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OriginDestinationTravel datesFlights from*
WLGChristchurchJanuary 16 to January 19NZ$177
AKLChristchurchDecember 31 to January 8NZ$322
AKLBlenheimJanuary 24 to January 26NZ$400
BNEChristchurchDecember 25 to December 26NZ$1,107
*Prices include taxes and fees

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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$89 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
NZ$89
8 Dec - 9 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews)
Staff, clean, location

Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025

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LyLo Christchurch

LyLo Christchurch

5 out of 5
5 Peter Leeming Road Christchurch
The price is NZ$194 per night from 17 Dec to 18 Dec
NZ$194
17 Dec - 18 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Christchurch. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
The room was small and clean and the shower was good.It would have been nice to have a shelf in the bathroom and possibly a small table.

Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025

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Country Glen Lodge

Country Glen Lodge

3 out of 5
107 Bealey Avenue Christchurch
The price is NZ$136 per night from 14 Dec to 15 Dec
NZ$136
14 Dec - 15 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly motel in Christchurch. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Bealey Avenue and Victoria Street ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (783 reviews)
Comfortable separate bedroom and very comfy recliner chairs in lounge. Kitchen has hobs for cooking. Very clean and friendly service from the staff. Plenty of parking. Still handy for walking into Te Pae convention centre (16 mins) or Riverbank Market further on.

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

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Hotel Give

Hotel Give

3.5 out of 5
12 Hereford Street Christchurch
The price is NZ$100 per night from 19 Dec to 20 Dec
NZ$100
19 Dec - 20 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (994 reviews)
Place is a former YMCA, was in a private room. Room was clean with a spacious bathroom and nice ambience. Room was a bit hot without ability to directly resuce telperature, so had to open a window which did the job. Location was excellent being in vicinity of Hagley Oval and Christchurch city ...

Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025

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Hotels With Airport Transportation

Airport Gateway Motor Lodge

Airport Gateway Motor Lodge

3.5 out of 5
45 Roydvale Avenue Christchurch
The price is NZ$208 per night from 9 Dec to 10 Dec
NZ$208
9 Dec - 10 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the comfy ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
Excellent design of the room, plenty of space for suitcases and toiletries in the bathroom.

Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025

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Airport Lodge Motel

Airport Lodge Motel

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

Reviewed on 29 Nov 2021

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Hotel Elms Christchurch, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Hotel Elms Christchurch, an Ascend Collection Hotel

4 out of 5
456 Papanui Road Christchurch
The price is NZ$149 per night from 15 Dec to 16 Dec
NZ$149
15 Dec - 16 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (703 reviews)
Was very good stay

Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025

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Sudima Christchurch Airport

Sudima Christchurch Airport

4.5 out of 5
550 Memorial Avenue Christchurch
The price is NZ$181 per night from 18 Dec to 19 Dec
NZ$181
18 Dec - 19 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,053 reviews)
Cozy facility, friendly staff, conveniently located from the airport, mall is next to the premise, free shuttle to/from the airport 24/7

Reviewed on 17 Nov 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.

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Adina Heritage Christchurch

Adina Heritage Christchurch

4.5 out of 5
28 - 30 Cathedral Square Christchurch
The price is NZ$278 per night from 17 Dec to 18 Dec
NZ$278
17 Dec - 18 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,023 reviews)
Perfect location to walk to great restaurants and bars. Room was well appointed and very comfortable

Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025

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Fino Hotel and Suites

Fino Hotel and Suites

5 out of 5
87 Kilmore Street Christchurch
The price is NZ$237 per night from 10 Dec to 11 Dec
NZ$237
10 Dec - 11 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (845 reviews)
Friendly, helpful staff, clean rooms, comfortable beds - the building has character, loved the fountain, it was good to have a restaurant on the ground floor.

Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025

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Southwark Hotel & Apartments

Southwark Hotel & Apartments

4 out of 5
25 Southwark Street Christchurch
The price is NZ$154 per night from 14 Dec to 15 Dec
NZ$154
14 Dec - 15 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,012 reviews)
Nice and clean room, helpful staff and very central

Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025

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LyLo Christchurch

LyLo Christchurch

5 out of 5
5 Peter Leeming Road Christchurch
The price is NZ$194 per night from 17 Dec to 18 Dec
NZ$194
17 Dec - 18 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Christchurch. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
The room was small and clean and the shower was good.It would have been nice to have a shelf in the bathroom and possibly a small table.

Reviewed on 15 Nov 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.

Family Friendly Hotels in

Peppers Bluewater Resort

Peppers Bluewater Resort

4.5 out of 5
State Highway 8 Lake Tekapo
The price is NZ$412 per night from 12 Dec to 13 Dec
NZ$412
12 Dec - 13 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,227 reviews)
Stunning location! Cozy room. Lots of places to eat nearly.

Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025

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Commodore Airport Hotel

Commodore Airport Hotel

4.5 out of 5
449 Memorial Avenue Christchurch
The price is NZ$268 per night from 14 Dec to 15 Dec
NZ$268
14 Dec - 15 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
Excellent staff and greeting at check-in

Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025

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Ashford Motor Lodge

Ashford Motor Lodge

4 out of 5
35 Papanui Road Christchurch
The price is NZ$163 per night from 20 Dec to 21 Dec
NZ$163
20 Dec - 21 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly motel in Christchurch. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Hagley Park and Victoria ...
9/10 Wonderful! (714 reviews)
Location was super convenient to delicious eateries nearby, parking was super easy and staff was friendly :) Thank you!

Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025

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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$110 per night from 25 Nov to 26 Nov
NZ$110
25 Nov - 26 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury holiday park in Christchurch. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a local area shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (920 reviews)
Nice staff, all the conveniences of home

Reviewed on 14 Nov 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.

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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$146. 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?

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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.