Cheap flights from AKL to CHC (Auckland Intl. to Christchurch Intl.)

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Cheap Flights from AKL to CHC starting at $42 One Way, $145 Round Trip

Prices starting at $145 for return flights and $42 for one-way flights to Christchurch Intl. 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, Aug 27 - Sat, Aug 29
AKL
Auckland
CHC
Christchurch
$145 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$145
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Thu, Aug 27 from Auckland to Christchurch, returning Sat, Aug 29, priced at $145 found 3 days ago
Thu, Mar 12 - Wed, Mar 18
AKL
Auckland
CHC
Christchurch
$148 Roundtrip, found 10 hours ago
$148
Roundtrip
found 10 hours ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Thu, Mar 12 from Auckland to Christchurch, returning Wed, Mar 18, priced at $148 found 10 hours ago
Tue, Jan 27 - Mon, Feb 2
AKL
Auckland
CHC
Christchurch
$150 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$150
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Tue, Jan 27 from Auckland to Christchurch, returning Mon, Feb 2, priced at $150 found 2 days ago
Thu, Aug 27 - Sat, Aug 29
AKL
Auckland
CHC
Christchurch
$151 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$151
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Thu, Aug 27 from Auckland to Christchurch, returning Sat, Aug 29, priced at $151 found 3 days ago
Mon, Mar 9 - Thu, Mar 19
AKL
Auckland
CHC
Christchurch
$153 Roundtrip, just found
$153
Roundtrip
just found
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Mon, Mar 9 from Auckland to Christchurch, returning Thu, Mar 19, priced at $153 just found

Hotel Ideas near Christchurch Intl.

Airport Hotels near Christchurch Intl.

Novotel Christchurch Airport

Novotel Christchurch Airport

4.5 out of 5
30 Durey Road Christchurch NZ
$147 nightly
The price is $169 total per night from Dec 7 to Dec 8
$169 total
Dec 7 - Dec 8
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! (1,026 reviews)
Friendly and clean

Reviewed on Nov 27, 2025

Novotel Christchurch Airport
Sudima Christchurch Airport

Sudima Christchurch Airport

4.5 out of 5
550 Memorial Avenue Christchurch
$90 nightly
The price is $104 total per night from Dec 18 to Dec 19
$104 total
Dec 18 - Dec 19
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 helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,063 reviews)
Excellent experience from check-in to very early morning shuttle to the airport.

Reviewed on Nov 25, 2025

Sudima Christchurch Airport
LyLo Christchurch

LyLo Christchurch

5 out of 5
5 Peter Leeming Road Christchurch
$83 nightly
The price is $95 total per night from Dec 24 to Dec 25
$95 total
Dec 24 - Dec 25
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
It’s a hostel but it’s nice enough for families who are arriving / departing the airport. Very happy with it. Comfortable night and also had air con which is useful.

Reviewed on Nov 27, 2025

LyLo Christchurch
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.

Hotels In Christchurch

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

3.5 out of 5
165 Cashel Street Christchurch
$44 nightly
The price is $51 total per night from Dec 7 to Dec 8
$51 total
Dec 7 - Dec 8
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Our room was spacious and generally nicely appointed; however, it lacked storage space. No dresser, shelves or drawers in the bathroom. This meant that we heaped piles of clothes on the two chairs meant for casual seating. Otherwise, the hotel was great! Friendly and helpful staff, solid breakfast, ...

Reviewed on Nov 25, 2025

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
Novotel Christchurch Airport

Novotel Christchurch Airport

4.5 out of 5
30 Durey Road Christchurch NZ
$147 nightly
The price is $169 total per night from Dec 7 to Dec 8
$169 total
Dec 7 - Dec 8
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! (1,026 reviews)
Friendly and clean

Reviewed on Nov 27, 2025

Novotel Christchurch Airport
Bealey Quarter

Bealey Quarter

5 out of 5
247 Bealey Ave Christchurch
$39 nightly
The price is $46 total per night from Dec 10 to Dec 11
$46 total
Dec 10 - Dec 11
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! (407 reviews)
Spotless room. Great ventilation

Reviewed on Nov 21, 2025

Bealey Quarter
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.

Christchurch Hotels With Airport Transportation

Airport Gateway Motor Lodge

Airport Gateway Motor Lodge

3.5 out of 5
45 Roydvale Avenue Christchurch
$81 nightly
The price is $94 total per night from Dec 30 to Dec 31
$94 total
Dec 30 - Dec 31
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,017 reviews)
Staff were lovely, room was spacious, clean and nicely appointed, food was nice, proximity to airport and the shuttle service were excellent.

Reviewed on Nov 27, 2025

Airport Gateway Motor Lodge
Airport Lodge Motel

Airport Lodge Motel

3 out of 5
105 Roydvale Avenue Christchurch
Stay at this hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Russley Golf Club and Mike Pero's Motorcycle ...
Nice and handy to the areas we wanted to visit. Will definitely stay at the motel again.

Reviewed on Nov 29, 2021

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Airport Lodge Motel
Hotel Elms Christchurch, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Hotel Elms Christchurch, an Ascend Collection Hotel

4 out of 5
456 Papanui Road Christchurch
$73 nightly
The price is $84 total per night from Dec 14 to Dec 15
$84 total
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (706 reviews)
Great stay, beautiful hotel

Reviewed on Nov 28, 2025

Hotel Elms Christchurch, an Ascend Collection Hotel
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.

Low Priced Christchurch Hotels

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

3.5 out of 5
165 Cashel Street Christchurch
$44 nightly
The price is $51 total per night from Dec 7 to Dec 8
$51 total
Dec 7 - Dec 8
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Our room was spacious and generally nicely appointed; however, it lacked storage space. No dresser, shelves or drawers in the bathroom. This meant that we heaped piles of clothes on the two chairs meant for casual seating. Otherwise, the hotel was great! Friendly and helpful staff, solid breakfast, ...

Reviewed on Nov 25, 2025

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
LyLo Christchurch

LyLo Christchurch

5 out of 5
5 Peter Leeming Road Christchurch
$83 nightly
The price is $95 total per night from Dec 24 to Dec 25
$95 total
Dec 24 - Dec 25
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
It’s a hostel but it’s nice enough for families who are arriving / departing the airport. Very happy with it. Comfortable night and also had air con which is useful.

Reviewed on Nov 27, 2025

LyLo Christchurch
Country Glen Lodge

Country Glen Lodge

3 out of 5
107 Bealey Avenue Christchurch
$67 nightly
The price is $78 total per night from Dec 2 to Dec 3
$78 total
Dec 2 - Dec 3
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! (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

Country Glen Lodge
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 Christchurch

Commodore Airport Hotel

Commodore Airport Hotel

4.5 out of 5
449 Memorial Avenue Christchurch
$143 nightly
The price is $166 total per night from Dec 13 to Dec 14
$166 total
Dec 13 - Dec 14
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! (1,004 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

Commodore Airport Hotel
Ashford Motor Lodge

Ashford Motor Lodge

4 out of 5
35 Papanui Road Christchurch
$94 nightly
The price is $109 total per night from Dec 7 to Dec 8
$109 total
Dec 7 - Dec 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 Victoria Street and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (715 reviews)

Families like: Kids pool, kitchenette, babysitting, cribs

Travelers say...
Yes

Reviewed on Nov 21, 2025

Ashford Motor Lodge
Tasman Holiday Parks - Christchurch

Tasman Holiday Parks - Christchurch

5 out of 5
39 Meadow Strêt, Papanui Christchurch
$64 nightly
The price is $74 total per night from Dec 15 to Dec 16
$74 total
Dec 15 - Dec 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (925 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
Cosy, tidy studio unit with everything you need. Great water pressure in shower and comfortable bed. Was nice not to hear any road noise throughout the night, being off the main road. Check in was quick and easy.

Reviewed on Nov 28, 2025

Tasman Holiday Parks - Christchurch
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.

AKL to CHC Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
AKL Address & GPS
Address:
Auckland ,
New Zealand
IATA Code:
AKL
Longitude:
174.783524
Latitude:
-37.004786
Time Zone:
Pacific/Auckland
CHC Address & GPS
Address:
Christchurch ,
New Zealand
IATA Code:
CHC
Longitude:
172.538892
Latitude:
-43.488655
Time Zone:
Pacific/Auckland

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) to Christchurch Intl. Airport (CHC)?
Whether you're flying from Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) to CHC for work or you're finally jetting off on an amazing vacation, you'll probably want to get there as fast as possible. Fortunately, several carriers advertise nonstop flights. Air New Zealand and Jetstar are two that have terrific reviews.
What is the shortest flight from Auckland Airport to Christchurch Intl. Airport (CHC)?
If you strongly believe your vacation hours should be spent 'vacationing' instead of flying, you'll enjoy the trip from AKL to Christchurch Intl. Airport (CHC). It takes as little as 1 hour and 25 minutes.
How many hours flight from Auckland Airport to CHC?
Don't make yourself too comfortable in that seat — the average time in the air from AKL to Christchurch Intl. Airport (CHC) is a leisurely 1 hour and 25 minutes.
What airlines have the most flights from Auckland Airport to Christchurch Intl. Airport (CHC)?
A problem-free, fun-filled vacation starts with choosing a quality airline. Jetstar (JQ) operates 139 flights every month from AKL to Christchurch Airport. Why not jump aboard and see why it's considered one of the best? Air New Zealand (NZ) will also get you to your destination comfortably and safely. Offering 417 monthly flights between Auckland and Christchurch, it's another quality airline to look into.

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