Flying from New Plymouth Airport (NPL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from New Plymouth Airport to Christchurch International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 30 minutes.
Christchurch's timezone is UTC+13, which is the same as New Plymouth.
Choose from 24 weekly New Plymouth Airport to Christchurch International Airport flights. The 06:30 departure with Air New Zealand is the earliest you can take. Air New Zealand operates the last service of the day at 17:15.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your NPL to CHC flight.
Flying during a peak month such as April? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Air New Zealand has direct flights from New Plymouth Airport to Christchurch International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Christchurch — and maybe even more of New Zealand if your schedule allows.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Air New Zealand.
Air New Zealand is the most punctual carrier operating NPL to CHC flights, with 67.39% of its services landing on schedule.
Opt for a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from New Plymouth Airport to Christchurch International Airport. Wellington International Airport is a popular stopover on the NPL to CHC route.
How to find the cheapest flights from New Plymouth Airport (NPL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
ج.م. 3,050 is currently the lowest price for a one-way New Plymouth Airport to Christchurch International Airport flight. Return flights start at ج.م. 7,308. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Score cheap tickets from NPL to CHC by booking at least 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
October is the cheapest month for flights from New Plymouth Airport to Christchurch International Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from NPL to CHC by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from New Plymouth Airport to Christchurch International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of New Plymouth Airport, data shows 69.14% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central New Plymouth to New Plymouth Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near NPL. Whether you've booked an early flight from New Plymouth Airport to Christchurch International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
Consider booking a hotel close to CHC if you're on a late New Plymouth Airport to Christchurch International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Travel at your own pace with a Christchurch International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Yes rentals, Discount Car Rentals or mode rentals and find adventure across Christchurch and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Christchurch International Airport around three weeks in advance.
Getting from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to central Christchurch
Christchurch International Airport is approximately 56 kilometres from the centre of Christchurch. The drive time takes around 1 hour.
When to fly to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
February is the busiest month for flights from New Plymouth Airport to Christchurch International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Christchurch in April.
Book your flight from New Plymouth Airport to Christchurch International Airport for January if you want to explore Christchurch during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC and 24ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from NPL to CHC in July. Temperatures average between 1ºC and 12ºC then.
Explore more of New Zealand
Christchurch is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of New Zealand you'll want to see. Around 322 kilometres north-east of Christchurch, a trip to Wellington will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa), Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car.
Dunedin is another essential stop in New Zealand and is around 290 kilometres south-west of Christchurch. No trip is complete without seeing Larnach Castle, Otago Peninsula Museum and Historical Society and Cadbury World.
