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September 1 - September 8

Cheapest

Earliest

LHR - Christchurch

$1,452

$1,263

Round trip

October 14 - October 28

Best

STN - Christchurch

$1,716

$1,280

Round trip

November 3 - November 15

Best

STN - Christchurch

$1,734

$1,290

Round trip

October 16 - October 31

STN - Christchurch

$1,722

$1,308

Round trip

November 17 - November 24

LHR - Christchurch

$1,528

$1,309

Round trip

October 15 - October 31

STN - Christchurch

$1,726

$1,315

Round trip

November 3 - November 17

LGW - Christchurch

$1,515

$1,331

Round trip

October 27 - October 31

LHR - Christchurch

$1,595

$1,334

Round trip

November 2 - November 15

LGW - Christchurch

$1,513

$1,354

Round trip

November 1 - November 11

LGW - Christchurch

$1,507

$1,354

Round trip

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Insights for flights from London to Christchurch

For travelers looking for cheap flights from London to Christchurch, the data indicates that April is typically the most affordable month to fly, with a median fare of $830. Other cost-effective options include May, with a median fare of $894, and September, where the median fare is $1054. Planning your trip during these months could lead to significant savings.

Fares for flights from London to Christchurch typically range from $1353 to $2347, with a median of $1790. Right now, fares are below the typical level, and only 4% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals show up several times a week, so setting up a price alert can help you track changes.

There are currently no direct flights from London to Christchurch. Most itineraries connect at least once, with the typical journey involving 3 stopovers. This means you should anticipate multiple stops when planning your travel.

A typical journey from London to Christchurch takes approximately 42h 35m including connections. This extended duration reflects the long-haul nature of the route and the necessity of multiple stopovers for this intercontinental flight.

The distance between London and Christchurch is approximately 18984 kilometers, classifying this as a long-haul route. This considerable distance is a key factor in the extended flight times and the typical number of connections required.

How much is a round trip from London to Christchurch

Regular price: $1,257 - $1,779

Prices are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from London to Christchurch is between $1257 and $1779. The current lowest deal is $1265 with China Eastern Airlines for travel from Sep 1-Sep 8.

now $1,265

Low $1,257

High $1,779

The cheapest time to fly from London to Christchurch

The cheapest month to fly from London to Christchurch is April, with a median price of $830. The most expensive month is January, with a median price of $3192. Prices are generally lower from April to December.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $830

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $3,192

Jan

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from London to Christchurch

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Ryanair

Emirates Airlines

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Last-minute flights going from London to Christchurch

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Christchurch

London (STN) - Christchurch (CHC)

Emirates Airlines

$2,039

$1,867

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Christchurch

London (STN) - Christchurch (CHC)

Emirates Airlines

$1,834

$1,894

One-way

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Christchurch

London (STN) - Christchurch (CHC)

Emirates Airlines

$1,834

$1,782

One-way

Wed, Jun 24

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Christchurch

London (STN) - Christchurch (CHC)

Emirates Airlines

$1,821

$1,727

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Christchurch

London (LGW) - Christchurch (CHC)

China Eastern Airlines

$1,413

$1,471

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Christchurch

London (LHR) - Christchurch (CHC)

China Eastern Airlines

$1,452

$1,263

One-way

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

12 nights

Nov 3 - Nov 15

$1,734 → $1,290

26%

14 nights

Oct 14 - Oct 28

$1,716 → $1,280

25%

15 nights

Oct 16 - Oct 31

$1,722 → $1,308

24%

16 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 31

$1,726 → $1,315

24%

Popular Airports to fly from London to Christchurch

London - Christchurch route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from London to Christchurch are below the typical level at $1265.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from London to Christchurch, with a median price of $830.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 42h 35m

The median flight duration from London to Christchurch is 42 hours and 35 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

There are no direct flights available; connecting flights are dominant for this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

China Eastern Airlines offers deals

China Eastern Airlines has offered 48 deals on connecting flights from London to Christchurch.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from London to Christchurch appear regularly, about 0.43 deals per day.

London main airports to depart from

Heathrow (LHR)

Cheapest

Heathrow is a major international airport, offering a wide range of flights to Christchurch.

📍 ~25 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$1263

Gatwick (LGW)

Gatwick provides another significant option for flights from London to Christchurch.

📍 ~40 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$1287

London City (LCY)

London City Airport offers a convenient, closer option for flights to Christchurch.

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

💸 Flights from ~$1902

London Southend (SEN)

London Southend is an alternative departure point for your journey to Christchurch.

📍 ~60 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$1769

London Stansted (STN)

London Stansted is a good choice for flights to Christchurch, often with competitive prices.

📍 ~50 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$1377

Luton (LTN)

Luton Airport provides another option for travelers flying from London to Christchurch.

📍 ~45 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$1428

Christchurch main airports to arrive at

Christchurch International (CHC)

Cheapest

Christchurch International Airport is the primary gateway to Christchurch and the Canterbury region.

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

💸 Flights from ~$1265

Airports nearby Christchurch used as alternative

Timaru (TIU)

Timaru is the closest geographic alternative to Christchurch, offering direct road access via State Highway 1.

📍 ~150 km from Christchurch (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1605

Dunedin (DUD)

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

📍 ~300 km from Christchurch (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1514

Queenstown (ZQN)

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

📍 ~350 km from Christchurch (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1385

Woodbourne (BHE)

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

📍 ~250 km from Christchurch (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1430

Nelson (NSN)

Cheapest

Nelson is one of New Zealand's busiest regional airports, offering good connectivity and reliable domestic transfers.

📍 ~270 km from Christchurch (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1336

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Oct 01

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$18,349

$16,546

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$8,233

$6,980

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$8,137

$7,253

Save $884

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$8,147

$7,267

Save $880

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$17,819

$16,422

Save $1,397

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$7,733

$6,751

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$7,733

$6,756

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$7,830

$6,756

Save $1,074

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$7,830

$6,756

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$7,906

$6,758

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Christchurch, New Zealand

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$7,733

$6,820

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Christchurch, New Zealand

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$7,808

$6,841

Save $967

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Christchurch, New Zealand

80% AI deal score

$7,711

$6,907

Save $804

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Christchurch, New Zealand

80% AI deal score

$7,790

$6,912

Save $878

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Christchurch, New Zealand

80% AI deal score

$7,711

$6,912

Save $799

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Oct 26

Christchurch, New Zealand

80% AI deal score

$7,737

$6,963

Save $774

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Christchurch, New Zealand

80% AI deal score

$7,777

$6,997

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Christchurch, New Zealand

80% AI deal score

$7,938

$7,109

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Christchurch, New Zealand

80% AI deal score

$7,838

$7,110

Save $728

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Christchurch, New Zealand

80% AI deal score

$7,838

$7,110

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Christchurch, New Zealand

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$7,945

$7,202

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Christchurch, New Zealand

80% AI deal score

$8,087

$7,204

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Christchurch, New Zealand

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$7,984

$7,206

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Christchurch, New Zealand

80% AI deal score

$7,971

$7,207

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Christchurch, New Zealand

80% AI deal score

$18,170

$17,219

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Christchurch, New Zealand

79% AI deal score

$7,733

$6,795

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Christchurch, New Zealand

79% AI deal score

$7,733

$6,828

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From LGW

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Christchurch, New Zealand

79% AI deal score

$7,733

$6,887

Save $846

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Christchurch, New Zealand

79% AI deal score

$7,749

$6,888

Save $861

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Christchurch, New Zealand

79% AI deal score

$7,805

$6,910

Save $895

From LHR

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Christchurch, New Zealand

79% AI deal score

$7,651

$6,955

Save $696

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Christchurch, New Zealand

79% AI deal score

$7,651

$6,962

Save $689

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Christchurch, New Zealand

79% AI deal score

$7,711

$6,975

Save $736

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Christchurch, New Zealand

79% AI deal score

$7,840

$7,204

Save $636

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Christchurch, New Zealand

79% AI deal score

$7,860

$7,204

Save $656

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Christchurch, New Zealand

78% AI deal score

$17,708

$17,221

Save $487

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Christchurch, New Zealand

76% AI deal score

$8,309

$8,128

Save $181

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Christchurch, New Zealand

76% AI deal score

$8,413

$8,128

Save $285

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Oct 29

Christchurch, New Zealand

73% AI deal score

$4,235

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Nov 12

Christchurch, New Zealand

73% AI deal score

$4,235

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Christchurch, New Zealand

73% AI deal score

$4,235

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Christchurch, New Zealand

73% AI deal score

$4,235

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Christchurch, New Zealand

73% AI deal score

$4,236

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Christchurch, New Zealand

73% AI deal score

$4,281

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Christchurch, New Zealand

73% AI deal score

$4,281

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Christchurch, New Zealand

73% AI deal score

$4,340

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Christchurch, New Zealand

73% AI deal score

$4,340

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Christchurch, New Zealand

73% AI deal score

$4,377

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Christchurch, New Zealand

73% AI deal score

$4,692

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Christchurch, New Zealand

73% AI deal score

$4,911

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Christchurch, New Zealand

73% AI deal score

$4,992

From STN

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Christchurch, New Zealand

72% AI deal score

$9,252

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Christchurch, New Zealand

72% AI deal score

$4,321

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Christchurch, New Zealand

72% AI deal score

$4,321

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Christchurch, New Zealand

72% AI deal score

$4,353

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Christchurch, New Zealand

72% AI deal score

$4,353

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Christchurch, New Zealand

72% AI deal score

$4,354

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Christchurch, New Zealand

72% AI deal score

$4,440

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Christchurch, New Zealand

72% AI deal score

$4,460

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Christchurch, New Zealand

72% AI deal score

$4,460

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Christchurch, New Zealand

72% AI deal score

$4,461

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Christchurch, New Zealand

72% AI deal score

$4,461

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$4,559

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$4,577

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Christchurch, New Zealand

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$4,579

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$4,582

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$4,583

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$4,586

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$4,587

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$5,972

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Christchurch, New Zealand

71% AI deal score

$18,000

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Christchurch, New Zealand

71% AI deal score

$6,485

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71% AI deal score

$6,485

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Christchurch, New Zealand

70% AI deal score

$8,173

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$8,173

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Christchurch, New Zealand

70% AI deal score

$8,231

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70% AI deal score

$8,231

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Christchurch, New Zealand

70% AI deal score

$8,231

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Christchurch, New Zealand

70% AI deal score

$4,859

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$4,880

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$4,920

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$5,201

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Christchurch, New Zealand

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$5,249

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$5,465

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$6,079

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Christchurch, New Zealand

69% AI deal score

$5,465

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69% AI deal score

$5,505

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$5,508

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$5,518

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Christchurch, New Zealand

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$5,540

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69% AI deal score

$6,050

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$12,652

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Christchurch, New Zealand

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Christchurch

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking sites can also help uncover better deals. Look out for layovers, as these flights may sometimes offer lower fares.

Booking flights well in advance, often several months before your intended departure, can sometimes result in lower prices. However, prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time may help you identify a good booking window. Weekday bookings might also offer different pricing.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes reveal more economical flight options. While it may add to your travel time, the potential savings on airfare can be significant. Always factor in ground transportation costs and convenience.

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