Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC): what you need to know
Christchurch is 13 hours ahead of London and observes the UTC+13 timezone.
Your LHR to CHC flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Christchurch International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LHR and CHC:
Changi International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
$1,134 is the best price for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Christchurch International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $1,536. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LHR to CHC if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport to Christchurch International Airport throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from LHR to CHC is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when fares go down.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Christchurch International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of the departures from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% land on time at their destination.
To get to London Heathrow Airport from central London, it'll take around 55 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 1 hour on public transport.
Catching an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Christchurch International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to LHR:
Arriving at Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a London Heathrow Airport to Christchurch International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CHC instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Christchurch International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Yes rentals, Discount Car Rentals or mode rentals and discover more of Christchurch and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Christchurch International Airport about three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to central Christchurch
Christchurch International Airport is roughly 56 kilometres from the centre of Christchurch. The drive time takes around 1 hour.
When to fly to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
February is the most popular month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Christchurch International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Christchurch in April.
The warmest month in Christchurch is January, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC and 24ºC. Lock in your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Christchurch International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
July sees average temperatures of between 1ºC and 12ºC. Look for cheap tickets from LHR to CHC sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of New Zealand
You've visited Christchurch, now it's time to discover other parts of New Zealand. Journey about 322 kilometres north-east to Wellington to check off its popular sights. From Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa) to Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car, your itinerary will be busy.
If you want to check out another side of New Zealand, head for Dunedin, about 290 kilometres south-west of Christchurch. Larnach Castle, Otago Peninsula Museum and Historical Society and Cadbury World are the start of reasons to visit.