Statistics on Calgary-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: Calgary)

The average price to go to Christchurch from Calgary airport is $ 1675 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1418 (in may) and $ 2019 (in july), which is a saving of $ 257 or a surplus of $ 345 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1382 to $1437 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a wednesday 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 Calgary-Christchurch plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 1302 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Christchurch from Calgary 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

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Data analysis:

By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1418, saving $ 257 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1675). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 2019).

Flight Calgary-Christchurch: when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 1655 $ 1917 high price
February$ 1362 $ 1548 fair price
March$ 1312 $ 1496 good price
April$ 1343 $ 1600 fair price
May$ 1279 $ 1418 very good price
June$ 1355 $ 1602 fair price
July$ 1661 $ 2019 very high price
August$ 1434 $ 1582 fair price
September$ 1306 $ 1680 fair price
October$ 1385 $ 1619 fair price
November$ 1247 $ 1654 fair price
December$ 1668 $ 1961 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 Calgary to Christchurch

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Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Calgary to Christchurch range from $1105 to $2321. 4% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $1106 to $1161), 1% at the maximum price (from $2266 to $2321). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1548 to $1603 (8% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Calgary->Christchurch flight

There are 5 companies that serve Calgary from Christchurch airport: WestJet, Qantas, Air Canada, Air New Zealand and United.

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Data analysis:

Of the 1302 flights analyzed in previous years, WestJet was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (36% of the time) on the Calgary->Christchurch route.

Which day of the week to leave?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, Calgary-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 $59. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $87.

Which day of the week to come back?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Christchurch to Calgary departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $106. Conversely, departing from Christchurch on a friday may cost you an additional $87.

Top prices Calgary-Christchurch

Round tripDatesPrice
Calgary → Christchurch07-04 to 11-04-2025$ 1700 
Calgary → Christchurch18-04 to 29-04-2025$ 6454 
Calgary → Christchurch16-05 to 23-05-2025$ 1934 
Calgary → Christchurch18-05 to 27-05-2025$ 1216 
Calgary → Christchurch20-05 to 30-05-2025$ 1825 
Calgary → Christchurch17-10 to 31-10-2025$ 1100 
Calgary → Christchurch20-10 to 31-10-2025$ 1185 
Calgary → Christchurch13-11 to 27-11-2025$ 1310 
Calgary → Christchurch08-12 to 22-12-2025$ 1260 
Calgary → Christchurch19-12 to 31-12-2025$ 1811 

When to book your flight Calgary - Christchurch to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 5 to 6 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 Calgary-Christchurch flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a monday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

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Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Calgary to Christchurch, it is recommended to buy it 5 to 6 months before departure (it is then on average 1364 $, which is a saving of 311 $ 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 (290 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Calgary 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: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1825 $)
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What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, monday is the day when plane tickets for Calgary->Christchurch are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a monday, you will save $91. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $122 more.

Calgary 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
April 2025$ 5394
$1700 to $8029		Find a flight
May 2025$ 1659
$1216 to $1934		Find a flight
October 2025$ 1143
$1100 to $1185		Find a flight
November 2025$ 1310
$1310 to $1310		Find a flight
December 2025$ 1535
$1260 to $1811		Find a flight

Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, october, november and december are cheaper to travel to Christchurch. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!

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