Flying from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Auckland Airport to Christchurch International Airport is 1 hour 25 minutes.
Auckland and Christchurch are both in the UTC+13 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Each week, there are 1,440 Auckland Airport to Christchurch International Airport flights. If you want to get going as early as possible, opt for the 06:00 Air New Zealand flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 21:15 with Air New Zealand.
Give yourself enough time to make your AKL to CHC flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Getting to Christchurch (and then discovering more of New Zealand!) is a cinch with Jetstar. This popular carrier has direct flights from Auckland Airport to Christchurch International Airport.
Jetstar is the airline most travelers choose for this route.
The most punctual carrier that operates AKL to CHC flights is Air New Zealand. Its services land without delay 74.79% of the time.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Auckland Airport to Christchurch International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between AKL and CHC include:
Wellington International Airport
Nelson Airport
Palmerston North Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
Right now, AED 138 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Auckland Airport to Christchurch International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is AED 273. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from AKL to CHC, book your journey six months ahead of your departure.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Auckland Airport to Christchurch International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from AKL to CHC.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Auckland Airport to Christchurch International Airport.
Handy information about Auckland Airport (AKL)
Of the departures from Auckland Airport, 69.31% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach Auckland Airport from central Auckland, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're traveling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 27 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
The trip on public transport typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near AKL? If you're catching an early flight from Auckland Airport to Christchurch International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
Consider booking a hotel close to CHC if you have a late Auckland Airport to Christchurch International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Christchurch International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Yes rentals, Discount Car Rentals or mode rentals and find adventure across Christchurch and beyond.
Booking your ride from Christchurch International Airport around three weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to central Christchurch
From Christchurch International Airport, Christchurch is approximately 56 kilometers away. It takes around 1 hour to reach the center driving.
When to fly to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
February is the busiest month for flights from Auckland Airport to Christchurch International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Christchurch in April.
Before locking in your flight from Auckland Airport to Christchurch International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Christchurch, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Search for cheap tickets from AKL to CHC around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of New Zealand
Christchurch is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of New Zealand waiting to be explored. About 322 kilometers north-east of Christchurch, a visit to Wellington will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa), Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car.
Dunedin is another favorite destination in New Zealand and is around 290 kilometers south-west of Christchurch. No trip is complete without visiting Larnach Castle, Otago Peninsula Museum and Historical Society and Cadbury World.
