Can I fly direct from Christchurch to Auckland?

Yes, direct flights are commonly available from Christchurch to Auckland. Historically, approximately 84.6% of all flights on this route have been direct. For journeys that include a stopover, the median number of stopovers observed was one. This indicates that travelers have a high probability of finding a non-stop option for their trip.

How long does it take to fly from Christchurch to Auckland?

A direct flight from Christchurch to Auckland typically takes about 1 hour and 25 minutes. This is based on a median direct flight time of 85 minutes, covering a distance of 746 kilometers. For flights that include one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to approximately 5 hours and 50 minutes. Travelers should consider direct options for the quickest journey.

How often do Christchurch to Auckland flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Christchurch to Auckland route have shown frequent drops. This route is classified as one where price fluctuations occur regularly. Travelers monitoring prices over the trailing 30 days would typically observe these frequent changes. This pattern suggests opportunities for finding deals if one tracks the route consistently.

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Christchurch to Auckland: Overview

Insights for flights from Christchurch to Auckland

The journey from Christchurch to Auckland covers a distance of 746 km, classifying it as a short-haul route. This means you can expect a relatively quick trip between the two cities.

For those seeking cheap flights from Christchurch to Auckland, fares typically range from $124–$285, with a median of $189. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding a bargain might require some flexibility.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Christchurch to Auckland, June stands out with a median fare of $122. Other cost-effective months include February, with a median fare of $138, and September, where the median fare is $153.

A significant majority of itineraries on this route are non-stop, with 84.6% of recent fares being direct flights from Christchurch to Auckland. For the few itineraries that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 1.

A typical journey from Christchurch to Auckland takes approximately 1h 25m. This duration reflects the median flight time, which is primarily driven by the prevalence of direct flights on this short-haul route.

How much is a round trip from Christchurch to Auckland

Regular price: NZ$143 - NZ$371

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Christchurch to Auckland is NZD 143 to NZD 371. The current lowest deal is NZD 139 with Jetstar for travel from Jan 26-Feb 10.

now NZ$139

Low NZ$143

High NZ$371

The cheapest time to fly from Christchurch to Auckland

The cheapest month to fly from CHC to AKL is April, with a median price of 122 USD. The most expensive month is October, with a median price of 294 USD. Prices are generally lower from January to September.

April

Cheapest

Flights from NZ$122

October

Most Expensive

Flights from NZ$294

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Christchurch to Auckland

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Christchurch to Auckland

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

CHC - Auckland

Christchurch (CHC) - Auckland (AKL)

Jetstar

NZ$548

NZ$479

One-way

Sun, Oct 25

⌛ Last-Minute

CHC - Auckland

Christchurch (CHC) - Auckland (AKL)

Jetstar

NZ$383

NZ$291

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

CHC - Auckland

Christchurch (CHC) - Auckland (AKL)

Jetstar

NZ$177

NZ$139

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

CHC - Auckland

Christchurch (CHC) - Auckland (AKL)

Jetstar

NZ$177

NZ$139

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

CHC - Auckland

Christchurch (CHC) - Auckland (AKL)

Jetstar

NZ$143

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

CHC - Auckland

Christchurch (CHC) - Auckland (AKL)

Jetstar

NZ$143

One-way

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

2 nights

Apr 24 - Apr 26

NZ$229 → NZ$150

35%

1 night

Dec 2 - Dec 3

NZ$213 → NZ$143

33%

3 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 11

NZ$214 → NZ$150

30%

2 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 10

NZ$215 → NZ$150

30%

Popular Airports to fly from Christchurch to Auckland

Christchurch - Auckland route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Christchurch to Auckland are above the typical level at $139.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in June for the best prices

Historically, June offers the lowest median prices at $122 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 25m

Direct flights from Christchurch to Auckland typically take 1 hour and 25 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

84.6% of flights are direct

Most flights on this route are direct, with 84.6% of recent bookings being nonstop.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar provides direct flight options for the Christchurch to Auckland route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Christchurch to Auckland are frequently available.

Christchurch main airports to depart from

Christchurch International (CHC)

Cheapest

Christchurch International Airport is a convenient choice for flights from Christchurch to Auckland.

📍 ~10 km from Christchurch (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$137

Auckland main airports to arrive at

Auckland (AKL)

Cheapest

Auckland Airport is a primary arrival choice for flights from Christchurch to Auckland.

📍 ~18 km from Auckland (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$138

Airports nearby Auckland used as alternative

Hamilton (HLZ)

Cheapest

Hamilton (HLZ) is a premier alternative for Auckland due to its proximity and superior road links.

📍 ~120 km from Auckland (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$148

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From CHC

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Auckland, New Zealand

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From CHC

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Auckland, New Zealand

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From CHC

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Auckland, New Zealand

46% AI deal score

$2,206

Emirates Airlines, +1

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From CHC

Elite

Feb 02

Auckland, New Zealand

46% AI deal score

$2,206

Emirates Airlines, +1

Business Class

From CHC

Elite

Feb 02

Auckland, New Zealand

46% AI deal score

$2,206

Emirates Airlines, +1

Business Class

From CHC

Elite

Feb 02

Auckland, New Zealand

45% AI deal score

$2,227

Emirates Airlines, +1

Business Class

From CHC

Elite

Jan 29

Auckland, New Zealand

45% AI deal score

$2,414

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From CHC

Elite

Mar 19

Auckland, New Zealand

45% AI deal score

$2,420

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From CHC

Elite

Nov 26

Auckland, New Zealand

45% AI deal score

$2,421

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From CHC

Elite

Nov 26

Auckland, New Zealand

45% AI deal score

$2,421

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From CHC

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Auckland, New Zealand

45% AI deal score

$2,421

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Auckland

Historically, the best time to book flights from Christchurch to Auckland for the cheapest prices is typically between 28 and 59 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $202. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees prices rise to an average of $345. Even booking 60+ days out tends to be slightly more expensive, with an average price of $230.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Christchurch to Auckland was considered to be $124. The median price for this route over the same period was $189. Prices typically start to increase significantly above the $285 mark. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target fares around or below $124.

Historically, June has been the cheapest month to fly from Christchurch to Auckland, with a median price of $122. February also offered competitive prices, with a median of $138. The annual median price for this route is $189, indicating that these months provide significant savings compared to the yearly average. September, for example, had a median price of $153.

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Christchurch to Auckland: Overview

Insights for flights from Christchurch to Auckland

The journey from Christchurch to Auckland covers a distance of 746 km, classifying it as a short-haul route. This means you can expect a relatively quick trip between the two cities.

How much is a round trip from Christchurch to Auckland

Regular price: NZ$143 - NZ$371

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Christchurch to Auckland is NZD 143 to NZD 371. The current lowest deal is NZD 139 with Jetstar for travel from Jan 26-Feb 10.

now NZ$139

Low NZ$143

High NZ$371

The cheapest time to fly from Christchurch to Auckland

April

Cheapest

Flights from NZ$122

October

Most Expensive

Flights from NZ$294

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Christchurch to Auckland

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Christchurch to Auckland

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

CHC - Auckland

Christchurch (CHC) - Auckland (AKL)

Jetstar

NZ$548

NZ$479

One-way

Sun, Oct 25

⌛ Last-Minute

CHC - Auckland

Christchurch (CHC) - Auckland (AKL)

Jetstar

NZ$383

NZ$291

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

CHC - Auckland

Christchurch (CHC) - Auckland (AKL)

Jetstar

NZ$177

NZ$139

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

CHC - Auckland

Christchurch (CHC) - Auckland (AKL)

Jetstar

NZ$177

NZ$139

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

CHC - Auckland

Christchurch (CHC) - Auckland (AKL)

Jetstar

NZ$143

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

CHC - Auckland

Christchurch (CHC) - Auckland (AKL)

Jetstar

NZ$143

One-way

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

2 nights

Apr 24 - Apr 26

NZ$229 → NZ$150

35%

1 night

Dec 2 - Dec 3

NZ$213 → NZ$143

33%

3 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 11

NZ$214 → NZ$150

30%

2 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 10

NZ$215 → NZ$150

30%

Popular Airports to fly from Christchurch to Auckland

Christchurch - Auckland route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Christchurch to Auckland are above the typical level at $139.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in June for the best prices

Historically, June offers the lowest median prices at $122 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 25m

Direct flights from Christchurch to Auckland typically take 1 hour and 25 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

84.6% of flights are direct

Most flights on this route are direct, with 84.6% of recent bookings being nonstop.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar provides direct flight options for the Christchurch to Auckland route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Christchurch to Auckland are frequently available.

Christchurch main airports to depart from

Christchurch International (CHC)

Cheapest

Christchurch International Airport is a convenient choice for flights from Christchurch to Auckland.

📍 ~10 km from Christchurch (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$137

Auckland main airports to arrive at

Auckland (AKL)

Cheapest

Auckland Airport is a primary arrival choice for flights from Christchurch to Auckland.

📍 ~18 km from Auckland (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$138

Airports nearby Auckland used as alternative

Hamilton (HLZ)

Cheapest

Hamilton (HLZ) is a premier alternative for Auckland due to its proximity and superior road links.

📍 ~120 km from Auckland (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$148

Auckland, New Zealand

45% AI deal score

$2,421

QantasLink

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Auckland

Cheap Flights from Christchurch to Auckland

Today’s best flight deals from Christchurch to Auckland

Christchurch to Auckland: Overview

Insights for flights from Christchurch to Auckland

How much is a round trip from Christchurch to Auckland

The cheapest time to fly from Christchurch to Auckland

Direct flights from Christchurch to Auckland

Last-minute flights going from Christchurch to Auckland

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

Popular Airports to fly from Christchurch to Auckland

Christchurch - Auckland route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in June for the best prices

Direct flights average 1h 25m

84.6% of flights are direct

Jetstar offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Christchurch main airports to depart from

Auckland main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Auckland used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Auckland

Best Elite deals to Auckland

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Auckland

How early should I book Christchurch to Auckland flights to get the cheapest price?

What's a cheap fare from Christchurch to Auckland?

What's the best month to fly from Christchurch to Auckland?

Can I fly direct from Christchurch to Auckland?

How long does it take to fly from Christchurch to Auckland?

How often do Christchurch to Auckland flight prices drop?

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Flights to Auckland from other cities

Christchurch to Auckland: Overview

Insights for flights from Christchurch to Auckland

How much is a round trip from Christchurch to Auckland

The cheapest time to fly from Christchurch to Auckland

Direct flights from Christchurch to Auckland

Last-minute flights going from Christchurch to Auckland

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

Popular Airports to fly from Christchurch to Auckland

Christchurch - Auckland route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in June for the best prices

Direct flights average 1h 25m

84.6% of flights are direct

Jetstar offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Christchurch main airports to depart from

Auckland main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Auckland used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Auckland

Best Elite deals to Auckland

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Feb 02

Feb 02

Feb 02

Feb 02

Feb 02

Feb 02

Jan 29

Mar 19

Nov 26

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Auckland

How early should I book Christchurch to Auckland flights to get the cheapest price?

What's a cheap fare from Christchurch to Auckland?

What's the best month to fly from Christchurch to Auckland?