Cheap flights to Christchurch

• Singapore Airlines
• Emirates
• Air New Zealand
• China Southern Airlines
• Qantas Airways

At present, you will not find any direct flights from the UK to Christchurch. Indirect flights, on the other hand, are available and offered by major international airlines such as Singapore Airlines, Emirates, China Southern Airlines, Qantas Airways, and Air New Zealand.

• The minimum flight duration from London Heathrow to Christchurch is 23 hours and 35 minutes on a code-shared flight with Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand. Singapore is the stopover for these flights.
• From London Gatwick to Christchurch, the shortest flights take 28 hours and 35 minutes. These flights are operated by Emirates and Qantas Airways on a code-share basis. These are two-stop flights via Dubai and Sydney.
• It takes at least 28 hours and 25 minutes for a flight to reach Christchurch from Manchester. Emirates and Qantas Airways offer the shortest connecting code-shared flights via Dubai and Sydney.
• The minimum flight duration from Birmingham to Christchurch is 28 hours and 10 minutes on a code-shared flight between Emirates and Qantas Airways. Dubai and Sydney are the two stopovers on this journey.
• It takes at least 29 hours and 55 minutes to reach Christchurch from Edinburgh with Emirates and Qantas Airways, on a code-shared flight via Dubai and Sydney.

A good number of international airlines are operating regular flights from Manchester to Auckland, notable being Emirates and Singapore Airlines. All of these are indirect flights (involve stopovers). British Airways, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa, and Etihad Airways offer connecting code-shared flights from the Manchester Airport.

Yes. Emirates is a major operator of flights to Christchurch, New Zealand, from the UK. Flights are offered from all major airports in the United Kingdom: London Heathrow Airport, London Gatwick Airport, London Stansted Airport, Manchester Airport, Edinburgh Airport, Birmingham Airport, and Glasgow Airport. These are all two-stop flights via Dubai and Sydney.

Singapore Airlines, Qantas Airways, and Virgin Australia fly via Singapore. Any other airline that code-shares with Singapore Airlines also makes a stopover at Singapore Changi Airport. Itself, Singapore Airlines operates from the London Heathrow Airport and Manchester Airport.

Several airlines are operating connecting flights from London Heathrow to Christchurch. Emirates, Singapore Airlines, Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, and New Zealand's flag carrier - Air New Zealand - operate from Heathrow. Departing passengers may choose the airline that suits their needs.

Indeed. China Southern Airlines offers flights for Christchurch from UK (London Heathrow). These are indirect flights via Guangzhou and take 30 hours to complete their journey.

With Air New Zealand, yes you can. The airline offers connecting flights to Christchurch via Los Angeles and Auckland. Air New Zealand flights depart from the Heathrow Airport in London.

September to November embraces the most pleasant weather in New Zealand. Neither hot nor cold, the spring season welcomes vibrant blossoms and chants new beginnings. Botanic Garden attracts the most visitors during this time of the year. You can spend most of your days and evenings in Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa, Terrace Downs Resort and Rangitata Rafting. Autumn lingers from March to May. It is a pleasant time for a vacation in the Waipara Wine Valley, the Selwyn District and the Central South Island.

Christchurch International Airport, which is about 12 kilometres from centre city Christchurch, is the major international airport in the region. It is also the receiving airport for cheap flights to Christchurch from the United Kingdom. Its IATA code is CHC.

Start your journey by heading to the Willow Bank, a wildlife park which is one of the biggest parks found in New Zealand. Get acquainted with some of the scarce agricultural breeds and feed eels. You will also find kiwis, tuataras, keas and kakas, the symbolic parrots of New Zealand.

The Botanical Gardens at Christchurch are exemplary. The diverse collection of plants can be viewed by taking one of the eight different walking routes. The Hagley Park, located in the Christchurch Central, is divided into seven sections; each contains different flowers in their right seasons. Get a copy of the map of the gardens and start exploring. The Caterpillar Garden Tours, where one gets to take a digital stroll on solar-powered electric vehicles while passing through breathtaking sceneries, are also worth your while.

Take a peek into the world of snow and meet the heart-melting inhabitants such as the Little Blue Penguins. This is the closest experience to being in Antarctica as the 4D cruise simulations are as electrifying as the real thing.

If you love digging up historical bits and pieces, then this is a must for you. Housing artefacts from the Maori heritage and collections of the Antarctic, the Canterbury Museum is an interactive learning opportunity. The Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre is another favourite of those having a passion for exploring such historical sites.

The best feature of Christchurch is an array of endless beaches providing the opportunity to surf and soak up the sun. From Brighton to Sumner, there are a lot of beaches that attract numerous visitors. You may choose to spend your holidays on any beach of your preference.

One can find top-notch hotels as well as cheap bed and breakfasts, hostels, and even guest houses in Christchurch. The majority, however, prefers to stay at four and three-star hotels. Some of the best are mentioned below.

• Chateau on the Park
• Rendezvous Hotel
• Airport Gateway Motor Lodge
• Heritage Christchurch
• Pavilions Hotel

• Sudima Hotel at Christchurch Airport
• Argyle on the Park
• Designer Cottage Bread & Breakfast
• Airways Motel
• Garden City Motel