Cheap Flights from Auckland International to Christchurch
Flights from Auckland International to Christchurch are operated by 14 airliners – Asiana Airlines, Continental Airlines, Qantas Airways, United Airlines, US Airways, Jetstar Airways, Singapore Airlines, South African Airways, Alaska Airlines, Air New Zealand, V Australia, Thai Airways International, Pacific Blue Airlines and Virgin Blue. The most popular are provided by Air New Zealand. They operate around 4 flights a day departing from Auckland International and arriving at Christchurch International. In the morning there is 15 flights, 11 flights in the evening and 0 flights at night with the earliest departuare at 00:30 and latest departure at 19:30. Please be aware that flight times and the number of flights will vary between summer and winter months. The most common flight number for this flight is NZ 303, NZ 501, NZ 509, NZ 513, NZ 515, NZ 525, NZ 527, NZ 531, NZ 535, NZ 539, NZ 543, NZ 547 and NZ 553.
Other airliners offer less frequent flights but departure times may be more desirable. Qantas Airways offers 2 flights a day from Auckland International to Christchurch International between the hours of 00:30 and 19:35. The flight numbers for these flights are QF 4951, QF 4953, QF 4955, QF 4959, QF 4963 and QF 7524.
Air New Zealand flight prices from Auckland International to Christchurch International can be found at www.airnewzealand.com
Daily Flights
Below you find a list of all the airliners that operate flights from Auckland International to Christchurch and how many flights depart on a per day basis.
Flight Routes
You will find alternative routes from Auckland International to Christchurch that require 1 or more stops. On some occassions the timing may be more convenient or a quicker route. The table below shows some of the alternative route that are possible.
Return flight are operated by 13 airliners which include Asiana Airlines, Continental Airlines, Qantas Airways, United Airlines, US Airways, Jetstar Airways, Singapore Airlines, South African Airways, Air New Zealand, V Australia, Thai Airways International, Pacific Blue Airlines and Virgin Blue. More information on return flights can be found on our Flights from Christchurch to Auckland International page.
Alternative routes to Christchurch
As a substitute, you will discover that Hamilton also give flights to Christchurch which could be more fitting for you. Hamilton has around 3 flights a week though you will find the number of flights vary from month to month so check with the airline currier for the most up to date information.
If you wish to look at this alternative solution then remember Hamilton is around 107 kilometers (66 miles) from Auckland International. Choosing this root would probably require you look at alternative travel arrangement or look at alternative airport parking where costs could vary from airport parking provided at Auckland International. More information can be found at Flights from Hamilton to Christchurch. Flights to Christchurch are also available from Hamilton; 7 flights a day depart from the airport.
Arriving at Christchurch
Should you require a car at Christchurch we recommend booking in advanced. Car hire is generally cheaper to pre book and you can find some of the best deals on our page. If you are being collected then they can made use of our Christchurch Airport Arrivals page which provides live information of your flight.
The time zone at Christchurch is GMT +12.0 which is the same as GMT +12.0 at Auckland International.
On leaving Christchurch International Airport airport you will discover getting to your destination to be fairly easy. Christchurch International Airport is situated around 6 miles (10 kilometers) from the center of Christchurch where a lot people will be heading. With a population of around 363,900 you will find plenty of hostels and hotel if you require accommodation in Christchurch.
