Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Auckland to Christchurch?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Auckland and Christchurch takes around 1.4 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Auckland and Christchurch?

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The flight distance between Auckland and Christchurch is 746 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Auckland and Christchurch?

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Several carriers operate flights between Auckland and Christchurch. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Auckland?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Auckland and Queenstown, Sydney, Wellington, Melbourne, Gold Coast, Nadi, Bangkok, Brisbane, Manila, Honolulu, Singapore, Nelson, Napier, Denpasar, London, Cairns, Dunedin, Kahului, Apia, New Plymouth.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Christchurch?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Christchurch and Sydney, Wellington, Singapore, Manila, Kuala Lumpur, Melbourne, Bangkok, Tel Aviv, Davao, Denver, Denpasar, Queenstown, Tokyo, Honolulu, San Francisco, Cebu, London, Nadi, Los Angeles, Gold Coast.

Question 6

What airports are near Auckland?

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The main airport in Auckland is Auckland. It is also served by Auckland, Hamilton, Rotorua Regional, Tauranga, Taupo, Whangarei, Kerikeri, Whakatane.

Question 7

What airports are near Christchurch?

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The main airport in Christchurch is Christchurch International. It is also served by Christchurch International, Timaru, Hokitika.

Question 8

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Auckland and Christchurch?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Auckland and Christchurch thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Auckland and Christchurch can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 9

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 10

Which airlines fly between Auckland and Christchurch?

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Currently, you can fly between Auckland and Christchurch with Air New Zealand, Emirates, Jetstar Airways, Singapore Airlines, China Southern Airlines.

Question 11

When's the best time to travel between Auckland and Christchurch?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Auckland and Christchurch, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 12

What flights operate between Auckland and Christchurch?

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Traveling between Auckland and Christchurch, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 13

How many airports are there near Auckland?

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There are a number of airports in and around Auckland. The main one is Auckland and other nearby airports include Auckland, Hamilton, Rotorua Regional, Tauranga, Taupo, Whangarei, Kerikeri, Whakatane

Question 14

How many airports are there near Christchurch?

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There are a number of airports in and around Christchurch. The main one is Christchurch International and other nearby airports include Christchurch International, Timaru, Hokitika.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Auckland and Christchurch depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Auckland, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Auckland and Christchurch arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Christchurch, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 17

What time do flights between Auckland and Christchurch depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Auckland, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 18

What time do flights between Auckland and Christchurch arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Christchurch, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	$38
Cheapest round-trip	$78
Average round-trip	$91
Nonstop flights in May	$45 – $286
Most popular airline	Air New Zealand

Airline	Sun 28.04	Mon 29.04	Tue 30.04	Wed 01.05	Thu 02.05	Fri 03.05	Sat 04.05
Jetstar Airways	---	4	6	3	5	5	3
Air New Zealand	---	---	---	---	---	---	5

Airline	Sun 05.05	Mon 06.05	Tue 07.05	Wed 08.05	Thu 09.05	Fri 10.05	Sat 11.05
Jetstar Airways	---	6	5	5	4	5	4
Air New Zealand	---	4	3	1	1	---	5

Airline	Sun 12.05	Mon 13.05	Tue 14.05	Wed 15.05	Thu 16.05	Fri 17.05	Sat 18.05
Jetstar Airways	1	6	5	5	5	6	4
Air New Zealand	---	8	6	5	1	2	8

Airline	Sun 19.05	Mon 20.05	Tue 21.05	Wed 22.05	Thu 23.05	Fri 24.05	Sat 25.05
Jetstar Airways	4	6	5	5	5	6	3
Air New Zealand	---	7	6	6	4	3	5

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Flights starting at $38. Choose between Air New Zealand, Emirates, or Jetstar Airways to find the best price.

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Air New Zealand	ANZ	NZ	No	0 0
Emirates	UAE	EK	No	0 0
Jetstar Airways	JST	JQ	No	0 0
Singapore Airlines	SIA	SQ	Yes	0 0
China Southern Airlines	CSN	CZ	Yes	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	21°C	12°C
February	21°C	12°C
March	19°C	10°C
April	16°C	8°C
May	14°C	6°C
June	11°C	4°C
July	10°C	3°C
August	11°C	4°C
September	13°C	4°C
October	15°C	6°C
November	17°C	8°C
December	19°C	10°C