$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, $90 Round Trip

$90 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.

Wed, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 9

AKL

Auckland

CHC

Christchurch

$90

Roundtrip

found 1 day ago

Tue, Dec 1 - Thu, Dec 3

AKL

Auckland

BHE

Blenheim

$203

Roundtrip

found 2 days ago

Wed, Mar 17 - Sun, Mar 21

AKL

Auckland

HKK

Hokitika

$276

Roundtrip

found 2 days ago

Mon, Feb 1 - Mon, Feb 15

LAX

Los Angeles

CHC

Christchurch

$926

Roundtrip

found 2 days ago

Sat, May 22 - Sat, Jun 5

SFO

San Francisco

CHC

Christchurch

$944

Roundtrip

found 20 hours ago

Mon, Mar 1 - Mon, Mar 8

SEA

Seattle

CHC

Christchurch

$1,055

Roundtrip

found 6 days ago

Thu, May 20 - Thu, May 27

PAE

Seattle

CHC

Christchurch

$1,274

Roundtrip

found 1 day ago

Mon, Jan 18 - Sun, Jan 24

JFK

New York

CHC

Christchurch

$1,486

Roundtrip

found 4 days ago

Deals For This Weekend's Flights

Origin	Destination	Travel Dates	Flights From*
AKL	Christchurch	August 29 to September 5	$165
WLG	Christchurch	August 29 to September 5	$183
BNE	Christchurch	August 28 to August 31	$683
SYD	Christchurch	August 28 to October 6	$731
LAX	Christchurch	August 29 to September 3	$988

*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

$42 nightly

$48 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! (1,016 reviews)

"Could t swing a cat in it. Pleased it was only for 1 night. No window to look out of."

Reviewed on Aug 22, 2026

LyLo Christchurch Airport

5 Peter Leeming Road Christchurch

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$58 nightly

$67 total

Sep 16 - Sep 17

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)

"Awesome hostel"

Reviewed on Aug 21, 2026

Country Glen Lodge

107 Bealey Avenue Christchurch

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$57 nightly

$66 total

Aug 23 - Aug 24

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! (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

$37 nightly

$43 total

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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! (1,007 reviews)

"Great place to stay. Great staff very helpful"

Reviewed on Aug 19, 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

$123 nightly

$141 total

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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! (1,078 reviews)

"Great historical hotel, rooms are well appointed and great location all within walking distance"

Reviewed on Aug 16, 2026

Fino Hotel and Suites

87 Kilmore Street Christchurch

$131 nightly

$151 total

Sep 5 - Sep 6

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

$60 nightly

$69 total

Aug 24 - Aug 25

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! (2,094 reviews)

"Lovely clean and spacious apartments"

Reviewed on Aug 18, 2026

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LyLo Christchurch Airport

5 Peter Leeming Road Christchurch

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$58 nightly

$67 total

Sep 16 - Sep 17

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)

"Awesome hostel"

Reviewed on Aug 21, 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

$96 nightly

$110 total

Sep 19 - Sep 20

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 ...

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

165 Cashel Street Christchurch

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$42 nightly

$48 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! (1,016 reviews)

"Could t swing a cat in it. Pleased it was only for 1 night. No window to look out of."

Reviewed on Aug 22, 2026

Lakes Edge Lodge

2 Lakeside Dr Lake Tekapo Canterbury Region

$54 nightly

$63 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 ...

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Novotel Christchurch Airport

30 Durey Road Christchurch NZ

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$125 nightly

$144 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 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,108 reviews)

"The hotel is a very convenient location to the terminal. Often international flights get in late like mine and I emailed the hotel in advance to let them know I was a late checkin and my room was ready and the team on hand were so friendly and helpful. The room felt fresh, the sheets were so soft. ..."

Reviewed on Aug 22, 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

$140 nightly

$161 total

Aug 26 - Aug 27

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! (3,386 reviews)

"good view"

Reviewed on Aug 22, 2026

Commodore Airport Hotel

449 Memorial Avenue Christchurch

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$103 nightly

$119 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! (1,002 reviews)

"Parking was great and rooms were good for our quick family 1 night stay"

Reviewed on Aug 21, 2026

Ashford Motor Lodge

35 Papanui Road Christchurch

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$65 nightly

$76 total

Sep 21 - Sep 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 Victoria Street and ...

9/10 Wonderful! (743 reviews)

Families like: Kids pool, kitchenette, babysitting, cribs

Travelers say...

"Recommended."

Reviewed on Aug 11, 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

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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.

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

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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 $90 and $1,486. 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?

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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.
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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.

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$45 Cheap flights to Canterbury

Top places to visit in Canterbury

Christchurch

Lake Tekapo

Cheap flights to Canterbury from $45 One Way, $90 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

Lakes Edge Lodge

Novotel 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

Book Your Flight To Canterbury Using Your Mobile Device

Avoid Check-In Hassles When Traveling On Flights to Canterbury

Keeping Everyone Up To Date

Frequently asked questions

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