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Cheapest price by month
| Month | Round trip from |
|---|---|
| November 2026 | $154 |
| December 2026 | $133 |
| January 2027 | $128 |
| March 2027 | $101 |
| April 2027 | $114 |
Weather by month
Christchurch is warmest in January, when days reach about 22 °C, and coolest in July, when nights fall to about 2 °C. The wettest month is July, with about 98 mm of rain, and the driest February, with about 49 mm.
| Month | Day °C | Night °C | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.4° | 11.6° | 56 mm moderate |
| February | 21.9° | 11.4° | 49 mm moderate |
| March | 20.3° | 10.2° | 63 mm moderate |
| April | 17.7° | 7.3° | 65 mm moderate |
| May | 14.4° | 4.4° | 65 mm moderate |
| June | 11.6° | 2.1° | 80 mm moderate |
| July | 11.1° | 1.9° | 98 mm wet |
| August | 12.2° | 2.9° | 89 mm moderate |
| September | 14.6° | 4.6° | 51 mm moderate |
| October | 17.0° | 6.4° | 65 mm moderate |
| November | 18.9° | 8.3° | 52 mm moderate |
| December | 20.8° | 10.3° | 53 mm moderate |
Best time to go
The best value in Christchurch is March, April: fares in the cheapest third of the year and comfortable weather, with flights from $101.
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March
$101
20 °C moderate
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April
$114
18 °C moderate
Cheapest departure city each month
Airports
100% of the cheapest flights to Christchurch land at Christchurch International Airport, 9 km from the centre.
- Christchurch International Airport CHC 9 km from centre · 100% of arrivals
Airlines
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Jetstar
1 route
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Air New Zealand
1 route
Practical facts
The local currency is NZD. Clocks are set to UTC+13. Sockets are type I and the mains supply is 230 V, 50 Hz. The main languages are English, Maori. The international dialling code is +64, and traffic drives on the left.
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NZD
Currency
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UTC+13
Time zone
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I
Plug type
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230 V, 50 Hz
Mains supply
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English, Maori
Languages
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+64
Dialling code
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Left
Traffic
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eSIM
Mobile data · Airalo
Questions and answers
- Which month is the cheapest to fly to Christchurch?
- March is currently the cheapest month, with tickets from $101.
- From where is it cheapest to fly to Christchurch right now?
- The cheapest departure city found is Auckland, from $154 in November.
- Are there direct flights to Christchurch?
- Yes. Of 1 route with recent prices, 1 has a direct flight.
- Which airlines fly to Christchurch?
- Airlines found on these routes: Jetstar, Air New Zealand.
- What is the weather like in Christchurch in January?
- The warmest month in Christchurch is January, with daytime highs around 22 °C and about 56 mm of rain.
- When is the best time to visit Christchurch?
- The best time is March, April: fares in the cheapest third of the year paired with comfortable weather, from $101.
- Which currency is used in Christchurch?
- The currency is NZD. Sockets are type I and the mains supply is 230 V, 50 Hz.
- Which airport should I fly into for Christchurch?
- Christchurch International Airport takes 100% of the cheapest flights and is 9 km from the centre.
Prices last updated Nov. 4, 2026
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