$495 Cheap flights to Canterbury

Earn rewards on top of your airline miles with Orbitz Rewards

Many airlines offer flexible change policies

Sign up to receive text alerts about your trip

Top places to visit in Canterbury

A cityscape with modern buildings, a construction site, and a distinctive blue sculpture.

Christchurch

A lake with purple flowers in the foreground, a turquoise sea, and snow-capped mountains in the background.

Lake Tekapo

Cheap flights to Canterbury from $495 One Way, $298 Round Trip

$298 return flights and $495 one-way flights to Canterbury were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Tue, Feb 23 - Thu, Mar 11

LAX

Los Angeles

CHC

Christchurch

$882

Roundtrip

found 2 days ago

Thu, Mar 18 - Thu, Mar 25

SFO

San Francisco

CHC

Christchurch

$892

Roundtrip

found 11 hours ago

Mon, Dec 7 - Mon, Dec 21

LAX

Los Angeles

CHC

Christchurch

$976

Roundtrip

found 8 hours ago

Tue, Feb 23 - Thu, Mar 11

LAX

Los Angeles

CHC

Christchurch

$982

Roundtrip

found 2 days ago

Fri, Feb 12 - Fri, Feb 26

LAX

Los Angeles

CHC

Christchurch

$1,036

Roundtrip

found 4 hours ago

Sun, Dec 6 - Tue, Dec 22

SFO

San Francisco

CHC

Christchurch

$1,184

Roundtrip

found 6 hours ago

Wed, Jan 27 - Thu, Feb 11

IAH

Houston

CHC

Christchurch

$1,294

Roundtrip

found 6 days ago

Sun, Feb 14 - Sun, Feb 28

IAH

Houston

CHC

Christchurch

$1,294

Roundtrip

found 4 days ago

Tue, Feb 2 - Thu, Feb 11

IAH

Houston

CHC

Christchurch

$1,296

Roundtrip

found 6 hours ago

Tue, Mar 9 - Mon, Mar 22

IAH

Houston

BHE

Blenheim

$1,296

Roundtrip

found 5 days ago

Mon, Apr 5 - Mon, Apr 12

IAH

Houston

CHC

Christchurch

$1,296

Roundtrip

found 1 day ago

Wed, Jan 27 - Thu, Feb 11

IAH

Houston

CHC

Christchurch

$1,300

Roundtrip

found 6 days ago

Deals For This Weekend's Flights

Origin	Destination	Travel Dates	Flights From*
AKL	Christchurch	November 13 to November 14	$298
SYD	Christchurch	November 15 to November 19	$571
BNE	Christchurch	November 13 to November 25	$617
MEL	Christchurch	November 15 to November 19	$644
LAX	Christchurch	November 13 to November 18	$1,032

*Prices include taxes and fees

Find The Perfect Hotel For After Your Flight

Score Epic Canterbury Accommodation Deals

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

165 Cashel Street Christchurch

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$58 nightly

$66 total

Dec 6 - Dec 7

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...

LyLo Christchurch Airport

5 Peter Leeming Road Christchurch

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$96 nightly

$110 total

Dec 1 - Dec 2

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this hostel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...

Country Glen Lodge

107 Bealey Avenue Christchurch

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$77 nightly

$89 total

Dec 7 - Dec 8

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this family-friendly motel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Hagley Park and Bealey ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (805 reviews)

"Nice staff. Clean rooms. Perfect for a night out in chch."

Reviewed on Oct 28, 2026

Save an average of 15% on thousands of hotels when you're signed in

Sign in

Sign up, it's free

Hotel Give

12 Hereford Street Christchurch

$65 nightly

$75 total

Nov 30 - Dec 1

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...

Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Our Top Canterbury Apartment Hotels

Adina Heritage Christchurch

28 - 30 Cathedral Square Christchurch

$188 nightly

$216 total

Nov 29 - Nov 30

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...

Fino Hotel and Suites

87 Kilmore Street Christchurch

$144 nightly

$166 total

Dec 6 - Dec 7

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...

Southwark Hotel & Apartments

25 Southwark Street Christchurch

Fully refundable

$80 nightly

$93 total

Dec 6 - Dec 7

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this aparthotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (2,124 reviews)

"Great helpful and friendly staff"

Reviewed on Nov 3, 2026

Save an average of 15% on thousands of hotels when you're signed in

Sign in

Sign up, it's free

LyLo Christchurch Airport

5 Peter Leeming Road Christchurch

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$96 nightly

$110 total

Dec 1 - Dec 2

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this hostel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...

Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Score Epic Canterbury Accommodation Deals

LyLo Christchurch Airport

5 Peter Leeming Road Christchurch

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$96 nightly

$110 total

Dec 1 - Dec 2

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this hostel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

165 Cashel Street Christchurch

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$58 nightly

$66 total

Dec 6 - Dec 7

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...

Lakes Edge Lodge

2 Lakeside Dr Lake Tekapo Canterbury Region

$128 nightly

$149 total

Nov 20 - Nov 21

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this hostel in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Tekapo Springs and Mt John Summit Experience are ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (43 reviews)

"Great location! Washrooms we're closed for a long period midday. Kitchen was very well equipped. Taupo is stunning."

Reviewed on Nov 6, 2026

Save an average of 15% on thousands of hotels when you're signed in

Sign in

Sign up, it's free

The Godley Hotel

2 Rapuwai Lane Lake Tekapo Canterbury

$123 nightly

$142 total

Nov 8 - Nov 9

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this hotel in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...

8.2/10 Very Good! (715 reviews)

"Very nice apartment with a great view."

Reviewed on Nov 5, 2026

Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in Canterbury

Peppers Bluewater Resort

State Highway 8 Lake Tekapo

$195 nightly

$224 total

Dec 2 - Dec 3

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...

8.2/10 Very Good! (3,430 reviews)

"Downstairs sofa bed was less than comfortable could nor find comfortable position due to lumpy mattress spring but otherwise the room ambience and bed upstairs , bathroom, as well as restaurant were excellent"

Reviewed on Nov 5, 2026

Commodore Airport Hotel

449 Memorial Avenue Christchurch

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$143 nightly

$168 total

Dec 6 - Dec 7

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...

Ashford Motor Lodge

35 Papanui Road Christchurch

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$82 nightly

$96 total

Dec 7 - Dec 8

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this family-friendly motel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Hagley Park and Victoria ...

Save an average of 15% on thousands of hotels when you're signed in

Sign in

Sign up, it's free

Tasman Holiday Parks - Christchurch

39 Meadow Strêt, Papanui Christchurch

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$48 nightly

$57 total

Dec 1 - Dec 2

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this luxury holiday park in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an area shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (991 reviews)

Families like: Indoor pool, waterslide, playground, game room

Travelers say...

"Awesome little gem play ground and heated pool for the kids lots to do shops and restaurants within walking distance. Staff cheerful and happy to help if needed. We booked the 2 bedroom self contained stand alone cabin abit disappointed with lack of privacy as when u walk out on the balcony there ..."

Reviewed on Nov 5, 2026

Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Need a Car For After Your Flight?

Economy

Chevrolet Spark

4 people

Compact

Ford Focus

4 people

Midsize

Toyota Corolla

5 people

SUV

Jeep Compass

5 people

Canterbury

Orbitz provides convenient, one-stop shopping for travelers looking for budget flights to Canterbury or any other low fare domestic or international air travel.

Innovative Orbitz Tools for the Trip Planner on the Move

Now it is even faster to find exclusive deals and book cheap Canterbury flights from any location with our new Orbitz apps. These cutting-edge mobile tools are available free to anyone with an Android device, iPad, or iPhone. Look up Canterbury's most popular attractions, best restaurants, and entertainment venues or check on your flights to Canterbury and make changes to your itinerary while waiting in line for your latte.

Stay on Budget, Earn Miles with Bargain Canterbury Flights

You can find amazing discount fares with Orbitz’s guaranteed low prices or take advantage of last-minute sales and special travel packages. You can also earn points towards your airline frequent flyer programs when you book qualified flights to Canterbury. That means you can rack up money-saving points and miles for future use while saving money now.

We Are Just a Phone Call Away If You Need Us

Booking, changing, or canceling your Canterbury flights is a breeze with Orbitz’s online and mobile tools, but that doesn't mean that we leave you hanging if you want to speak with one of our representatives. If you need help, just contact our Customer Service by email or phone. To enjoy a less stressful trip, be sure to sign up for instant alerts so we can send you any updates or delays relating to your flights to Canterbury to your mobile phone or email.

Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly to Canterbury?

Secure a fare with one of the 24 airlines that jet into Christchurch Intl. Airport (CHC) and get set for exciting new adventures. This airport is a main gateway for Canterbury. When it's time to discover the region, these leading carriers will take you there:

Air New Zealand - 31 flights to Canterbury per month
The Flying Kangaroo - 26 flights to Canterbury per month
Singapore Airlines - 17 flights to Canterbury per month

How much is a flight to Canterbury?

The cost for a round-trip flight to Canterbury this past week fluctuated between $298 and $1,300. If you were traveling one-way from Los Angeles (LAX), you could have landed tickets from just $495.

How to book the cheapest flight to Canterbury?

With Orbitz, you'll uncover some of the most amazing flight deals around from a wide range of airlines. But if you'd like to improve your chances of snapping up cheap flights to Canterbury, here are a few tips to follow:

Depending on your place of departure, choose the 'Nearby airports' function (located under the departure and arrival form fields). At times, other departure points offer better priced fares.
If your travel plans aren't cast in stone, click on the 'Show flexible dates' option to browse flight deals for a range of departure dates. Go with any suitable cheaper fare you find.
Hit 'Show options' to narrow down your search results. You can pick your preferred airline and seating class here. Under 'Sort & Filter' to the left, you can even select whether you'd like to fly in the morning, afternoon or evening.
If you've sorted your travel dates, don't wait to book. Ticket prices usually get dearer as the departure date nears.
Consider bundling your flights, hotels and car rentals with Orbitz to get more for your money.
Whenever possible, don't fly in high seasons. Airfares are often at their highest during summer, school breaks and around other vacation times like Easter and Thanksgiving.

What is the best time to book a flight to Canterbury?

Generally speaking, January is the best time to purchase your plane ticket. This is closely followed by February and August. Bear this in mind while tracking down a cheap flight to Canterbury.

What day of the week is the cheapest to book a flight to Canterbury?

When it comes to cheap airfares to Canterbury, the best days to make a booking are generally Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. A fantastic flight deal is just clicks away with Orbitz.

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly to Canterbury?

Based on Orbitz data from 2020, Monday is usually the best day to nab cheap flights to Canterbury. Tuesday also has wallet-friendly airfares, while Saturday has the highest ticket rates. Although flying out at the weekend may be easier to organize, you'll have more cash to play with if you take off at the start of the week.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Canterbury?

Get set to jet for less in August. This is generally an excellent month to take off if you're looking for cheap flights to Canterbury, based on Orbitz data. The least affordable time to take off is June, so try to avoid this month if you're on a budget.

Which airlines allow free cancellation?

Things change, and we believe your ticket should be able to do the same. That's why Orbitz makes it a cinch to search for flights with no change fees and free cancellation. Just enter your departure and arrival destinations and then choose "Filter by flexible change policies." Talk about peace of mind!

What do I need for the flight to Canterbury?

The trick to having a stress-free flying experience is to come prepared. Below are a few handy tips to bear in mind before you set off:

In all cases you'll have to show proof of identification. How much? This depends on which airport you take off from. When reserving your tickets, we suggest to type in the same name, birth date and gender as indicated on your government-issued ID.
Pack some extra entertainment for your long trip to Canterbury. If you're tired of watching that series on your phone, give your eyes a much-needed rest from all that screen time and get stuck into a book.
Cabin temperatures can change rapidly, so it's best to pack a sweater. Consider compression socks too. They can help prevent swelling and blood clots.

How do I get cheap first-class/business deals to Canterbury?

If you think a first or business-class fare is beyond your reach, think again. Here are some top tips to help you score a premium flight to Canterbury for a whole lot less:

Being flexible isn't just for the gym. Have some room to move around your travel dates so you can pick up cheaper airfares when a big sale comes along.
Look for a low-cost carrier that has business-class seats. They usually come with extra legroom and a glass of bubbly — and a more appealing price.
Take advantage of your airline's flight rewards program and upgrade your seat. Alternatively, you can try bidding for an upgrade in online auctions.

What is the best time to go to Canterbury?

August, September and October are the most popular months to visit Canterbury. If an average daily high of 65 ºF sounds appealing, book your flights for around the beginning of summertime — December 1. Many travelers prefer this time of year for its warmer weather. In the evening, the average temperature dips to 50 ºF.

Fare, taxes & fees: Fares include all taxes and fees, except baggage fees. Rates shown reflect fares found by other Orbitz users over the past 7 days. Due to rapidly changing airline prices & seat availability, these fares may no longer be available.

Refunds/changes/cancellations: Itinerary changes, if permitted for the fare, will have a $30 service fee charged by Orbitz. Additional airline charges may apply.

Other conditions: Schedules, fares and rules are subject to change without notice. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights/dates or in all markets. Lower fares may be available. Fares will not be honored retroactively or in exchange for any wholly/partially unused ticket. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. Fare rules are provided for the selected itinerary before booking.

$495 Cheap flights to Canterbury

Top places to visit in Canterbury

Christchurch

Lake Tekapo

Cheap flights to Canterbury from $495 One Way, $298 Round Trip

Deals For This Weekend's Flights

Find The Perfect Hotel For After Your Flight

Score Epic Canterbury Accommodation Deals

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

LyLo Christchurch Airport

Country Glen Lodge

Hotel Give

Our Top Canterbury Apartment Hotels

Adina Heritage Christchurch

Fino Hotel and Suites

Southwark Hotel & Apartments

LyLo Christchurch Airport

Score Epic Canterbury Accommodation Deals

LyLo Christchurch Airport

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

Lakes Edge Lodge

The Godley Hotel

Family Friendly Hotels in Canterbury

Peppers Bluewater Resort

Commodore Airport Hotel

Ashford Motor Lodge

Tasman Holiday Parks - Christchurch

Need a Car For After Your Flight?

Economy

Compact

Midsize

SUV

Canterbury

Innovative Orbitz Tools for the Trip Planner on the Move

Stay on Budget, Earn Miles with Bargain Canterbury Flights

We Are Just a Phone Call Away If You Need Us

Frequently asked questions

More to Explore