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 37m on average. Another popular route from United Kingdom to Christchurch is flying from Manchester 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.

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

China Southern, Etihad Airways, and Turkish Airlines 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 September 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.

£419 Cheap Flights from the United Kingdom to Christchurch in 2026/27

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

35h 05m2 stops Wuhan Guangzhou Baiyun

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

33h 05m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

£879China Southern

Sun, 3 Jan - Sat, 23 Jan

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

35h 05m2 stops Wuhan Guangzhou Baiyun

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

33h 05m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

£879China Southern

Sun, 3 Jan - Sun, 24 Jan

13:55 - 23:20LHR London Heathrow-CHC Christchurch

44h 25m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

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

37h 40m2 stops Melbourne Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

£889Etihad Airways

Wed, 4 Nov - Sun, 8 Nov

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

35h 20m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Melbourne

21:50 - 14:00CHC Christchurch-LGW London Gatwick

53h 10m2 stops Auckland Intl Shanghai Pu Dong

£890Multiple Airlines

Mon, 15 Feb - Wed, 3 Mar

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

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

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

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

£896Etihad Airways

Sat, 7 Nov - Sat, 14 Nov

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

£899Multiple Airlines

Sat, 31 Oct - Sat, 14 Nov

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

28h 05m2 stops Dubai Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

18:20 - 19:05CHC Christchurch-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

37h 45m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dubai Intl

£1,164Emirates

Fri, 26 Feb - Wed, 17 Mar

14:05 - 14:00STN London Stansted-CHC Christchurch

34h 55m2 stops Dubai Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

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

36h 35m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dubai Intl

£1,173Emirates

Wed, 25 Nov - Tue, 16 Mar

10:25 - 12:50MAN Manchester-CHC Christchurch

37h 25m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

14:20 - 07:55CHC Christchurch-MAN Manchester

30h 35m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

£1,244Cathay Pacific

Fri, 25 Dec - Mon, 18 Jan

17:50 - 12:50LHR London Heathrow-CHC Christchurch

30h 00m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

14:20 - 17:20CHC Christchurch-LHR London Heathrow

40h 00m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

£1,266Cathay Pacific

Sat, 6 Feb - Fri, 26 Feb

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22:00 - 08:40LGW London Gatwick-CHC Christchurch

47h 40m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Auckland Intl

16:25 - 15:00CHC Christchurch-LGW London Gatwick

34h 35m2 stops Auckland Intl Shanghai Pu Dong

£1,265Multiple Airlines

Tue, 22 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep

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

40h 30m2 stops Singapore Changi Sydney Kingsford Smith

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

36h 25m2 stops Melbourne Singapore Changi

£1,272Qantas Airways

Mon, 21 Sep - Sat, 31 Oct

21:20 - 08:55LHR London Heathrow-CHC Christchurch

48h 35m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Auckland Intl

18:55 - 18:40CHC Christchurch-LHR London Heathrow

59h 45m2 stops Auckland Intl Shanghai Pu Dong

£1,317Multiple Airlines

Tue, 22 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep

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

40h 30m2 stops Singapore Changi Sydney Kingsford Smith

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

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

£1,327Qantas Airways

Mon, 21 Sep - Sat, 31 Oct

22:00 - 13:00LGW London Gatwick-CHC Christchurch

52h 00m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Auckland Intl

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

37h 10m2 stops Auckland Intl Shanghai Pu Dong

£1,366Multiple Airlines

Mon, 21 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep

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

35h 00m2 stops Dubai Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

18:20 - 13:00CHC Christchurch-STN London Stansted

30h 40m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dubai Intl

£1,432Emirates

Fri, 25 Sep - Fri, 16 Oct

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

28h 50m2 stops Dubai Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

18:20 - 13:05CHC Christchurch-STN London Stansted

30h 45m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dubai Intl

£1,462Emirates

Tue, 22 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep

20:40 - 12:55LHR London Heathrow-CHC Christchurch

29h 15m2 stops Dubai Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

18:20 - 18:40CHC Christchurch-LHR London Heathrow

36h 20m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dubai Intl

£1,472Qantas Airways

Thu, 24 Sep - Thu, 1 Oct

09:25 - 09:30LHR London Heathrow-CHC Christchurch

37h 05m1 stop Singapore Changi

11:40 - 19:30CHC Christchurch-LHR London Heathrow

43h 50m1 stop Singapore Changi

£2,440Singapore Airlines

Thu, 24 Sep - Thu, 1 Oct

22:05 - 09:30LHR London Heathrow-CHC Christchurch

24h 25m1 stop Singapore Changi

12:00 - 15:20CHC Christchurch-LHR London Heathrow

40h 20m1 stop Singapore Changi

£2,539Singapore Airlines

Tue, 22 Sep - Sat, 31 Oct

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China Southern flights from United Kingdom to Christchurch

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China Southern

3 Jan

LHR17:15London Heathrow

35h 05m

2 stops

CHC17:20Christchurch

23 Jan

CHC22:30Christchurch

33h 05m

1 stop

LHR18:35London Heathrow

£879

China Southern

3 Jan

LHR17:15London Heathrow

35h 05m

2 stops

CHC17:20Christchurch

22 Jan

CHC22:30Christchurch

52h 30m

2 stops

LHR14:00London Heathrow

£885

China Southern

18 Feb

LGW09:50London Gatwick

33h 45m

1 stop

CHC08:35Christchurch

15 Mar

CHC22:30Christchurch

45h 00m

1 stop

LGW06:30London Gatwick

£886

Emirates flights from United Kingdom to Christchurch

Our best Emirates deals on United Kingdom to Christchurch flight tickets

Emirates

26 Feb

EDI20:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

28h 05m

2 stops

CHC14:00Christchurch

17 Mar

CHC18:20Christchurch

37h 45m

2 stops

EDI19:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

£1,164

Emirates

25 Nov

STN14:05London Stansted

34h 55m

2 stops

CHC14:00Christchurch

16 Mar

CHC18:20Christchurch

36h 35m

2 stops

STN17:55London Stansted

£1,173

Emirates

1 Mar

STN14:05London Stansted

34h 55m

2 stops

CHC14:00Christchurch

29 Mar

CHC18:20Christchurch

36h 25m

2 stops

STN18:45London Stansted

£1,179

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Sun 3/1

17:15-17:20

2 stops35h 05m

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Sat 23/1

22:30-18:35

1 stop33h 05m

£879

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Sun 3/1

17:15-17:20

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22:30-18:35

1 stop33h 05m

£879

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London Heathrow

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13:55-23:20

2 stops44h 25m

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06:00-06:40

2 stops37h 40m

£889

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17:00-17:20

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2 stops53h 10m

£890

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2 stops37h 25m

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06:10-14:30

2 stops45h 20m

£896

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Sat 31/10

19:20-00:35

2 stops40h 15m

Christchurch

Sat 14/11

06:10-12:05

2 stops42h 55m

£899

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EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CHC Christchurch

EDICHC

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 26/2

20:55-14:00

2 stops28h 05m

Christchurch

Wed 17/3

18:20-19:05

2 stops37h 45m

£1,164

LondonChristchurch

STN London Stansted - CHC Christchurch

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Wed 25/11

14:05-14:00

2 stops34h 55m

Christchurch

Tue 16/3

18:20-17:55

2 stops36h 35m

£1,173

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MAN Manchester - CHC Christchurch

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Manchester

Fri 25/12

10:25-12:50

1 stop37h 25m

Christchurch

Mon 18/1

14:20-07:55

1 stop30h 35m

£1,244

LondonChristchurch

LHR London Heathrow - CHC Christchurch

LHRCHC

London Heathrow

Sat 6/2

17:50-12:50

1 stop30h 00m

Christchurch

Fri 26/2

14:20-17:20

1 stop40h 00m

£1,266

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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 £1,200, 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 £1,272.

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 £1,422 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 £1,170 on momondo.

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Best price found	£419
Fastest flight time	26h 05m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Christchurch from United Kingdom in the past 72 hours is £419. The best return flight deal from United Kingdom to Christchurch found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £879.

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 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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Lufthansa	PriceFrom £435	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,239 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
China Southern	PriceFrom £770	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 172 reviews	Search China Southern flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom £965	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,532 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom £1,048	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,662 reviews	Search Emirates flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom £1,098	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,226 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom £1,124	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 669 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom £1,135	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,606 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom £1,144	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,102 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom £1,160	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,490 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom £1,203	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,075 reviews	Search American Airlines flights

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