Statistics on Toronto-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: Toronto)
The average price to go to Christchurch from Toronto airport is $ 1887 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1658 (in may) and $ 2254 (in december), which is a saving of $ 230 or a surplus of $ 367 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1624 to $1678 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday and return on a thursday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Christchurch before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Toronto-Christchurch plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 5253 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Christchurch from Toronto and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1658, saving $ 230 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1887). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 2254).
Flight Toronto-Christchurch: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1646 | $ 2044 | fair price |
| February | $ 1515 | $ 1799 | fair price |
| March | $ 1471 | $ 1716 | good price |
| April | $ 1474 | $ 1746 | good price |
| May | $ 1484 | $ 1658 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 1539 | $ 1741 | good price |
| July | $ 1741 | $ 2146 | fair price |
| August | $ 1592 | $ 1931 | fair price |
| September | $ 1493 | $ 1886 | fair price |
| October | $ 1544 | $ 2057 | fair price |
| November | $ 1418 | $ 1667 | good price |
| December | $ 1791 | $ 2254 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 Toronto to Christchurch
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Toronto to Christchurch range from $1082 to $5305. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $1083 to $1137), 1% at the maximum price (from $5251 to $5305). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1678 to $1733 (8% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Toronto->Christchurch flight
There are 12 companies that serve Toronto from Christchurch airport: WestJet, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Qantas, China Southern, United, Cathay Pacific, Porter Airlines, Emirates, flair airlines, Kish Airline and Philippine Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 5253 flights analyzed in previous years, WestJet was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (25% of the time) on the Toronto->Christchurch route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Toronto-Christchurch flights departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday as your departure date, you can save an average of $76. On the other hand, departing on a wednesday may cost you an additional $106.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Christchurch to Toronto departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday for your return date, you will save an average of $118. Conversely, departing from Christchurch on a friday may cost you an additional $167.
Top prices Toronto-Christchurch
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto → Christchurch | 10-11 to 19-11-2024 | $ 1486 | layover flight with Air New Zealand |
| Toronto → Christchurch | 05-12 to 12-12-2024 | $ 1426 | layover flight with flair airlines |
| Toronto → Christchurch | 06-12 to 13-12-2024 | $ 1485 | layover flight with United |
| Toronto → Christchurch | 12-01 to 29-01-2025 | $ 1610 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Toronto → Christchurch | 15-01 to 29-01-2025 | $ 1450 | layover flight with Porter Airlines |
| Toronto → Christchurch | 19-01 to 29-01-2025 | $ 1545 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Toronto → Christchurch | 14-02 to 23-02-2025 | $ 1618 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Toronto → Christchurch | 01-03 to 29-03-2025 | $ 1543 | layover flight with Air New Zealand |
| Toronto → Christchurch | 01-04 to 26-04-2025 | $ 1565 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Toronto → Christchurch | 04-04 to 26-04-2025 | $ 1608 | layover flight with Air Canada |
When to book your flight Toronto - Christchurch to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 2 to 3 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 9 to 10 months 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 Toronto-Christchurch flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a tuesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Toronto to Christchurch, it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 1721 $, which is a saving of 166 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 9 to 10 months in advance, you will pay the full price (240 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Toronto 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: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1877 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 2005) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1571 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1789), 3 to 4 months ($ 1770), 4 to 5 months ($ 1603), 6 to 7 months ($ 1687) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1516 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1627) |
| April | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1603 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1674) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1586 $) |
| June | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1588 $) |
| July | - |
| August | - |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1615 $) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1821 $) |
| November | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1418 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1658), 2 to 3 months ($ 1571), 3 to 4 months ($ 1479) |
| December | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 2005 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 2247), 2 to 3 months ($ 2129), 3 to 4 months ($ 2202) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Toronto->Christchurch are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $21. Conversely, by buying it on a wednesday, you may end up paying $43 more.
Toronto 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2024 | $ 2418 $2368 to $2468 | high price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 1673 $1486 to $2012 | fair price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1544 $1426 to $1722 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1735 $1450 to $2205 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1618 $1618 to $1618 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1544 $1543 to $1545 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1586 $1565 to $1608 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1855 $1855 to $1855 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1838 $1838 to $1838 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, december, january, february, march, april, july and august are cheaper to travel to Christchurch. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!