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Flight deals from London Gatwick to Christchurch

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from London Gatwick to Christchurch? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Christchurch.1.041 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Jun, returning Mon, 16 Jun.Return flight with China Eastern and Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from London Gatwick on Mon, 9 Jun, arriving in Christchurch.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Christchurch on Mon, 16 Jun, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.041 €, select.
Christchurch.1.045 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 May, returning Wed, 11 Jun.Return flight with China Eastern and Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from London Gatwick on Fri, 30 May, arriving in Christchurch.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Christchurch on Wed, 11 Jun, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.045 €, select.
Christchurch.1.074 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Jun, returning Tue, 1 Jul.Return flight with China Eastern and Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from London Gatwick on Mon, 9 Jun, arriving in Christchurch.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Christchurch on Tue, 1 Jul, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.074 €, select.
Christchurch.1.171 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Jun, returning Fri, 5 Sep.Return flight with China Eastern and Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from London Gatwick on Wed, 4 Jun, arriving in Christchurch.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Christchurch on Fri, 5 Sep, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.171 €, select.
Christchurch.1.202 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Sep, returning Fri, 3 Oct.Return flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) and Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from London Gatwick on Sat, 27 Sep, arriving in Christchurch.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Christchurch on Fri, 3 Oct, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.202 €, select.
Christchurch.1.212 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 30 Aug, returning Fri, 5 Sep.Return flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) and Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from London Gatwick on Sat, 30 Aug, arriving in Christchurch.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Christchurch on Fri, 5 Sep, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.212 €, select.
Christchurch.1.218 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 8 Jun, returning Fri, 22 Aug.Return flight with China Eastern and Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from London Gatwick on Sun, 8 Jun, arriving in Christchurch.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Christchurch on Fri, 22 Aug, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.218 €, select.
Christchurch.1.253 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 13 Sep, returning Sat, 27 Sep.Return flight with China Eastern and Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from London Gatwick on Sat, 13 Sep, arriving in Christchurch.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Christchurch on Sat, 27 Sep, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.253 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick to Christchurch

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like London Gatwick to Christchurch flights are currently cheapest in June.
May
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Jun
from 1.041 €
Jul
from 1.413 €
Aug
from 1.319 €
Sep
from 1.253 €
Oct
from 1.585 €
Nov
from 1.343 €
Dec
from 1.749 €
Jan
from 1.469 €
Feb
from 1.343 €
Mar
from 1.297 €
Apr
from 1.466 €

London Gatwick to Christchurch: Alternative routes

Compare routes from London Gatwick to Christchurch below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Christchurch.

London to Christchurch: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found1.041 €
Cheapest month to flyJune

Finding cheap flights from London Gatwick to Christchurch: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from London Gatwick to Christchurch is 1.041 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from London Gatwick to Christchurch. But we found flights with one or more stops from 1.041 €.
As of May 2025, there are no flights flying from London Gatwick to Christchurch.
The cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick to Christchurch is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Christchurch Airport on Monday, 9 June 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between London Gatwick Airport and Christchurch Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Christchurch but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Christchurch is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, China Eastern offers the cheapest flight tickets to Christchurch.

Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC): what you need to know

  • Christchurch is 13 hours ahead of London and follows the UTC+13 timezone.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LGW to CHC flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.

  • Travelling during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Explore another city along the way or simply break up your flight with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Christchurch International Airport. Many passengers pass through Changi International Airport when flying between LGW and CHC.

How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)

  • Currently, 590 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Christchurch International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 1.041 €. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.

  • To score cheap tickets from LGW to CHC, book early. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.

  • If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price in every month when searching for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Christchurch International Airport.

  • Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from LGW to CHC by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when fares go down.

  • Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Christchurch International Airport.

Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

  • 69.26% of flights that leave from London Gatwick Airport land at their destination on time.

  • To get to London Gatwick Airport from central London, it'll take about 1 hour 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 80 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport.

  • Looking for a handy hotel near LGW? If you're catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Christchurch International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:

Arriving at Christchurch International Airport (CHC)

Getting from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to central Christchurch

  • Christchurch International Airport to the centre of Christchurch has a drive time of around 1 hour. It's approximately 56 kilometres away.

When to fly to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)

  • It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Christchurch International Airport. February is the busiest month to head to Christchurch. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in April.

  • Book your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Christchurch International Airport for January if you want to explore Christchurch during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from LGW to CHC in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 1ºC (34ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) on average.

Explore more of New Zealand

  • Wellington is just one of the many places in New Zealand waiting to be discovered once you've seen Christchurch. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa), Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car.

  • Dunedin is another must-experience destination in New Zealand and is around 290 kilometres south-west of Christchurch. No trip is complete without dropping by Larnach Castle, Otago Peninsula Museum and Historical Society and Cadbury World.

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