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Cheap Flights from Manchester to Christchurch (MAN-CHC)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return 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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Recent return flight deals from Manchester to Christchurch

Wed, 25 Feb - Fri, 13 Mar
Etihad Airways Logo
19:55 - 23:05MAN-CHC
38h 10m2 stops
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06:10 - 06:10CHC-MAN
37h 00m2 stops
£934Etihad Airways
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Tue, 2 Dec - Thu, 12 Feb
Etihad Airways Logo
13:40 - 01:25MAN-CHC
46h 45m2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
15:15 - 17:55CHC-MAN
39h 40m2 stops
£939Etihad Airways
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Tue, 2 Dec - Thu, 12 Feb
Etihad Airways Logo
13:40 - 01:25MAN-CHC
46h 45m2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
15:15 - 17:55CHC-MAN
39h 40m2 stops
£940Etihad Airways
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Sun, 22 Feb - Tue, 24 Mar
Etihad Airways Logo
19:55 - 14:10MAN-CHC
29h 15m2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
06:10 - 17:55CHC-MAN
48h 45m2 stops
£953Etihad Airways
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Sun, 8 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:55 - 14:10MAN-CHC
29h 15m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:15 - 06:10CHC-MAN
33h 55m2 stops
£988Multiple Airlines
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Wed, 25 Feb - Fri, 13 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:55 - 23:05MAN-CHC
38h 10m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:50 - 21:25CHC-MAN
42h 35m3 stops
£1,041Multiple Airlines
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Tue, 2 Dec - Thu, 12 Feb
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:25 - 12:50MAN-CHC
37h 25m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
14:20 - 07:55CHC-MAN
30h 35m1 stop
£1,155Cathay Pacific
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Tue, 2 Dec - Thu, 12 Feb
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:25 - 12:50MAN-CHC
37h 25m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
14:20 - 07:55CHC-MAN
30h 35m1 stop
£1,173Cathay Pacific
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Tue, 18 Nov - Wed, 18 Feb
Emirates Logo
20:40 - 14:00MAN-CHC
28h 20m2 stops
Emirates Logo
16:35 - 11:15CHC-MAN
31h 40m2 stops
£1,192Emirates
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Tue, 18 Nov - Wed, 18 Feb
Qantas Airways Logo
20:40 - 00:25MAN-CHC
38h 45m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
06:05 - 06:45CHC-MAN
61h 40m2 stops
£1,193Qantas Airways
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Etihad Airways
Cheapest • from £934 (return)
Emirates
Best reviews • 8.1 score
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When to book
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May
Cheapest • 18% price drop
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Cheapest return fare
£934
Overall average: £1,298
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MAN - CHC • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
£684
Typical prices: £805-£1,026
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Manchester to Christchurch flights

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 round-trip flights from Manchester to Christchurch clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Manchester to Christchurch, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Friday is the most expensive. Flying from Christchurch back to Manchester, the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Friday being the most expensive.

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 round-trip 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 May, where tickets cost £1,180 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,767 and £1,750 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Manchester to Christchurch, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 18% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Manchester to Christchurch

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight£684
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 5% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 11% lower 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

  • 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.

  • 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.  

  • 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 £684 for a one-way ticket and £934 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.

  • What is the most popular stopover when flying to Christchurch from Manchester?

    Dubai is the most popular stopover city among KAYAK users travelling from Manchester to Christchurch.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Manchester to Christchurch are Emirates and Singapore Airlines. With an average price for the route of £1,386 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Singapore Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £1,384 and an overall rating of 8.1.

  • 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.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Manchester to Christchurch

  • 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.
  • 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.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Manchester to Christchurch

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Manchester to Christchurch. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3383 reviews
8.2Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.3Crew
7.9Food
8.0Comfort
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I had a good experience flying with Emirates. All of the flights were on time staff was very professional and kind. So I had a positive experience..

8.0 ExcellentPaulo, Sept 2025DAC - DXB
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I had a good experience flying with Emirates. All of the flights were on time staff was very professional and kind. So I had a positive experience..

Three meals on a single flight is disgusting. Even if I reject them all, sleeping is impossible and all that food (especially wasted food) is just antithetical to a pleasant flight experience. People were chucking multiple abandoned trays on the floor in front of my seat.

We loved flying with Emirates in business class, the staff were fabulous, going above & beyond

They cancelled our flight, rebooked, cancelled that one. We are now flying New Zealand Air and need a refund please. How do we get it?

The seating is spaced out nicely, The crew could have offer more drinks.

Premium Economy is not worth the extra money you pay. You are neither economy nor business. The seat doesn’t recline enough to relax your legs. Maneuvering while seated is cumbersome. Don’t recommend Premium Economy at all.

Food no so good. Extra charge to much for front seats cost me £163 then other people sat near me for nothing 🤬

The best ever, friendly and attentive cabin crew, amazing captains who utilised their expertise for less turbulence, just overall amazing

Everything I was good except food quality is very poor

It was great, a little more leg room would have been better particularly since we were in premium economy

Best airline I think. No problems with anything. Crew were great, no problems with the airline food and entertainment and a smooth flight.

Service was top notch and the attention to passengers is great. Takeoff and landing was on schedule. Food selection is good

I have difficulties to book wheelchair for my parents returned flight

Food from Surabaya was below average but from Singapore is much better

Both the staff at check-in counter and on board were pleasant and helpful. My chicken and mashed potato was good, sauce was tasty, but the zucchini, carrot n other accompanying vegetables were over-cooked a little. (I understand the meal has to be prepared earlier). Yet I would fly on Singapore Airlines again and recommend it to family and friends.

Food could have been better. Too many passengers getting up and down all the time.

Delayed 1hour due to storm still didn't get window seat for third flight despite paying £240 extra to book them

It was an average flight. I would have expected more from this airline. Food, seats, service, etc was just average. I just give them some extra points for offering free WiFi on board with just a Krisflyer account.

Great airline. Excellent service, good food & lots of TV movies/shows to choose from.

Timing very good from sfo to Singapore and service was awesome and economy class seats are great overall very good experience thanks

Nice friendly staff and crew. Love the 787 flight. Get meals and lots of drinks!

Great entertainment options on the screen. uSB A and C chargers. Free WiFi! Crew were excellent.

Service was excellent and they’re very helpful and nice

Check in crew member was very helpful, nice and excellent service👍

Overall the plane was good and the crew great. The big disappointment was the skycouch. Maybe it would be good if you were a parent with 2 small kids travelling but as a couple it's hopeless. It's impossible for 2 adults to lie down so one ends up sitting. We split our time with one lying and the other sitting. We both got more sleep sitting upright. We will never book one again and don't recommend it to anyone.

Not a comfortable trip, the seats are not good, and they look old.

Lost my luggage and brought someone else luggage to my airport.

Not entirely positive. It’s frustrating that everything is done through the united app. One of our flight attendants on our trip from San Francisco to MSP continually had trouble hearing people so she flipped her hair into people’s faces

I flew United from San Francisco to Auckland. My connecting flight from Auckland to Christchurch was canceled with no explanation. I was finally told the cancellation was due to fog. Even though it was clear when we landed. I am from San Francisco, I know what fog is! And I didn't see any fog. I was told the next available flight was 7 hours later. Unacceptable, they should have had a flight ready to go as soon as it was deemed safe to take off.

Our original flight was cancelled from SFO to AKL on 6/16/25. So we had to stay overnight at a hotel after a 12-hour layover plus 3-hour delay before the cancellation. Then had to fly to LA and then to AKL the following day losing an entire day of our vacation in NZ, that we can never get back.

After already paying for excess luggage prior to flight, i was advised AT check in that i had to pay $816 or forfeit my flight! The lady at the counter was SO rude and had already started offboarding me when i said i would pay it after asking her three times for the exact amount! Have lodged a formal complaint yet heard nothing. Will not ever travel via Qantas again

Not great. The inflight entertainment was all on an app, and I did not want to watch a film on my phone. Also, the range of options of films was limited.

by the time they got to our row, they were out of some of the food options. games and movies were great but maybe more game options like tetris or pac man would be great

A few more inches of legroom is all i ask

One of the best Qantas business flights I've had. Quality product

Great as usual, some delays but well communicated and made up for in the air

Business class points redemption - good value for points paid, dubious value if out of your own pocket, domestic class business product okay for this length of flight. The flight left and arrived on time, crew were good, aircraft was a bit old and tired, but still miles ahead of their competitors in Virgin and Jetstar.

Airline running better than post Covid, proper boarding process now implemented, some aircraft feeling a bit old and tired, crew fine, online experience better.

We were upgraded and after just a short delay in attending to a safety check we were on our way. Would definately fly Qantas International on their Dreamliner again.

Inflight entertainment, poor that there are no headrest screens on aircraft used for an international flight.

In Colombo when I-drop my baggage Sri Lanka air line crew not polite way talk very rude

I am a larger than average person and in my opinion i don't think it's fair to allocate a window seat to anyone who is my size or larger, i was seated between 2 large passengers on a full aircraft. The guy in the window seat also occupied a portion of the middle seat (my seat) which made my experience of flying with etihad very cramped and uncomfortable, i was flying from Abu Dhabi to Bangkok. Had this been a airbus 380 it would have been better as the seats are larger but unfortunately it wasn't so i had to endure the 6+hrs unable to get any rest

Stewardess was attentive and was actively roamin to check the passengers on the biz class

It was worst flight ever of 26h. Poor service and seating. Flight from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad service and seating was worst ever. No tv extra.

The check-in has been the very best so far I didn't get to use my priority access which made me feel like a paid a higher price with no benefit for that I loved the food Very tasty and hot The staff friendliness, empathy could be better as it was not linear amongst the whole crew Otherwise, no complaints. I'd still fly again via Etihad Great prices despite the long 6h of waiting time

Surprised at the lower quality of seats on the Boeing 777 in Business Class. Seats are tight and the whole Business class section is jam packed with seats. It doesn’t feel like Business Class at all. Also the way the tray tables are placed with a huge bulky solid metal hinge at knee level makes it so uncomfortable and always anxious that one will accidentally bang their knee on it. Quality of amenities has also declined. Over priced tickets with diminished quality of the entire experience.

I had a terrible experience checking in at the airport for my flight. I booked my ticket initially through Kayak while it was promoted as a ticket that offers a carry on and 2 suit cases. (I have a screen shot as a proof of it) I selected it to buy three tickets and paid online. Couple of minutes later airfare assist which is the OTA offering the ticket called me saying My card declined. So I used a different card that went through. I was surprised that they increased the price ticket by a $167. They said the ticket no longer exists and because my card declined I had to buy a new one. So I did. The day my family and I were traveling I could not check in and when I went to the airport I was shocked to be told my ticket had no bags allowed and must pay $200 per bag for three people 6 bags mean I have to pay $1200. I called the travel agency as I feel I was scammed the confirmation didn’t say anything about the bags and they never told me the new ticket doesn’t not include any bag so they changed it after I selected it on your app without informing me. Very sneaky. The travel agency said they will reimburse me only for one bag person. Which means I still paid $600 I still feel very disappointed to pay such an expense. I have always used Kayak to buy my flight tickets and telling everyone how good your rates and app are however after this I feel I was mislead and paid more for something I should not have to. You allowing such an agency on your platform will surely hurt your reputation and level of integrity. I have all the proofs from the screen shot to the confirmation email from them, the or email offering to reimburse o e bag per person and the $1200 bag fees receipts that I paid on the desk. I must be refund the full amount and I look forward to your response.

A380 First Class Apartments were phenomenal. Comfortable bed and matress cover, superior vegetarian five course meal, shower, small business lounge and plenty of exercise walking around the aircraft.

Took a long time for boarding. The flight was comfortable.

Extremely bad food, they never gave our bags in time, the online check-in did not let us check in because we had Indian OCI not sure why we were given the option to check in then, because we couldn’t check in online we had to go in person and we were not able to change our seats and sit with our family

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