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OriginDestinationTravel datesFlights from*
AKLChristchurchAugust 8 to August 11NZ$140
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AKLChristchurchJuly 11 to July 16NZ$377
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BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

3.5 out of 5
165 Cashel Street, Christchurch
The price is NZ$98 per night from 13 July to 14 July
NZ$98
13 July - 14 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Space was too narrow in double bed room"

Reviewed on 3 Jul. 2025

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
LyLo Christchurch

LyLo Christchurch

5 out of 5
5 Peter Leeming Road, Burnside, Christchurch
The price is NZ$130 per night from 9 July to 10 July
NZ$130
9 July - 10 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star eco-certified hostel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Our go to property whenever we visit Christchurch can’t beat it."

Reviewed on 15 Jun. 2025

LyLo Christchurch
Country Glen Lodge

Country Glen Lodge

3 out of 5
107 Bealey Avenue, Christchurch
The price is NZ$110 per night from 7 July to 8 July
NZ$110
7 July - 8 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly motel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Hagley Park and Hare Krishna ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (778 reviews)
"I liked everything about the Country Glen Lodge and would definitely stay there again and would recommend it to others."

Reviewed on 4 Jun. 2025

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Hotel Give

Hotel Give

3.5 out of 5
12 Hereford Street, Christchurch
The price is NZ$80 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
NZ$80
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (993 reviews)
"very central - great price."

Reviewed on 1 Jul. 2025

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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels With Airport Transportation

Airport Gateway Motor Lodge

Airport Gateway Motor Lodge

3.5 out of 5
45 Roydvale Avenue, Burnside, Christchurch
The price is NZ$140 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$140
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
Very nice hotel for airport stay.
"Very neat and comfortable for an airport stay. The staff were very helpful."

Reviewed on 3 Jul. 2025

Airport Gateway Motor Lodge
Airport Lodge Motel

Airport Lodge Motel

3 out of 5
105 Roydvale Avenue, Christchurch
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Hagley Park and Russley Golf Club are ...
"Nice and handy to the areas we wanted to visit. Will definitely stay at the motel again."

Reviewed on 29 Nov. 2021

Airport Lodge Motel
Hotel Elms Christchurch, Ascend Hotel Collection

Hotel Elms Christchurch, Ascend Hotel Collection

4 out of 5
456 Papanui Road, Christchurch
The price is NZ$152 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
NZ$152
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (683 reviews)
"My stay was great, this place is clean and tidy, and secure."

Reviewed on 2 Jul. 2025

Hotel Elms Christchurch, Ascend Hotel Collection
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Sudima Christchurch Airport

Sudima Christchurch Airport

4.5 out of 5
550 Memorial Avenue, Christchurch
The price is NZ$169 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$169
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Exceeded expectations. We arrived at 2am. Staff were friendly and efficient. The room was really clean. It was just a short walk from the international airport. They do offer a shuttle service, but we opted to walk along the covered path straight to the hotel. Highly recommend and we would stay ..."

Reviewed on 4 Jul. 2025

Sudima Christchurch Airport
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Adina Heritage Christchurch

Adina Heritage Christchurch

4.5 out of 5
28 - 30 Cathedral Square, Christchurch
The price is NZ$231 per night from 14 July to 15 July
NZ$231
14 July - 15 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Lovely hotel"

Reviewed on 20 Jun. 2025

Adina Heritage Christchurch
Fino Hotel and Suites

Fino Hotel and Suites

5 out of 5
87 Kilmore Street, Christchurch
The price is NZ$191 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$191
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (833 reviews)
"Great spot to stay with our dog, stayed numerous occasions and Daisy loves it. Handy spot straight across the road for her to go to the toilet, walking distance to park, restaurants."

Reviewed on 19 Jun. 2025

Fino Hotel and Suites
Southwark Hotel & Apartments

Southwark Hotel & Apartments

4 out of 5
25 Southwark Street, Christchurch
The price is NZ$127 per night from 21 July to 22 July
NZ$127
21 July - 22 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,985 reviews)
"There were some quirks that made it hard accessibility wise and just felt a bit disorganized. While the apartment was nice, well layed out, quiet and had good heating, Apartments 1 and 2 are at the far end of the building on another street, then had multiple sets of stairs to get into them, I had ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jun. 2025

Southwark Hotel & Apartments
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LyLo Christchurch

LyLo Christchurch

5 out of 5
5 Peter Leeming Road, Burnside, Christchurch
The price is NZ$130 per night from 9 July to 10 July
NZ$130
9 July - 10 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star eco-certified hostel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Our go to property whenever we visit Christchurch can’t beat it."

Reviewed on 15 Jun. 2025

LyLo Christchurch
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in

Peppers Bluewater Resort

Peppers Bluewater Resort

4.5 out of 5
State Highway 8, Lake Tekapo
The price is NZ$270 per night from 13 July to 14 July
NZ$270
13 July - 14 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,154 reviews)
"Room 503 with two twin beds was as a very small room. It was the size of a cruise ship cabin. The bathroom was good size. I Enjoyed the heated bathroom floor and heater in the bathroom. There’s a water kettle in the room."

Reviewed on 29 Jun. 2025

Peppers Bluewater Resort
Commodore Airport Hotel

Commodore Airport Hotel

4.5 out of 5
449 Memorial Avenue, Christchurch
The price is NZ$224 per night from 11 July to 12 July
NZ$224
11 July - 12 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"I called front desk and they picked us up at the airport straight away. Check in was smooth and room is nice. Dinner was tasty after a long day of travel."

Reviewed on 2 Jul. 2025

Commodore Airport Hotel
Ashford Motor Lodge

Ashford Motor Lodge

4 out of 5
35 Papanui Road, Christchurch
The price is NZ$144 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
NZ$144
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified motel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Hagley Park and Hare Krishna ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (699 reviews)
"Comfortable and quiet."

Reviewed on 5 Jun. 2025

Ashford Motor Lodge
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Tasman Holiday Parks - Christchurch

Tasman Holiday Parks - Christchurch

5 out of 5
39 Meadow Strêt, Papanui, Christchurch
The price is NZ$100 per night from 6 July to 7 July
NZ$100
6 July - 7 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury holiday park in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an area shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (903 reviews)
"The heated swimming was the best ever"

Reviewed on 3 Jul. 2025

Tasman Holiday Parks - Christchurch
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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How to book cheap flights

What is the lowest price on Wotif for a flight to Canterbury?

Flights to Canterbury start as low as NZ$140. Once you’ve snagged your flight, it’s time to build that itinerary. If your flight touches down in a bustling city, you’ll want a head start, so you can get from jet-way to getaway as quickly as possible. Flying for business? Squeeze in some sightseeing and a snack at a locally loved restaurant between meetings—you’ll have plenty of cash thanks to our cheap business class flights to Canterbury. You know what they say about all work and no play, after all.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Canterbury?

Jetstar, Air New Zealand. Pack your favourite magazines or stack your video queue for a mini-marathon of that television show your co-workers have been raving about. And if you get hooked a few episodes in, don’t worry; there’s always the return flight to finish the binge. Ready to book cheap flights to Canterbury? Check out our selection of airfares and start putting together a holiday that fits your schedule and price range. We offer sweet deals, so you don’t have to move mountains to see the world. In fact, we’ll help you get to those mountains (or ocean, or forest) today!

What are the cheapest days to fly?

Here’s an insider tip: Tuesday is typically the cheapest day to fly! Looking at flight booked on Wotif.co.nz in 2021, we found that flights departing on a Tuesday generally had the lowest average price. Wotif data also shows Wednesdays and Fridays generally have the highest average ticket prices according to our demand data.

What is the best day to buy a plane ticket?

Guess what? Saturday is actually the best day to score the cheapest plane tickets. Looking at flight demand on Wotif.co.nz in 2021, we found that flights purchased on Saturdays had the lowest airfares on average. Thursday, on the other hand, can be the most expensive day of the week to buy your airfare, with generally a higher than average ticket value.

What is the cheapest month to fly?

When comparing 2021 flight demand on Wotif.co.nz, September is one of the cheapest months to fly, when ticket prices are generally at their lowest. May is a close second for the cheapest time to fly. The months December and January are often the most expensive ones to travel, with higher than average ticket prices, so plan ahead and book early for your travel plans.

How far in advance can you book a flight?

Are you a super organised traveller? Even though not all airlines release their fares a year in advance, you can start researching your flights 12 months in advance for many carriers. It’s good to book your international flights to popular destinations early, particularly in peak holiday periods. According to Wotif’s 2021 travel trends, last minute planners can also bag a bargain with some of the cheapest fares appearing 1-2 weeks prior to travel.

*According to flight demand on Wotif.co.nz from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.