How to get from Christchurch to London: connecting flights, about 27h 58m total

Flights from Christchurch to London

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Perth: 27h 58m
two tickets, via Melbourne: $1,161
connection options: 5
straight-line distance: 11,791 mi (18,976 km)

fastest

Via Perth

Australia

27h 58m

with the connection

Christchurch to Perth flight 7h 8m

Connection of about 3h

Perth to London flight 17h 50m

two ticketsfrom $2,420

Via Singapore

Singapore

28h 5m

with the connection

Christchurch to Singapore flight 10h 45m

Connection of about 3h

Singapore to London flight 14h 20m

two ticketsfrom $1,371

Via Hong Kong

Hong Kong

29h 5m

with the connection

Christchurch to Hong Kong flight 11h 30m

Connection of about 3h

Hong Kong to London flight 14h 35m

two ticketsfrom $2,055

Via Melbourne

Australia

30h 50m

with the connection

Christchurch to Melbourne flight 3h 55m

Connection of about 3h

Melbourne to London flight 23h 55m

two ticketsfrom $1,161

Via Dubai

United Arab Emirates

30h 53m

with the connection

Christchurch to Dubai flight 20h 3m

Connection of about 3h

Dubai to London flight 7h 50m

two ticketsfrom $1,533

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit London

Weather by month

Best time to visit: May, June, July, August and September, +18° to +23° by day. In November it is +11° by day and +6° at night, with 11 rainy days.

Jan

+7° +2° 12 days

Feb

+10° +3° 11 days

Mar

+12° +4° 12 days

Apr

+14° +5° 8 days

May

+18° +9° 13 days

Jun

+22° +12° 8 days

Jul

+23° +14° 13 days

Aug

+23° +14° 7 days

Sep

+20° +12° 12 days

Oct

+16° +10° 13 days

Nov

+11° +6° 11 days

Dec

+9° +5° 12 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From Christchurch to cities closest to London

Christchurch to Dubai Dubai: 3,401 mi (5,473 km) from London, flight 20h 3m from $1,135 Christchurch to Hong Kong Hong Kong: 5,979 mi (9,623 km) from London, flight 11h 30m from $612 Christchurch to Singapore Singapore: 6,741 mi (10,848 km) from London, flight 10h 45m from $415 Christchurch to Perth Perth: 8,997 mi (14,479 km) from London, flight 7h 8m from $205 Christchurch to Nadi Nadi: 10,101 mi (16,256 km) from London, flight 4h from $173 Christchurch to Brisbane Brisbane: 10,269 mi (16,526 km) from London, flight 3h 55m

To London from cities closest to Christchurch

Sydney to London Sydney: 1,328 mi (2,138 km) from Christchurch, flight 24h 48m from $331 Melbourne to London Melbourne: 1,495 mi (2,406 km) from Christchurch, flight 23h 55m from $311 Perth to London Perth: 3,140 mi (5,054 km) from Christchurch, flight 17h 50m from $866 Singapore to London Singapore: 5,236 mi (8,426 km) from Christchurch, flight 14h 20m from $272 Kuala Lumpur to London Kuala Lumpur: 5,427 mi (8,734 km) from Christchurch, flight 14h 5m from $217 Ho Chi Minh City to London Ho Chi Minh City: 5,581 mi (8,982 km) from Christchurch, flight 13h 25m from $215

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Christchurch to London?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Perth.

What is the fastest way to fly from Christchurch to London?

Via Perth: 7h 8m to the connection, 17h 50m after it, about 27h 58m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Christchurch to London with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via Melbourne from $1,161. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.

Which cities can you connect in between Christchurch and London?

Perth (27h 58m total), Singapore (28h 5m total), Hong Kong (29h 5m total), Melbourne (30h 50m total) and Dubai (30h 53m total).

How far is London from Christchurch?

11,791 mi (18,976 km) in a straight line between the cities.

How much time should I allow for the connection?

The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.