Statistics on Manchester-Christchurch flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Christchurch (from: Manchester)
The average price to go to Christchurch from Manchester airport is $ 1792 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1455 (in may) and $ 2376 (in december), which is a saving of $ 337 or a surplus of $ 585 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1505 to $1558 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Christchurch before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Manchester-Christchurch plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 32419 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Christchurch from Manchester and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1455, saving $ 337 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1792). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 2376).
Flight Manchester-Christchurch: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1587 | $ 2018 | fair price |
| February | $ 1446 | $ 1801 | fair price |
| March | $ 1287 | $ 1493 | good price |
| April | $ 1461 | $ 1705 | good price |
| May | $ 1228 | $ 1455 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 1276 | $ 1529 | good price |
| July | $ 1609 | $ 1975 | fair price |
| August | $ 1642 | $ 2047 | fair price |
| September | $ 1271 | $ 1647 | good price |
| October | $ 1333 | $ 1783 | fair price |
| November | $ 1200 | $ 1669 | good price |
| December | $ 1770 | $ 2376 the most expensive | very high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Manchester to Christchurch
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Manchester to Christchurch range from $860 to $2364. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $860 to $914), 1% at the maximum price (from $2311 to $2364). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1505 to $1558 (6% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Manchester->Christchurch flight
There are 15 companies that serve Manchester from Christchurch airport: Emirates, Etihad Airways, Cathay Pacific, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, British Airways, Air New Zealand, Qantas, EasyJet, Lufthansa, Ryanair, China Southern, Swiss, Turkish Airlines and KLM.
Data analysis:
Of the 32419 flights analyzed in previous years, Emirates was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (15% of the time) on the Manchester->Christchurch route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Manchester-Christchurch flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $67. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $53.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Christchurch to Manchester departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $72. Conversely, departing from Christchurch on a friday may cost you an additional $101.
Top prices Manchester-Christchurch
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester → Christchurch | 13-05 to 22-05-2024 | $ 1392 | layover flight with Etihad Airways |
| Manchester → Christchurch | 16-05 to 23-05-2024 | $ 1437 | layover flight with Etihad Airways |
| Manchester → Christchurch | 03-09 to 17-09-2024 | $ 1480 | layover flight with Etihad Airways |
| Manchester → Christchurch | 10-09 to 30-09-2024 | $ 1385 | layover flight with Etihad Airways |
| Manchester → Christchurch | 16-09 to 30-09-2024 | $ 1385 | layover flight with Etihad Airways |
| Manchester → Christchurch | 23-10 to 30-10-2024 | $ 1403 | layover flight with Qatar Airways |
| Manchester → Christchurch | 01-11 to 15-11-2024 | $ 1503 | layover flight with Qatar Airways |
| Manchester → Christchurch | 04-11 to 18-11-2024 | $ 1513 | layover flight with Etihad Airways |
| Manchester → Christchurch | 11-11 to 18-11-2024 | $ 1426 | layover flight with Etihad Airways |
| Manchester → Christchurch | 22-11 to 29-11-2024 | $ 1482 | layover flight with Etihad Airways |
When to book your flight Manchester - Christchurch to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 8 to 9 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Manchester-Christchurch flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a friday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Manchester to Christchurch, it is recommended to buy it 8 to 9 months before departure (it is then on average 1542 $, which is a saving of 250 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (414 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Manchester to Christchurch flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1448 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1858), 5 to 6 months ($ 1798), 6 to 7 months ($ 1675), 7 to 8 months ($ 1547), 9 to 10 months ($ 1783), 10 to 11 months ($ 1727), 11 to 12 months ($ 1872) |
| February | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1266 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1700), 5 to 6 months ($ 1465), 6 to 7 months ($ 1373), 7 to 8 months ($ 1283), 8 to 9 months ($ 1292), 10 to 11 months ($ 1708) |
| March | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1120 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1438), 5 to 6 months ($ 1434), 6 to 7 months ($ 1312), 7 to 8 months ($ 1237), 9 to 10 months ($ 1137), 10 to 11 months ($ 1333) |
| April | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1300 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1639), 2 to 3 months ($ 1670), 6 to 7 months ($ 1639), 7 to 8 months ($ 1431), 9 to 10 months ($ 1325), 10 to 11 months ($ 1339) |
| May | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1192 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1383), 3 to 4 months ($ 1425), 6 to 7 months ($ 1453), 7 to 8 months ($ 1438) |
| June | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1363 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1488), 3 to 4 months ($ 1467), 4 to 5 months ($ 1442) |
| July | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1795 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1851), 5 to 6 months ($ 1888), 6 to 7 months ($ 1919) |
| August | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1697 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 2017), 3 to 4 months ($ 1936), 4 to 5 months ($ 1961), 5 to 6 months ($ 1924), 6 to 7 months ($ 2014), 8 to 9 months ($ 1850), 9 to 10 months ($ 1743) |
| September | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1324 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1461), 3 to 4 months ($ 1337), 5 to 6 months ($ 1345), 6 to 7 months ($ 1463), 7 to 8 months ($ 1471), 8 to 9 months ($ 1479), 9 to 10 months ($ 1534), 10 to 11 months ($ 1557), 11 to 12 months ($ 1626) |
| October | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1301 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1555), 3 to 4 months ($ 1412), 4 to 5 months ($ 1399), 6 to 7 months ($ 1432), 7 to 8 months ($ 1541), 8 to 9 months ($ 1531), 9 to 10 months ($ 1546), 10 to 11 months ($ 1733), 11 to 12 months ($ 1682) |
| November | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1185 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1478), 3 to 4 months ($ 1275), 4 to 5 months ($ 1252), 6 to 7 months ($ 1211), 7 to 8 months ($ 1317), 8 to 9 months ($ 1426), 9 to 10 months ($ 1393), 10 to 11 months ($ 1477) |
| December | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1731 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 2228), 5 to 6 months ($ 1940), 6 to 7 months ($ 1831), 8 to 9 months ($ 1798), 9 to 10 months ($ 1772), 10 to 11 months ($ 1900), 11 to 12 months ($ 2281) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, friday is the day when plane tickets for Manchester->Christchurch are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a friday, you will save $27. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $32 more.
Manchester to Christchurch: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $ 1658 $1392 to $1981 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 1620 $1437 to $1780 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 2355 $2011 to $2851 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 2224 $1991 to $2647 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 1598 $1385 to $1714 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 1701 $1403 to $1933 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 1557 $1426 to $1650 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1895 $1686 to $2536 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1721 $1505 to $2023 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1612 $1534 to $1816 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1548 $1535 to $1572 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1812 $1546 to $1991 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, september, october, november, december, january and february are cheaper to travel to Christchurch. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!