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Christchurch
A$565 Return, economy
52% below usual Usually A$1,181
Jetstar, non-stop
Australia and the Pacific · New Zealand
Cheap flights to Christchurch
A garden city rebuilt with flair, and the gateway to the Southern Alps and Akaroa's harbour.
- Best weather
- Dec to Mar
- Warmest
- Jan, 23°C
- Airport
- CHC
A fare Farepop found to Christchurch
Found on 27 and 28 October 2026 and compared with the usual price for those exact dates. Fares move fast, so this is an example, not a live price.
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Best time to visit Christchurch
The best time to visit Christchurch for the weather is from December to March, when daytime highs average 20 to 23°C (68 to 73°F) and it's mostly dry.
There's no real wet season: rain is spread through the year, with the most in June (about 9 rainy days) and the least in February.
The warmest month is January, with highs around 23°C (73°F); the coolest is July, at around 11°C (52°F) by day and 1°C (33°F) at night.
Christchurch weather by month
Average daytime highs, overnight lows and rain for each month.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | What it's like |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January Best | 23°C 73°F | 12°C 53°F | 6 rainy days | Mild and dry |
| February Best | 22°C 72°F | 12°C 53°F | 5 rainy days | Mild and dry |
| March Best | 20°C 69°F | 10°C 49°F | 6 rainy days | Mild and dry |
| April | 17°C 63°F | 7°C 44°F | 8 rainy days | Mild and dry |
| May | 15°C 58°F | 4°C 39°F | 7 rainy days | Cool and dry |
| June | 12°C 53°F | 1°C 34°F | 9 rainy days | Cool with some rain |
| July | 11°C 52°F | 1°C 33°F | 8 rainy days | Cool and dry |
| August | 13°C 55°F | 2°C 36°F | 7 rainy days | Cool and dry |
| September | 15°C 59°F | 4°C 39°F | 6 rainy days | Cool and dry |
| October | 17°C 62°F | 6°C 42°F | 7 rainy days | Cool and dry |
| November | 19°C 66°F | 8°C 46°F | 7 rainy days | Mild and dry |
| December Best | 21°C 70°F | 10°C 51°F | 7 rainy days | Mild and dry |
Long-term averages from Christchurch Airport, 1991–2020. The weather on your dates will vary.
Flying to Christchurch
Farepop finds fares to Christchurch International Airport (CHC). These are the closest airports Farepop watches in each region, as the crow flies; with stops, the trip is longer.
| From | Closest airports |
|---|---|
| Australia | Sydney 2,100 km · about 3 hours non-stop Melbourne 2,400 km · about 3.5 hours non-stop |
| New Zealand | Wellington 300 km · about an hour non-stop Queenstown 350 km · about an hour non-stop |
| United States | Los Angeles 6,900 mi · about 14.5 hours non-stop San Francisco 6,900 mi · about 14.5 hours non-stop |
| Canada | Vancouver 12,100 km · about 15.5 hours non-stop Calgary 12,700 km · about 16.5 hours non-stop |
| United Kingdom | Edinburgh 11,600 mi · about 23.5 hours non-stop Glasgow 11,600 mi · about 24 hours non-stop |
| Europe | Helsinki 17,200 km · about 22 hours non-stop Athens 17,300 km · about 22 hours non-stop |
How Farepop finds cheap flights to Christchurch
Compared with the usual price
Every fare is compared with what the same route usually costs for the same trip length and dates. Around busy holidays we use quieter neighbouring months, so a peak price never passes for a saving.
At least 25% below
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Checked twice, then again
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The full rules are in our savings methodology.
Christchurch: questions
When is the best time to visit Christchurch?
For the weather, from December to March, when daytime highs average around 22°C. These are long-term averages from Christchurch Airport, 1991–2020.
Does it rain a lot in Christchurch?
Christchurch has no distinct wet season. June is usually the wettest month, with about 9 rainy days.
Which airport do you fly into for Christchurch?
Farepop finds fares to Christchurch International Airport (CHC).
How can I find cheap flights to Christchurch?
Be flexible with your dates and let the fares come to you. Farepop watches flights from your home airports and alerts you when a trip to Christchurch costs at least 25% less than it usually does for those dates, so you can book before the fare goes.
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