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 55m on average. Another popular route from United Kingdom to Christchurch is flying from London to Christchurch, which will take roughly 27h 50m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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

Which airlines fly to Christchurch?

Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Qantas Airways 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 62% 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.

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 October 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.

£430 Cheap Flights from the United Kingdom to Christchurch in 2026/27

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

30h 20m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

22:30 - 17:55CHC Christchurch-LHR London Heathrow

56h 25m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Beijing Daxing Intl

£883China Southern

Mon, 1 Mar - Wed, 17 Mar

21:30 - 08:35LHR London Heathrow-CHC Christchurch

70h 05m2 stops Beijing Daxing Intl Guangzhou Baiyun

11:35 - 18:35CHC Christchurch-LHR London Heathrow

44h 00m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

£883China Southern

Fri, 1 Jan - Thu, 28 Jan

17:00 - 17:20LGW London Gatwick-CHC Christchurch

35h 20m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Melbourne

14:05 - 15:00CHC Christchurch-LGW London Gatwick

35h 55m2 stops Auckland Intl Shanghai Pu Dong

£884Multiple Airlines

Wed, 18 Nov - Wed, 26 May

21:00 - 17:20LHR London Heathrow-CHC Christchurch

31h 20m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Melbourne

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

45h 30m2 stops Auckland Intl Shanghai Pu Dong

£890Multiple Airlines

Sun, 21 Feb - Sat, 6 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

£939Etihad Airways

Tue, 8 Dec - Wed, 17 Feb

20:55 - 00:35LHR London Heathrow-CHC Christchurch

38h 40m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Melbourne

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

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

£943Etihad Airways

Tue, 8 Dec - Wed, 17 Feb

20:15 - 14:15STN London Stansted-CHC Christchurch

29h 00m2 stops Dubai Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

18:10 - 12:05CHC Christchurch-STN London Stansted

30h 55m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dubai Intl

£1,103Emirates

Sun, 15 Nov - Mon, 28 Dec

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

28h 50m2 stops Dubai Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

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

49h 30m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dubai Intl

£1,109Emirates

Sun, 15 Nov - Mon, 28 Dec

22:05 - 12:50LHR London Heathrow-CHC Christchurch

25h 45m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

14:20 - 06:50CHC Christchurch-LHR London Heathrow

29h 30m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

£1,271Cathay Pacific

Tue, 26 Jan - Fri, 26 Feb

22:05 - 12:50LHR London Heathrow-CHC Christchurch

25h 45m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

14:20 - 06:50CHC Christchurch-LHR London Heathrow

29h 30m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

£1,271Cathay Pacific

Wed, 27 Jan - Fri, 26 Feb

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21:20 - 14:35LHR London Heathrow-CHC Christchurch

53h 15m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Auckland Intl

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

45h 30m2 stops Auckland Intl Shanghai Pu Dong

£1,083Multiple Airlines

Sun, 4 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct

21:20 - 13:00LHR London Heathrow-CHC Christchurch

51h 40m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Auckland Intl

06:15 - 18:40CHC Christchurch-LHR London Heathrow

48h 25m2 stops Auckland Intl Shanghai Pu Dong

£1,153Multiple Airlines

Sun, 4 Oct - Sun, 11 Oct

21:05 - 01:20STN London Stansted-CHC Christchurch

40h 15m2 stops Dubai Intl Brisbane

18:20 - 17:55CHC Christchurch-STN London Stansted

36h 35m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dubai Intl

£1,679Emirates

Tue, 6 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct

14:55 - 01:20STN London Stansted-CHC Christchurch

46h 25m2 stops Dubai Intl Brisbane

18:10 - 12:05CHC Christchurch-STN London Stansted

30h 55m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dubai Intl

£1,679Emirates

Tue, 6 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct

20:50 - 00:10LHR London Heathrow-CHC Christchurch

39h 20m2 stops Singapore Changi Melbourne

18:10 - 13:50CHC Christchurch-LHR London Heathrow

32h 40m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dubai Intl

£1,724Qantas Airways

Tue, 6 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct

20:50 - 00:10LHR London Heathrow-CHC Christchurch

39h 20m2 stops Singapore Changi Melbourne

18:20 - 16:10CHC Christchurch-LHR London Heathrow

34h 50m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dubai Intl

£1,724Qantas Airways

Tue, 6 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct

20:35 - 10:20LHR London Heathrow-CHC Christchurch

25h 45m1 stop Singapore Changi

12:00 - 05:55CHC Christchurch-LHR London Heathrow

30h 55m1 stop Singapore Changi

£1,811Singapore Airlines

Tue, 6 Oct - Fri, 30 Oct

20:45 - 23:05LHR London Heathrow-CHC Christchurch

38h 20m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

06:00 - 06:40CHC Christchurch-LHR London Heathrow

37h 40m2 stops Melbourne Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

£1,822Etihad Airways

Mon, 5 Oct - Thu, 29 Oct

20:35 - 10:20LHR London Heathrow-CHC Christchurch

25h 45m1 stop Singapore Changi

12:00 - 05:55CHC Christchurch-LHR London Heathrow

30h 55m1 stop Singapore Changi

£1,830Singapore Airlines

Wed, 7 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct

21:40 - 23:05LHR London Heathrow-CHC Christchurch

37h 25m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

15:25 - 13:05CHC Christchurch-LHR London Heathrow

33h 40m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

£7,572Etihad Airways

Mon, 5 Oct - Sat, 24 Oct

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China Southern flights from United Kingdom to Christchurch

Our best China Southern deals on United Kingdom to Christchurch flight tickets

China Southern

1 Mar

LHR22:00London Heathrow

30h 20m

1 stop

CHC17:20Christchurch

17 Mar

CHC22:30Christchurch

56h 25m

2 stops

LHR17:55London Heathrow

£883

China Southern

1 Jan

LHR21:30London Heathrow

70h 05m

2 stops

CHC08:35Christchurch

28 Jan

CHC11:35Christchurch

44h 00m

1 stop

LHR18:35London Heathrow

£883

China Southern

20 Feb

LHR22:00London Heathrow

30h 20m

1 stop

CHC17:20Christchurch

7 Mar

CHC22:30Christchurch

33h 05m

1 stop

LHR18:35London Heathrow

£887

Turkish Airlines flights from United Kingdom to Christchurch

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

Turkish Airlines

16 Jan

STN17:20London Stansted

56h 15m

3 stops

CHC14:35Christchurch

19 Feb

CHC06:00Christchurch

47h 20m

3 stops

STN16:20London Stansted

£1,234

Turkish Airlines

4 Jan

STN10:55London Stansted

72h 40m

3 stops

CHC00:35Christchurch

25 Jan

CHC06:00Christchurch

47h 20m

3 stops

STN16:20London Stansted

£1,234

Turkish Airlines

20 Jan

STN10:55London Stansted

72h 40m

3 stops

CHC00:35Christchurch

26 Feb

CHC06:00Christchurch

47h 20m

3 stops

STN16:20London Stansted

£1,235

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Mon 1/3

22:00-17:20

1 stop30h 20m

Christchurch

Wed 17/3

22:30-17:55

2 stops56h 25m

£883

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21:30-08:35

2 stops70h 05m

Christchurch

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11:35-18:35

1 stop44h 00m

£883

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17:00-17:20

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14:05-15:00

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£884

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21:00-17:20

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06:10-12:05

2 stops42h 55m

£939

LondonChristchurch

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LHRCHC

London Heathrow

Tue 8/12

20:55-00:35

2 stops38h 40m

Christchurch

Wed 17/2

06:10-12:05

2 stops42h 55m

£943

LondonChristchurch

STN London Stansted - CHC Christchurch

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Sun 15/11

20:15-14:15

2 stops29h 00m

Christchurch

Mon 28/12

18:10-12:05

2 stops30h 55m

£1,103

LondonChristchurch

LGW London Gatwick - CHC Christchurch

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London Gatwick

Sun 15/11

20:25-14:15

2 stops28h 50m

Christchurch

Mon 28/12

18:10-06:40

2 stops49h 30m

£1,109

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LondonChristchurch

LHR London Heathrow - CHC Christchurch

LHRCHC

London Heathrow

Tue 26/1

22:05-12:50

1 stop25h 45m

Christchurch

Fri 26/2

14:20-06:50

1 stop29h 30m

£1,271

LondonChristchurch

LHR London Heathrow - CHC Christchurch

LHRCHC

London Heathrow

Wed 27/1

22:05-12:50

1 stop25h 45m

Christchurch

Fri 26/2

14:20-06:50

1 stop29h 30m

£1,271

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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 £1,220, 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 £1,284.

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 £1,452 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 £1,219 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 5% on your flight if you consider stops on a United Kingdom to Christchurch flight.

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Best price found	£430
Fastest flight time	26h 30m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Christchurch from United Kingdom in the past 72 hours is £430. The best return flight deal from United Kingdom to Christchurch found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £883.

The fastest flight from United Kingdom to Christchurch takes 26h 30m

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 October 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

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
China Southern	PriceFrom £777	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 174 reviews	Search China Southern flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom £971	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,538 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom £1,062	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,667 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom £1,066	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 670 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom £1,112	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,275 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom £1,150	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,619 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom £1,159	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,101 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom £1,185	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,507 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights

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