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Cheap flights to Canterbury from $45 One Way, $89 Round Trip

$89 return flights and $45 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.

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Deals For This Weekend's Flights

OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
AKLChristchurchJune 27 to July 3$103
LAXChristchurchJune 26 to July 5$1,401
*Prices include taxes and fees

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Score Epic Canterbury Accommodation Deals

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

3.5 out of 5
165 Cashel Street Christchurch
$40 nightly
The price is $46 total per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
$46 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Nice clean room Great location"

Reviewed on Jun 22, 2026

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LyLo Christchurch Airport

LyLo Christchurch Airport

5 out of 5
5 Peter Leeming Road Christchurch
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$53 nightly
The price is $61 total per night from Jun 25 to Jun 26
$61 total
Jun 25 - Jun 26
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"The first thing when I walked into the room was the smell, the moldy smell with the very dirty carpet made me feel anxious and I was scared that the bed was going to be just as bad. The wall had a loose flap hanging and the shower was definitely not clean. I couldn't sleep because of the constant ..."

Reviewed on Jun 12, 2026

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Country Glen Lodge

Country Glen Lodge

3 out of 5
107 Bealey Avenue Christchurch
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$55 nightly
The price is $64 total per night from Jun 28 to Jun 29
$64 total
Jun 28 - Jun 29
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 Wolfbrook Arena and New ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (799 reviews)
"The person in charge was extremely helpful and considerate. I thoroughly recommend this venue,"

Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026

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Hotel Give

Hotel Give

3.5 out of 5
12 Hereford Street Christchurch
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$44 nightly
The price is $51 total per night from Jun 26 to Jun 27
$51 total
Jun 26 - Jun 27
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Nice central place to stay.didnt like the cell tower next door"

Reviewed on Jun 16, 2026

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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

Adina Heritage Christchurch

4.5 out of 5
28 - 30 Cathedral Square Christchurch
$114 nightly
The price is $131 total per night from Jun 25 to Jun 26
$131 total
Jun 25 - Jun 26
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,067 reviews)
"This is a wonderful and interesting old building. It is just a little dated, but it has excellent amenity's and the location and parking are very good. It could do with a car charger."

Reviewed on Jun 24, 2026

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Fino Hotel and Suites

Fino Hotel and Suites

5 out of 5
87 Kilmore Street Christchurch
$118 nightly
The price is $135 total per night from Jul 8 to Jul 9
$135 total
Jul 8 - Jul 9
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (885 reviews)
"Perfect rooms for multiple night stays, although we only stayed one night! Spacious, comfortable & relaxing"

Reviewed on Jun 21, 2026

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Southwark Hotel & Apartments

Southwark Hotel & Apartments

4 out of 5
25 Southwark Street Christchurch
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$57 nightly
The price is $66 total per night from Jul 19 to Jul 20
$66 total
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,081 reviews)
"Great location and value"

Reviewed on May 31, 2026

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LyLo Christchurch Airport

LyLo Christchurch Airport

5 out of 5
5 Peter Leeming Road Christchurch
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$53 nightly
The price is $61 total per night from Jun 25 to Jun 26
$61 total
Jun 25 - Jun 26
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"The first thing when I walked into the room was the smell, the moldy smell with the very dirty carpet made me feel anxious and I was scared that the bed was going to be just as bad. The wall had a loose flap hanging and the shower was definitely not clean. I couldn't sleep because of the constant ..."

Reviewed on Jun 12, 2026

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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.

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BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

3.5 out of 5
165 Cashel Street Christchurch
$40 nightly
The price is $46 total per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
$46 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Nice clean room Great location"

Reviewed on Jun 22, 2026

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Novotel Christchurch Airport

Novotel Christchurch Airport

4.5 out of 5
30 Durey Road Christchurch NZ
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$98 nightly
The price is $113 total per night from Jun 27 to Jun 28
$113 total
Jun 27 - Jun 28
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,062 reviews)
"Excellent clean and tidy"

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2026

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LyLo Christchurch Airport

LyLo Christchurch Airport

5 out of 5
5 Peter Leeming Road Christchurch
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$53 nightly
The price is $61 total per night from Jun 25 to Jun 26
$61 total
Jun 25 - Jun 26
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"The first thing when I walked into the room was the smell, the moldy smell with the very dirty carpet made me feel anxious and I was scared that the bed was going to be just as bad. The wall had a loose flap hanging and the shower was definitely not clean. I couldn't sleep because of the constant ..."

Reviewed on Jun 12, 2026

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Peppers Bluewater Resort

Peppers Bluewater Resort

4.5 out of 5
State Highway 8 Lake Tekapo
$118 nightly
The price is $136 total per night from Jun 25 to Jun 26
$136 total
Jun 25 - Jun 26
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! (3,359 reviews)
"Loved this"

Reviewed on Jun 19, 2026

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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

Peppers Bluewater Resort

4.5 out of 5
State Highway 8 Lake Tekapo
$118 nightly
The price is $136 total per night from Jun 25 to Jun 26
$136 total
Jun 25 - Jun 26
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! (3,359 reviews)
"Loved this"

Reviewed on Jun 19, 2026

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Commodore Airport Hotel

Commodore Airport Hotel

4.5 out of 5
449 Memorial Avenue Christchurch
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$88 nightly
The price is $102 total per night from Jul 24 to Jul 25
$102 total
Jul 24 - Jul 25
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"Great team members, great prioerty"

Reviewed on Jun 21, 2026

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Ashford Motor Lodge
Great for families

Ashford Motor Lodge

4 out of 5
35 Papanui Road Christchurch
$72 nightly
The price is $84 total per night from Jul 21 to Jul 22
$84 total
Jul 21 - Jul 22
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 Wolfbrook Arena and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (738 reviews)

Families like: Kids pool, kitchenette, babysitting, cribs

Travelers say...
"Room was nice and clean. Easy access to everything"

Reviewed on May 24, 2026

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Tasman Holiday Parks - Christchurch
Great for families

Tasman Holiday Parks - Christchurch

5 out of 5
39 Meadow Strêt, Papanui Christchurch
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$55 nightly
The price is $64 total per night from Jul 19 to Jul 20
$64 total
Jul 19 - Jul 20
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! (983 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
"Always clean and tidy. Very friendly staff"

Reviewed on May 17, 2026

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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.

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Canterbury

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Orbitz offers large discounts on a wide range of Canterbury flights. Through our easy-to-use site, you can find, plan, and reserve your desired flights to Canterbury while taking advantage of the lowest fares around.

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Orbitz is dedicated to making your flight booking experience as stress-free as possible. If you need to cancel your reservation, you can do so at your own convenience by going to the Orbitz website. If you need to change your flights to Canterbury to another time or date, you can contact our customer service representatives by phone, and they help you make the flight adjustments you need.

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly to Canterbury?
Secure a fare with one of the 14 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 $89 and $1,401. If you were traveling one-way from Auckland (AKL), you could have landed tickets from just $45.
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.

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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.