Cheap flights from Auckland to Christchurch

One-way fares from $72 · AKL → CHC · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Christchurch → Auckland
Cheapest fare
$72

Jetstar · Wed, 20 Jan

Cheapest month
January

from $72

Direct flights
Yes

Jetstar and Air New Zealand

Flight time
1h 25m

760 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Christchurch

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 $108
  2. December 2026 $73
  3. January 2027 Cheapest $72
  4. February 2027 $103
  5. March 2027 $124

Cheapest dates in January 2027

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

Jetstar
Depart06:15 Wed, 20 JanAKL → CHC 1h 25m · Direct
$72one way, per person
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Jetstar
Depart06:15 Wed, 13 JanAKL → CHC 1h 25m · Direct
$73one way, per person
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Jetstar
Depart20:55 Sat, 23 JanAKL → CHC 1h 25m · Direct
$106one way, per person
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Jetstar
Depart19:40 Fri, 8 JanAKL → CHC 1h 25m · Direct
$108one way, per person
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Jetstar
Depart20:55 Fri, 22 JanAKL → CHC 1h 25m · Direct
$109one way, per person
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Jetstar
Depart06:15 Mon, 4 JanAKL → CHC 1h 25m · Direct
$130one way, per person
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Jetstar
Depart19:40 Sun, 24 JanAKL → CHC 1h 25m · Direct
$142one way, per person
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Jetstar
Depart20:55 Sun, 3 JanAKL → CHC 1h 25m · Direct
$173one way, per person
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About flights from Auckland to Christchurch

Auckland (AKL) and Christchurch (CHC) are about 760 km apart. Direct flights take around 1h 25m, and recent direct fares were with Jetstar and Air New Zealand. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $72, and January 2027 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Auckland to Christchurch?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $72 with Jetstar, departing Wednesday, 20 January 2027. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $72 to $124.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Christchurch?

January 2027 currently has the lowest fares, from $72 one way.

Are there direct flights from Auckland to Christchurch?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Jetstar and Air New Zealand.

How long is the flight from Auckland to Christchurch?

A direct flight takes about 1h 25m. Auckland and Christchurch are around 760 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Auckland to Christchurch?

Recent fares on this route were with Jetstar and Air New Zealand.

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