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Prices were available within the past 7 days for one-way flights and round trip tickets for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Thu, 5 Mar - Fri, 20 Mar
AKL
Auckland
CHC
Christchurch
NZ$164 Return, found 3 hours ago
NZ$164
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Thu, 5 Mar - Fri, 20 Mar
AKL
Auckland
CHC
Christchurch
NZ$168 Return, found 3 hours ago
NZ$168
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Thu, 5 Mar - Fri, 20 Mar
AKL
Auckland
CHC
Christchurch
NZ$174 Return, found 3 hours ago
NZ$174
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Mon, 1 Dec - Sun, 7 Dec
AKL
Auckland
CHC
Christchurch
NZ$175 Return, found 3 days ago
NZ$175
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Thu, 5 Mar - Fri, 20 Mar
AKL
Auckland
CHC
Christchurch
NZ$178 Return, found 3 hours ago
NZ$178
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Mon, 1 Dec - Sun, 7 Dec
AKL
Auckland
CHC
Christchurch
NZ$186 Return, found 3 days ago
NZ$186
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Thu, 5 Mar - Fri, 20 Mar
AKL
Auckland
CHC
Christchurch
NZ$188 Return, found 3 hours ago
NZ$188
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Thu, 5 Mar - Fri, 20 Mar
AKL
Auckland
CHC
Christchurch
NZ$194 Return, found 3 hours ago
NZ$194
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Mon, 1 Dec - Sun, 7 Dec
AKL
Auckland
CHC
Christchurch
NZ$196 Return, found 3 days ago
NZ$196
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Thu, 5 Mar - Fri, 20 Mar
AKL
Auckland
CHC
Christchurch
NZ$198 Return, found 3 hours ago
NZ$198
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| Origin | Destination | Travel dates | Flights from* |
|---|---|---|---|
| AKL | Christchurch | December 1 to December 7 | NZ$175 |
| MEL | Christchurch | November 24 to November 25 | NZ$711 |
| BNE | Christchurch | December 18 to December 19 | NZ$1,144 |
| Origin | Destination | Travel dates | Flights from* |
|---|---|---|---|
| AKL | Christchurch | November 7 to November 11 | NZ$202 |
| BNE | Christchurch | November 9 to November 19 | NZ$939 |
Find The Perfect Hotel For After Your Flight
Score Epic Canterbury Accommodation Deals
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
165 Cashel Street, Christchurch
The price is NZ$89 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
NZ$89
per night
1 Dec - 2 Dec
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)
A great place to stay for a couple of nights. The rooms are small, but they have everything you need for a great price. Friendly staff, great location and well presented.
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
LyLo Christchurch
5 Peter Leeming Road, Burnside, Christchurch
The price is NZ$188 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
NZ$188
per night
6 Nov - 7 Nov
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! (1,002 reviews)
This was a unique property. It reminded me of a dorm room with its own bathroom. A nice bathroom, with a big shower.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Country Glen Lodge
107 Bealey Avenue, Christchurch
The price is NZ$132 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
NZ$132
per night
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly motel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Hagley Park and New Brighton ...
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
12 Hereford Street, Christchurch
The price is NZ$117 per night from 4 Dec to 5 Dec
NZ$117
per night
4 Dec - 5 Dec
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! (1,001 reviews)
Great stay, friendly check in, comfortable bed, nice clean room, fantastic location opposite Hagley Park and city museums. Bathroom opposite my room was spotlessly clean. Would definitely stay again
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
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
45 Roydvale Avenue, Burnside, Christchurch
The price is NZ$206 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
NZ$206
per night
16 Nov - 17 Nov
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! (1,015 reviews)
Jo at the Flight Lounge was very kind and friendly. She's a great barista and it's obvious she loves what she does. It was also extremely helpful to be picked up at the airport at midnight!
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Airport Lodge Motel
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
Hotel Elms Christchurch, an Ascend Collection Hotel
456 Papanui Road, Christchurch
The price is NZ$198 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
NZ$198
per night
23 Nov - 24 Nov
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! (702 reviews)
Was very good stay
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
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Sudima Christchurch Airport
550 Memorial Avenue, Christchurch
The price is NZ$305 per night from 4 Dec to 5 Dec
NZ$305
per night
4 Dec - 5 Dec
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! (1,059 reviews)
Could not work heating cooling system or bathroom fan no toilet brush or toilet cover seat no menus in room he to use the app and could not view menu items or prices unless you were ordering got told go to our web site
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
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.
Score Epic Canterbury Accommodation Deals
Adina Heritage Christchurch
28 - 30 Cathedral Square, Christchurch
The price is NZ$338 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
NZ$338
per night
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,022 reviews)
Great location. Loved the building, but the furnishings are warn and could use some updates.
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Fino Hotel and Suites
87 Kilmore Street, Christchurch
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! (840 reviews)
The best customer service by far! It was our first time to New Zealand. They answered questions happily and even loaned us chargers and an umbrella. We will be staying there again!!
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025
Southwark Hotel & Apartments
25 Southwark Street, Christchurch
The price is NZ$182 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
NZ$182
per night
1 Dec - 2 Dec
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! (2,006 reviews)
The room was modern, clean and comfortable. The staff is extremely helpful and friendly. Our only disappointments were that we had no table or chairs, also people were talking outside our room at night and garbage pick up at 4am woke us up. I would recommend staying here, it’s within walking distance ...
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
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LyLo Christchurch
5 Peter Leeming Road, Burnside, Christchurch
The price is NZ$188 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
NZ$188
per night
6 Nov - 7 Nov
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! (1,002 reviews)
This was a unique property. It reminded me of a dorm room with its own bathroom. A nice bathroom, with a big shower.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
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
State Highway 8, Lake Tekapo
The price is NZ$286 per night from 4 Dec to 5 Dec
NZ$286
per night
4 Dec - 5 Dec
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! (3,214 reviews)
This hotel was such a great value for what I paid and basically amounted to a real 1-bedroom apartment. It's located very close to the town centre and had both comfortable accommodation and great amenities.
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025
Commodore Airport Hotel
449 Memorial Avenue, Christchurch
The price is NZ$316 per night from 5 Dec to 6 Dec
NZ$316
per night
5 Dec - 6 Dec
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! (1,007 reviews)
Service was outstanding from front desk to airport shuttle. Very nice outside seating area with fireplace. Nice pool and hot tub to relax.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Ashford Motor Lodge
35 Papanui Road, Christchurch
The price is NZ$184 per night from 3 Dec to 4 Dec
NZ$184
per night
3 Dec - 4 Dec
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly motel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Hagley Park and Victoria ...
9/10 Wonderful! (713 reviews)
Fantastic service from the Ashford Staff. Our flight was delayed and we needed to book extra nights for 2 rooms and the staff handled this so seamlessly despite it being a long weekend as well. Having kids and a baby added an extra layer of difficulty for us but the staff made our life so easy and ...
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
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Tasman Holiday Parks - Christchurch
39 Meadow Strêt, Papanui, Christchurch
The price is NZ$110 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
NZ$110
per night
24 Nov - 25 Nov
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! (915 reviews)
Worth the value, friendly reception, spacious park, excellent location to Pak n Save! One poor thing is the very bad musty smell in the room.
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
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$164. 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.
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