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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Christchurch?

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We help find the flight that best suits your needs; momondo compares prices from hundreds of airlines and travel agents and helps you filter them to find the best flight for you.

Question 2

Can I find flights to Christchurch with flexible booking policies on momondo?

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Yes. momondo allows you to filter the results for flights to Christchurch to just show those with flexible booking policies.

Question 3

How can momondo help me find flights to Christchurch?

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Once all potential Christchurch flight options are in front of you momondo lets you sort and filter flights based on preferences such as airline, price and flight times, amongst many other options.

Question 4

I’m not ready to book a flight to Christchurch right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

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Of course. momondo tracks the price of Christchurch flights. All you need is a valid email address and we will do the rest; it is that quick and easy.

Question 5

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

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The ideal time to book your flight to Christchurch is 9 days in advance, when prices tend to average R18 887.

Question 6

Is there an alternative airport near Christchurch?

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Those flying to Christchurch could potentially find better pricing at Timaru Airport (141 km from Christchurch city centre) or Kaikoura Airport (151 km from Christchurch city centre) depending on the month and departure airport.

Question 7

Which airlines fly to Christchurch?

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Qantas Airways is the airline most momondo users in South Africa opt for when booking flights to Christchurch. Emirates, Cathay Pacific and South African are also popular choices when flying to Christchurch from South Africa. Most major airlines flying from South Africa to Christchurch will offer flights on a regular basis, though your options may vary depending on what airport you fly from.

Question 8

Singapore Airlines Flights to Christchurch

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Singapore Airlines operates around 19 flights into Christchurch in any given week. The most common departure point for these flights was from Auckland Intl, with the best return Singapore Airlines deal found being R18 306 (Cape Town Intl to Christchurch). Users have rated Singapore Airlines 8,2/10 in over 1 465 reviews on momondo.

Question 9

Emirates Flights to Christchurch

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Emirates flies to Christchurch 59 times per week usually, making it a popular airline to fly with, particularly when heading to Christchurch from Auckland Intl. Emirates (rating: 8,1, 3 534 reviews) varies in price depending on when and where you want to fly to Christchurch from. The best Emirates ticket price found on momondo to Christchurch was from Cape Town Intl (R20 043 return).

Question 10

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Christchurch Airport?

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Prices for flights to Christchurch Airport were last updated today.

Question 11

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Christchurch Airport?

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As of February 2026, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights to Christchurch Airport.

Question 12

How old do you have to be to fly to Christchurch Airport?

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The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel to Christchurch Airport.

Question 13

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Christchurch Airport?

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The required travel and health documents for your Christchurch Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Christchurch Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Question 14

What is the cheapest month to fly to Christchurch?

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The cheapest month to fly to Christchurch from South Africa is in August. Flight prices, which tend to average around R17 212, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit Christchurch in August, then you should wait until June to fly from South Africa, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R17 418.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Christchurch from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Christchurch for around R18 887 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Christchurch from South Africa for as low as R16 560 on momondo.

CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO CHRISTCHURCH FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	August	9% cheaper	Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Christchurch costs on average just R17 212 in August
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO CHRISTCHURCH FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	December	18% more expensive	It costs about R22 393 for flights to Christchurch from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO CHRISTCHURCH FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	December	559% more users visited	More momondo users searched in flights to Christchurch from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December than any other month

Best One-Way Price	R11 761
Best Round-Trip Price	R20 088
Fastest flight time	24h 20m
Popular in	December

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