$45 Cheap flights to Canterbury

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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 $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.

Mon, Nov 30 - Tue, Dec 1

AKL

Auckland

CHC

Christchurch

$89

Roundtrip

found 1 day ago

Wed, Jan 13 - Fri, Jan 22

AKL

Auckland

CHC

Christchurch

$164

Roundtrip

found 1 hour ago

Sat, Oct 31 - Mon, Nov 2

AKL

Auckland

BHE

Blenheim

$180

Roundtrip

found 4 days ago

Tue, Nov 3 - Fri, Nov 13

LAX

Los Angeles

CHC

Christchurch

$868

Roundtrip

found 2 days ago

Tue, Nov 3 - Fri, Nov 13

LAX

Los Angeles

CHC

Christchurch

$898

Roundtrip

found 2 days ago

Tue, Nov 10 - Thu, Nov 19

LAX

Los Angeles

CHC

Christchurch

$928

Roundtrip

found 4 days ago

Sat, May 8 - Sat, May 15

SFO

San Francisco

CHC

Christchurch

$943

Roundtrip

found 5 days ago

Sat, Jan 16 - Sun, Jan 24

SEA

Seattle

CHC

Christchurch

$1,121

Roundtrip

found 1 day ago

Deals For This Weekend's Flights

Origin	Destination	Travel Dates	Flights From*
WLG	Christchurch	August 16 to August 17	$120
WLG	Levels	August 16 to August 17	$233
AKL	Christchurch	August 15 to August 22	$252
MEL	Christchurch	August 14 to August 15	$722
LAX	Christchurch	August 14 to August 26	$934
BKK	Christchurch	August 16 to August 20	$990

*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

$41 nightly

$47 total

Sep 6 - Sep 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 ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)

"Best hotel we have stayed at first class location"

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2026

LyLo Christchurch Airport

5 Peter Leeming Road Christchurch

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$51 nightly

$59 total

Aug 25 - Aug 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! (1,003 reviews)

"Meme"

Reviewed on Aug 7, 2026

Country Glen Lodge

107 Bealey Avenue Christchurch

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$57 nightly

$66 total

Aug 16 - Aug 17

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! (802 reviews)

"Excellent!! Clean, well presented and equipped, comfortable beds (slept like a log), staff helpful and just a hop, skip and a jump to town centre. Would gladly use again."

Reviewed on Aug 4, 2026

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Hotel Give

12 Hereford Street Christchurch

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$42 nightly

$48 total

Aug 31 - Sep 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

$118 nightly

$136 total

Aug 16 - Aug 17

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! (1,075 reviews)

"Nice bed so much better than last time I stayed"

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2026

Fino Hotel and Suites

87 Kilmore Street Christchurch

$122 nightly

$141 total

Aug 23 - Aug 24

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! (887 reviews)

"Clean rooms, parking, kitchen"

Reviewed on Aug 7, 2026

Southwark Hotel & Apartments

25 Southwark Street Christchurch

Fully refundable

$59 nightly

$68 total

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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! (2,092 reviews)

"Very conveniently located. Easy walk to riverside market, downtown shopping, restaurants etc"

Reviewed on Aug 6, 2026

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LyLo Christchurch Airport

5 Peter Leeming Road Christchurch

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$51 nightly

$59 total

Aug 25 - Aug 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! (1,003 reviews)

"Meme"

Reviewed on Aug 7, 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.

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Sudima Christchurch Airport

550 Memorial Avenue Christchurch

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$91 nightly

$104 total

Sep 5 - Sep 6

Total with taxes and fees

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

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,162 reviews)

"Great hotel - near the airport, it’s an easy walk. Spacious building, nice bar and cafe, good facilities nearby."

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2026

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

165 Cashel Street Christchurch

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$41 nightly

$47 total

Sep 6 - Sep 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 ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)

"Best hotel we have stayed at first class location"

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2026

Novotel Christchurch Airport

30 Durey Road Christchurch NZ

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$115 nightly

$133 total

Aug 16 - Aug 17

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 ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,101 reviews)

"Great location for when you arrive from a late flight."

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2026

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Lakes Edge Lodge

2 Lakeside Dr Lake Tekapo Canterbury Region

$59 nightly

$68 total

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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 The Cairns Golf Course - Lake ...

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

$156 nightly

$179 total

Aug 24 - Aug 25

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 ...

Commodore Airport Hotel

449 Memorial Avenue Christchurch

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$99 nightly

$114 total

Sep 5 - Sep 6

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! (1,005 reviews)

"Warm, clean. Great room and great hotel. Staff are always super helpful and the bar works well"

Reviewed on Aug 6, 2026

Ashford Motor Lodge

35 Papanui Road Christchurch

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$63 nightly

$74 total

Sep 7 - Sep 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 ...

9/10 Wonderful! (742 reviews)

Families like: Kids pool, kitchenette, babysitting, cribs

Travelers say...

"Room was large exceptionally clean bed and pillow comfortable was a great stay."

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2026

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Tasman Holiday Parks - Christchurch

39 Meadow Strêt, Papanui Christchurch

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$57 nightly

$67 total

Aug 24 - Aug 25

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 ...

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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Economy

Chevrolet Spark

4 people

Compact

Ford Focus

4 people

Midsize

Toyota Corolla

5 people

SUV

Jeep Compass

5 people

Canterbury

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly to Canterbury?

Secure a fare with one of the 16 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 $1,121. 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.

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.

$45 Cheap flights to Canterbury

Top places to visit in Canterbury

Christchurch

Lake Tekapo

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

Sudima Christchurch Airport

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

Novotel Christchurch Airport

Lakes Edge Lodge

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

Top Pick

Exclusive Offers

First-Timers

Ports and Play

Frequently asked questions

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