Cheap flights from Tauranga to Christchurch from $190

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 26/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TRG — CHC
2 Sep — 9 Sep1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Tauranga to Christchurch are usually found in October or August, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Saturday and return on a Saturday

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 28 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$289

One-way from

$190

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$368

Good round-trip deal

$296 or less

Good one-way deal

$108 or less
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 6/10-10/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 5h 25m total
  • Tauranga to Christchurch
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 26/12
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 05m total
  • Tauranga to Christchurch
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price ($6 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Tauranga to Christchurch.
Price to beat on a one-way 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 28 August 2025.

Fri 17/1016:30TRG - CHC
1 stop5h 40mAir New Zealand
Mon 20/1015:00CHC - TRG
1 stop5h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 24/8$358
Fri 10/1015:20TRG - CHC
1 stop6h 05mAir New Zealand
Fri 17/1006:25CHC - TRG
1 stop4h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 26/8$359
Thu 28/817:10TRG - CHC
Nonstop2h 05mAir New Zealand
Sun 31/806:50CHC - TRG
1 stop2h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 24/8$648
Fri 10/1007:40TRG - CHC
2 stops9h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 17/1006:45CHC - TRG
1 stop4h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8$720
Thu 28/810:45TRG - CHC
2 stops37h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 31/816:30CHC - TRG
1 stop14h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/8$2,087

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Fly from

Tauranga

Fly to

Christchurch

Route

Departure

Return

Price

TaurangaChristchurch

TRG - CHC

TRGCHC

Tauranga

Mon 6/10

17:55-21:25

1 stop3h 30m

Christchurch

Fri 10/10

18:50-20:45

Nonstop1h 55m

$289

TaurangaChristchurch

TRG - CHC

TRGCHC

Tauranga

Sat 11/10

15:20-19:35

1 stop4h 15m

Christchurch

Sat 18/10

09:05-11:00

Nonstop1h 55m

$334

TaurangaChristchurch

TRG - CHC

TRGCHC

Tauranga

Fri 17/10

16:30-22:10

1 stop5h 40m

Christchurch

Mon 20/10

15:00-20:35

1 stop5h 35m

$358

TaurangaChristchurch

TRG - CHC

TRGCHC

Tauranga

Fri 10/10

15:20-21:25

1 stop6h 05m

Christchurch

Fri 17/10

06:25-11:20

1 stop4h 55m

$359

TaurangaChristchurch

TRG - CHC

TRGCHC

Tauranga

Fri 26/12

11:55-14:00

Nonstop2h 05m

$190

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Deals found on 25/8

Best time to book a flight from Tauranga to Christchurch

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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 22 August 2025.

Booking 77 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 $97). Flying from Tauranga to Christchurch in November is currently the most expensive (average of $182). 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 28 August 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Tauranga to Christchurch in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 16% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

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 28 August 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand from Tauranga to Christchurch. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

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  • 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 05m 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?

  • How long is the flight from Tauranga to Christchurch?

    Airlines like Air New Zealand fly from Tauranga to Christchurch in about 3h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Tauranga and Christchurch are separated by a distance of 716 km.

  • 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 $206. Air New Zealand is priced at 51% 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 (98%), Air New Zealand (87%) or Qantas Airways (82%) 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 $300 for a flight from Tauranga to Christchurch. The cheapest flight overall is $105 while the most popular route, (Tauranga - Christchurch) is currently priced at $340.

  • 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 $97). Flying from Tauranga to Christchurch in November is currently the most expensive (average of $182). 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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