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The lowest fare found to Christchurch (CHC) was £869 with Emirates and Business Class was £3861 with Singapore Airlines. The fares shown here are the lowest flight prices to Christchurch obtained in actual searches by Just The Flight customers. To search and book flights to Christchurch in 2012 and 2013, please enter your requirements and click the search button above.
Useful Information about Christchurch
- Air fare prices are around £976 in May which is typically the cheapest month to travel to Christchurch
- The best fare found on Just the Flight departing from the UK was £823 leaving the week of 17 Apr 2011
- Based on fares quoted, the top 3 airlines on price are Air New Zealand, Emirates and Qantas Airways
- Christchurch's time zone is 12 hours difference from the UK
- Trips to Christchurch that include a Saturday night are often cheaper with 19 days being the average length of stay
The Matariki in the 'Garden City' of Christchurch
Christchurch is home to the Matariki of the Maori festival.
Christchurch is the second largest city in New Zealand and the biggest on the South Island. The city is widely known as the Garden City, primarily because of the number of green areas it contains. Christchurch is a city with its suburbs so packed with trees that they give off the impression of being a forest. One of the most intriguing aspects of this destination is its Maori culture, which can be experienced to its fullest by tourists visiting the area during the Matariki.
The Matariki is a Maori festival, which is held in celebration of their New Year. The event is so inherent to the culture of Christchurch that the whole city celebrates the turning of the year. During the festival, the Nga Hau E Wha National Marae or Pages Road, is lit up brightly with special lights to welcome in the New Year. The event is marked by cultural and sophisticated celebrations consisting of a wide range of activities that visitors can join in with. They include a full range of cultural entertainment, stargazing, craft activities and exhibitions held on Pages Road and at various libraries across the city. The festivities often also include special activities designed for children; for example a kite making workshop.
The city of Christchurch is the ideal destination for travellers looking to have a peaceful and relaxing break in the arms of nature, while experiencing a unique culture. Visitors arriving or departing on flights to and from Christchurch get a great view of the number of trees that grow in the city’s suburbs.