Question 1

How long does a flight from Auckland to Christchurch take?

Accepted Answer

The duration of a direct flight to Christchurch from Auckland is typically 1h 20m. The journey crosses a distance of 1,199 km.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 15 and 23 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 11:00 a.m. and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 135 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 15 and 23 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 11:00 a.m. and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 135 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

Question 4

What is the cheapest flight from Auckland to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Auckland to Christchurch was C$ 56 for a one-way ticket and C$ 110 for a round-trip.

Question 5

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Auckland to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

For Auckland to Christchurch, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Wednesday is the most expensive. Flying from Christchurch back to Auckland, the best deals are generally found on Friday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

Question 6

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Auckland to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

For Auckland to Christchurch, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Wednesday is the most expensive. Flying from Christchurch back to Auckland, the best deals are generally found on Friday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

Question 7

Which airports will I be using when flying from Auckland to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

When flying out of Auckland you will be using Auckland Intl. You will be landing at Christchurch, also known as Christchurch.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Auckland at 6:10 am and will be landing in Christchurch at 7:35 am.

Question 9

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 8:55 pm and lands at 10:20 pm.

Question 10

Which airlines fly direct between Auckland and Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

There is just one airline that flies from Auckland to Christchurch direct and that is Jetstar. The best round-trip deal found from Jetstar for the route is C$ 56.

Question 11

Which airlines fly direct between Auckland and Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

There is just one airline that flies from Auckland to Christchurch direct and that is Jetstar. The best round-trip deal found from Jetstar for the route is C$ 56.

Question 12

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 13

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

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 15

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 16

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 17

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Auckland to Christchurch is June, where tickets cost C$ 121 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 203 and C$ 200 respectively.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Auckland to Christchurch is June, where tickets cost C$ 121 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 203 and C$ 200 respectively.

Question 19

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.

Question 20

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.

Question 21

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.

Question 22

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.

Question 23

How often are flights from Auckland to Christchurch delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Auckland and Christchurch historically see delays in approximately 18% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 95 minutes.

Question 24

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Auckland to Christchurch flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, Air New Zealand have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 17% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 25

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Wednesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Thursday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 26

What is the most punctual flight time for Auckland to Christchurch flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the morning tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights at night have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 27

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 28

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 29

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Auckland to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Auckland to Christchurch were found on Jetstar (C$ 110) and Air New Zealand (C$ 162).

Question 30

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Auckland to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Auckland to Christchurch were found on Jetstar (C$ 110) and Air New Zealand (C$ 162).

Question 31

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 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 37% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

Question 32

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 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 37% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

Question 33

How much is a round-trip flight from Auckland to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to Christchurch from Auckland usually cost between C$ 113 and C$ 166 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was C$ 110 on Jetstar (7 Sep–14 Sep).

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