AKL - CHC

$44 Find Cheap Flights from Auckland to Christchurch

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Auckland to Christchurch departing on 4/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Auckland to Christchurch, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$87
Typical prices: $71-$125
Jetstar
Fri 5/1Fri 5/8
AKL - CHC • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$44
Typical prices: $53-$143
Jetstar
Wed 4/8
AKL - CHC • Non-stop
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Cheapest • from $87 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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You can fly direct with Air New Zealand and Jetstar. Average duration is 1h 24m
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Most punctual • 82% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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Cheap Flights from Auckland to Christchurch (AKL-CHC)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Auckland to Christchurch that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Auckland to Christchurch

Fri, May 1 - Fri, May 8
Jetstar Logo
4:10 pm - 5:35 pm
AKL
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CHC
1h 25mnonstop
Jetstar Logo
6:50 pm - 8:10 pm
CHC
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AKL
1h 20mnonstop
$87Jetstar
Sat, Jun 13 - Fri, Jun 26
Jetstar Logo
6:25 am - 7:50 am
AKL
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CHC
1h 25mnonstop
Jetstar Logo
5:20 pm - 6:40 pm
CHC
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AKL
1h 20mnonstop
$88Jetstar
Sun, May 3 - Sun, May 10
Jetstar Logo
10:15 pm - 11:40 pm
AKL
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CHC
1h 25mnonstop
Jetstar Logo
8:30 pm - 9:50 pm
CHC
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AKL
1h 20mnonstop
$89Jetstar
Mon, Apr 20 - Thu, Apr 30
Jetstar Logo
2:25 pm - 3:45 pm
AKL
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CHC
1h 20mnonstop
Jetstar Logo
8:30 pm - 9:50 pm
CHC
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AKL
1h 20mnonstop
$90Jetstar
Fri, Apr 17 - Tue, Apr 21
Jetstar Logo
10:20 pm - 11:45 pm
AKL
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CHC
1h 25mnonstop
Jetstar Logo
6:15 am - 7:35 am
CHC
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AKL
1h 20mnonstop
$91Jetstar
Sat, Apr 18 - Sat, Apr 25
Jetstar Logo
6:25 am - 7:50 am
AKL
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CHC
1h 25mnonstop
Jetstar Logo
4:25 pm - 5:50 pm
CHC
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AKL
1h 25mnonstop
$93Jetstar
Wed, Jun 10 - Fri, Jun 26
Jetstar Logo
1:15 pm - 2:35 pm
AKL
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CHC
1h 20mnonstop
Jetstar Logo
6:15 am - 7:35 am
CHC
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AKL
1h 20mnonstop
$94Jetstar
Tue, Jun 9 - Fri, Jun 26
Jetstar Logo
1:15 pm - 2:35 pm
AKL
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CHC
1h 20mnonstop
Jetstar Logo
6:50 pm - 8:10 pm
CHC
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AKL
1h 20mnonstop
$95Jetstar
Thu, Apr 23 - Sat, May 2
Jetstar Logo
7:15 am - 8:40 am
AKL
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CHC
1h 25mnonstop
Jetstar Logo
4:25 pm - 5:45 pm
CHC
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AKL
1h 20mnonstop
$96Jetstar
Thu, Apr 23 - Fri, Apr 24
Jetstar Logo
7:15 am - 8:40 am
AKL
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CHC
1h 25mnonstop
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8:30 am - 9:50 am
CHC
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AKL
1h 20mnonstop
$97Jetstar
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Auckland to Christchurch flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Auckland to Christchurch to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Auckland to Christchurch?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Auckland to Christchurch departing in May.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Auckland to Christchurch clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Auckland to Christchurch, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Christchurch, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Wednesday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Christchurch?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Auckland to Christchurch, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Auckland to Christchurch is May, where tickets cost $88 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $148 and $148 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Auckland to Christchurch?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Auckland to Christchurch, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Auckland to Christchurch, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 44% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$44
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 14% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 35% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Auckland to Christchurch

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Auckland to Christchurch based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Auckland to Christchurch

  • What is the cheapest flight from Auckland to Christchurch?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Auckland to Christchurch was $44 for a one-way ticket and $87 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Auckland and Christchurch?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Auckland to Christchurch?

    Auckland and Christchurch are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Auckland from Auckland Intl and will be arriving at Christchurch.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Auckland to Christchurch?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Auckland to Christchurch flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Auckland to Christchurch?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Auckland and Christchurch.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Auckland to Christchurch?

    There are nonstop flights from Auckland to Christchurch on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Auckland to Christchurch, Air New Zealand or Jetstar?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Auckland to Christchurch are Air New Zealand and Jetstar. With an average price for the route of $162 and an overall rating of 8.0, Air New Zealand is the most popular choice. Jetstar is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $124 and an overall rating of 6.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Auckland to Christchurch?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Auckland to Christchurch.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Auckland to Christchurch?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Christchurch from Auckland is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Auckland to Christchurch?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Christchurch with an airline and back to Auckland with another airline. Booking your flights between Auckland and CHC can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Auckland to Christchurch?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Christchurch from Auckland up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Auckland to Christchurch

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $46 or less one-way and $86 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Auckland to Christchurch?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Auckland Intl to Christchurch.
Find which airlines fly direct from Auckland Intl Airport to Christchurch Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Auckland Intl to Christchurch

Monday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar

Air New Zealand,Jetstar

Tuesday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar

Air New Zealand,Jetstar

Wednesday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar

Air New Zealand,Jetstar

Thursday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar

Air New Zealand,Jetstar

Friday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar

Air New Zealand,Jetstar

Saturday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar

Air New Zealand,Jetstar

Sunday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar

Air New Zealand,Jetstar

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Direct returns

Christchurch to Auckland Intl

Monday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar

Air New Zealand,Jetstar

Tuesday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar

Air New Zealand,Jetstar

Wednesday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar

Air New Zealand,Jetstar

Thursday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar

Air New Zealand,Jetstar

Friday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar

Air New Zealand,Jetstar

Saturday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar

Air New Zealand,Jetstar

Sunday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar

Air New Zealand,Jetstar

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Auckland to Christchurch

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Auckland to Christchurch. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Auckland to Christchurch? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 615 reviews
7.4Food
8.2Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.5Crew
7.4Entertainment
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Appreciated the ability to get an earlier flight home after flying in from in from Japan. No problem with boarding or crew service. The limited choice of snacks, compared to previous years. Aircraft seats seem to be getting harder and more uncomfortable all the time. Overall, happy to be home

10.0 ExcellentNoel, Mar 2026
AKL - PMR
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Appreciated the ability to get an earlier flight home after flying in from in from Japan. No problem with boarding or crew service. The limited choice of snacks, compared to previous years. Aircraft seats seem to be getting harder and more uncomfortable all the time. Overall, happy to be home

Both my wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our return home from Tokyo to Auckland and onwards to Palmerston North. We would recommend using the Premier Business class for long-haul travel, any day. Well worth the extra cost. Cabin staff were exceptional, Thank you

The Air New Zealand product is terrible, it's as expensive as a Jetstar ticket with add ons but with surely staff and old aircraft.

Great service. Food could be improved but overall a very good airline

Wonderful trip. Everyone from checking in to the gate to the flight itself was amazing - kind, helpful, and has a beautiful smile.

The Premium Economy seats were very comfortable and the food was quite tasty. I did not use the entertainment system, but I was able to charge my phone and tablet with the seatback connection.

The seats are feeling very hard to sit on. All the padding is flat, like sitting on a park bench for over an hour

Nothing better than Air New Zealand. Top scores in every category.

Space between seats on Air New Zealand is generally tight. The crew on this flight was excellent! Very attentive and nice. You get free wine or beer and chips and of course the Air New Zealand candies. 1 hour and 35 min flight approximately.

All good, except entertainment system could have been better. More choices.

The smells on this plane were disgusting. So many sweaty and unhygienic people i couldn't stand it. I dream of being anywhere else in the world when I am on a JetStar flight they suck.

One of the better flights I’ve had w Jetstar. Smooth boarding, early take off, on time landing, very courteous crew, clean plane.

local frequent travellers know that Jetstar’s flights between MEL and LST are turnaround flights so those in the morning tend to run on time and become delayed increasingly through the day. We observed how the staff at check in and boarding try to assist, guide and facilitate travellers - they were courteous, efficient, amiable while enforcing Jetstar’s baggage requirements. They try to speed up boarding by having passengers board from both front and back. We would take Jetstar again.

The flight ticket were not reimbursed on Jan 22nd from Auckland to Wellington. Very Very dissatisfied.Please reimburse the ticket of my onward travel.

Improved experience over our last years flight when also we flew local but on an international scheduled flight. The double processing is still unwelcome i.e. by security and then by border force having to produce a licence and boarding pass repeatedly on departure and return. Obviously suits the airline rather than the local traveller. The flight and crew were good though a helper on return was offhand having to push the wheel chair did the bare minimum we felt.

Flight on time. New plane. No entertainment screen just device. No offer of water. Didn’t order food.

Flight was delayed both directions but once in the air was ok. Boarding out of Melbourne is just a mess.

Although a local trip via international flight it was fairly straight forward albeit more checks than desirable for local travel. On arrival Perth collecting luggage the trollies were hidden in one end of the long hall.

Over four hours late. No entertainment without paying and same for food. Asked to check in at original time even though we were told it was going to be very late leaving. Way too long time to hang around the airport. Arriving to Sydney luggage did not arrive for an hour. Had to get staff to go and find out what was going on. All this made for a very long day and night for a eight hour flight.

I was disappointed to find that the QR code for purchasing in-flight entertainment did not function, leaving me without access to the amenities I had anticipated. (both flights)

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