How long does it take to fly to Christchurch?

Flight times from United Kingdom to Christchurch vary, but if you’re flying out of Manchester and flying into Christchurch (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 26h 30m on average. Another popular route from United Kingdom to Christchurch is flying from London to Christchurch, which will take roughly 27h 28m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

Which airlines fly to Christchurch?

Emirates, Singapore Airlines and China Southern are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Christchurch from United Kingdom according to our data. Emirates is the first choice among our users, with 61% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Christchurch. Keep in mind that there are 8 different airlines that fly to Christchurch on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from United Kingdom to Christchurch?

China Southern, Etihad Airways, and Emirates are the most popular carriers operating from United Kingdom to Christchurch

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

Prices for flights from United Kingdom to Christchurch Airport are updated daily.

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

As of November 2026, there are 8 operators available to choose from for flights from United Kingdom to Christchurch Airport.

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

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from United Kingdom to Christchurch Airport.

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

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Christchurch Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Christchurch Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

£396 Cheap Flights from the United Kingdom to Christchurch in 2026/27

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09:50 - 08:35LGW London Gatwick-CHC Christchurch

33h 45m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

22:30 - 17:20CHC Christchurch-LGW London Gatwick

31h 50m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Zhengzhou

£788China Southern

Thu, 31 Dec - Mon, 25 Jan

22:00 - 17:20LHR London Heathrow-CHC Christchurch

30h 20m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

22:30 - 18:35CHC Christchurch-LHR London Heathrow

33h 05m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

£789China Southern

Mon, 1 Mar - Wed, 24 Mar

18:00 - 21:00LGW London Gatwick-CHC Christchurch

40h 00m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Auckland Intl

11:00 - 15:00CHC Christchurch-LGW London Gatwick

39h 00m2 stops Auckland Intl Shanghai Pu Dong

£817Multiple Airlines

Sun, 2 May - Mon, 17 May

21:00 - 22:20LHR London Heathrow-CHC Christchurch

36h 20m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Auckland Intl

09:00 - 17:30CHC Christchurch-LHR London Heathrow

45h 30m2 stops Auckland Intl Shanghai Pu Dong

£851Multiple Airlines

Sun, 21 Feb - Fri, 19 Mar

19:20 - 00:35LHR London Heathrow-CHC Christchurch

40h 15m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Melbourne

06:10 - 12:05CHC Christchurch-LHR London Heathrow

42h 55m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

£864Etihad Airways

Tue, 8 Dec - Wed, 17 Feb

08:40 - 00:35LHR London Heathrow-CHC Christchurch

26h 55m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Melbourne

11:25 - 14:30CHC Christchurch-LHR London Heathrow

40h 05m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

£864Etihad Airways

Fri, 4 Dec - Mon, 8 Feb

20:25 - 14:15LGW London Gatwick-CHC Christchurch

28h 50m2 stops Dubai Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

18:10 - 18:25CHC Christchurch-LGW London Gatwick

37h 15m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dubai Intl

£1,133Emirates

Mon, 30 Nov - Mon, 7 Dec

20:50 - 14:15EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CHC Christchurch

28h 25m2 stops Dubai Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

18:10 - 18:55CHC Christchurch-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

37h 45m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dubai Intl

£1,157Emirates

Fri, 19 Feb - Fri, 12 Mar

21:45 - 10:40LHR London Heathrow-CHC Christchurch

23h 55m1 stop Singapore Changi

01:05 - 18:30CHC Christchurch-LHR London Heathrow

30h 25m1 stop Singapore Changi

£1,218Singapore Airlines

Fri, 5 Mar - Sat, 27 Mar

13:05 - 23:50LGW London Gatwick-CHC Christchurch

45h 45m1 stop Singapore Changi

16:00 - 09:05CHC Christchurch-LGW London Gatwick

30h 05m2 stops Melbourne Singapore Changi

£1,333Singapore Airlines

Thu, 25 Feb - Mon, 15 Mar

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13:55 - 00:35LHR London Heathrow-CHC Christchurch

45h 40m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Melbourne

09:10 - 12:05CHC Christchurch-LHR London Heathrow

39h 55m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

£960Multiple Airlines

Thu, 5 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov

20:20 - 17:20LGW London Gatwick-CHC Christchurch

56h 00m2 stops Zhengzhou Guangzhou Baiyun

22:30 - 17:20CHC Christchurch-LGW London Gatwick

31h 50m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Zhengzhou

£1,060China Southern

Sat, 7 Nov - Fri, 20 Nov

08:40 - 00:35LHR London Heathrow-CHC Christchurch

26h 55m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Melbourne

06:00 - 14:30CHC Christchurch-LHR London Heathrow

45h 30m2 stops Melbourne Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

£1,078Etihad Airways

Fri, 6 Nov - Sat, 14 Nov

08:40 - 00:35LHR London Heathrow-CHC Christchurch

26h 55m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Melbourne

06:00 - 12:05CHC Christchurch-LHR London Heathrow

43h 05m2 stops Melbourne Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

£1,119Multiple Airlines

Sun, 8 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov

13:55 - 00:35LHR London Heathrow-CHC Christchurch

45h 40m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Melbourne

06:10 - 06:40CHC Christchurch-LHR London Heathrow

61h 30m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

£1,143Etihad Airways

Sat, 7 Nov - Sat, 21 Nov

23:55 - 14:15LGW London Gatwick-CHC Christchurch

49h 20m2 stops Dubai Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

18:10 - 11:40CHC Christchurch-LGW London Gatwick

30h 30m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dubai Intl

£1,191Emirates

Sun, 8 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov

23:55 - 14:15LGW London Gatwick-CHC Christchurch

49h 20m2 stops Dubai Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

18:10 - 06:40CHC Christchurch-LGW London Gatwick

49h 30m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dubai Intl

£1,219Emirates

Sat, 7 Nov - Sat, 14 Nov

17:15 - 17:20LHR London Heathrow-CHC Christchurch

59h 05m2 stops Wuhan Guangzhou Baiyun

22:30 - 18:35CHC Christchurch-LHR London Heathrow

57h 05m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Beijing Daxing Intl

£1,262China Southern

Wed, 4 Nov - Sun, 8 Nov

15:50 - 14:15LHR London Heathrow-CHC Christchurch

33h 25m2 stops Dubai Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

06:00 - 06:15CHC Christchurch-LHR London Heathrow

37h 15m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Singapore Changi

£1,322Qantas Airways

Sun, 8 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov

13:15 - 14:15NCL Newcastle upon Tyne-CHC Christchurch

36h 00m2 stops Dubai Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

09:10 - 11:20CHC Christchurch-NCL Newcastle upon Tyne

39h 10m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dubai Intl

£1,414Qantas Airways

Mon, 9 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov

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Singapore Airlines flights from United Kingdom to Christchurch

Our best Singapore Airlines deals on United Kingdom to Christchurch flight tickets

Singapore Airlines

16 Nov

MAN10:05Manchester

35h 10m

1 stop

CHC10:15Christchurch

15 May

CHC10:50Christchurch

33h 25m

1 stop

MAN09:15Manchester

£1,626

Singapore Airlines

16 Nov

MAN10:05Manchester

59h 10m

1 stop

CHC10:15Christchurch

15 May

CHC06:30Christchurch

37h 45m

2 stops

MAN09:15Manchester

£1,697

British Airways flights from United Kingdom to Christchurch

Our best British Airways deals on United Kingdom to Christchurch flight tickets

British Airways

8 Feb

GLA15:30Glasgow Intl

43h 29m

3 stops

CHC23:59Christchurch

24 Feb

CHC06:00Christchurch

41h 30m

3 stops

GLA10:30Glasgow Intl

£1,659

British Airways

15 Nov

MAN12:55Manchester

46h 04m

3 stops

CHC23:59Christchurch

17 May

CHC06:00Christchurch

40h 30m

3 stops

MAN11:30Manchester

£1,707

British Airways

15 Nov

MAN15:10Manchester

43h 49m

3 stops

CHC23:59Christchurch

16 May

CHC06:00Christchurch

50h 30m

3 stops

MAN21:30Manchester

£1,753

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09:50-08:35

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22:30-17:20

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18:00-21:00

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Christchurch

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06:10-12:05

2 stops42h 55m

£864

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2 stops26h 55m

Christchurch

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11:25-14:30

2 stops40h 05m

£864

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London Gatwick

Mon 30/11

20:25-14:15

2 stops28h 50m

Christchurch

Mon 7/12

18:10-18:25

2 stops37h 15m

£1,133

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EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CHC Christchurch

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Fri 19/2

20:50-14:15

2 stops28h 25m

Christchurch

Fri 12/3

18:10-18:55

2 stops37h 45m

£1,157

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LHR London Heathrow - CHC Christchurch

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London Heathrow

Fri 5/3

21:45-10:40

1 stop23h 55m

Christchurch

Sat 27/3

01:05-18:30

1 stop30h 25m

£1,218

LondonChristchurch

LGW London Gatwick - CHC Christchurch

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Thu 25/2

13:05-23:50

1 stop45h 45m

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Mon 15/3

16:00-09:05

2 stops30h 05m

£1,333

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Christchurch?

The cheapest month to fly to Christchurch from United Kingdom is in May. Flight prices, which tend to average around £1,208, 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 United Kingdom during the month September is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around £1,248.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Christchurch from United Kingdom when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Christchurch for around £1,435 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 United Kingdom for as low as £1,139 on momondo.

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Best price found	£396
Fastest flight time	26h 25m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Christchurch from United Kingdom in the past 72 hours is £396. The best return flight deal from United Kingdom to Christchurch found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £788.

The fastest flight from United Kingdom to Christchurch takes 26h 25m

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

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Frequently asked questions about flying from the United Kingdom to Christchurch

When did momondo last update prices for flights from United Kingdom to Christchurch Airport?
Prices for flights from United Kingdom to Christchurch Airport are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from United Kingdom to Christchurch Airport?
As of November 2026, there are 8 operators available to choose from for flights from United Kingdom to Christchurch Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from United Kingdom to Christchurch Airport?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from United Kingdom to Christchurch Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Christchurch Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Christchurch Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Christchurch Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from United Kingdom to Christchurch

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from United Kingdom to Christchurch with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
China Southern	PriceFrom £738	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 187 reviews	Search China Southern flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom £905	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,555 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom £1,047	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,684 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom £1,051	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 681 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom £1,129	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 10,465 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom £1,134	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,635 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom £1,143	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,122 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom £1,185	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,536 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights

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