Cheap Flights from New Plymouth to Christchurch

Flights from New Plymouth to Christchurch are operated by 2 airliners – Air New Zealand and Air Nelson. The most popular are provided by Air New Zealand. They operate around 1 flight a day departing from New Plymouth and arriving at Christchurch International. In the morning there is 1 flight, 0 flights in the evening and 0 flights at night with the earliest departuare at 10:35 and latest departure at 10:35. 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 8839.

Other airliners offer less frequent flights but departure times may be more desirable. Air Nelson offers 1 flight a day from New Plymouth to Christchurch International between the hours of 10:35 and 10:35. The flight number for this flight is RLK 8839.

Air New Zealand flight prices from New Plymouth 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 New Plymouth to Christchurch and how many flights depart on a per day basis.

Flight Routes

You will find alternative routes from New Plymouth 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 2 airliners which include Air New Zealand and Air Nelson. More information on return flights can be found on our Flights from Christchurch to New Plymouth page.

Alternative routes to Christchurch

As a substitute, you will discover that Wanganui also give flights to Christchurch which could be more fitting for you. Wanganui has around 4 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 Wanganui is around 126 kilometers (78 miles) from New Plymouth. 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 New Plymouth. More information can be found at Flights from Wanganui to Christchurch. Flights to Christchurch are also available from Wanganui; 1 flight a day depart from the airport.

Arriving at Christchurch

If a friend or relative is collecting you at Christchurch then make sure they visit our Christchurch Airport Arrivals page that gives all needed about the flight arrival; planning the trip can useful should there a delay. Alternatively, if you choose to hire a car then visit our page which will give you the cheapest car hire quote from all companies based at Christchurch.

When you arrive at Christchurch keep in mind that the time zone is not the same as New Plymouth. Christchurch is GMT +12.0 compared to GMT -12.0 at New Plymouth.

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.