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Today’s best flight deals from Salt Lake City to Christchurch

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October 20 - October 25

Cheapest

Best

SLC - Christchurch

$1,465

$958

Round trip

October 20 - October 29

Best

SLC - Christchurch

$1,439

$984

Round trip

October 20 - November 19

SLC - Christchurch

$1,420

$986

Round trip

October 20 - November 12

SLC - Christchurch

$1,418

$986

Round trip

October 20 - November 5

SLC - Christchurch

$1,424

$986

Round trip

September 8 - October 4

Earliest

SLC - Christchurch

$1,265

$993

Round trip

September 8 - September 27

Earliest

SLC - Christchurch

$1,265

$993

Round trip

September 8 - September 20

Earliest

SLC - Christchurch

$1,269

$993

Round trip

October 20 - November 3

SLC - Christchurch

$1,426

$994

Round trip

October 20 - November 10

SLC - Christchurch

$1,418

$994

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Salt Lake City to Christchurch

Most itineraries for cheap flights from Salt Lake City to Christchurch connect at least once, as 0% of recent fares are non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 5. This indicates that direct flights from Salt Lake City to Christchurch are not a common option for travelers.

A typical journey from Salt Lake City to Christchurch takes approximately 66 hours and 4 minutes, including connections. This extended duration is characteristic of long-haul routes with multiple layovers, reflecting the significant distance involved in traveling between these two cities.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Salt Lake City to Christchurch? The most affordable months to fly are July, with a median fare of $849, and August, with a median fare of $859. April also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $1076. These months present the best opportunities for securing lower prices on this long-haul route.

Fares for flights from Salt Lake City to Christchurch typically range from $1815–$2282, with a median of $2050. Right now, fares are below the typical level. However, 0% of recent fares were classified as a good price, suggesting that finding exceptionally low prices can be challenging for this route. New deals show up several times a week, so monitoring prices can be beneficial.

How much is a round trip from Salt Lake City to Christchurch

Regular price: $1,255 - $2,205

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Salt Lake City to Christchurch is $1255 to $2205. The current lowest deal is $958 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Oct 20-Oct 25.

now $958

Low $1,255

High $2,205

The cheapest time to fly from Salt Lake City to Christchurch

The cheapest month to fly from Salt Lake City to Christchurch is July, with a median price of $849. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $2058. Prices are generally lower from April to October.

July

Cheapest

Flights from $849

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,058

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Oct

Direct flights from Salt Lake City to Christchurch

Frontier Airlines

Fiji Airways

Air New Zealand

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from Salt Lake City to Christchurch

Tue, Jun 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SLC - Christchurch

Salt Lake City (SLC) - Christchurch (CHC)

United Airlines

$1,519

$2,930

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

SLC - Christchurch

Salt Lake City (SLC) - Christchurch (CHC)

Air New Zealand

$1,550

$2,978

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SLC - Christchurch

Salt Lake City (SLC) - Christchurch (CHC)

Air New Zealand

$1,434

$3,039

One-way

Tue, Jul 7

⌛ Last-Minute

SLC - Christchurch

Salt Lake City (SLC) - Christchurch (CHC)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$1,421

$1,662

One-way

Fri, Jul 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SLC - Christchurch

Salt Lake City (SLC) - Christchurch (CHC)

Frontier Airlines

$1,406

$1,697

One-way

Wed, Jul 29

⌛ Last-Minute

SLC - Christchurch

Salt Lake City (SLC) - Christchurch (CHC)

Frontier Airlines, Air New Zealand

$1,332

$2,228

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Salt Lake City to Christchurch

5 nights

Oct 20 - Oct 25

$1,465 → $958

35%

9 nights

Oct 20 - Oct 29

$1,439 → $984

32%

7 nights

Oct 20 - Oct 27

$1,446 → $994

31%

16 nights

Oct 20 - Nov 5

$1,424 → $986

31%

Popular Airports to fly from Salt Lake City to Christchurch

Salt Lake City - Christchurch route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Salt Lake City to Christchurch are below the typical level, with deals around $958.

📅 Best time to fly

July is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, July is the cheapest month to fly from Salt Lake City to Christchurch, with a median price of $849.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 66h 4m long.

The typical flight duration from Salt Lake City to Christchurch is 66 hours and 4 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are the only option.

There are no direct flights available; all routes include at least one stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers the most deals.

Frontier Airlines has historically offered the most deals for flights from Salt Lake City to Christchurch.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly for this route.

Deals for flights from Salt Lake City to Christchurch appear regularly, about 0.23 deals per day.

Salt Lake City main airports to depart from

Salt Lake City International (SLC)

Cheapest

Salt Lake City International is a good option for flights from Salt Lake City to Christchurch.

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

💸 Flights from ~$958

Christchurch main airports to arrive at

Christchurch International (CHC)

Cheapest

Christchurch International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Salt Lake City to Christchurch.

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

💸 Flights from ~$958

Airports nearby Christchurch used as alternative

Timaru (TIU)

Timaru Airport can be a useful alternative, though it has a very limited flight schedule.

📍 ~150 km from Christchurch (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1177

Dunedin (DUD)

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 ~$1091

Queenstown (ZQN)

Cheapest

Queenstown Airport is a major tourist hub with high flight frequency and international capacity.

📍 ~350 km from Christchurch (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1074

Woodbourne (BHE)

Woodbourne Airport is an alternative for travelers heading towards the North Island, with limited flight capacity.

📍 ~250 km from Christchurch (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1100

Nelson (NSN)

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

📍 ~270 km from Christchurch (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1087

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Christchurch

Christchurch, New Zealand

67% AI deal score

$6,257

From SLC

Elite

Jul 17

Christchurch, New Zealand

50% AI deal score

$21,614

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 often reveal better deals. Setting up price alerts may also help you catch drops in fares.

Booking in advance can often secure better prices, but there isn't a single 'best' time. Prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fares over a period may help you identify a good booking window. Weekday bookings sometimes offer slight advantages over weekends.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes provide additional flight options or potentially lower fares. While it may add to your ground travel, the savings on airfare could be significant. Always factor in the total cost and time for transportation to and from alternative airports.

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