h 15mSingapore Airlines

Mon 8/410:50 amCHC - JFK

2 stops40h 20mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 6/10$4,603

Fri 7/2511:20 amJFK - CHC

2 stops45h 00mEmirates

Fri 8/16:10 amCHC - JFK

3 stops52h 45mEmirates

Deal found 6/10$2,900

Sat 7/261:05 pmJFK - CHC

2 stops35h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sat 8/24:00 pmCHC - JFK

1 stop19h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/11$1,345

Sat 7/265:55 amEWR - CHC

3 stops42h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sat 8/29:40 amCHC - EWR

3 stops36h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/11$1,391

One-way flights to Christchurch
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Fri 6/2010:00 pmLGA - CHC

2 stops46h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/11$497

Tue 8/57:20 amEWR - CHC

3 stops36h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/10$579

Tue 8/51:05 pmJFK - CHC

3 stops40h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/10$606

Fri 6/274:29 pmJFK - CHC

2 stops39h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 6/11$1,227

Fri 6/207:45 pmLGA - CHC

3 stops59h 20mAir Canada

Deal found 6/10$1,449

Fri 6/276:10 pmLGA - CHC

2 stops29h 15mQantas Airways

Deal found 6/11$1,633

Fri 6/206:00 pmEWR - CHC

2 stops28h 25mAir New Zealand

Deal found 6/11$1,669

Fri 6/277:20 pmJFK - CHC

1 stop28h 05mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/11$1,699

Thu 6/261:30 amJFK - CHC

2 stops53h 35mAsiana Airlines

Deal found 6/11$1,958

Fri 6/2011:55 pmEWR - CHC

3 stops45h 00mEmirates

Deal found 6/10$2,399

Tue 8/510:15 pmJFK - CHC

1 stop43h 15mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 6/10$3,232

Tue 8/59:35 amEWR - CHC

1 stop31h 55mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 6/10$3,456

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EWR - CHC

EWRCHC

Newark

Sun 7/27

6:15 pm-12:45 am

2 stops38h 30m

Christchurch

Sun 8/3

6:05 am-4:59 pm

2 stops26h 54m

$1,247

New YorkChristchurch

JFK - CHC

JFKCHC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 7/26

1:05 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops35h 10m

Christchurch

Sat 8/2

4:00 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop19h 35m

$1,345

NewarkChristchurch

EWR - CHC

EWRCHC

Newark

Sat 7/26

5:55 am-4:15 pm

3 stops42h 20m

Christchurch

Sat 8/2

9:40 am-6:05 am

3 stops36h 25m

$1,391

New YorkChristchurch

LGA - CHC

LGACHC

New York LaGuardia

Tue 8/12

6:59 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops25h 16m

Christchurch

Thu 8/28

1:05 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops26h 25m

$1,630

New YorkChristchurch

JFK - CHC

JFKCHC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/8

6:20 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops37h 39m

Christchurch

Fri 9/19

8:30 am-4:20 pm

1 stop23h 50m

$1,676

New YorkChristchurch

LGA - CHC

LGACHC

New York LaGuardia

Mon 9/8

6:05 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops29h 20m

Christchurch

Fri 9/19

6:00 am-6:59 pm

2 stops28h 59m

$1,682

New YorkChristchurch

JFK - CHC

JFKCHC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 8/7

9:55 pm-11:25 am

1 stop21h 30m

Christchurch

Thu 8/21

3:30 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop20h 05m

$1,698

New YorkChristchurch

LGA - CHC

LGACHC

New York LaGuardia

Fri 8/15

10:30 am-11:05 pm

3 stops44h 35m

Christchurch

Tue 8/26

6:00 am-7:58 pm

3 stops29h 58m

$1,771

New YorkChristchurch

LGA - CHC

LGACHC

New York LaGuardia

Fri 8/1

5:56 pm-9:15 am

2 stops23h 19m

Christchurch

Fri 8/15

5:00 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops22h 15m

$1,849

New YorkChristchurch

JFK - CHC

JFKCHC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 8/18

9:55 pm-11:25 am

1 stop21h 30m

Christchurch

Mon 8/25

11:00 am-7:35 pm

1 stop24h 35m

$1,880

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How long is the flight to Christchurch?

On average, a flight from New York to Christchurch takes 22 hours 59 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 airline flying from New York to Christchurch is Air New Zealand.

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From $1,667

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Christchurch?

The cheapest airline flying from New York to Christchurch is Air New Zealand.

Rainfall in Christchurch 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

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Christchurch

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with EVA Air, Asiana Airlines and Fiji Airways to Christchurch by reading reviews from past customers. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

EVA Air

8.4

Very good

1,202 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

EVA Air

8.4

Very good

1,202 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very good

1,202 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Asiana Airlines

8.2

Very good

440 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very good

1,202 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Fiji Airways

8.1

Very good

194 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very good

1,202 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,264 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very good

1,202 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,302 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very good

1,202 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

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, American Airlines 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 $26, while round-trip flights cost around $66.
How much is a round-trip flight to Christchurch?
A round-trip flight to Christchurch will typically cost around $103, however they can be found for as little as $66.
Where does the fastest flight to Christchurch depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Christchurch, Honolulu offers the quickest one-way flight (12 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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