Q: How many flights are there between Auckland and Christchurch per day?

Each day, there are between 17 and 25 nonstop flights that take off from Auckland and land in Christchurch, with an average flight time of 1h 24m. The most common departure time is 06:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 153 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Sunday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Q: What’s the earliest departure time from Auckland to Christchurch?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Auckland at 06:00 and will be landing in Christchurch at 07:25.

Question 1

How many flights are there between Auckland and Christchurch per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 17 and 25 nonstop flights that take off from Auckland and land in Christchurch, with an average flight time of 1h 24m. The most common departure time is 06:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 153 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Sunday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 2

What’s the earliest departure time from Auckland to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Auckland at 06:00 and will be landing in Christchurch at 07:25.

Question 3

What’s the latest departure time from Auckland to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Auckland to Christchurch jets off at 21:15 and lands at 22:40.

Question 4

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Auckland to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Auckland to Christchurch flight route.

Question 5

Which airline alliances offer flights from Auckland to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Auckland and Christchurch, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

Question 6

On which days can I fly direct from Auckland to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

There are nonstop flights from Auckland to Christchurch on a daily basis.

Question 7

Is there duty free shopping at Auckland or Christchurch Airport?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, you will not be able to do any duty free shopping as you are flying domestic. Only holders of a valid international flight ticket are able to purchase duty free items.

Question 8

Are public showers available at Christchurch Airport?

Accepted Answer

You can freshen up after your flight thanks to the public showering facilities located on both the ground and first floor. You can hire a towel and soap for the cost of NZ$ 5 approx.

Question 9

How much will a taxi cost from Christchurch Airport to the city?

Accepted Answer

Expect to pay somewhere between NZ$ 45-65 approx. for a taxi from the airport to the central business district. The price will be dependent on the exact location of your destination and the traffic on the roads.

Question 10

What is the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Auckland to Christchurch is May, where tickets cost ₪282 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is ₪588 and ₪581 respectively.

Question 11

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Auckland to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Auckland to Christchurch. <a href='/flight-routes/Auckland-Intl-AKL/Christchurch-CHC'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 12

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Auckland to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Christchurch from Auckland is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/Auckland-Intl-AKL/Christchurch-CHC'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 13

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Auckland to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Christchurch with an airline and back to Auckland with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/Auckland-Intl-AKL/Christchurch-CHC'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 14

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Auckland to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Christchurch from Auckland up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/Auckland-Intl-AKL/Christchurch-CHC'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 15

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Auckland and Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 16

How far in advance should I book a flight from Auckland to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Auckland to Christchurch, you should book around 8 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

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What is the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Christchurch?

The cheapest month for flights from Auckland to Christchurch is May, where tickets cost ₪282 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is ₪588 and ₪581 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Auckland to Christchurch?

To get a below average price on the flight from Auckland to Christchurch, you should book around 8 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Auckland and Christchurch?

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How many flights are there between Auckland and Christchurch per day?

What’s the earliest departure time from Auckland to Christchurch?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Auckland at 06:00 and will be landing in Christchurch at 07:25.

What’s the latest departure time from Auckland to Christchurch?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Auckland to Christchurch jets off at 21:15 and lands at 22:40.

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Is there duty free shopping at Auckland or Christchurch Airport?

Unfortunately, you will not be able to do any duty free shopping as you are flying domestic. Only holders of a valid international flight ticket are able to purchase duty free items.

Are public showers available at Christchurch Airport?

You can freshen up after your flight thanks to the public showering facilities located on both the ground and first floor. You can hire a towel and soap for the cost of NZ$ 5 approx.

How much will a taxi cost from Christchurch Airport to the city?

Expect to pay somewhere between NZ$ 45-65 approx. for a taxi from the airport to the central business district. The price will be dependent on the exact location of your destination and the traffic on the roads.

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Auckland to Christchurch?

The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Auckland to Christchurch flight route.

Which airline alliances offer flights from Auckland to Christchurch?

oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Auckland and Christchurch, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

On which days can I fly direct from Auckland to Christchurch?

There are nonstop flights from Auckland to Christchurch on a daily basis.

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Auckland to Christchurch?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Auckland to Christchurch.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Auckland to Christchurch?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Christchurch from Auckland is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Auckland to Christchurch?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Christchurch with an airline and back to Auckland with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Auckland to Christchurch?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Christchurch from Auckland up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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