Question 1

How popular is this Auckland to Christchurch flight route?

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The Auckland Intl to Christchurch flight path was viewed by 20 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

Question 2

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Christchurch round-trip?

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According to our current data, Jetstar (C$ 106), and Air New Zealand (C$ 148) offers the cheapest pricing from Auckland to Christchurch. Users have found that Jetstar is 38% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

Question 3

How far ahead should I book a flight from Auckland to Christchurch?

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The price you pay for your flight from Auckland to Christchurch may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 77 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 4

What is the cheapest day to fly from Auckland to Christchurch?

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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Auckland to Christchurch flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 5

Weekly flight availability from Auckland to Christchurch

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The most flights from AKL to CHC are scheduled on a Friday (107 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (78 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Christchurch ranges from 40.0 - 60.0 mm per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Christchurch when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Christchurch, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 6.0 C).

Question 8

What are the cheapest flights from Auckland to Christchurch?

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While on average a flight from Auckland to Christchurch is generally C$ 83, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is C$ 58. When looking at the most popular route, (Auckland Intl - Christchurch), you can expect to pay C$ 67 for that flight.

Question 9

What are the most reliable airlines from Auckland to Christchurch?

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Consider Virgin Atlantic (89%), United Airlines (88%) or South African (87%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Auckland to Christchurch.

Question 10

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Auckland to Christchurch?

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It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Tuesday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

Question 11

How far in advance should I book a flight from Auckland to Christchurch?

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Find a great deal and save up to 86% by booking at least 52 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Auckland to Christchurch within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at C$ 211.

Question 12

What is the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Christchurch?

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May is one of the best times of the year to fly to Christchurch from Auckland. Prices for May average C$ 171 per person but you can even find prices for as low as C$ 69. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a May flight can save you 39% on your journey compared to booking in December

Question 13

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AKL to CHC?

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Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 23% on flights from Auckland to Christchurch by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Question 14

What airports do I use to fly from Auckland to Christchurch?

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If you wish to fly to Christchurch from Auckland, then you need to book flights from Auckland Intl to Christchurch. There are 88 flights from Auckland Intl (AKL) to Christchurch (CHC) per day to choose from. Flights to Christchurch from Auckland Intl are available from 2 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 1h 20m is how long a nonstop flight from Auckland to Christchurch typically takes.

Question 15

Can I find deals for flights from Auckland to Christchurch that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Auckland to Christchurch flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 16

How can I find direct flights from Auckland to Christchurch?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Auckland to Christchurch.

Question 17

Can I find deals for business class flights from Auckland to Christchurch?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Auckland to Christchurch by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Question 18

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Auckland to Christchurch?

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900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight to Christchurch from Auckland today with Cheapflights!

Question 19

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Auckland to Christchurch?

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Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from Auckland to Christchurch by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

Question 20

Can Cheapflights find flights from Auckland to Christchurch with no change fees?

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Certainly. Search results for flights to Christchurch from Auckland shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

Question 21

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Auckland to Christchurch become cheaper?

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Round-trip from	C$ 106
One-way from	C$ 54
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	C$ 133
Good one-way deal	C$ 60 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	CheapestC$ 103	AverageC$ 159	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Air New Zealand	CheapestC$ 130	AverageC$ 297	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

Cheap flights from Auckland to Christchurch from C$ 54

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Auckland Intl to Christchurch are usually found in May or June, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

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