What to know about flights from Christchurch to Auckland?

The distance between Christchurch and Auckland is approximately 760.41km. The average flight time between Christchurch and Auckland is 1 hour 24 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand is highest in January. November is generally the cheapest month to book.

Cheapest one-way
£30
Jetstar Airways Jetstar Airways CHC-AKL 1h 20m · Direct Mon, Nov 2
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Cheapest return
£58
Jetstar Airways Jetstar Airways CHC-AKL 1h 20m · Direct Sat, Nov 14 - Mon, Nov 16
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Best time to book
March
Cheapest
January
Peak season for travel
Route details
760.41km
Flight distance
1h 24m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Christchurch to Auckland over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from £30 and round-trip from £58. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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Flights from Christchurch to Auckland operate an average of 90 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 51.0% on-time departure rate and a 83.8% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Christchurch to Auckland flights?

You can choose from 2 airlines flying from Christchurch to Auckland, including Jetstar Airways, Air New Zealand and . Jetstar Airways currently offers the cheapest direct ticket on this route.
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Air New Zealand logo Air New Zealand
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Christchurch to Auckland according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com Price Insights on Christchurch to Auckland Flights

What is the cheapest month to book a one-way flight from Christchurch to Auckland?

Average price of one-way tickets from Christchurch to Auckland booked on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

For a one-way flight from Christchurch to Auckland, fares are lowest in March (£43) and highest in October (£66).

£66
£55
£43
£32
    Cheapest
  • £66
    Oct
  • £62
    Nov
  • £57
    Dec
  • £48
    Jan
  • £48
    Feb
  • £43
    Mar
  • £60
    Apr
  • £50
    May
  • £46
    Jun
  • £51
    Jul
  • £64
    Aug
  • £51
    Sep

What is the cheapest month to book a return flight from Christchurch to Auckland?

Average price of return tickets from Christchurch to Auckland booked on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

For a return flight from Christchurch to Auckland, fares are lowest in August (£88) and highest in November (£171).

£171
£130
£88
£47
    Cheapest
  • £105
    Oct
  • £171
    Nov
  • £160
    Dec
  • £120
    Jan
  • £148
    Feb
  • £112
    Mar
  • £143
    Apr
  • £112
    May
  • £97
    Jun
  • £134
    Jul
  • £88
    Aug
  • £125
    Sep

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Christchurch to Auckland?

    Based on Trip.com data, Jetstar Airways offers Cheapest nonstop one-way flights from £30 (for example, CHC–AKL on Mon, Nov 2). For a Cheapest nonstop return flight, Jetstar Airways offers fares from £58, departing on Sat, Nov 14 and returning on Mon, Nov 16.
  • 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.
  • A flight from Christchurch (CHC) to Auckland (AKL) takes an average of 1 hour 24 minutes.
  • 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.
  • On average, 151 direct flights operate each week between Christchurch and Auckland. See below the schedules of the main airlines serving this route:
    Air New Zealand: S/M/T/W/T/F/S – NZ580 (departure at 10:24)
  • Here are some tips for finding the best flight deals from Christchurch to Auckland on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates. The cheapest flight is currently on Mon, Nov 2, with one-way fares from just £30.
    · Compare airlines. Jetstar Airways currently offers the lowest fares on this route.
    · Set up a price alert to track fare changes without searching every day.
    · Check Trip.com regularly for flight deals and available promo codes.
    · Avoid peak season or book early. January is generally the busiest month for travel to Auckland.
    · Get exclusive promo codes on the Trip.com app.
  • The cheapest month to book a flight from Christchurch to Auckland is usually November, when demand is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Christchurch to Auckland on October 28, 2026 with Jetstar Airways, with prices starting at £29.
  • Flights to Auckland can arrive at: Auckland Airport (AKL). The most common route connects Christchurch International Airport and Auckland Airport (CHC–AKL).
  • The time difference between Auckland and Christchurch is 0m.
  • 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.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Christchurch to Auckland is £69. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average return fare from Christchurch to Auckland is £127. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Enter Christchurch and Auckland, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveller details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Jetstar Airwaysare the most popular budget airlines flying from Christchurch to Auckland. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Note: Prices shown on this page are the estimated lowest prices and include all taxes and fees found in the last 24 hours.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the cancellation and change policies for each flight ticket during the booking process, including any fees and applicable conditions. Please check the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline's ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight schedule has changed 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 visit the customer support pages.