$52 Cheap flights to Canterbury

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Top places to visit in Canterbury

Christchurch

Lake Tekapo

Cheap flights to Canterbury from $52 One Way, $163 Round Trip

$163 return flights and $52 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.

Thu, Apr 23 - Sat, Apr 25

AKL

Auckland

CHC

Christchurch

$163

Roundtrip

found 1 day ago

Tue, Jun 16 - Wed, Jun 24

AKL

Auckland

CHC

Christchurch

$171

Roundtrip

found 1 day ago

Mon, Nov 9 - Wed, Nov 11

AKL

Auckland

BHE

Blenheim

$191

Roundtrip

found 6 days ago

Fri, Oct 9 - Fri, Oct 9

AKL

Auckland

HKK

Hokitika

$276

Roundtrip

found 4 days ago

Thu, Jun 4 - Sun, Jun 7

AKL

Auckland

TIU

Timaru

$290

Roundtrip

found 5 days ago

Thu, Nov 26 - Sat, Dec 12

LAX

Los Angeles

CHC

Christchurch

$817

Roundtrip

found 4 days ago

Mon, Apr 20 - Wed, Apr 29

PDX

Portland

CHC

Christchurch

$1,229

Roundtrip

found 5 days ago

Deals For This Weekend's Flights

Origin	Destination	Travel Dates	Flights From*
AKL	Christchurch	April 19 to May 8	$210
AKL	Blenheim	April 17 to April 28	$285
WLG	Christchurch	April 18 to April 25	$300
LAX	Christchurch	April 19 to April 23	$901

*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

Apr 27 - Apr 28

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! (1,000 reviews)

Friendly staff and comfortable stay over for one eve

Reviewed on Apr 7, 2026

LyLo Christchurch

5 Peter Leeming Road Christchurch

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$79 nightly

$91 total

Apr 27 - Apr 28

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)

Room temp. great, good kitchen facilities.

Reviewed on Apr 5, 2026

Country Glen Lodge

107 Bealey Avenue Christchurch

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$64 nightly

$74 total

May 9 - May 10

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 Bealey Avenue and Victoria ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (797 reviews)

Good size clean room. Amazing powered shower. Close to the city and places we wanted to go.

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026

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Hotel Give

12 Hereford Street Christchurch

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$38 nightly

$44 total

May 8 - May 9

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 ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)

Clean room

Reviewed on Apr 10, 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.

Our Top Canterbury Apartment Hotels

Adina Heritage Christchurch

28 - 30 Cathedral Square Christchurch

$130 nightly

$149 total

Apr 20 - Apr 21

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! (1,053 reviews)

Huge room

Reviewed on Mar 31, 2026

Fino Hotel and Suites

87 Kilmore Street Christchurch

$117 nightly

$134 total

May 4 - May 5

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! (876 reviews)

The hotel is at the edge of the city center, but is within 20 minutes of walk to most tourist attractions. There is a bus 29 stop outside of the hotel, which makes it easy to get to the airport. Although the building is old, the interior is newly renovated and very clean. Our suite has a full kitchen ...

Reviewed on Apr 1, 2026

Southwark Hotel & Apartments

25 Southwark Street Christchurch

Fully refundable

$66 nightly

$76 total

May 1 - May 2

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! (2,063 reviews)

Room clean, location on ground level, car park and walk way right outside windows, no air conditioning would be very hot in summer.

Reviewed on Apr 10, 2026

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LyLo Christchurch

5 Peter Leeming Road Christchurch

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$79 nightly

$91 total

Apr 27 - Apr 28

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)

Room temp. great, good kitchen facilities.

Reviewed on Apr 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.

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BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

165 Cashel Street Christchurch

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$41 nightly

$47 total

Apr 27 - Apr 28

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! (1,000 reviews)

Friendly staff and comfortable stay over for one eve

Reviewed on Apr 7, 2026

Bealey Quarter

247 Bealey Ave Christchurch

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$49 nightly

$57 total

Apr 28 - Apr 29

Total with taxes and fees

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! (515 reviews)

Good staffs

Reviewed on Apr 10, 2026

Novotel Christchurch Airport

30 Durey Road Christchurch NZ

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$132 nightly

$152 total

May 2 - May 3

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! (1,055 reviews)

Nice hotel with friendly staff, comfortable beds, right across street from terminal with views of planes but excellent soundproofing/quiet, only 5 minute walk to Antarctic center, a Woolworth and off airport restaurants, hotel restaurant and bar on top floor has very good food, excellent views of ...

Reviewed on Apr 4, 2026

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LyLo Christchurch

5 Peter Leeming Road Christchurch

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$79 nightly

$91 total

Apr 27 - Apr 28

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)

Room temp. great, good kitchen facilities.

Reviewed on Apr 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

$146 nightly

$167 total

May 7 - May 8

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! (3,313 reviews)

Mountain view was beautiful. Room was huge for a double bed occupancy- you get an entire upstairs area for kitchen, dining and relaxing. Hot water in the shower area had a bit of issue but bath tub worked fine. Enjoyed our stay as the area is quiet, safe plus we got to see some stars out of balcony ...

Reviewed on Apr 9, 2026

Commodore Airport Hotel

449 Memorial Avenue Christchurch

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$112 nightly

$130 total

May 3 - May 4

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! (1,003 reviews)

Clean room, awesome staff, great stay!

Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026

Ashford Motor Lodge

35 Papanui Road Christchurch

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$77 nightly

$89 total

May 10 - May 11

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 Victoria Street and ...

9/10 Wonderful! (731 reviews)

Families like: Kids pool, kitchenette, babysitting, cribs

Travelers say...

Nice room, clean tidy and quiet.

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026

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Tasman Holiday Parks - Christchurch

39 Meadow Strêt, Papanui Christchurch

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$67 nightly

$77 total

Apr 28 - Apr 29

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! (978 reviews)

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

Travelers say...

Was great place to stay great facilities lots of things to keep kids occupied only downfall I would say mattresses were too hard for our liking and our son we had no sleep but great if you like hard mattress other than that happy with it

Reviewed on Apr 8, 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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5 people

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5 people

Canterbury

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly to Canterbury?

Secure a fare with one of the 15 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 $163 and $1,229. If you were traveling one-way from Auckland (AKL), you could have landed tickets from just $52.

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

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

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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.

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What do I need for the flight to Canterbury?

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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.
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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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$52 Cheap flights to Canterbury

Top places to visit in Canterbury

Christchurch

Lake Tekapo

Cheap flights to Canterbury from $52 One Way, $163 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

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

Bealey Quarter

Novotel Christchurch Airport

LyLo Christchurch

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

Booking Made Easy

Manage Travel Plans on the Move

The Complete Package

Low Price Guarantee

Frequently asked questions

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