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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Auckland to Christchurch:

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 7:25 am
• Latest: departs at 9:30 pm and lands at 10:55 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 25m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Auckland to Christchurch.

A nonstop flight from Auckland to Christchurch takes 1h 25m, covering 463 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Auckland to Christchurch range from $90 to $171, with an average of $116 over the past 12 months. Anything below $90 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 38% above the $116 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $115 round-trip, compared to $248 via a layover through Queenstown Intl (ZQN).

Air New Zealand is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Jetstar has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Auckland to Christchurch flights are:

• Air New Zealand: 84% on time
• Jetstar: 82% on time
• Qantas Airways: 64% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 83% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $8–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Jetstar and Fiji Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320 (sharklets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Auckland to Christchurch flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 34%, evening flights for 28%, and night flights for 4%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $82 to $384. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Auckland to Christchurch are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $72, which is 7% above the typical average for this route.

Christchurch Airport (CHC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $5 for economy cars. Top options include:

• New Zealand Discount Car Rentals
• EZU Car Rental
• Mode
• Snap Rentals
• Yes Rentals

Flights from Auckland to Christchurch usually depart from Auckland Intl (AKL) and arrive at Christchurch (CHC).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Auckland to Christchurch route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 31m.

Connecting flights from Auckland to Christchurch most commonly pass through:

• Wellington (WLG) - 57% of one-stop connections
• Queenstown Intl (ZQN) - 43% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 22% on flights from Auckland to Christchurch. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $100 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $127, a difference of $27.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Auckland and Christchurch. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Air New Zealand
• Jetstar

Flying via Wellington (WLG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 06m, compared with 7h 14m via Queenstown Intl (ZQN).

Some of the most popular sights in Christchurch are Hagley Park and Sumner Beach. These are among the most viewed places in Christchurch on KAYAK.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Jetstar: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air New Zealand: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

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.

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.

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.