$40 Cheap flights to Canterbury

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Top places to visit in Canterbury

Christchurch

Lake Tekapo

Cheap flights to Canterbury from $40 One Way, $84 Round Trip

$84 return flights and $40 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 17 - Thu, Mar 5

AKL

Auckland

CHC

Christchurch

$84

Roundtrip

found 3 days ago

Mon, Oct 19 - Wed, Oct 28

AKL

Auckland

CHC

Christchurch

$150

Roundtrip

found 22 hours ago

Fri, Apr 17 - Tue, Apr 21

AKL

Auckland

BHE

Blenheim

$207

Roundtrip

found 2 days ago

Thu, Jan 29 - Mon, Feb 2

AKL

Auckland

HKK

Hokitika

$273

Roundtrip

found 1 day ago

Sat, Jan 3 - Mon, Feb 2

AKL

Auckland

TIU

Timaru

$509

Roundtrip

just found

Mon, Jan 26 - Wed, Feb 4

LAX

Los Angeles

CHC

Christchurch

$653

Roundtrip

found 3 days ago

Deals For This Weekend's Flights

Origin	Destination	Travel Dates	Flights From*
AKL	Christchurch	December 19 to December 25	$210
WLG	Christchurch	December 19 to December 21	$357
SYD	Christchurch	December 21 to December 29	$909
BKK	Christchurch	December 20 to December 27	$1,461
LAX	Christchurch	December 21 to January 2	$1,678

*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

$52 total

per night

Dec 22 - Dec 23

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 ...

8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)

Rooms are a bit small. But for the price, it's ok

Reviewed on Dec 9, 2025

LyLo Christchurch

5 Peter Leeming Road Christchurch

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$87 total

per night

Dec 24 - Dec 25

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 ...

8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)

Rooms were clean with lots of under bed storage! Walking distance to the airport! Washer and dryer on site! Lovely showers with good pressure!

Reviewed on Dec 2, 2025

Country Glen Lodge

107 Bealey Avenue Christchurch

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$71 total

per night

Dec 17 - Dec 18

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

8.8/10 Excellent! (787 reviews)

Great location, and surprisingly quiet at night despite being right on a very busy road. Not far from the tram and convenient for bus travel.

Reviewed on Nov 21, 2025

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Hotel Give

12 Hereford Street Christchurch

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$57 total

per night

Dec 23 - Dec 24

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 ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (995 reviews)

Love this hotel, friendly staff, great location and rooms. And great philosophy run by Kind Foundation. Recommend :)

Reviewed on Dec 13, 2025

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

$161 total

per night

Dec 16 - Dec 17

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! (1,028 reviews)

The flavor of "Gilded Age" in this historic, well preserved building. Premium location - walkable, in the middle of everything - just step outside to shopping, restaurants, and the historic tram is just below! Spacious apartment (but two levels so we had stairs), clean building, helpful staff. So ...

Reviewed on Dec 2, 2025

Fino Hotel and Suites

87 Kilmore Street Christchurch

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$160 total

per night

Dec 17 - Dec 18

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

8.6/10 Excellent! (855 reviews)

Great Suite! Comfortable beds! Great location

Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025

Southwark Hotel & Apartments

25 Southwark Street Christchurch

Fully refundable

$82 total

per night

Dec 22 - Dec 23

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. ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (2,016 reviews)

great spot and great facilities, easy to get to and walking distances to CBD

Reviewed on Dec 11, 2025

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LyLo Christchurch

5 Peter Leeming Road Christchurch

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$87 total

per night

Dec 24 - Dec 25

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 ...

8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)

Rooms were clean with lots of under bed storage! Walking distance to the airport! Washer and dryer on site! Lovely showers with good pressure!

Reviewed on Dec 2, 2025

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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Bealey Quarter

247 Bealey Ave Christchurch

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$56 total

per night

Dec 17 - Dec 18

Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (420 reviews)

Staff were terrific, all amenities were fabulous, the property and restaurant were awesome, and the location was perfect for walking to get around. Recommend a second kitchen.

Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

165 Cashel Street Christchurch

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$52 total

per night

Dec 22 - Dec 23

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 ...

8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)

Rooms are a bit small. But for the price, it's ok

Reviewed on Dec 9, 2025

Novotel Christchurch Airport

30 Durey Road Christchurch NZ

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$165 total

per night

Dec 18 - Dec 19

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! (1,024 reviews)

Excellent

Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025

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Sudima Christchurch Airport

550 Memorial Avenue Christchurch

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$141 total

per night

Jan 14 - Jan 15

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

9/10 Wonderful! (1,062 reviews)

Staff was excellent, room nice, but the layout is challenging for those needing parking.

Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025

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

$289 total

per night

Jan 9 - Jan 10

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 ...

8/10 Very Good! (3,240 reviews)

Excellent place in a fantastic location.

Reviewed on Dec 7, 2025

Commodore Airport Hotel

449 Memorial Avenue Christchurch

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$158 total

per night

Dec 19 - Dec 20

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! (1,000 reviews)

Extremely comfortable room in a relaxing setting. Staff at all levels were extremely kind, courteous, and helpful. After several weeks of travelling it was a welcoming stop. We really appreciated having laundry facilities and a pool and sauna

Reviewed on Nov 28, 2025

Ashford Motor Lodge

35 Papanui Road Christchurch

$102 total

per night

Jan 13 - Jan 14

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

9/10 Wonderful! (718 reviews)

Families like: Kids pool, kitchenette, babysitting, cribs

Travelers say...

Lovely clean room Excellent location Helpful courteous staff

Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025

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Tasman Holiday Parks - Christchurch

39 Meadow Strêt, Papanui Christchurch

$69 total

per night

Jan 6 - Jan 7

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! (931 reviews)

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

Travelers say...

Room was very clean. Staff very helpful and accommodating.

Reviewed on Dec 5, 2025

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 or similar

4 people

Compact

Ford Focus or similar

4 people

Midsize

Toyota Corolla or similar

5 people

SUV

Jeep Compass or similar

5 people

Canterbury

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly to Canterbury?

Secure a fare with one of the 12 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 $84 and $1,678. If you were traveling one-way from Auckland (AKL), you could have landed tickets from just $40.

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.

$40 Cheap flights to Canterbury

Top places to visit in Canterbury

Christchurch

Lake Tekapo

Cheap flights to Canterbury from $40 One Way, $84 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

Country Glen Lodge

Hotel Give

Our Top Canterbury Apartment Hotels

Adina Heritage Christchurch

Fino Hotel and Suites

Southwark Hotel & Apartments

LyLo Christchurch

Score Epic Canterbury Accommodation Deals

Bealey Quarter

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

Novotel Christchurch Airport

Sudima Christchurch Airport

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

Bargain flights to Canterbury now available

Easy self-help service offered

Orbitz looks after you

Traveler profile updates

Frequently asked questions

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