Cheap flights from Auckland to Christchurch from $40 AKL → CHC
Auckland Airport (AKL) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
The cheapest return found recently is $93 with Jetstar, 30 Apr 2027 – 9 May 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $40 with Jetstar, 20 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $40, Jetstar, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $93, 30 Apr 2027 to 9 May 2027
- Usual return price
- $153 to $241
- Cheapest month to fly
- April 2027, return fares from $93 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Jetstar, Air New Zealand
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 1 h 25 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 12 departure dates is usually $153 to $241.
Cheapest return found recently
$93
30 Apr 2027 – 9 May 2027 · Jetstar
Auckland Airport (AKL) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
Leaves 9:00 p.m. · Return leaves 6:15 a.m. · 2 h 45 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$93
30 Apr 2027 – 9 May 2027 · Jetstar
Auckland Airport (AKL) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
Leaves 9:00 p.m. · Return leaves 6:15 a.m. · 2 h 45 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$93 30 Apr 2027 – 9 May 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $80 to $149.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 12 departure dates from 15 Nov to 30 Apr 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 9-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 30 Apr 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
111 fares on 12 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Nov – 15 Nov | $327 | Jetstar | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 7 Dec – 17 Dec | $207 | Air New Zealand | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 9 Dec – 17 Dec | $135 | Jetstar | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Dec – 1 Jan 2027 | $343 | Jetstar | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 21 Dec – 1 Jan 2027 | $356 | Jetstar | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Jan 2027 – 1 Jan 2027 | $212 | Air New Zealand | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 3 Jan 2027 – 10 Jan 2027 | $195 | Air New Zealand | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 4 Jan 2027 – 10 Jan 2027 | $173 | Air New Zealand | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 8 Jan 2027 – 11 Jan 2027 | $159 | Jetstar | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 3 Feb 2027 – 13 Feb 2027 | $109 | Air New Zealand | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 13 Feb 2027 – 20 Feb 2027 | $163 | Jetstar | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 30 Apr 2027 – 9 May 2027 | $93 | Jetstar | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
April 2027 is the cheapest month — from $93.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Jetstar, Air New Zealand.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 31 departure dates is usually $56 to $116.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$40
20 Jan 2027 · Jetstar
Auckland Airport (AKL) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
Leaves 8:55 p.m. · 1 h 25 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$40
20 Jan 2027 · Jetstar
Auckland Airport (AKL) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
Leaves 8:55 p.m. · 1 h 25 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$40 20 Jan 2027found 2 days agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $35 to $42.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 31 departure dates from 16 Nov to 14 Mar 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
No. We hold one-way fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 20 Jan 2027, and it is not cheaper.
Every date we hold
64 fares on 31 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Nov | $137 | Jetstar | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC) | nonstop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 19 Nov | $113 | Jetstar | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 21 Nov | $113 | Jetstar | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 25 Nov | $101 | Jetstar | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 26 Nov | $90 | Jetstar | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 27 Nov | $97 | Jetstar | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC) | 1 stop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 2 Dec | $41 | Jetstar | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 5 Dec | $47 | Jetstar | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 9 Dec | $60 | Jetstar | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 11 Dec | $59 | Jetstar | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 12 Dec | $66 | Jetstar | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 14 Dec | $119 | Air New Zealand | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC) | 1 stop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 20 Dec | $186 | Jetstar | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 21 Dec | $186 | Jetstar | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 24 Dec | $177 | Jetstar | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 28 Dec | $146 | Jetstar | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 29 Dec | $126 | Air New Zealand | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 31 Dec | $63 | Air New Zealand | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 5 Jan 2027 | $78 | Jetstar | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 6 Jan 2027 | $53 | Jetstar | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 7 Jan 2027 | $48 | Jetstar | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 8 Jan 2027 | $59 | Jetstar | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 9 Jan 2027 | $47 | Jetstar | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 13 Jan 2027 | $41 | Jetstar | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC) | nonstop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 20 Jan 2027 | $40 | Jetstar | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 23 Jan 2027 | $59 | Jetstar | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 24 Jan 2027 | $62 | Air New Zealand | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 4 Feb 2027 | $96 | Jetstar | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC) | 1 stop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 10 Feb 2027 | $42 | Jetstar | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC) | nonstop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 20 Feb 2027 | $60 | Jetstar | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 14 Mar 2027 | $123 | Air New Zealand | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC) | 1 stop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $40.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Jetstar, Air New Zealand.
Premium cabin fares from Auckland to Christchurch
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 30 Apr 2027 – 9 May 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 20 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Auckland to Christchurch?
Return
Fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 64% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $257 | $113 | +176% | 14 |
| 7–13 days | $221 | $164 | +138% | 26 |
| 14–29 days | $154 | $93 | +66% | 37 |
| 30–59 days | $129 | $85 | +39% | 37 |
| 60–89 days | $93 | $80 | Cheapest seen | 49 |
| 90–179 days | $110 | $93 | +18% | 44 |
| 180+ days | $98 | $97 | +5% | 20 |
One-way
Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 62% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $107 | $62 | +161% | 41 |
| 7–13 days | $107 | $62 | +161% | 31 |
| 14–29 days | $43 | $35 | +5% | 49 |
| 30–59 days | $41 | $35 | Cheapest seen | 49 |
| 60–89 days | $42 | $40 | +2% | 49 |
| 90–179 days | $42 | $37 | +2% | 49 |
| 180+ days | $48 | $43 | +16% | 46 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Auckland → Timaru
142 km from Christchurch
$246
$153 more than flying to Christchurch
1 May 2027 – 4 May 2027 · AKL → TIU · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 6 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Auckland → Timaru
142 km from Christchurch
$137
$97 more than flying to Christchurch
1 Feb 2027 · AKL → TIU · 1 stop
found 7 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 30 Apr 2027 – 9 May 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Auckland to Christchurch?
The cheapest return found recently is $93 with Jetstar, 30 Apr 2027 to 9 May 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 12 departure dates is usually $153 to $241.
How much is a one-way flight from Auckland to Christchurch?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $40 with Jetstar, 20 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 31 departure dates is usually $56 to $116.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Christchurch?
April 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $93, 30 Apr 2027 to 9 May 2027, found 2 days ago. January 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $40, 20 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Auckland to Christchurch?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 64% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 62% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Auckland to Christchurch?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $93 with Jetstar, 30 Apr 2027 to 9 May 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $40 with Jetstar, 20 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.
How long is the flight from Auckland to Christchurch?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Jetstar on 20 Jan 2027, takes 1 h 25 min from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Auckland to Christchurch?
Between 15 Nov and 30 Apr 2027, Jetstar has the cheapest return on 7 of the 12 departure dates we hold, and Air New Zealand on 5. Between 16 Nov and 14 Mar 2027, Jetstar has the cheapest one-way on 26 of the 31 departure dates we hold, and Air New Zealand on 5.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work