How to get from London to Christchurch: connecting flights, about 25h 53m total

Flights from London to Christchurch

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Best fares from London to Christchurch

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Cheapest one-way $734 11 December 2026, with a connection Cheapest weekend departure $734 Fri, 11 December 2026 Cheapest month December 2026 tickets from $734

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Perth: 25h 53m
two tickets, via Melbourne: $1,407
connection options: 5
straight-line distance: 11,791 mi (18,976 km)

fastest

Via Perth

Australia

25h 53m

with the connection

London to Perth flight 16h 48m

Connection of about 3h

Perth to Christchurch flight 6h 5m

two ticketsfrom $1,664

Via Singapore

Singapore

26h 5m

with the connection

London to Singapore flight 13h 15m

Connection of about 3h

Singapore to Christchurch flight 9h 50m

two ticketsfrom $1,644

Via Hong Kong

Hong Kong

26h 48m

with the connection

London to Hong Kong flight 12h 38m

Connection of about 3h

Hong Kong to Christchurch flight 11h 10m

two ticketsfrom $1,552

Via Melbourne

Australia

28h 55m

with the connection

London to Melbourne flight 22h 30m

Connection of about 3h

Melbourne to Christchurch flight 3h 25m

two ticketsfrom $1,407

Via Dubai

United Arab Emirates

28h 58m

with the connection

London to Dubai flight 7h 5m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Dubai, Sharjah International. Departure to Christchurch: Dubai.

Dubai to Christchurch flight 18h 53m

two ticketsfrom $2,000

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.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From London to cities closest to Christchurch

London to Sydney Sydney: 1,328 mi (2,138 km) from Christchurch, flight 23h 13m from $512 London to Melbourne Melbourne: 1,495 mi (2,406 km) from Christchurch, flight 22h 30m from $532 London to Perth Perth: 3,140 mi (5,054 km) from Christchurch, flight 16h 48m from $492 London to Singapore Singapore: 5,236 mi (8,426 km) from Christchurch, flight 13h 15m from $307 London to Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur: 5,427 mi (8,734 km) from Christchurch, flight 12h 55m from $327 London to Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh City: 5,581 mi (8,982 km) from Christchurch, flight 12h 40m from $367

To Christchurch from cities closest to London

Dubai to Christchurch Dubai: 3,401 mi (5,473 km) from London, flight 18h 53m from $784 Hong Kong to Christchurch Hong Kong: 5,979 mi (9,623 km) from London, flight 11h 10m from $456 Singapore to Christchurch Singapore: 6,741 mi (10,848 km) from London, flight 9h 50m from $656 Perth to Christchurch Perth: 8,997 mi (14,479 km) from London, flight 6h 5m from $228 Nadi to Christchurch Nadi: 10,101 mi (16,256 km) from London, flight 4h 10m from $393 Brisbane to Christchurch Brisbane: 10,269 mi (16,526 km) from London, flight 3h 30m from $248

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from London to Christchurch?

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 London to Christchurch?

Via Perth: 16h 48m to the connection, 6h 5m after it, about 25h 53m in total with 3h for the connection.

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

Two nonstop tickets via Melbourne from $1,407. 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 London and Christchurch?

Perth (25h 53m total), Singapore (26h 5m total), Hong Kong (26h 48m total), Melbourne (28h 55m total) and Dubai (28h 58m total).

How far is Christchurch from London?

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.