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Cheap flight deals from Manchester to Christchurch (MAN-CHC)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Manchester to Christchurch that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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11:15 - 23:55MAN-CHC
48h 40m2 stops
20:10 - 07:55CHC-MAN
48h 45m2 stops
£1,294
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Fri, 18 Oct - Sat, 2 Nov
09:10 - 23:00MAN-CHC
50h 50m2 stops
06:35 - 07:20CHC-MAN
35h 45m2 stops
£1,305Etihad Airways
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Wed, 8 May - Sun, 12 May
09:10 - 23:00MAN-CHC
50h 50m2 stops
06:35 - 07:20CHC-MAN
35h 45m2 stops
£1,309Etihad Airways
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Wed, 8 May - Sun, 12 May
14:05 - 14:50MAN-CHC
61h 45m3 stops
17:45 - 07:45CHC-MAN
49h 00m2 stops
£1,407Emirates
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Wed, 8 May - Sun, 12 May
14:05 - 14:50MAN-CHC
61h 45m3 stops
17:45 - 12:00CHC-MAN
53h 15m2 stops
£1,413Emirates
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Wed, 8 May - Sun, 12 May
20:10 - 23:55MAN-CHC
63h 45m3 stops
06:00 - 08:05CHC-MAN
39h 05m3 stops
£1,594British Airways
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Fri, 18 Oct - Sat, 2 Nov
16:00 - 23:55MAN-CHC
44h 55m3 stops
06:05 - 07:45CHC-MAN
36h 40m3 stops
£1,674British Airways
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Wed, 8 May - Sun, 12 May
11:15 - 09:30MAN-CHC
35h 15m1 stop
15:00 - 09:10CHC-MAN
53h 10m2 stops
£2,815Air New Zealand
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Wed, 8 May - Sun, 12 May
11:15 - 09:30MAN-CHC
35h 15m1 stop
17:00 - 09:10CHC-MAN
51h 10m2 stops
£2,828Air New Zealand
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Wed, 8 May - Sun, 12 May
18:45 - 10:30MAN-CHC
27h 45m2 stops
12:00 - 08:00CHC-MAN
33h 00m2 stops
£6,141SWISS
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Flights from Manchester to Christchurch - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Manchester to Christchurch to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Manchester to Christchurch?

The average price of all flights from Manchester to Christchurch clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Christchurch on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to Manchester, you should consider flying back on a Monday, and avoid Fridays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Manchester to Christchurch?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Manchester to Christchurch, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Manchester to Christchurch is September, where tickets cost £1,366 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and December, where the average cost of tickets is £2,108 and £2,108 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Manchester to Christchurch?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Manchester to Christchurch, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Manchester to Christchurch, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 77 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Manchester to Christchurch?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from Manchester to Christchurch found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for £1,305 on Etihad Airways, followed by Emirates (£1,407). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as £1,156 on Emirates and from £1,223 on Singapore Airlines.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Manchester to Christchurch

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June

High season

December

Cheapest flight

£561
Best time to beat the crowds (11% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (23% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Manchester to Christchurch

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Manchester to Christchurch based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Manchester to Christchurch

  • Where can I find shower facilities at Christchurch Airport?

    The shower facilities are located in both the International and Domestic terminals of the airport. In the International Terminal, they are located at Check-in, International Departures and International Arrivals. It is worth noting that you will need to bring your own toiletries.

  • Which flights from Manchester to Christchurch can reduce my carbon emissions?

    If you want to reduce your carbon emissions when flying from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Christchurch Airport (CHC), then check out the combined flights with British Airways and Air New Zealand, reducing your CO2 emissions by 48%. These includes stopovers at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) and Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD).

  • How can I secure the cheapest car park at Manchester Airport?

    Manchester Airport (MAN) offers up a number of different car parks to passengers, some being within walking distance and others requiring a short shuttle bus to the terminal. The cheapest car park is the JetParks Ringway, which is 7-9 minute free shuttle bus away and costs around £93 for a 7-day period.

  • Do I need a visa to travel from Manchester to Christchurch?

    UK citizens who hold a valid British passport are granted visa-free entry to New Zealand for tourism purposes. UK citizens are eligible to enter New Zealand as visitors for up to six months without obtaining a visa in advance. However, you will need to apply online for a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) before you travel.  

  • How to get from Christchurch Airport to the city centre?

    You can get a bus from the airport, which leaves from the Novotel hotel next to Exit 9. You can either get the Purple Line, Service 29, or the 125. These cost about N$8.50 (£4.40) and take about 30min to arrive at the centre.

  • Are there non-stop flights from Manchester Airport to Christchurch Airport?

    Unfortunately, you cannot fly directly between Manchester and Christchurch; however, there are many indirect flights that you can take, should you not mind transferring on the way. You could, for example, fly with Emirates, which requires three transfers on the journey. These are most commonly at Dubai International Airport in UAE, Kuala Lumpur Airport in Malaysia, and Auckland Airport in New Zealand.

  • Is there a Fast Track at Manchester Airport?

    Yes, you can avoid the queues upon arrival at Manchester Airport, so that you can get through to the Departures Lounge quickly and efficiently. This costs about £4 per person and it needs to be pre-booked at least 1h ahead of your arrival at the airport. You will then be sent a QR code, which will help you get through security faster.

  • Can I stay at a hotel the night before my flight?

    Yes, there are hotels at the airport in Manchester which you can stay at. This is a great solution to early morning flights and also if you’ve travelled from afar to get to Manchester Airport. You could, for example, choose hotels such as the Airport Inn or Crowne Plaza, which are only a quick walk from the terminal building, so you haven't got far to travel the next day.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Manchester to Christchurch?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Manchester to Christchurch was £699 for a one-way ticket and £1,611 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Manchester to Christchurch?

    Manchester and Christchurch are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Manchester from Manchester and will be arriving at Christchurch.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Manchester to Christchurch?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Manchester to Christchurch?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Manchester and Christchurch, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Manchester to Christchurch, Singapore Airlines or Air New Zealand?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Manchester to Christchurch are Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand. With an average price for the route of £1,588 and an overall rating of 8.2, Singapore Airlines is the most popular choice. Air New Zealand is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £1,412 and an overall rating of 8.2.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Manchester to Christchurch?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Manchester to Christchurch.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Manchester to Christchurch?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Christchurch from Manchester is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Manchester to Christchurch?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Christchurch with an airline and back to Manchester with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Manchester to Christchurch?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Christchurch from Manchester up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Manchester to Christchurch

  • If you want to fly Business Class from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Christchurch Airport (CHC), choose flights with Air France and Singapore Airlines as they provide reasonably priced Business Class services. This route departs with Air France to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG), changing to Singapore Airlines via Singapore Changi Airport (SIN).
  • If you’re arriving late at night, or just need to rest immediately after such a long journey, you can stay at a number of hotels located at Christchurch Airport. These include Novotel, Jucy Snooze and Sudima, all of which you can book through KAYAK prior to arriving.
  • From the centre of Manchester, you can get to Manchester Airport with ease. You can travel from Manchester Piccadilly Train Station, which takes about 20min to arrive and costs around £2.90 each way, or you can get to the airport easily by car, via the A555.
  • At Manchester Airport you can use the Currency Exchange Bureaus to ensure you have your New Zealand dollars. Choose between an International Currency Exchange store, Travelex Bureaus, and the Post Office, where you can exchange your money with ease ahead of your trip.
  • Once you’ve landed at Christchurch Airport you can get to other parts of New Zealand quickly, so that you can continue your adventure. You can get to Amberley in 35min by car or Timaru in around 2h, making it a great airport to arriving at if you want to explore this fantastic country.
  • Before you embark upon your long flight to New Zealand, why not enjoy a relaxing lounge, such as Escape Lounge, at Manchester Airport. Here you can enjoy complimentary food, drink, and Wi-Fi for about £20 per person.
  • You can call ahead to the Special Assistance Reception if you need mobility assistance when you arrive at Manchester Airport. You must inform them at least 48 hours before your flight to ensure they are able to help. You can locate their desk in the Check-in Hall or alternatively they can meet you on arrival if required.
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Top 5 airlines serving from Manchester to Christchurch

 
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Air New ZealandOverall score based on 650 reviews
7.6food
8.4boarding
8.1comfort
8.8crew
7.9entertainment
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Short flight so no entertainment, turbulence so no food service - overall flight as expected

8.0 ExcellentMichelle, Apr 2024NPL - AKL
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Short flight so no entertainment, turbulence so no food service - overall flight as expected

Great meal. Best seats ever! They need to teach other airlines how to do that.

Overall excellent but the Captain kept the seat belt sign on for far too long, especially at the beginning and end of the flight. It was 2 hours after take-off before the crew were able to start the service (on an 11 hour night flight, reducing our sleeping time) and the seat belt sign on went on during breakfast (90 mins before landing) and was not turned off again until we landed. This made for an uncomfortable journey of trying to limit fluid intake because it was unclear when the toilets would be available for use.

Food was not good. We asked for Muslim food and it was weird tasteless type of boiled veges.

Crew were pleasant, happy to be there and were a joy to be around. Entire operation was professional, well thought out and ran like a Swiss clock.

United flight from SFO to PDX was cancelled. I will ask for a refund. Had to book on Alaska

They announced food service but then never came around. We also couldn’t land so kept trying to get to runway and then had to come up and go around happened like 3 times and cause the child next to me to start throwing up

There was a snafu with confirming seats at check which left us in limbo for the second leg of our trip. I believe the ANZ app is not well integrated with the systems at the terminal resulting in this disconcerting error.

Flight attendants are always pleasant and helpful. Pilot kept us updated.

Just a hiccup being added to the NZ Traveller Declaration a bit late.

Good flight. Fiod was ready a bit late hence a hurry to finish before landing. Excellent crew and service

In general good, but the machine seems to be long in operation and some functions were restricted as e. g. Adjusting of seats.

Seating cramped; close to toilet, foul smelling and noisy, very unhygienic and disease risk Free and paid Wi-Fi NOT accessible at all - misleading advertising Very expensive sunglasses disappeared from back seat pouch. Coffee disgusting and cold

When boarding, after business class should be premium economy, but economy class already lined-up at the gate blocking premium economy to board. Singapore airline crew should done a better job to organize this chaos :( Thank you.

It seems paying premium economy does not make difference with economy. No priority boarding, not worthy paying extra$$$ for premium economy.

People were so nice! Economy seats were small and cramped feeling for me. I’m slender and 6 feet tall

Perfect experience from boarding through to leaving the flight, comfortable and personalised service from all staff, highly recommended

Transfer within the same terminal and lots of facilities at the airport.

Even though it was a very full flight, the service was still excellent, the plane did not feel too cramped and cabin crew made a sincere effort to help passengers find overhead space for stowing luggage.

The stewardess was very helpful all the way. My seat had an issue with headphones and after the replaced and gave me a new pair and noticed it was the seat I got a new chair to sit and a great ride back home

Flights were both delayed. No luggage on arrival for the whole plane and no contact since submitting a PIR.

Absolutely terrible delays for 3 hours changed seats after we paid an upgrade on both legs. It appears it’s up to us to request a refund after they down graded our seat. Never again !!

They had superb boarding (started an hour before flight time). Timely pushback from them gate and an early arrival. Flight and service was very comfortable. I wanted to move my flight to an earlier one, only thing was there was no one at emirates in Heathrow to help. Had to call the call the center and pay to change. There were ample seats on the flight though

More leg room and comfortable seats at least for long flights

Lovely experience. I feel like travelling in Emirates.. The flights are always superb.Vegan food served was really good..

I bought Business class ticket but they treated me like economic class. No lounge allowed at check inn I have to take stuff out while other passengers have more than 25 lb in bag. Because I bought tickets from other than airlines . It’s discriminations from airlines to passengers.

Boarding was delayed but the information about delays was not provided

On both legs of my trips (Jhb - Dxb and Dxb - Jhb) the entertainment system did not work.

CREW manager was rude and nasty Crew was not friendly either and had discriminatory attitude.

For such a long flight I feel the spacing of seats could’ve been better to make it more comfortable for passengers. Very little space to move & stretch legs.

Flight delay was informed at the last minute. Food quality is not up to Qantas standard I was unable to book an online boarding pass on any of my 6 flights.

Following a marathon flight riddled by delays and changes from Santiago, Chile, my flight to Melbourne from Sydney was on schedule but I was transferred to the next flight. The reason by ticketing and the floor manager was I missed the entry to flight by one minute! That's right, the emphasised that if I was 1 minute earlier I would be on the flight. I asked what was the point them emphasising 1minute overdue and how that helped me or the situation. They didn't care at all. Replying that if it was one minute earlier they would've done something and smirking delivering the information. Australian's do call Australia home, Qantas calls Australian's suckers.

1) crackly headphone jack 2) one of the emergency seats recline. Usually second row does. But in this case neither did 3) food was scrambled eggs or fruit. 4) fruit should not be the option to eggs 5)miserable unpleasant crew not a smile. Thought that was a virgin thing

Amazing! Was put on the earlier flight and I requested for an aisle seat and was given it. Thanks Qantas!

The service and smooth landing. Food was delicious and the staff was friendly. We arrived earlier than scheduled.

Don’t like last minute airline change. Not able to choose seat earlier.

It was nice having space in the way back where it thinned out with passengers, most folks in the far back were able to lay down and sleep. That was a pleasant surprise. Made the 15 hr flight go by pretty smooth, watching a few movies and resting. I had previously never used an airplane toilet, but finally used one. It wasn't too bad. All workers were very helpful and friendly. Their hospitality was welcomed as well

Enjoyed the new possibilities of in flight entertainment. Been awhile since I've flown, and that was a nice surprise. Being able to pick from such a variety was personalized and welcomed.

The crew were amazing - A great job. They made me feel special and valued.

Qantas cancelled my flight for no good reason and rebooked me into a middle seat.

Good range of movies but lacking decent tv shows. Wifi was really expensive on this flight, considering flights under 7 hours have a $9.99 USD charge for streaming, to jump up to $24.99 for a 7 hour 40 flight seemed a little bit of a rip off. Staff are inattentive, and really need to improve on the customer experience. The new airport is fantastic, as is the new lounge, a huge upgrade from the old airport and lounge!

The staff was kind and polite, but it was very very hot and no ways to have some fresh air.it would be also be nice to have more time to sleep, since it was a night flight

1.Aircraft Comfort: The aircraft type was quite small with non-reclining, cramped seats that significantly lacked comfort. 2.In-flight Entertainment: There was no provision of in-flight entertainment screens or Wi-Fi for the majority of the flight. 3.Boarding Process at New Abu Dhabi Airport: Despite the move to a new airport, which promised enhanced experiences, the use of buses instead of jet bridges did not meet expectations, causing inconvenience. 4.Gate Change Communication: A last-minute gate change was poorly communicated, resulting in a long and difficult walk.

Very unfriendly team. It was very difficult to get a cup of coffee. Legroom was extremely small. Old, dilapidated plane.

Ripped off and broken seats in Business class. Seats stink and need to request the staff for additional bedsheets. Crew if very friendly though

Boarding was quick and efficient. Ground staff were pleasant and courteous. Food was tasty, portions were good for me. Food containers kept slipping on the tray. Tray would look better with an anti-skid tray mat. I had the bulkhead seat which was very uncomfortable for couple of reasons. Aircraft is designed with no throughput to move across aisle to aisle. Passengers kept jumping over my legs to get from one side to the other to use the toilet. Secondly I had a mother and 9 month baby next to me. Mom had to hold baby for 12 hours in her lap as he did not fit into the bassinet. Half the baby was on my lap during the flight. Aircraft temperature was very cold - light attendant said it was the central cooling and nothing could be done about it. Movie selection was very poor old and outdated.

Crew member took too long time to take back leftover food plates from passenger seats. Food was nice.Easy excellent checking.Guy at checking counter was really kind and helpful.Made our checking very quickly. Leftover food should be taken back ASAP. Because in economy class passanger have narrow space . In the long journey like this, passanger have difficulties to sit with the plates.overall experience was good.

Crew did not cooperate… I just asked water twice for one crew member and she didn’t get anything.. and when I asked other crew member he gave me water and he was not respectful.. I kept Hindu non veg meal chicken .. when I get my turn chicken was not provided and then they gave me veg paneer and green peas curry which I don’t like..

Sits are very uncomfortable and food quality should be improved. Alcohol you have to ask and wait for more then 1/2 hrs. Don’t feel like to travel in Etihad. It was 1st time we traveled in Etihad now we decided we don’t want to travel in Etihad.

Very very bad service very tight seats never ever flying with Etihad again

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Cheapest flights to Christchurch from Manchester found in 2024

Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Manchester to Christchurch found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
19/5Sun
3 stops
41h 35mMAN-CHC
£561
19/5Sun
2 stops
28h 30mMAN-CHC
£653
8/7Mon
3 stops
57h 00mMAN-CHC
£967
10/7Wed
3 stops
51h 15mMAN-CHC
£972
7/7Sun
2 stops
28h 55mMAN-CHC
£1,076
19/5Sun
1 stopEmirates
28h 40mMAN-CHC
£1,156
7/7Sun
1 stopSingapore Airlines
35h 15mMAN-CHC
£1,223
12/7Fri
2 stopsQantas Airways
27h 05mMAN-CHC
£1,516
13/7Sat
2 stopsQantas Airways
27h 05mMAN-CHC
£1,629
10/7Wed
1 stopSingapore Airlines
59h 15mMAN-CHC
£1,787

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These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Manchester to Christchurch that are departing in the next 10 days.
26/4Fri
multi-stop
50h 50mMAN-CHC
3/5Fri
multi-stop
60h 15mCHC-MAN
£7,989
26/4Fri
multi-stop
32h 45mMAN-CHC
3/5Fri
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33h 20mCHC-MAN
£8,658
26/4Fri
multi-stop
43h 50mMAN-CHC
3/5Fri
multi-stop
60h 15mCHC-MAN
£8,858
26/4Fri
multi-stopEmirates
40h 05mMAN-CHC
3/5Fri
multi-stopEmirates
49h 00mCHC-MAN
£10,181
26/4Fri
multi-stop
31h 45mMAN-CHC
3/5Fri
multi-stop
38h 10mCHC-MAN
£10,496

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Manchester - Christchurch Flights

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Manchester (MAN)United Kingdom

Destination:

Christchurch (CHC)New Zealand

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