Cheap flights to Canterbury Region

Q: What is the cheapest month to fly to Canterbury Region?

The cheapest month to fly to Timaru is currently January . The cheapest month to fly to Christchurch is currently March .

Q: What is the cheapest day to fly to Canterbury Region?

The cheapest day to fly to Christchurch is currently Wednesday, 4 March 2026 . The cheapest day to fly to Timaru is currently Saturday, 17 January 2026 .

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Find where to fly in Canterbury Region

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Christchurch.$45 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Mar.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Wellington on Mon, 9 Mar, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $45, select.

Timaru.$86 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Feb.One-way flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Wellington on Wed, 11 Feb, arriving in Timaru.Price includes taxes and charges.From $86, select.

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Flying to Canterbury Region

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$102
Cheapest month to fly	March
Average flight time	1 hr, 29 mins
Cheapest airport to fly from	Wellington
Most popular airline	Air New Zealand

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Fly into Christchurch

At the moment, the lowest priced flight tickets to Canterbury Region are from Wellington to Christchurch.

Fly in March

The cheapest time to fly to Canterbury Region is currently March.

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the cheapest airline to fly to Canterbury Region with?

Currently, Jetstar and Air New Zealand offer the cheapest flight tickets to Canterbury Region.

How much is the cheapest flight ticket to Canterbury Region?

We looked at upcoming return flights to Canterbury Region departing over the next 12 months and found that Wellington Airport to Christchurch Airport for $102 is the best price.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Canterbury Region?

The cheapest month to fly to Timaru is currently January. The cheapest month to fly to Christchurch is currently March.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Canterbury Region?

The cheapest day to fly to Christchurch is currently Wednesday, 4 March 2026. The cheapest day to fly to Timaru is currently Saturday, 17 January 2026.

Which New Zealand airports offer direct flights to Canterbury Region?

Wellington Airport offers direct flights to Canterbury Region.

Where's cheapest to fly into in Canterbury Region?

If you're flying from New Zealand, the cheapest city in Canterbury Region to fly into is Christchurch. The cheapest airport serving Christchurch at the moment is Christchurch Airport.