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Cheap flights from Tauranga to Christchurch from $171

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 11/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TRG — CHC
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Tauranga to Christchurch are usually found in May or September, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Tauranga to Christchurch

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Tauranga (TRG) 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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$350

One-way from

$171

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$500

Good round-trip deal

$335 or less

Good one-way deal

$182 or less
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 5/4-26/4
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 00m total
  • Tauranga to Christchurch
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 11/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 4h 45m total
  • Tauranga to Christchurch
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($92 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Tauranga to Christchurch.
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Cheapest flights from Tauranga to Christchurch
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Tauranga to Christchurch. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Sat 5/416:15TRG - CHC
Nonstop2h 05mAir New Zealand
Sat 26/409:05CHC - TRG
Nonstop1h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 20/2$350
Tue 15/412:55TRG - CHC
2 stops8h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 25/406:45CHC - TRG
2 stops27h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$575

Find flights from Tauranga to Christchurch within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Tauranga 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 134,765 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Fly from

Tauranga

Fly to

Christchurch

Route

Departure

Return

Price

TaurangaChristchurch

TRG - CHC

TRGCHC

Tauranga

Sat 5/4

16:15-18:20

Nonstop2h 05m

Christchurch

Sat 26/4

09:05-11:00

Nonstop1h 55m

$350

TaurangaChristchurch

TRG - CHC

TRGCHC

Tauranga

Tue 15/4

12:55-21:50

2 stops8h 55m

Christchurch

Fri 25/4

06:45-10:15

2 stops27h 30m

$575

TaurangaChristchurch

TRG - CHC

TRGCHC

Tauranga

Sun 11/5

17:55-22:40

1 stop4h 45m

$171

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Deals found on 19/2

Best time to book a flight from Tauranga to Christchurch

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Travel insights for flights from Tauranga to Christchurch

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Tauranga to Christchurch. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

Booking 60 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Tauranga to Christchurch. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tauranga to Christchurch (average of $102). Flying from Tauranga to Christchurch in November is currently the most expensive (average of $194). 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 TRG to CHC?

Find hourly flight availability from Tauranga 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 21 February 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Tauranga to Christchurch in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 7% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

Weekly flight availability from Tauranga to Christchurch

Explore weekly flight availability from Tauranga to Christchurch. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

The most flights from TRG to CHC are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

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 21 February 2025.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
462 reviews
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Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
462 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
462 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airports do I use to fly from Tauranga to Christchurch?

    If you book a flight from Tauranga to Christchurch, you will be flying from Tauranga to Christchurch. Flights to Christchurch (CHC) from Tauranga (TRG) take 2h 00m for a nonstop flight. There are 4 flights from Tauranga to Christchurch per day from 1 airline.

  • How popular is this Tauranga to Christchurch flight route?

    This flight path from Tauranga to Christchurch was viewed by 898 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Tauranga to Christchurch round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Tauranga to Christchurch round-trip from $350. Air New Zealand is priced at 16% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Tauranga to Christchurch?

    Consider Singapore Airlines (88%), Air New Zealand (71%) or Qantas Airways (67%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Tauranga to Christchurch.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Tauranga to Christchurch?

    On average you can expect to pay $339 for a flight from Tauranga to Christchurch. The cheapest flight overall is $99 while the most popular route, (Tauranga - Christchurch) is currently priced at $300.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Tauranga 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 Tauranga to Christchurch?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tauranga to Christchurch (average of $102). Flying from Tauranga to Christchurch in November is currently the most expensive (average of $194). 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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Air New ZealandCheapest$199Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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