Can I fly direct from Christchurch to Auckland?

Yes, direct flights from Christchurch to Auckland are widely available. Historically, approximately 88.1% of flights on this route have been direct. For those instances where a connection is necessary, flights typically involve one stopover. This makes direct travel a very common option for this route.

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

A direct flight from Christchurch to Auckland typically takes 1 hour and 20 minutes, covering a distance of 746 kilometers. If your journey includes one stop, the median flight time increases significantly to 5 hours and 50 minutes. Travelers should consider this difference when planning their trip.

How often do Christchurch to Auckland flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Christchurch to Auckland route tend to drop frequently. This indicates that travelers may often find opportunities to secure lower fares. Monitoring prices regularly can be beneficial for those looking to find a good deal on this popular route.

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CHC - Auckland
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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 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul flight. This route is well-served, with new deals appearing almost daily, making it convenient to find cheap flights from Christchurch to Auckland.

Right now, fares for flights from Christchurch to Auckland typically range from $87 to $197, with a median price of $127. Currently, prices are above the typical level for this route. About 12% of recent fares have been classified as a good price, indicating opportunities for savings if you are flexible.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Christchurch to Auckland, November stands out with a median fare of just $42. Other cost-effective months include October, with a median fare of $68, and January, where the median fare is $70. Planning your trip during these months can lead to significant savings.

For this route, almost all itineraries are non-stop, with 88.1% of recent fares being direct flights from Christchurch to Auckland. When connections are necessary, most itineraries involve one stopover.

A typical journey from Christchurch to Auckland has a median flight time of 1h 20m, including both direct and connecting itineraries. For non-stop flights, the duration is also approximately 1h 20m, while connecting flights typically take around 6h 15m.

How much is a round trip from Christchurch to Auckland

Regular price: NZ$155 - NZ$328

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

Regular prices for flights from Christchurch to Auckland typically range from NZD 155 to NZD 328. The current lowest deal is NZD 116 on Kayak for travel from Oct 29-Oct 31.

now NZ$116

Low NZ$155

High NZ$328

The cheapest time to fly from Christchurch to Auckland

The cheapest month to fly from Christchurch to Auckland is January, with a median price of $70. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $168. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

January

Cheapest

Flights from NZ$70

July

Most Expensive

Flights from NZ$168

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Christchurch to Auckland

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Christchurch to Auckland

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

CHC - Auckland

Christchurch (CHC) - Auckland (AKL)

Jetstar

NZ$353

NZ$159

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

CHC - Auckland

Christchurch (CHC) - Auckland (AKL)

Jetstar

NZ$312

NZ$159

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

CHC - Auckland

Christchurch (CHC) - Auckland (AKL)

Jetstar

NZ$350

NZ$171

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

CHC - Auckland

Christchurch (CHC) - Auckland (AKL)

Jetstar

NZ$370

NZ$181

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

CHC - Auckland

Christchurch (CHC) - Auckland (AKL)

Jetstar

NZ$332

NZ$151

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

CHC - Auckland

Christchurch (CHC) - Auckland (AKL)

Jetstar

NZ$367

NZ$159

One-way

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

1 night

Sep 2 - Sep 3

NZ$376 → NZ$149

60%

3 nights

Sep 5 - Sep 8

NZ$363 → NZ$139

62%

4 nights

Sep 5 - Sep 9

NZ$360 → NZ$139

62%

2 nights

Sep 6 - Sep 8

NZ$358 → NZ$140

61%

Popular Airports to fly from Christchurch to Auckland

Christchurch - Auckland route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Christchurch to Auckland are above the typical level over the last 90 days.

📅 Best time to fly

November, October, and January are cheapest

Historically, November ($42), October ($68), and January ($70) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 20m

Direct flights from Christchurch to Auckland typically take 1h 20m, while connecting flights average 6h 15m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

88.1% of flights are direct

Most flights on this route are direct, with 88.1% of recent flights 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 frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

Christchurch main airports to depart from

Christchurch International (CHC)

Cheapest

Christchurch International is a convenient option for flights from Christchurch to Auckland.

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

💸 Flights from ~NZ$135

Auckland main airports to arrive at

Auckland (AKL)

Cheapest

Auckland Airport is ideal for direct access to Auckland, a major New Zealand city.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$135

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$125

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Auckland

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Best Elite deals to Auckland

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From CHC

Elite

Feb 11

Auckland, New Zealand

46% AI deal score

$2,290

Emirates Airlines, +1

Business Class

From CHC

Elite

Feb 11

Auckland, New Zealand

46% AI deal score

$2,290

Emirates Airlines, +1

Business Class

From CHC

Elite

Nov 26

Auckland, New Zealand

46% AI deal score

$2,292

Emirates Airlines, +1

Business Class

From CHC

Elite

Jan 07

Auckland, New Zealand

46% AI deal score

$2,303

Emirates Airlines, +1

Business Class

From CHC

Elite

Dec 11

Auckland, New Zealand

46% AI deal score

$2,304

Emirates Airlines, +1

Business Class

From CHC

Elite

Feb 03

Auckland, New Zealand

46% AI deal score

$2,304

Emirates Airlines, +1

Business Class

From CHC

Elite

Dec 11

Auckland, New Zealand

46% AI deal score

$2,329

Emirates Airlines, +1

Business Class

From CHC

Elite

Dec 11

Auckland, New Zealand

46% AI deal score

$2,329

Emirates Airlines, +1

Business Class

From CHC

Elite

Jan 24

Auckland, New Zealand

46% AI deal score

$2,332

Emirates Airlines, +1

Business Class

From CHC

Elite

Jan 28

Auckland, New Zealand

46% AI deal score

$2,332

Emirates Airlines, +1

Business Class

From CHC

Elite

Jan 28

Auckland, New Zealand

46% AI deal score

$2,332

Emirates Airlines, +1

Business Class

From CHC

Elite

Jan 24

Auckland, New Zealand

46% AI deal score

$2,332

Emirates Airlines, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Auckland

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from Christchurch to Auckland are found when booking 60+ days in advance, with an average price of $129. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches. For example, flights booked 0-6 days out typically average around $207. Booking 28-59 days ahead generally sees prices around $144, which is still higher than the optimal window.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Christchurch to Auckland is considered to be $87 or less. The median price for this route across the trailing quarter was $127. Fares above $197 are typically in the more expensive range. Aiming for a price at or below $87 can help secure a cost-effective journey.

Historically, November has been the cheapest month to fly from Christchurch to Auckland, with a median price of $42. October and January also offer competitive prices, with median fares of $68 and $70 respectively. The annual median price for this route is $127, indicating that these months provide significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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Christchurch to Auckland: Overview

Insights for flights from Christchurch to Auckland

How much is a round trip from Christchurch to Auckland

Regular price: NZ$155 - NZ$328

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

Regular prices for flights from Christchurch to Auckland typically range from NZD 155 to NZD 328. The current lowest deal is NZD 116 on Kayak for travel from Oct 29-Oct 31.

now NZ$116

Low NZ$155

High NZ$328

The cheapest time to fly from Christchurch to Auckland

January

Cheapest

Flights from NZ$70

July

Most Expensive

Flights from NZ$168

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Christchurch to Auckland

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Christchurch to Auckland

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

CHC - Auckland

Christchurch (CHC) - Auckland (AKL)

Jetstar

NZ$353

NZ$159

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

CHC - Auckland

Christchurch (CHC) - Auckland (AKL)

Jetstar

NZ$312

NZ$159

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

CHC - Auckland

Christchurch (CHC) - Auckland (AKL)

Jetstar

NZ$350

NZ$171

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

CHC - Auckland

Christchurch (CHC) - Auckland (AKL)

Jetstar

NZ$370

NZ$181

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

CHC - Auckland

Christchurch (CHC) - Auckland (AKL)

Jetstar

NZ$332

NZ$151

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

CHC - Auckland

Christchurch (CHC) - Auckland (AKL)

Jetstar

NZ$367

NZ$159

One-way

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

1 night

Sep 2 - Sep 3

NZ$376 → NZ$149

60%

3 nights

Sep 5 - Sep 8

NZ$363 → NZ$139

62%

4 nights

Sep 5 - Sep 9

NZ$360 → NZ$139

62%

2 nights

Sep 6 - Sep 8

NZ$358 → NZ$140

61%

Popular Airports to fly from Christchurch to Auckland

Christchurch - Auckland route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Christchurch to Auckland are above the typical level over the last 90 days.

📅 Best time to fly

November, October, and January are cheapest

Historically, November ($42), October ($68), and January ($70) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 20m

Direct flights from Christchurch to Auckland typically take 1h 20m, while connecting flights average 6h 15m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

88.1% of flights are direct

Most flights on this route are direct, with 88.1% of recent flights 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 frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

Christchurch main airports to depart from

Christchurch International (CHC)

Cheapest

Christchurch International is a convenient option for flights from Christchurch to Auckland.

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

💸 Flights from ~NZ$135

Auckland main airports to arrive at

Auckland (AKL)

Cheapest

Auckland Airport is ideal for direct access to Auckland, a major New Zealand city.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$135

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$125

Auckland, New Zealand

46% AI deal score

$2,332

Emirates Airlines, +1

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

November, October, and January are cheapest

Direct flights take 1h 20m

88.1% 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

Feb 11

Feb 11

Nov 26

Jan 07

Dec 11

Feb 03

Dec 11

Dec 11

Jan 24

Jan 28

Jan 28

Jan 24

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

November, October, and January are cheapest

Direct flights take 1h 20m

88.1% 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

Feb 11

Feb 11

Nov 26

Jan 07

Dec 11

Feb 03

Dec 11

Dec 11

Jan 24

Jan 28

Jan 28

Jan 24

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?