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Cheap flights from Adelaide to Christchurch from $409

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 30/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ADL — CHC
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from Adelaide to Christchurch are usually found in May or August, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Adelaide to Christchurch

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Adelaide (ADL) to Christchurch (CHC). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$743

One-way from

$491

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$861
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 27/3-31/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 00m total
  • Adelaide to Christchurch
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Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 18/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 15m total
  • Adelaide to Christchurch
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High demand for flights, 2% potential price rise
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Cheapest flights from Adelaide to Christchurch
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Adelaide to Christchurch. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.

Thu 27/318:30ADL - CHC
1 stop20h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 31/305:45CHC - ADL
1 stop7h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1$743
Sun 2/320:15ADL - CHC
1 stop15h 45mEmirates
Sun 9/306:00CHC - ADL
1 stop15h 15mEmirates
Deal found 16/1$752
Sat 12/714:05ADL - CHC
1 stop7h 15mAir New Zealand
Sat 26/714:00CHC - ADL
1 stop23h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 16/1$774
Fri 17/120:40ADL - CHC
1 stop15h 25mQantas Airways
Tue 21/116:30CHC - ADL
1 stop8h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/1$801
Sat 12/712:35ADL - CHC
2 stops26h 30mFiji Airways
Sat 26/718:10CHC - ADL
2 stops43h 55mFiji Airways
Deal found 17/1$2,005

Find flights from Adelaide to Christchurch within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Adelaide to Christchurch that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

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AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Thu 27/3

18:30-17:20

1 stop20h 20m

Christchurch

Mon 31/3

05:45-10:55

1 stop7h 40m

$743

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Sun 2/3

20:15-14:30

1 stop15h 45m

Christchurch

Sun 9/3

06:00-18:45

1 stop15h 15m

$752

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Sat 12/7

14:05-23:50

1 stop7h 15m

Christchurch

Sat 26/7

14:00-10:55

1 stop23h 25m

$774

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Fri 14/3

12:00-00:15

1 stop9h 45m

Christchurch

Sun 23/3

06:45-09:25

2 stops29h 10m

$806

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Sat 12/7

12:35-17:35

2 stops26h 30m

Christchurch

Sat 26/7

18:10-11:35

2 stops43h 55m

$2,005

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Wed 30/4

08:40-10:05

2 stops22h 55m

$409

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Wed 30/4

13:40-16:20

1 stop24h 10m

$425

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Wed 30/4

14:05-00:20

1 stop7h 45m

$434

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Wed 30/4

11:55-21:20

2 stops30h 55m

$455

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Tue 18/2

09:30-00:15

1 stop12h 15m

$491

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Deals found on 17/1

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Travel insights for flights from Adelaide to Christchurch

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Adelaide to Christchurch including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Adelaide to Christchurch?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Adelaide to Christchurch. Price data was last updated on 10 January 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Adelaide to Christchurch, you should look to book at least 60 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Adelaide to Christchurch?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Adelaide to Christchurch (average of $346). Flying from Adelaide to Christchurch in December is currently the most expensive (average of $480). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ADL to CHC?

Find hourly flight availability from Adelaide to Christchurch. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Adelaide to Christchurch at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 6% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Adelaide to Christchurch?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Adelaide to Christchurch. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Adelaide to Christchurch flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Christchurch by month

Plan your trip to Christchurch by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Christchurch ranges from 40.0 - 60.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Christchurch when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in Christchurch by month

Plan your trip to Christchurch by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Christchurch, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 6.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Christchurch

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Christchurch. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Christchurch. Reviews last updated 17 January 2025.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Check in was poor, understaffed. ICE system old and no live channels. All in Emirates service is declining

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Check in was poor, understaffed. ICE system old and no live channels. All in Emirates service is declining

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
485 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Check in was poor, understaffed. ICE system old and no live channels. All in Emirates service is declining

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Check in was poor, understaffed. ICE system old and no live channels. All in Emirates service is declining

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Adelaide to Christchurch. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Adelaide to Christchurch round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Adelaide to Christchurch round-trip from $752. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air New Zealand, from $774, and Qantas Airways, from $806. Emirates is priced at 11% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Adelaide to Christchurch?

    Adelaide to Christchurch flights have a stopover in Sydney most of the time.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Sydney?

    The majority of Sydney visitors spend their time at Sydney Opera House, Sea Life Sydney Aquarium, and The Rocks Markets. Sydney Opera House, Sea Life Sydney Aquarium, and The Rocks Markets are located about 9.9 km, 8.1 km, and 9.6 km, respectively from Sydney Kingsford Smith. Travellers in need of a car in Sydney can hire one for about $65 per day.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Adelaide to Christchurch flights?

    Adelaide to Christchurch flights have a stopover in Melbourne least often.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Adelaide to Christchurch that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Adelaide to Christchurch flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Adelaide to Christchurch?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Adelaide to Christchurch.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Adelaide to Christchurch?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Adelaide to Christchurch by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Adelaide to Christchurch?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Adelaide to Christchurch (average of $346). Flying from Adelaide to Christchurch in December is currently the most expensive (average of $480). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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JetstarCheapest$466Average$641FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$650Average$869FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$703Average$847FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest$820Average$953FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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