Skyscanner home

Cheap Flights from Seattle / Tacoma International to Christchurch

Compare Seattle / Tacoma International to Christchurch flight deals

Find the cheapest month or even day of the year to fly to Christchurch

Book the best Christchurch fare with no extra fees

Flight deals from Seattle / Tacoma International to Christchurch

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Christchurch Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 17,099. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Christchurch.R 9,654 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Nov.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,654, select.
Christchurch.R 10,515 per passenger.Departing Fri, 18 Sep.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Fri, 18 Sep, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,515, select.
Christchurch.R 11,008 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 Oct.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 11,008, select.
Christchurch.R 11,365 per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 Jan.One-way flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Thu, 28 Jan, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 11,365, select.
Christchurch.R 11,618 per passenger.Departing Tue, 18 Aug.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Tue, 18 Aug, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 11,618, select.
Christchurch.R 13,108 per passenger.Departing Fri, 2 Apr.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Fri, 2 Apr, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 13,108, select.
Christchurch.R 40,502 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Feb.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Thu, 11 Feb, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 40,502, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Seattle / Tacoma International to Christchurch

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Seattle / Tacoma International to Christchurch flights are currently cheapest in November.
Jul
Find prices
Aug
from R 11,618
Sep
from R 10,515
Oct
from R 11,008
Nov
from R 9,654
Dec
Find prices
Jan
from R 11,365
Feb
from R 40,502
Mar
Find prices
Apr
from R 13,108
May
Find prices
Jun
Find prices

Seattle / Tacoma International to Christchurch: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Seattle / Tacoma International to Christchurch below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Christchurch.

Christchurch

10km from central Christchurch
ClosestCheapest
from R 9,654
Search flights

Seattle to Christchurch: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 9,654
Cheapest month to flyNovember

Finding cheap flights from Seattle / Tacoma International to Christchurch: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Seattle / Tacoma International to Christchurch is R 17,099. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Seattle / Tacoma International to Christchurch. But we found flights with one or more stops from R 17,099.
As of July 2026, there are no flights flying from Seattle / Tacoma International to Christchurch.
The cheapest month to fly from Seattle / Tacoma International to Christchurch is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Christchurch Airport on Thursday, 13 August 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Seattle / Tacoma International Airport and Christchurch Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Christchurch but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Christchurch is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Qantas offers the cheapest flight tickets to Christchurch.

Travelling from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Christchurch Airport (CHC): what you need to know

  • The timezone in Christchurch is UTC+13, which is 21 hours ahead of Seattle.

  • Leave plenty of time to catch your SEA to CHC flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Travelling during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • Break up your flight or take a detour to a new city with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Christchurch Airport. Many passengers pass through San Francisco International Airport when flying between SEA and CHC.

How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Christchurch Airport (CHC)

  • The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Christchurch Airport flight is R 9,654. A round-trip fare right now is R 17,099. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.

  • Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SEA to CHC if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.

  • The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Christchurch Airport throughout the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.

  • Landing cheap flights from SEA to CHC is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as fares go down.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Christchurch Airport.

Handy information about Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

  • Seattle / Tacoma International Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from SEA land at their destination as scheduled 80% of the time.

  • Seattle / Tacoma International Airport is around 23 kilometres from central Seattle. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • You can expect a trip time of around 35 minutes when using public transport.

  • Need a handy hotel close to SEA? If you're boarding an early flight from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Christchurch Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at Christchurch Airport (CHC)

  • The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Christchurch Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CHC instead:

  • Grab a Christchurch Airport rental car and explore Christchurch and beyond with your own wheels. Yes rentals, Discount Car Rentals and mode rentals are popular providers you can book with here.

  • To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Christchurch Airport about three weeks before you travel.

Getting from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to central Christchurch

  • Christchurch Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from central Christchurch. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.

  • Getting there by public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.

When to fly to Christchurch Airport (CHC)

  • April is the most popular month for flights from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Christchurch Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Christchurch in March.

  • When booking your flight from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Christchurch Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Christchurch, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).

  • July has average temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SEA to CHC sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

Explore more of New Zealand

  • Christchurch has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of New Zealand waiting to be discovered. About 322 kilometres north-east of Christchurch, a visit to Wellington will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, Wellington Botanic Gardens and Weta Workshop.

  • Around 290 kilometres south-west of Christchurch, Dunedin is another essential stop in New Zealand. No visit is complete without checking out Dunedin Botanic Garden, Saint Kilda Beach and Sandfly Bay.

Plan the rest of your trip from Seattle to Christchurch

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.