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.

How long does it take to fly to Christchurch?

Flight times from United Kingdom to Christchurch vary, but if you’re flying out of London and flying into Christchurch (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 26h 07m on average. Another popular route from United Kingdom to Christchurch is flying from Manchester to Christchurch, which will take roughly 27h 20m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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

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 August 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.

£431 Cheap Flights from the United Kingdom to Christchurch in 2026

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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

£655China Southern

Tue, 24 Nov - Fri, 22 Jan

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

£692China Southern

Mon, 23 Nov - Wed, 20 Jan

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

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

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

37h 30m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

£828Etihad Airways

Sat, 14 Nov - Fri, 12 Mar

19:20 - 00:50LHR London Heathrow-CHC Christchurch

40h 30m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

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

37h 30m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

£828Etihad Airways

Fri, 4 Dec - Tue, 2 Feb

19:20 - 23:45LHR London Heathrow-CHC Christchurch

39h 25m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Melbourne

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

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

£858Multiple Airlines

Fri, 30 Oct - Sat, 14 Nov

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

38h 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

£860Multiple Airlines

Sat, 31 Oct - Sat, 14 Nov

13:35 - 14:00LGW London Gatwick-CHC Christchurch

35h 25m2 stops Dubai Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

18:20 - 18:25CHC Christchurch-LGW London Gatwick

37h 05m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dubai Intl

£1,093Emirates

Wed, 10 Feb - Wed, 3 Mar

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

31h 35m2 stops Singapore Changi Sydney Kingsford Smith

06:00 - 06:35CHC Christchurch-LHR London Heathrow

36h 35m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Singapore Changi

£1,104Qantas Airways

Thu, 10 Sep - Thu, 1 Apr

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

40h 30m2 stops Singapore Changi Sydney Kingsford Smith

06:00 - 06:35CHC Christchurch-LHR London Heathrow

36h 35m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Singapore Changi

£1,104Qantas Airways

Mon, 14 Sep - Thu, 1 Apr

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

35h 00m2 stops Dubai Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

18:20 - 18:45CHC Christchurch-STN London Stansted

36h 25m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dubai Intl

£1,122Emirates

Tue, 8 Sep - Thu, 8 Oct

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

35h 25m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Melbourne

13:50 - 15:00CHC Christchurch-LGW London Gatwick

36h 10m2 stops Auckland Intl Shanghai Pu Dong

£964Multiple Airlines

Tue, 25 Aug - Tue, 8 Sep

18:00 - 22:20LGW London Gatwick-CHC Christchurch

41h 20m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Auckland Intl

09:40 - 19:10CHC Christchurch-LGW London Gatwick

44h 30m2 stops Auckland Intl Shanghai Pu Dong

£969Multiple Airlines

Tue, 25 Aug - Tue, 1 Sep

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

37h 20m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Auckland Intl

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

47h 55m2 stops Auckland Intl Shanghai Pu Dong

£976Multiple Airlines

Wed, 26 Aug - Wed, 2 Sep

21:05 - 12:55STN London Stansted-CHC Christchurch

28h 50m2 stops Dubai Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

06:20 - 13:05CHC Christchurch-STN London Stansted

65h 45m2 stops Melbourne Dubai Intl

£1,508Emirates

Tue, 25 Aug - Tue, 8 Sep

20:50 - 14:25LHR London Heathrow-CHC Christchurch

30h 35m2 stops Singapore Changi Brisbane

06:20 - 06:35CHC Christchurch-LHR London Heathrow

35h 15m3 stops Melbourne Sydney Kingsford Smith Singapore Changi

£1,730Qantas Airways

Tue, 25 Aug - Tue, 8 Sep

21:05 - 12:55STN London Stansted-CHC Christchurch

28h 50m2 stops Dubai Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

06:20 - 13:05CHC Christchurch-STN London Stansted

65h 45m2 stops Melbourne Dubai Intl

£1,888Emirates

Tue, 25 Aug - Tue, 1 Sep

14:45 - 12:55STN London Stansted-CHC Christchurch

35h 10m2 stops Dubai Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

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

56h 20m2 stops Melbourne Dubai Intl

£1,893Emirates

Wed, 26 Aug - Wed, 2 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

£2,272Singapore Airlines

Thu, 27 Aug - Thu, 3 Sep

10:05 - 09:30LGW London Gatwick-CHC Christchurch

36h 25m1 stop Singapore Changi

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

31h 05m1 stop Singapore Changi

£2,499Singapore Airlines

Tue, 25 Aug - Tue, 8 Sep

20:35 - 09:30LHR London Heathrow-CHC Christchurch

25h 55m1 stop Singapore Changi

10:50 - 05:55CHC Christchurch-LHR London Heathrow

30h 05m1 stop Singapore Changi

£2,527Singapore Airlines

Tue, 25 Aug - Tue, 8 Sep

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China Southern flights from United Kingdom to Christchurch

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China Southern

24 Nov

LHR22:00London Heathrow

30h 20m

1 stop

CHC17:20Christchurch

22 Jan

CHC22:30Christchurch

33h 05m

1 stop

LHR18:35London Heathrow

£655

China Southern

23 Nov

LGW09:50London Gatwick

42h 30m

1 stop

CHC17:20Christchurch

20 Jan

CHC22:30Christchurch

45h 00m

1 stop

LGW06:30London Gatwick

£692

China Southern

24 Nov

LGW20:20London Gatwick

32h 00m

2 stops

CHC17:20Christchurch

21 Jan

CHC22:30Christchurch

45h 00m

1 stop

LGW06:30London Gatwick

£697

Etihad Airways flights from United Kingdom to Christchurch

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

Etihad Airways

4 Dec

LHR19:20London Heathrow

40h 30m

2 stops

CHC00:50Christchurch

2 Feb

CHC06:10Christchurch

37h 30m

2 stops

LHR06:40London Heathrow

£828

Etihad Airways

7 Dec

LHR19:20London Heathrow

40h 30m

2 stops

CHC00:50Christchurch

2 Feb

CHC06:10Christchurch

37h 30m

2 stops

LHR06:40London Heathrow

£847

Etihad Airways

31 Oct

LHR13:55London Heathrow

45h 40m

2 stops

CHC00:35Christchurch

14 Nov

CHC06:10Christchurch

42h 55m

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LHR12:05London Heathrow

£863

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14:55-12:55

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2 stops36h 25m

£1,122

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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 £1,183, 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 £1,266.

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 £1,390 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 £1,181 on momondo.

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Best price found	£431
Fastest flight time	26h 45m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Christchurch from United Kingdom in the past 72 hours is £431. The best return flight deal from United Kingdom to Christchurch found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £655.

The fastest flight from United Kingdom to Christchurch takes 26h 45m

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 August 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 £427	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,217 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
China Southern	PriceFrom £775	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 172 reviews	Search China Southern flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom £953	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,513 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom £1,029	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,656 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom £1,104	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 664 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom £1,105	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,121 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom £1,111	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,458 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom £1,114	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,585 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom £1,130	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,085 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom £1,181	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,988 reviews	Search American Airlines flights

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