Flying from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Auckland Airport (AKL): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 20 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Christchurch International Airport to Auckland Airport.
Christchurch and Auckland are in the same timezone, UTC+13.
Flights from CHC to AKL start at 05:45 — the first with Air New Zealand. The last departure is at 21:00 with Air New Zealand. Overall, you can take your pick of 1,214 weekly Christchurch International Airport to Auckland Airport flights.
Your CHC to AKL flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months like February, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
Getting to Auckland (and then discovering more of New Zealand!) is a cinch with Jetstar. This popular carrier has direct flights from Christchurch International Airport to Auckland Airport.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Jetstar.
The most punctual carrier operating CHC to AKL flights is Air New Zealand. Its services land without delay 71.95% of the time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Christchurch International Airport to Auckland Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between CHC and AKL:
Wellington International Airport
Nelson Airport
New Plymouth Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Auckland Airport (AKL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Christchurch International Airport to Auckland Airport flight is R 599. A return fare right now is R 1,098. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Get cheap tickets from CHC to AKL by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Christchurch International Airport to Auckland Airport. If you prefer to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
Snapping up cheap flights from CHC to AKL is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Christchurch International Airport to Auckland Airport.
Handy information about Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
74.2% of flights departing from Christchurch International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Christchurch International Airport is around 56 kilometres from central Christchurch. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 1 hour or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Looking for a convenient hotel near CHC? If you're boarding an early flight from Christchurch International Airport to Auckland Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Auckland Airport (AKL)
If you're getting in on a late Christchurch International Airport to Auckland Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these hotels near AKL:
Pick up an Auckland Airport rental car and explore Auckland and beyond with your own wheels. Auto-Union, Yes rentals and Bargain Rental Cars are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Auckland Airport around four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Auckland Airport (AKL) to central Auckland
From Auckland Airport, Auckland is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 1 hour 25 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Auckland Airport (AKL)
July is the most popular month for flights from Christchurch International Airport to Auckland Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Auckland in April.
When booking your flight from Christchurch International Airport to Auckland Airport, think about the type of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Auckland, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CHC to AKL sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of New Zealand
Auckland is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of New Zealand waiting to be discovered. About 499 kilometres south of Auckland, a visit to Wellington will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa), Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car.
Manukau City is another sought-after destination in New Zealand and is around 18 kilometres south-east of Auckland. No trip is complete without seeing Japanese park, C3 Manukau and King of Kings Church.
