Auckland to Christchurch flights in December 2026 from $119 AKL → CHC
Auckland Airport (AKL) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
For departures in December 2026, the cheapest return found recently is $343 with Jetstar, 20 Dec – 1 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $119 with Air New Zealand, 14 Dec, found 2 days ago.
Return
In December 2026, the cheapest return fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $189 to $346. Across all 12 departure dates we hold on this route, it is usually $153 to $241. Of the 2 months with enough return fares to compare, December 2026 is usually the most expensive.
Cheapest return found recently
$343
20 Dec – 1 Jan 2027 · Jetstar
Auckland Airport (AKL) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest we hold, of any age
$135
9 Dec – 17 Dec · Jetstar
Auckland Airport (AKL) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 5 days ago
The cheapest dates in December 2026
| Dates | From | Airline | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Dec – 17 Dec | $135 | Jetstar | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 7 Dec – 17 Dec | $207 | Air New Zealand | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Dec – 1 Jan 2027 | $343 | Jetstar | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 21 Dec – 1 Jan 2027 | $356 | Jetstar | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Every date we hold
4 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Which month looks cheapest?
April 2027 is the cheapest month — from $93.
One-way
In December 2026, the cheapest one-way fare on each of 12 departure dates is usually $60 to $154. Across all 31 departure dates we hold on this route, it is usually $56 to $116. Of the 4 months with enough one-way fares to compare, 2 are usually cheaper than December 2026.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$119
14 Dec · Air New Zealand
Auckland Airport (AKL) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
1 stop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest we hold, of any age
$41
2 Dec · Jetstar
Auckland Airport (AKL) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
nonstop
found 5 days ago
The cheapest dates in December 2026
| Dates | From | Airline | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Dec | $41 | Jetstar | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 5 Dec | $47 | Jetstar | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 11 Dec | $59 | Jetstar | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 9 Dec | $60 | Jetstar | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 31 Dec | $63 | Air New Zealand | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
Every date we hold
12 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Which month looks cheapest?
January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $40.
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