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 $ 1602 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1385 (in may) and $ 1949 (in july), which is a saving of $ 218 or a surplus of $ 347 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1370 to $1423 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Christchurch before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Calgary-Christchurch plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 1100 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Christchurch from Calgary and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1385, saving $ 218 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1602). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1949).
Flight Calgary-Christchurch: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1568 | $ 1790 | fair price |
| February | $ 1295 | $ 1498 | good price |
| March | $ 1260 | $ 1393 | good price |
| April | $ 1289 | $ 1559 | fair price |
| May | $ 1245 | $ 1385 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 1289 | $ 1452 | good price |
| July | $ 1632 | $ 1949 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 1367 | $ 1512 | fair price |
| September | $ 1262 | $ 1641 | fair price |
| October | $ 1321 | $ 1546 | fair price |
| November | $ 1195 | $ 1596 | fair price |
| December | $ 1668 | $ 1902 | 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
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Calgary to Christchurch range from $1054 to $2318. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $1054 to $1107), 1% at the maximum price (from $2266 to $2318). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1476 to $1528 (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.
Data analysis:
Of the 1100 flights analyzed in previous years, WestJet was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (35% of the time) on the Calgary->Christchurch route.
Which day of the week to leave?
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 $105. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $65.
Which day of the week to come back?
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 $99. Conversely, departing from Christchurch on a friday may cost you an additional $128.
Top prices Calgary-Christchurch
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calgary → Christchurch | 06-12 to 20-12-2024 | $ 1636 | layover flight with Qantas |
| Calgary → Christchurch | 01-01 to 09-01-2025 | $ 2048 | layover flight with Air New Zealand |
| Calgary → Christchurch | 03-01 to 10-01-2025 | $ 1956 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Christchurch | 10-01 to 19-01-2025 | $ 1835 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Auckland | 11-01 to 27-01-2025 | $ 909 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Calgary → Auckland | 04-02 to 10-02-2025 | $ 928 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Christchurch | 07-02 to 28-02-2025 | $ 1626 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Christchurch | 12-02 to 19-02-2025 | $ 1157 | layover flight with Qantas |
| Calgary → Auckland | 01-05 to 15-05-2025 | $ 962 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Christchurch | 06-09 to 21-09-2025 | $ 1497 | layover flight with Air Canada |
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 wednesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
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 1294 $, which is a saving of 308 $ 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 (297 $ 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? |
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| January | - |
| February | - |
| March | - |
| April | - |
| May | - |
| June | - |
| July | - |
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| November | - |
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What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, wednesday is the day when plane tickets for Calgary->Christchurch are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a wednesday, you will save $69. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $139 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 | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | $ 1636 $1636 to $1636 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1947 $1835 to $2048 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1314 $1157 to $1626 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1497 $1497 to $1497 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, december, february and september are cheaper to travel to Christchurch. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!