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Cheapest return flight
£879
Typical prices: £1,170-£1,605
China Southern
Wed 3/1Wed 24/1
LHR - CHC • 2 stops
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£420
Typical prices: £688-£1,071
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Fri 30/11
LHR - CHC • 3 stops
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Recent return flight deals to Christchurch

Thu, 18 Feb - Mon, 15 Mar
China Southern Logo
09:50 - 08:35LGW  London Gatwick-CHC Christchurch
33h 45m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
China Southern Logo
22:30 - 06:30CHC  Christchurch-LGW London Gatwick
45h 00m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
£886China Southern
Wed, 4 Nov - Sun, 8 Nov
Etihad Airways Logo
13:55 - 23:20LHR  London Heathrow-CHC Christchurch
44h 25m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith
Etihad Airways Logo
06:00 - 06:40CHC  Christchurch-LHR London Heathrow
37h 40m2 stops Melbourne Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
£889Etihad Airways
Mon, 4 Jan - Fri, 29 Jan
China Southern Logo
22:00 - 08:35LHR  London Heathrow-CHC Christchurch
45h 35m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
China Southern Logo
22:30 - 18:35CHC  Christchurch-LHR London Heathrow
33h 05m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
£890China Southern
Mon, 15 Feb - Wed, 3 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:00 - 17:20LGW  London Gatwick-CHC Christchurch
35h 20m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Melbourne
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:50 - 14:00CHC  Christchurch-LGW London Gatwick
53h 10m2 stops Auckland Intl Shanghai Pu Dong
£891Multiple Airlines
Mon, 15 Feb - Wed, 3 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:30 - 17:20LGW  London Gatwick-CHC Christchurch
41h 50m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Melbourne
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:50 - 14:00CHC  Christchurch-LGW London Gatwick
53h 10m2 stops Auckland Intl Shanghai Pu Dong
£891Multiple Airlines
Sat, 7 Nov - Sat, 14 Nov
Etihad Airways Logo
20:55 - 23:20LHR  London Heathrow-CHC Christchurch
37h 25m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith
Etihad Airways Logo
06:10 - 14:30CHC  Christchurch-LHR London Heathrow
45h 20m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
£896Etihad Airways
Wed, 25 Nov - Tue, 16 Mar
Emirates Logo
14:05 - 14:00STN  London Stansted-CHC Christchurch
34h 55m2 stops Dubai Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith
Emirates Logo
18:20 - 17:55CHC  Christchurch-STN London Stansted
36h 35m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dubai Intl
£1,173Emirates
Thu, 26 Nov - Wed, 10 Mar
Emirates Logo
14:05 - 14:00STN  London Stansted-CHC Christchurch
34h 55m2 stops Dubai Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith
Emirates Logo
18:20 - 12:05CHC  Christchurch-STN London Stansted
30h 45m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dubai Intl
£1,173Emirates
Sun, 21 Mar - Thu, 15 Apr
Qantas Airways Logo
20:10 - 23:59LHR  London Heathrow-CHC Christchurch
38h 49m2 stops Singapore Changi Sydney Kingsford Smith
Qantas Airways Logo
06:20 - 06:35CHC  Christchurch-LHR London Heathrow
35h 15m2 stops Melbourne Singapore Changi
£1,250Qantas Airways
Thu, 25 Feb - Sun, 28 Feb
Qantas Airways Logo
13:40 - 17:40BHX  Birmingham-CHC Christchurch
39h 00m2 stops Dubai Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith
Qantas Airways Logo
18:20 - 18:45CHC  Christchurch-BHX Birmingham
37h 25m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dubai Intl
£1,282Qantas Airways
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Price, demand, and travel trends for United Kingdom to Christchurch flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from the United Kingdom to Christchurch with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Christchurch?

London Heathrow Airport to Christchurch is the cheapest route at £879 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

How much is a flight to Christchurch?

A return flight to Christchurch costs £1,342 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Return fares from Newcastle upon Tyne average £1,272, while Aberdeen runs a bit higher at £1,291.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Christchurch?

Sunday is the cheapest day to fly to Christchurch at £1,339 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Friday is the most expensive at £1,416.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Christchurch?

•May is the cheapest month to fly to Christchurch with an average price of £1,173 return.
•July (£1,718) and August (£1,554) are the most expensive.
•Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Christchurch?

Evening flights to Christchurch are the cheapest at £1,278 return on average. Morning flights are the most expensive at £1,430.

What is a good deal for flights to Christchurch?

Flights under £1,170 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Christchurch at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Aberdeen £1,090
•London £1,133
•Edinburgh £1,148.

When are flights to Christchurch the cheapest?

Flights to Christchurch are cheapest 11 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 24% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight to Christchurch

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

Expert on Emirates

Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

Chris Dong

Chris Dong

Expert on Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific

Chris is a consumer travel reporter covering aviation, trending travel news, hotels, and loyalty programmes – all for leading global publications like Travel + Leisure, The Washington Post, AFAR, and more. In addition to writing, Chris is a video host for Travel + Leisure, giving consumers an inside look at the latest in air travel.

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on China Southern

An avid traveller and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg, among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

Bill Fink

Bill Fink

Expert on Qantas Airways

Bill is an award-winning travel writer with extensive credits covering airlines and the aviation industry for publications including AARP, AFAR, The Points Guy and Yahoo. Based in Portland, Oregon, Bill has travelled to more than 75 countries - and been late for his flight in most of them. He once achieved top-level frequent flier status for all of American, Delta and United Airlines during a single year.

Key details for flights to Christchurch

Low season

May

Cheapest flight

£420
Best time to beat the crowds (13% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (5% more expensive on average)
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Christchurch

When to book flights to Christchurch

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Your questions about flights to Christchurch, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • How do I know if a flight to Christchurch is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Christchurch is around £1,170 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • Where can I fly from to get the cheapest fares to Christchurch?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Christchurch are from:
    • London, from £879 return

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Christchurch?

    Last-minute fares to Christchurch – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 16% above the average return fare of £1,342.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Christchurch?

    British Airways operates the most flights from the United Kingdom to Christchurch at 0 per week, while Emirates is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from the United Kingdom to Christchurch. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • How do I travel from Christchurch Airport into the city?

    The city’s public transport system is the Metro bus service. Three regular services pass through the airport. The Number 29 will take you to the city Bus Exchange via Fendalton, the Purple Line travels to Sumner Beach, and the Number 125 goes north to Redwood. Prices are around 8.50 NZD (4.40 GBP) for a one-way ticket. Alternatively, you can find taxi ranks outside the International Terminal, or you can book a Super Shuttle bus in advance to your hotel.

  • What is there to eat at Christchurch Airport?

    If you’d like something to eat after your flight to Christchurch, you can find a range of choices in the public area. The Long White Café and AirGo convenience store in the Arrivals Hall can provide you with a quick snack. Burger King, Noodle, and the Sakura Sushi Bar can provide something more substantial in the Level One Food Court, just above the check-in area before security. Alternatively, the Spitfire Square retail precinct 5min from the terminal has a range of dining options.

  • Are there any playgrounds at the Christchurch Airport for kids?

    If you’re travelling with children, Christchurch Airport has a Kids’ Zone in the International Arrivals Hall. Here you can find an interactive world map, and activities such as hopscotch or a scavenger hunt. You can also receive a Mini Explorer Passport Activity Book and a pack of crayons at the information desk. If you’re in Christchurch on transit, you can find Children’s Play Areas in the domestic and international departure lounges.

  • Where can I buy gifts at the Christchurch Airport?

    As well as the Aelia Duty Free shops, there are a range of unique gift stores at the airport terminal. Antarctica offers a range of Antarctic and New Zealand themed products, while Global Culture stocks warm possum and merino apparel. Roam and Simply New Zealand both have a number of gifts and printed clothing with the distinctive kiwiana style. You can find these stores at the Level One Food Court before security.

Your guide to booking Christchurch flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Christchurch, aim to book around 11 weeks before you fly. That window historically saves about 24% versus last-minute pricing based on KAYAK booking data over the last 12 months.
  • For flights to Christchurch, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to be around £1,170 return. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a good deal – book before the price climbs back up.
  • If you can choose when to go, aim to travel to Christchurch in May. Return fares historically average £1,173 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to afternoon to save up to £152 per return. Afternoon flights to Christchurch average £1,278 compared to £1,430 for morning flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) is the gateway to New Zealand’s South Island. As one of the country’s largest airports, many use it as an alternative to travel up to Nelson, Blenheim (5h drive), Hokitika (3h drive) or Queenstown (6h drive).
  • You are unable to purchase direct flights to Christchurch Airport due to its distance from the UK. The length of the flight therefore depends on how long your stopovers are, but you can find shorter journeys for approximately 28h – 32h.
  • When travelling to New Zealand, be aware that the country has very strict biosecurity laws. You will receive an entry card on your flight to Christchurch, where you must declare at risk items. Food, animal and plant products will have to be declared or disposed of before entering the country.
  • So that you don’t have to incur roaming charges, it is a simple process to purchase a local SIM Card. You can find kiosks of the two main phone companies, Spark and Vodafone in the International Arrivals Hall of the Christchurch Airport where you can purchase pre-paid SIM cards.
  • For those looking for things to do at the Christchurch airport, the International Antarctic Centre is an 8min walk from the airport terminal. Here you can find an interactive experience, showing Christchurch as the aerial gateway to Antarctica.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Christchurch

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with 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.
8.2
Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1606 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
8.3Boarding
7.8Food
8.1Entertainment
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It was all good. Lovely attention by the crew. I lost my glasses but they did everything and eventually found them. They clean the toilets regularly which is a big plus for me.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Sept 2026
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It was all good. Lovely attention by the crew. I lost my glasses but they did everything and eventually found them. They clean the toilets regularly which is a big plus for me.

Really great service throughout and the food was really nice. I can highly recommend thank you very much.

Delayed 1hour due to storm still didn't get window seat for third flight despite paying £240 extra to book them

Flight was delayed by baggage loading onto the plane. This was attributed to "inclement weather" (some moderate rain) which could be said to be beyond the airline's control, but the problematic part was that the plane was boarded and doors shut so that passengers sat in a cramped plane with rising temperature (full flight) for an hour. The airline was aware of the status of baggage loading, they could have deferred boarding to keep passengers comfortable.

Service excellent would chose Singapore airlines as my first choice

They ran out of food for breakfast They did not offer tea or coffee The staff appeared very inexperienced The cabin was very cold, even with a blanket

Perfect experience from boarding through to leaving the flight, comfortable and personalised service from all staff, highly recommended

The overall operation needs to be improved. The in-flight services took forever and sometimes ran out of options.

The male traveller seated in the row in front diagonally opposite my husbands seat across the aisle as soon as the seatbelt sign went off moved across the aisle into the seat in front of my husband for the entire journey from London to Singapore he had his seat reclined and pushed back and the seat touching my husbands knees for the entire journey from London to Singapore. very uncomfortable for my husband.

More Baggage limit Alternative of virtual check in at airport , prefer personal touch with “real person”check in counter for baggage drop

The staff were fantastic and the food was tasty. My check in experience was good too.

The quality of food is going down comparing with old history of excellent food. It was cold and a bad quality. The crew is always excellent and caring.

The journey was nice, all the crews were very good and services are excellent

Great flight - Clubhouse met our needs, and the staff provided good service. Boarding felt a little chaotic, but given the size of the aircraft, it's always going to be challenging. Whilst the crew were friendly, the number of passengers meant that we received our breakfast items, but had finished breakfast before we were served a drink. Lunch was much better organised, and throughout the flight, the crew were attentive. Found the seats and ICE to be excellent. Disembarkation was fine, and everything possible to expedite the process was being done.

It was delayed for 2 hrs. Flight attendants were not attentive.

We boarded but due to a technical issue we spent 4.5hrs on the ground waiting for the issue to be resolved

We loved flying with Emirates in business class, the staff were fabulous, going above & beyond

They cancelled our flight, rebooked, cancelled that one. We are now flying New Zealand Air and need a refund please. How do we get it?

The seating is spaced out nicely, The crew could have offer more drinks.

Excellent comfort and entertainment. Service poor..Food average with little choice.

Although the flight was delayed and out of their control, we boarded and were underway in no time. The crew were great, the service A1 and the meal was superb ( I had the chicken dish). I would fly with Qantas again, anytime. Noel Swift

My flight with Qantas was excellent, the crew were exceptional, the food was very good, and the seats were surprisingly spacious and comfortable. I was extremely disappointed when my checked bag did not make it onto my connecting flight, but was pleased with the ease of filing a report of a missing bag with Qantas at the Auckland airport - there, my pleasure ended. I can see, with an apple tag on my bag, that it is still in Sydney and has not moved in more than 30 hours. I shared the tracking information with Qantas and was assured when I filed the missing bag report that my bag would be delivered first thing the next morning on the next flight from Sydney to Auckland. Qantas' missing bag tracking feature still lists its status as "searching for your bag, check back later" more than a full 24 hours after filing the report despite my having shared tracking information, a photo of the bag, and calling the customer care line and being assured that an "urgent action message" had been sent to the team in Sydney. The lack of communication from Qantas' customer service department and the lack of action after an incredibly expensive business class ticket price is outrageous and has, definitively, affected my willingness to consider flying Qantas in the future, much less on long-haul international flights with high cost airfare.

I want a refund. I had to switch flights and buy another airline ticket because this one was delayed.

Helpful staff when I felt unwell. Qantas need to have an audio/music channel so you can listen to various music/.artists

I'd like to see AA's flight safety record clearly and prominently posted online.

It was a good flight and no complaints. It just wasn't anything that was better than any other flight.

Not great. The inflight entertainment was all on an app, and I did not want to watch a film on my phone. Also, the range of options of films was limited.

by the time they got to our row, they were out of some of the food options. games and movies were great but maybe more game options like tetris or pac man would be great

Great as usual, some delays but well communicated and made up for in the air

Short transfer time in Sydney and ground staff were excellent in assisting in clearing through a chaotic transfer security checking.

I booked tickets for a family of five and specifically paid extra to select our seats together. We spent nearly $1,000 extra (around $100 per seat) for extra legroom so we could sit near each other. However, despite paying for this, we ended up being separated on the flight. This caused a major issue for our family because my parents do not speak English and rely on me to translate and assist them during the journey. I do not understand why Etihad changed our reserved seats without explanation. I am extremely dissatisfied with this experience. I expect the airline to do better, and I am requesting a full refund for the seat selection fees we paid.

1 hour delay meant missed my connecting flight and 1st day of holiday

Etihad Check In counter/Station manager in Heathrow was bothering and not helpful at all. They are rude and not customer oriented

I am a larger than average person and in my opinion i don't think it's fair to allocate a window seat to anyone who is my size or larger, i was seated between 2 large passengers on a full aircraft. The guy in the window seat also occupied a portion of the middle seat (my seat) which made my experience of flying with etihad very cramped and uncomfortable, i was flying from Abu Dhabi to Bangkok. Had this been a airbus 380 it would have been better as the seats are larger but unfortunately it wasn't so i had to endure the 6+hrs unable to get any rest

The business class experience is fantastic. The crew were polite but often unavailable even when I tried to call them! I even found myself bringing my used dishes and cutlery up to the crew because no one had come to collect it after over an hour.

1st time with. Etihad Airways and it was amazing from check in to crew. Great flight.

Eine Toilette der Business Class war gesperrt und somit nicht benutzbar.

Crew did not cooperate… I just asked water twice for one crew member and she didn’t get anything.. and when I asked other crew member he gave me water and he was not respectful.. I kept Hindu non veg meal chicken .. when I get my turn chicken was not provided and then they gave me veg paneer and green peas curry which I don’t like..

Very very bad service very tight seats never ever flying with Etihad again

It feels like the seat did not have any cushion just plywood. The seats are so compact that I could not even move at all and I am slim. Just imagine someone else. Singapore Air and Emirates are far far better than this. Do not even travel for free. For a 12 hour flight sitting on a plywood is horrible experience and on top of that the person at checking counter at NY was worst and rude. Plus they charge arms and leg for everything. I think they would also start charging for belts and oxygen also soon. First and last time flying with Ethiad.

It was good. Just a very long stay over in China to get the second leg to London

Seats not comfortable. We had requested vegan meal and it wasn’t given.

China Southern was not the problem. I booked my flight through Kayak and also received a booking reference and alert details regarding departure time and gate numbers… however Kayak NEVER actually booked my flight! We were stranded at the airport without a flight for a long awaited holiday!

Food was terrible. Fish was equal to a sausage and scrumbled eggs were terribly green with a quite weird fllavour. Everybody with me hated all options. The best food was the bread with butter.

We bought the business class tickets. The check-in staff and onboard crew were excellent, providing commendable service throughout. However, it was disappointing to find that China Southern Airlines does not have a lounge at SFO. Instead, passengers were provided with a $35 per person food voucher, which fell short of expectations. Furthermore, the quality of the onboard food left much to be desired, marking a significant decline compared to our previous flight experience in 2019, prior to the pandemic.

1. I got very poor check in experience with the counter lady . This is the first airline I ever experienced that no combine check in weight allow . Even we have 4 of us but weight counter by piece . So we wasted lot of time argue and repack . This is super crazy 2. Next I left my Samsung tablet on the plane . And I started to escalate and finally spoke to southern airline lost and found in Malaysia and the amazing answer she give is : system nothing found and please try to call southern airline in china 🧐 . I have been flying many other airlines but this is my first encounterment with such irresponsible airline response and no empathy given to customer . My feeling is nobody bother whether how customer like me feel and I’m just too small for the management to take note .

No red vine, no whiskey, no vodka. No that I wanted all of them at once but still...

The flight was okay it was the kayak customer service that was poor, I have been trying to change my name on my flight ticket 3 days before my flight and nothing got done about it even tho I messaged so many times and phoned, all I got in return was that is was being processed and still to this day nothing has been done about it, I think it’s disgusting and un needed stress to the trip.

The food was perfect. The boarding process is a bit long. Given the late boarding time, I felt very tired by the time I was seated.

Traveling with the Chinese airlines , their service superior to the US Airlines , they are much more friendly and the seats are comfortable , In the past I flew with United , now ,United Airline will become history for me .

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