Non-stop flights to Christchurch (CHC)
Christchurch International Airport is the second largest airport in New Zealand. It is an international airport. In total there are 28 airports around the world that have direct flights to Christchurch, spread around 28 cities in 8 countries. Currently, there are 14 domestic flights to Christchurch.
Christchurch is mainly known for events.
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All direct flights to Christchurch Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Christchurch Best time to visit Christchurch Long-Haul Flights Business Class flights Intercontinental flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 2,875 flights arriving at Christchurch Airport, which are 96 flights per day or 4 flights per hour. On an average day, there is at least 1 flight arriving every 15 minutes.
The most frequently departed flights to Christchurch are routes from Auckland (AKL) in New Zealand and Wellington (WLG), also in New Zealand. These two routes together are operated 1223 times this month, and make up for 43% of all monthly arrivals at Christchurch International Airport.
The longest flight to Christchurch CHC is departing from San Francisco (SFO). This non-stop flight takes around 13 hours and covers a distance of 6,923 miles (11,141 km).
List of all direct flights to Christchurch
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Christchurch, ordered by popularity.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to Christchurch.
Airlines flying to Christchurch
Currently, there are 11 airlines that fly to Christchurch. Most flights to Christchurch are operated by Air New Zealand, as they connect 19 airports to CHC. That’s around 3 times as much as Jetstar, the second biggest airline in terms of operated flight routes to Christchurch. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all CHC flights:
What is the best time to visit Christchurch?
🌊 🌧️ Oceanic / Maritime
Christchurch is an oceanic/maritime destination, known for its mild summer temperatures, which are usually between 15°C and 25°C (59°F to 77°F). The winters here are refreshingly cool, without the harshness of freezing temperatures. Visitors can enjoy the green surroundings and plenty of outdoor adventures in the nearby areas, making it an excellent choice for those who enjoy temperate weather.
The best time to visit Christchurch is during the summer months, spanning from November to February. During this period, visitors can expect pleasant to warm temperatures, while rainfall tends to occur more frequently in the autumn and winter months, from March to August.
Long-Haul Flights to Christchurch
Explore all long-haul flights to Christchurch with a flight duration of more than 7 hours.
Business class flights to Christchurch
There are 6 airports that have flights to Christchurch in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights to CHC are listed below:
Intercontinental flights to Christchurch
There are intercontinental flights to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) from the United States, China, Eastern Asia and South-Eastern Asia, as of April 2026.
* Please note that there are no direct services from Europe, Canada, Southern America, Central America, the Caribbean, Africa, the Middle-East, Southern Asia, Japan or Central Asia.
Non-stop flights from the US to Christchurch
United Airlines is currently the only airline flying non-stop from the United States to Christchurch. They fly seasonal from San Francisco (SFO).
Non-stop flights from China to Christchurch
China Southern is currently the only airline flying non-stop from China to Christchurch. They fly seasonal from Guangzhou (CAN).
Non-stop flights from East Asia to Christchurch
Cathay Pacific is currently the only airline flying non-stop from Eastern Asia to Christchurch. They fly seasonal from Hong Kong (HKG).
Non-stop flights from South-East Asia to Christchurch
Singapore Airlines is currently the only airline flying non-stop from South-Eastern Asia to Christchurch. They fly year-round from Singapore (SIN).
International flights to Christchurch
Flights from Australia to Christchurch
In Australia there are several airports with flights to Christchurch (7 in total).
From Adelaide, direct flights are offered by Air New Zealand (Star Alliance). This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in May.
From Brisbane, you can fly non-stop with Air New Zealand (Star Alliance) or Qantas (Oneworld).
From Cairns, you can fly non-stop to Christchurch with Jetstar.
From Gold Coast, you can fly non-stop with Air New Zealand (Star Alliance) or Jetstar.
From Melbourne, direct flights are offered by Air New Zealand (Star Alliance), Jetstar and Qantas (Oneworld).
From Perth, you can fly non-stop to Christchurch with Jetstar. This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in February.
From Sydney, direct flights are offered by Air New Zealand (Star Alliance), Emirates and Qantas (Oneworld).
All flights from Australia
Flights from China to Christchurch
Guangzhou is the only city in China with direct flights to Christchurch. From Guangzhou, direct flights are offered by China Southern. This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
All flights from China
Flights from Cook Islands to Christchurch
In Cook Islands, the only airport that has a direct connection to Christchurch is Rarotonga Island. From Rarotonga Island, direct flights are offered by Air New Zealand (Star Alliance). This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
All flights from Cook Islands
Flights from Fiji to Christchurch
There is 1 airport in Fiji that has a direct connection to Christchurch, which is Nadi. From Nadi, direct flights are offered by Fiji Airways (Oneworld).
All flights from Fiji
Flights from Hong Kong to Christchurch
In Hong Kong, the only airport that has a direct connection to Christchurch is Hong Kong. From Hong Kong, direct flights are offered by Cathay Pacific (Oneworld). This is a seasonal route that starts in November and ends in March.
All flights from Hong Kong
Flights from Singapore to Christchurch
Singapore is the only city in Singapore with direct flights to Christchurch. From Singapore, direct flights are offered by Singapore Airlines (Star Alliance).
All flights from Singapore
Flights from United States to Christchurch
There is 1 airport in United States that has a direct connection to Christchurch, which is San Francisco. From San Francisco, direct flights are offered by United Airlines (Star Alliance). This is a seasonal route that starts in December and ends in March.
All flights from United States
Flights from Vanuatu to Christchurch
Port Vila is the only city in Vanuatu with direct flights to Christchurch. From Port Vila, direct flights are offered by Solomon Airlines. This route is not operational yet but will start in July.
All flights from Vanuatu
Domestic flights to Christchurch
Flights from New Zealand to Christchurch
There are lots of domestic flights to Christchurch (CHC). 14 airports in New Zealand have direct flights to the airport.
From Auckland, you can fly non-stop with Air New Zealand (Star Alliance) or Jetstar.
From Dunedin, the only airline with direct flights is Air New Zealand (Star Alliance).
From Hamilton, you can fly non-stop with Air New Zealand (Star Alliance) or Jetstar.
From Hokitika, Invercargill, Napier / Hastings, Nelson, New Plymouth, Palmerston North, Queenstown, Rotorua and Tauranga, all direct flights to Christchurch are operated by Air New Zealand (Star Alliance).
From Waitangi, direct flights are offered by Air Chathams.
From Wellington, you can fly non-stop with Air New Zealand (Star Alliance) or Jetstar.
All flights from New Zealand
Alternative airports near Christchurch
Flying to an alternative airport near Christchurch could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. In total there are two alternative airports to Christchurch (CHC) within a range of 125 miles (200 km), which are Timaru (TIU) and Hokitika (HKK).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Christchurch?
There is 1 airport in Christchurch: Christchurch International Airport (CHC).
What is the best airport to fly into Christchurch?
The most convenient airport to fly into Christchurch is Christchurch International Airport (CHC).
How many airlines fly to Christchurch?
There are 11 airlines flying to Christchurch from 28 airports around the world, as of April 2026.
Which airlines fly to Christchurch?
Air New Zealand, Jetstar and Qantas operate most flights to Christchurch. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Christchurch?
Star Alliance and Oneworld are currently the only two alliances that operate flights to Christchurch.
How many nonstop flights are there to Christchurch?
There are roughly 2,875 flights arriving at Christchurch every month (or 672 flights each week), from a total of 28 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Christchurch Airport?
The official name of Christchurch Airport is Christchurch International Airport.
What is the airport code of Christchurch Airport?
The airport code of Christchurch Airport is CHC.
What are the most popular flights to Christchurch?
Auckland, Wellington and Invercargill are the 3 most popular routes to Christchurch. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Christchurch, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight to Christchurch?
| Auckland to Christchurch | 1h 25m |
| Wellington to Christchurch | 50m |
| Invercargill to Christchurch | 1h 30m |
| Dunedin to Christchurch | 1h 10m |
| Nelson to Christchurch | 1h |
