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July 26 - July 31

Cheapest

Best

CBR - Christchurch

$621

$504

Round trip

August 24 - September 15

CBR - Christchurch

$499

$526

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July 22 - August 4

Earliest

CBR - Christchurch

$587

$529

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July 22 - July 29

Earliest

CBR - Christchurch

$615

$529

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August 11 - September 1

CBR - Christchurch

$495

$530

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July 22 - July 27

Earliest

CBR - Christchurch

$623

$531

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August 17 - August 29

CBR - Christchurch

$512

$547

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August 17 - August 22

CBR - Christchurch

$548

$547

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August 31 - September 5

CBR - Christchurch

$550

$548

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August 17 - September 5

CBR - Christchurch

$505

$548

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Canberra to Christchurch

A typical journey from Canberra to Christchurch takes about 8h 55m, including connections. Since most itineraries connect at least once, this duration accounts for the layovers you can expect on this route. This is a medium-haul flight, covering a distance of 2,192 kilometers between the two cities.

When looking for cheap flights from Canberra to Christchurch, fares typically range from $389–$491, with a median of $430. Right now, fares are near the typical level for this route. Approximately 73% of recent fares from Canberra to Christchurch have been classified as a good price, indicating frequent opportunities for savings.

The cheapest time to fly from Canberra to Christchurch is often in December, with a median fare of $373. Other affordable months include February, where the median fare is $377, and October, with a median of $379. New deals for this route appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can help you track these fluctuations.

For flights from Canberra to Christchurch, most itineraries connect at least once. There are no direct flights from Canberra to Christchurch, and for connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 1.

How much is a round trip from Canberra to Christchurch

Regular price: $520 - $956

Prices for flights from Canberra to Christchurch are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $520 and $956. The current lowest deal is $504 with Jetstar, for travel from Jul 26 to Jul 31.

now $504

Low $520

High $956

The cheapest time to fly from Canberra to Christchurch

The cheapest month to fly from Canberra to Christchurch is December, with a median price of $373. The most expensive month is September, with a median price of $629. Prices are generally lower from February to December.

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Cheapest

Flights from $373

September

Most Expensive

Flights from $629

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Direct flights from Canberra to Christchurch

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Last-minute flights going from Canberra to Christchurch

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

CBR - Christchurch

Canberra (CBR) - Christchurch (CHC)

QantasLink

$866

$884

One-way

Tue, Jun 23

⌛ Last-Minute

CBR - Christchurch

Canberra (CBR) - Christchurch (CHC)

Emirates Airlines

$852

$865

One-way

Fri, Jul 3

⌛ Last-Minute

CBR - Christchurch

Canberra (CBR) - Christchurch (CHC)

Emirates Airlines

$617

$815

One-way

Sun, Jul 5

⌛ Last-Minute

CBR - Christchurch

Canberra (CBR) - Christchurch (CHC)

QantasLink

$650

$756

One-way

Thu, Jul 9

⌛ Last-Minute

CBR - Christchurch

Canberra (CBR) - Christchurch (CHC)

QantasLink

$658

$715

One-way

Fri, Jul 10

⌛ Last-Minute

CBR - Christchurch

Canberra (CBR) - Christchurch (CHC)

QantasLink

$654

$715

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Canberra to Christchurch

5 nights

Jul 26 - Jul 31

$621 → $504

19%

5 nights

Jul 22 - Jul 27

$623 → $531

15%

7 nights

Jul 22 - Jul 29

$615 → $529

14%

25 nights

Sep 22 - Oct 17

$644 → $569

12%

Popular Airports to fly from Canberra to Christchurch

Canberra - Christchurch route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for Canberra to Christchurch are near the typical level of $430.

📅 Best time to fly

December is historically cheapest at $373

Historically, December is the cheapest month to fly from Canberra to Christchurch, with a median price of $373.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 8h 55m

Flights from Canberra to Christchurch typically involve connections, with a median duration of 8h 55m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are frequent

Connecting flights from Canberra to Christchurch are frequent, with deals appearing daily.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers connecting flights

Jetstar is a prominent airline offering connecting flights on the Canberra to Christchurch route.

🎯 Booking tip

Consider booking in December or February

Historically, December ($373) and February ($377) offer the lowest median prices for this route.

Canberra main airports to depart from

Canberra (CBR)

Cheapest

Canberra Airport is a good option for flights to Christchurch, offering the cheapest fares.

📍 ~8 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$504

Christchurch main airports to arrive at

Christchurch International (CHC)

Cheapest

Christchurch International Airport is the primary gateway to Christchurch and the South Island of New Zealand.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$504

Airports nearby Christchurch used as alternative

Timaru (TIU)

Timaru Airport can be a useful alternative, especially if you are looking for a closer geographic option to Christchurch.

📍 ~150 km from Christchurch (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$680

Dunedin (DUD)

Cheapest

Dunedin Airport is a significant regional hub with more frequent services to major New Zealand cities.

📍 ~300 km from Christchurch (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$493

Queenstown (ZQN)

Queenstown Airport is a major tourist hub with high flight frequency and international capacity, useful during disruptions.

📍 ~350 km from Christchurch (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$509

Woodbourne (BHE)

Woodbourne Airport is an alternative for travelers heading towards the North Island, accessible via the main northern road corridor.

📍 ~280 km from Christchurch (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$663

Nelson (NSN)

Nelson Airport is one of the busiest regional airports in New Zealand with good connectivity and reliable service levels.

📍 ~300 km from Christchurch (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$663

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Insights for flights from Canberra to Christchurch

How much is a round trip from Canberra to Christchurch

The cheapest time to fly from Canberra to Christchurch

Direct flights from Canberra to Christchurch

Last-minute flights going from Canberra to Christchurch

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Canberra to Christchurch

Popular Airports to fly from Canberra to Christchurch

Canberra - Christchurch route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

December is historically cheapest at $373

Connecting flights average 8h 55m

Connecting flights are frequent

Jetstar offers connecting flights

Consider booking in December or February

Canberra main airports to depart from

Christchurch main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Christchurch used as alternative

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