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

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

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 27h 20m on average. Another popular route from United Kingdom to Christchurch is flying from Edinburgh to Christchurch, which will take roughly 28h 05m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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 10 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 September 2026, there are 10 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.

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09:50 - 17:20LGW London Gatwick-CHC Christchurch

42h 30m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

22:30 - 06:30CHC Christchurch-LGW London Gatwick

45h 00m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

£728China Southern

Mon, 22 Feb - Mon, 8 Mar

10:30 - 22:20LGW London Gatwick-CHC Christchurch

46h 50m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Auckland Intl

06:15 - 14:00CHC Christchurch-LGW London Gatwick

44h 45m2 stops Auckland Intl Shanghai Pu Dong

£729Multiple Airlines

Tue, 3 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov

09:50 - 17:20LGW London Gatwick-CHC Christchurch

42h 30m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

22:30 - 06:30CHC Christchurch-LGW London Gatwick

45h 00m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

£736China Southern

Sat, 20 Feb - Wed, 10 Mar

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

45h 40m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Melbourne

06:10 - 14:30CHC Christchurch-LHR London Heathrow

45h 20m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

£819Etihad Airways

Sat, 31 Oct - Sat, 6 Mar

19:20 - 23:55LHR London Heathrow-CHC Christchurch

39h 35m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

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

37h 40m2 stops Melbourne Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

£825Etihad Airways

Mon, 2 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov

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

38h 40m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Melbourne

06:10 - 15:05CHC Christchurch-LHR London Heathrow

43h 55m2 stops Melbourne Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

£862Multiple Airlines

Tue, 1 Dec - Fri, 28 May

20:55 - 14:00EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CHC Christchurch

28h 05m2 stops Dubai Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

06:05 - 19:05CHC Christchurch-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

50h 00m2 stops Melbourne Dubai Intl

£1,136Emirates

Mon, 9 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov

20:15 - 14:00STN London Stansted-CHC Christchurch

28h 45m2 stops Dubai Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

18:20 - 12:05CHC Christchurch-STN London Stansted

30h 45m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dubai Intl

£1,184Emirates

Mon, 22 Feb - Mon, 8 Mar

09:25 - 10:35EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CHC Christchurch

60h 10m2 stops Newark San Francisco

14:15 - 07:55CHC Christchurch-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

54h 40m2 stops San Francisco Newark

£1,236Lufthansa

Sat, 6 Feb - Sun, 21 Feb

18:15 - 15:25LCY London City-CHC Christchurch

32h 10m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Singapore Changi

17:05 - 09:15CHC Christchurch-LCY London City

29h 10m2 stops Singapore Changi Frankfurt am Main

£1,513Lufthansa

Wed, 17 Feb - Sun, 14 Mar

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22:00 - 22:20LGW London Gatwick-CHC Christchurch

37h 20m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Auckland Intl

09:40 - 15:00CHC Christchurch-LGW London Gatwick

40h 20m2 stops Auckland Intl Shanghai Pu Dong

£973Multiple Airlines

Tue, 8 Sep - Sun, 13 Sep

18:00 - 16:25LGW London Gatwick-CHC Christchurch

35h 25m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Melbourne

06:15 - 19:10CHC Christchurch-LGW London Gatwick

47h 55m2 stops Auckland Intl Shanghai Pu Dong

£1,074Multiple Airlines

Tue, 8 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep

14:45 - 23:05LHR London Heathrow-CHC Christchurch

45h 20m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

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

43h 05m2 stops Melbourne Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

£1,075Etihad Airways

Mon, 7 Sep - Sat, 31 Oct

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

39h 20m3 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

06:30 - 15:05CHC Christchurch-LHR London Heathrow

43h 35m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

£1,283Etihad Airways

Mon, 7 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep

14:55 - 12:55STN London Stansted-CHC Christchurch

35h 00m2 stops Dubai Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

15:45 - 13:05CHC Christchurch-STN London Stansted

32h 20m2 stops Brisbane Dubai Intl

£1,291Emirates

Tue, 8 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep

14:35 - 12:55LGW London Gatwick-CHC Christchurch

35h 20m2 stops Dubai Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

06:00 - 19:45CHC Christchurch-LGW London Gatwick

48h 45m2 stops Brisbane Dubai Intl

£1,337Emirates

Mon, 7 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep

20:50 - 15:25LHR London Heathrow-CHC Christchurch

31h 35m2 stops Singapore Changi Sydney Kingsford Smith

19:55 - 06:15CHC Christchurch-LHR London Heathrow

47h 20m3 stops Auckland Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith Singapore Changi

£1,360Qantas Airways

Wed, 9 Sep - Sat, 31 Oct

20:50 - 14:45LHR London Heathrow-CHC Christchurch

30h 55m2 stops Singapore Changi Melbourne

18:55 - 06:35CHC Christchurch-LHR London Heathrow

70h 40m3 stops Auckland Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith Singapore Changi

£1,483Qantas Airways

Wed, 9 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep

13:15 - 23:55LGW London Gatwick-CHC Christchurch

47h 40m2 stops Singapore Changi Melbourne

10:50 - 06:55CHC Christchurch-LGW London Gatwick

31h 05m1 stop Singapore Changi

£1,886Singapore Airlines

Tue, 8 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep

10:00 - 09:30LGW London Gatwick-CHC Christchurch

36h 30m1 stop Singapore Changi

10:50 - 06:55CHC Christchurch-LGW London Gatwick

31h 05m1 stop Singapore Changi

£2,223Singapore Airlines

Thu, 10 Sep - Thu, 17 Sep

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Etihad Airways flights from United Kingdom to Christchurch

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

Etihad Airways

31 Oct

LHR13:55London Heathrow

45h 40m

2 stops

CHC00:35Christchurch

6 Mar

CHC06:10Christchurch

45h 20m

2 stops

LHR14:30London Heathrow

£819

Etihad Airways

2 Nov

LHR19:20London Heathrow

39h 35m

2 stops

CHC23:55Christchurch

16 Nov

CHC06:00Christchurch

37h 40m

2 stops

LHR06:40London Heathrow

£825

Etihad Airways

2 Nov

LHR20:55London Heathrow

38h 00m

2 stops

CHC23:55Christchurch

16 Nov

CHC06:00Christchurch

43h 05m

2 stops

LHR12:05London Heathrow

£836

Emirates flights from United Kingdom to Christchurch

Our best Emirates deals on United Kingdom to Christchurch flight tickets

Emirates

9 Nov

EDI20:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

28h 05m

2 stops

CHC14:00Christchurch

19 Nov

CHC06:05Christchurch

50h 00m

2 stops

EDI19:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

£1,136

Emirates

3 Nov

STN20:15London Stansted

28h 45m

2 stops

CHC14:00Christchurch

17 Nov

CHC18:20Christchurch

30h 45m

2 stops

STN12:05London Stansted

£1,184

Emirates

24 Feb

STN20:15London Stansted

28h 45m

2 stops

CHC14:00Christchurch

16 Mar

CHC15:45Christchurch

33h 20m

2 stops

STN12:05London Stansted

£1,184

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09:50-17:20

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Mon 8/3

22:30-06:30

1 stop45h 00m

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09:50-17:20

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2 stops39h 35m

Christchurch

Mon 16/11

06:00-06:40

2 stops37h 40m

£825

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LHR London Heathrow - CHC Christchurch

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London Heathrow

Tue 1/12

20:55-00:35

2 stops38h 40m

Christchurch

Fri 28/5

06:10-15:05

2 stops43h 55m

£862

EdinburghChristchurch

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CHC Christchurch

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Mon 9/11

20:55-14:00

2 stops28h 05m

Christchurch

Thu 19/11

06:05-19:05

2 stops50h 00m

£1,136

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STN London Stansted - CHC Christchurch

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London Stansted

Mon 22/2

20:15-14:00

2 stops28h 45m

Christchurch

Mon 8/3

18:20-12:05

2 stops30h 45m

£1,184

EdinburghChristchurch

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CHC Christchurch

EDICHC

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 6/2

09:25-10:35

2 stops60h 10m

Christchurch

Sun 21/2

14:15-07:55

2 stops54h 40m

£1,236

LondonChristchurch

LCY London City - CHC Christchurch

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Wed 17/2

18:15-15:25

2 stops32h 10m

Christchurch

Sun 14/3

17:05-09:15

2 stops29h 10m

£1,513

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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 £1,194, 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 November is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around £1,269.

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 £1,404 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 £1,160 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 17% on your flight if you consider stops on a United Kingdom to Christchurch flight.

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Best price found	£416
Fastest flight time	26h 05m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Christchurch from United Kingdom in the past 72 hours is £416. The best return flight deal from United Kingdom to Christchurch found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £728.

The fastest flight from United Kingdom to Christchurch takes 26h 05m

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 September 2026, there are 10 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
Lufthansa	PriceFrom £431	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,223 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
China Southern	PriceFrom £782	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 172 reviews	Search China Southern flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom £950	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,533 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom £1,038	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,653 reviews	Search Emirates flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom £1,088	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,173 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom £1,114	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 668 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom £1,125	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,595 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom £1,134	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,090 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom £1,150	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,471 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom £1,192	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 12,039 reviews	Search American Airlines flights

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