Which stopover airport has the shortest connection time from Manchester to Christchurch?

Dubai (DXB) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 2h 40m.

Which airlines fly to Christchurch?

Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Qantas Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Christchurch from Manchester according to our data. Emirates is the first choice among our users, with 64% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Christchurch. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Christchurch on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Which airport is the most popular for stopovers for flights between Manchester and Christchurch?

Singapore (SIN) was the most common stop: 82% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Manchester to Christchurch?

Etihad Airways is the most popular carrier operating from Manchester to Christchurch

Which stopover airport offers the lowest fares from Manchester to Christchurch?

Flights via Singapore (SIN) offer the lowest average return price of £1,919.

Which stopover airport has the shortest travel time from Manchester to Christchurch?

Flights connecting via Dubai (DXB) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 28h 32m.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Manchester Airport to Christchurch Airport?

Prices for flights from Manchester Airport to Christchurch Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Manchester Airport to Christchurch Airport?

There are 5 operators available for flights from Manchester Airport to Christchurch Airport as of August 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Manchester Airport to Christchurch Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Manchester Airport to Christchurch Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Christchurch Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Christchurch Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Christchurch Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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19:55 - 00:35MAN Manchester-CHC Christchurch

39h 40m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Melbourne

06:10 - 06:15CHC Christchurch-MAN Manchester

37h 05m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

£939Etihad Airways

Mon, 2 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov

19:55 - 00:35MAN Manchester-CHC Christchurch

39h 40m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Melbourne

08:05 - 12:15CHC Christchurch-MAN Manchester

41h 10m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

£951Etihad Airways

Mon, 23 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec

19:55 - 00:10MAN Manchester-CHC Christchurch

39h 15m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Melbourne

06:10 - 06:15CHC Christchurch-MAN Manchester

61h 05m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

£963Multiple Airlines

Mon, 2 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov

13:50 - 00:35MAN Manchester-CHC Christchurch

45h 45m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Melbourne

06:00 - 17:55CHC Christchurch-MAN Manchester

48h 55m2 stops Melbourne Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

£1,042Multiple Airlines

Thu, 12 Nov - Thu, 3 Dec

20:40 - 14:00MAN Manchester-CHC Christchurch

28h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl

18:20 - 18:35CHC Christchurch-MAN Manchester

37h 15m1 stop Dubai Intl

£1,246Emirates

Mon, 2 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov

14:05 - 12:55MAN Manchester-CHC Christchurch

35h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl

18:20 - 07:45CHC Christchurch-MAN Manchester

49h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl

£1,257Emirates

Wed, 2 Sep - Tue, 20 Oct

10:05 - 23:50MAN Manchester-CHC Christchurch

48h 45m1 stop Singapore Changi

01:05 - 08:35CHC Christchurch-MAN Manchester

68h 30m1 stop Singapore Changi

£1,329Singapore Airlines

Mon, 23 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

10:05 - 23:50MAN Manchester-CHC Christchurch

48h 45m1 stop Singapore Changi

01:05 - 08:35CHC Christchurch-MAN Manchester

68h 30m1 stop Singapore Changi

£1,336Singapore Airlines

Mon, 23 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

10:05 - 07:25MAN Manchester-CHC Christchurch

32h 20m2 stops Singapore Changi Auckland Intl

12:00 - 08:35CHC Christchurch-MAN Manchester

33h 35m2 stops Auckland Intl Singapore Changi

£1,393Air New Zealand

Mon, 23 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec

10:05 - 08:10MAN Manchester-CHC Christchurch

33h 05m2 stops Singapore Changi Auckland Intl

01:05 - 08:35CHC Christchurch-MAN Manchester

44h 30m1 stop Singapore Changi

£1,393Air New Zealand

Mon, 23 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

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22:55 - 14:20MAN Manchester-CHC Christchurch

52h 25m3 stops Istanbul Kuala Lumpur Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

06:30 - 12:05CHC Christchurch-MAN Manchester

64h 35m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Kuala Lumpur Intl Istanbul

£1,756Turkish Airlines

Sun, 16 Aug - Wed, 26 Aug

22:55 - 14:20MAN Manchester-CHC Christchurch

52h 25m3 stops Istanbul Kuala Lumpur Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

06:30 - 09:35CHC Christchurch-MAN Manchester

62h 05m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Kuala Lumpur Intl Istanbul

£1,756Turkish Airlines

Sun, 16 Aug - Tue, 25 Aug

09:20 - 23:35MAN Manchester-CHC Christchurch

27h 15m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Melbourne

06:30 - 18:50CHC Christchurch-MAN Manchester

47h 20m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

£1,873Etihad Airways

Sun, 16 Aug - Wed, 26 Aug

09:20 - 23:35MAN Manchester-CHC Christchurch

27h 15m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Melbourne

06:30 - 18:50CHC Christchurch-MAN Manchester

47h 20m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

£1,873Etihad Airways

Sun, 16 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug

14:05 - 12:55MAN Manchester-CHC Christchurch

35h 50m2 stops Dubai Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

17:20 - 19:25CHC Christchurch-MAN Manchester

37h 05m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dubai Intl

£2,020Emirates

Thu, 13 Aug - Thu, 27 Aug

09:55 - 12:55MAN Manchester-CHC Christchurch

40h 00m2 stops Dubai Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

08:20 - 12:10CHC Christchurch-MAN Manchester

38h 50m2 stops Melbourne Dubai Intl

£2,210Emirates

Thu, 13 Aug - Tue, 25 Aug

21:10 - 12:55MAN Manchester-CHC Christchurch

28h 45m2 stops Dubai Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

17:20 - 12:10CHC Christchurch-MAN Manchester

29h 50m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dubai Intl

£2,229Qantas Airways

Sat, 15 Aug - Tue, 25 Aug

21:10 - 12:55MAN Manchester-CHC Christchurch

28h 45m2 stops Dubai Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

17:20 - 19:25CHC Christchurch-MAN Manchester

37h 05m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dubai Intl

£2,525Qantas Airways

Sat, 15 Aug - Thu, 27 Aug

10:35 - 12:25MAN Manchester-CHC Christchurch

38h 50m2 stops Singapore Changi Auckland Intl

10:50 - 09:15CHC Christchurch-MAN Manchester

33h 25m1 stop Singapore Changi

£3,013Singapore Airlines

Sun, 16 Aug - Fri, 28 Aug

10:35 - 07:35MAN Manchester-CHC Christchurch

34h 00m2 stops Singapore Changi Auckland Intl

10:50 - 09:15CHC Christchurch-MAN Manchester

33h 25m1 stop Singapore Changi

£3,013Singapore Airlines

Sun, 16 Aug - Sun, 30 Aug

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Etihad Airways flights from Manchester to Christchurch

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2 Nov

MAN19:55Manchester

39h 40m

2 stops

CHC00:35Christchurch

9 Nov

CHC06:10Christchurch

37h 05m

2 stops

MAN06:15Manchester

£939

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23 Nov

MAN19:55Manchester

39h 40m

2 stops

CHC00:35Christchurch

2 Dec

CHC08:05Christchurch

41h 10m

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MAN12:15Manchester

£951

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23 Nov

MAN19:55Manchester

39h 40m

2 stops

CHC00:35Christchurch

2 Dec

CHC08:05Christchurch

41h 10m

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MAN12:15Manchester

£953

Cathay Pacific flights from Manchester to Christchurch

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Cathay Pacific

31 Oct

MAN10:25Manchester

37h 25m

1 stop

CHC12:50Christchurch

23 Nov

CHC14:20Christchurch

30h 35m

1 stop

MAN07:55Manchester

£1,126

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31 Oct

MAN10:25Manchester

37h 25m

1 stop

CHC12:50Christchurch

23 Nov

CHC14:20Christchurch

30h 35m

1 stop

MAN07:55Manchester

£1,127

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10:05-23:50

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Christchurch

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01:05-08:35

1 stop68h 30m

£1,336

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MAN Manchester - CHC Christchurch

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10:05-07:25

2 stops32h 20m

Christchurch

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2 stops33h 35m

£1,393

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MAN Manchester - CHC Christchurch

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Mon 23/11

10:05-08:10

2 stops33h 05m

Christchurch

Mon 30/11

01:05-08:35

1 stop44h 30m

£1,393

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Manchester and Christchurch?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from £1,469 to £1,887.
The lowest price recently found on this route was £939.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Christchurch?

The cheapest month to fly to Christchurch from Manchester is in May. Flight prices, which tend to average around £1,198, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you are unable to visit Christchurch during the month of May, then departing from Manchester during the month March is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around £1,276.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Manchester to Christchurch?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Christchurch from Manchester when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Christchurch for around £1,470 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Christchurch from Manchester for as low as £1,220 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Manchester to Christchurch flights?

You could potentially save up to 1% on your flight if you consider stops on a Manchester to Christchurch flight.

How have Manchester to Christchurch flight prices changed over time?

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Fastest flight time	28h 05m
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The fastest flight from Manchester to Christchurch takes 28h 05m

There are no direct flights from Manchester to Christchurch. There are no popular flight routes from Manchester to Christchurch.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Manchester to Christchurch

How far is Manchester to Christchurch by plane?
The distance between Manchester and Christchurch is about 11702.8 mi. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 28h 05m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Manchester Airport to Christchurch Airport?
Prices for flights from Manchester Airport to Christchurch Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Manchester Airport to Christchurch Airport?
There are 5 operators available for flights from Manchester Airport to Christchurch Airport as of August 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Manchester Airport to Christchurch Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Manchester Airport to Christchurch Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Christchurch Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Christchurch Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Christchurch Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Manchester to Christchurch?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular airline on flight routes from Manchester to Christchurch is Emirates (63% of total bookings). The next most popular airlines are Singapore Airlines (15%), Qantas Airways (12%), and Etihad Airways (9%).

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom £964	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,502 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom £1,126	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,584 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom £1,164	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,081 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom £1,192	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,652 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom £1,361	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 659 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights

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