Statistics on New York City-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: New York City)
The average price to go to Christchurch from New York City airport is $ 1860 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1633 (in march) and $ 2133 (in december), which is a saving of $ 228 or a surplus of $ 273 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1492 to $1548 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Christchurch before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your New York City-Christchurch plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 9710 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Christchurch from New York City and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1633, saving $ 228 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1860). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 2133).
Flight New York City-Christchurch: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1629 | $ 2016 | fair price |
| February | $ 1383 | $ 1794 | fair price |
| March | $ 1341 | $ 1633 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 1486 | $ 1770 | fair price |
| May | $ 1444 | $ 1738 | fair price |
| June | $ 1488 | $ 1828 | fair price |
| July | $ 1754 | $ 2127 | high price |
| August | $ 1595 | $ 1910 | fair price |
| September | $ 1491 | $ 1742 | fair price |
| October | $ 1543 | $ 1829 | fair price |
| November | $ 1450 | $ 1797 | fair price |
| December | $ 1688 | $ 2133 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 New York City to Christchurch
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from New York City to Christchurch range from $1160 to $2376. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $1161 to $1216), 1% at the maximum price (from $2321 to $2376). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1548 to $1603 (8% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the New York City->Christchurch flight
There are 15 companies that serve New York City from Christchurch airport: Alaska Airlines, China Southern, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Spirit Airlines, jetBlue, Hawaiian Airlines, Virgin Australia, Air New Zealand, United, Air Canada, Emirates, Frontier Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Air Tahiti Nui.
Data analysis:
Of the 9710 flights analyzed in previous years, Alaska Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (19% of the time) on the New York City->Christchurch route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, New York City-Christchurch flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $89. On the other hand, departing on a wednesday may cost you an additional $76.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Christchurch to New York City departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $78. Conversely, departing from Christchurch on a friday may cost you an additional $107.
Top prices New York City-Christchurch
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City → Christchurch | 15-04 to 19-04-2025 | $ 1504 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| New York City → Christchurch | 21-04 to 27-04-2025 | $ 1370 | layover flight with Frontier Airlines |
| New York City → Christchurch | 08-05 to 26-05-2025 | $ 1237 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| New York City → Christchurch | 16-05 to 23-05-2025 | $ 1331 | layover flight with Frontier Airlines |
| New York City → Christchurch | 19-05 to 26-05-2025 | $ 1395 | layover flight with Frontier Airlines |
| New York City → Christchurch | 02-08 to 16-08-2025 | $ 1301 | layover flight with Frontier Airlines |
| New York City → Christchurch | 04-08 to 18-08-2025 | $ 1551 | layover flight with jetBlue |
| New York City → Christchurch | 09-10 to 18-10-2025 | $ 1211 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| New York City → Christchurch | 08-11 to 22-11-2025 | $ 1207 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| New York City → Christchurch | 13-11 to 22-11-2025 | $ 1429 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
When to book your flight New York City - 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 11 to 12 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 New York City-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 New York City to Christchurch, it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 1740 $, which is a saving of 120 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (451 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your New York City 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: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1754 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 2007), 2 to 3 months ($ 1839), 3 to 4 months ($ 1885), 5 to 6 months ($ 1793) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1464 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1638), 3 to 4 months ($ 1573), 4 to 5 months ($ 1613), 5 to 6 months ($ 1654), 6 to 7 months ($ 1485) |
| March | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1447 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1529), 2 to 3 months ($ 1593), 3 to 4 months ($ 1493), 4 to 5 months ($ 1518), 5 to 6 months ($ 1497), 7 to 8 months ($ 1460) |
| April | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1625 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1742), 3 to 4 months ($ 1671), 5 to 6 months ($ 1752), 7 to 8 months ($ 1656) |
| May | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1617 $) |
| June | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1734 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1770) |
| July | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 2000 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 2053), 4 to 5 months ($ 2050) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1763 $) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1646 $) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1602 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1737) |
| November | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1528 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1622), 2 to 3 months ($ 1594) |
| December | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1886 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 2043), 2 to 3 months ($ 2100), 4 to 5 months ($ 1973) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for New York City->Christchurch are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $24. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $80 more.
New York City 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 1821 $1370 to $2585 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1469 $1237 to $1953 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1590 $1590 to $1590 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 2177 $1954 to $2401 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1523 $1301 to $1621 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1788 $1788 to $1788 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1397 $1211 to $1583 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 1271 $1177 to $1429 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 1657 $1657 to $1657 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 1767 $1767 to $1767 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, august, october, november, december and january are cheaper to travel to Christchurch. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!