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

• Jetstar
• Air New Zealand

Flights from Christchurch to Perth usually depart from Christchurch (CHC) and arrive at Perth (PER).

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

• 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
• Jetstar: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Christchurch to Perth:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $650 round-trip, compared to $733 via a layover through Auckland Intl (AKL).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $39–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Jetstar and Qantas Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

One-stop flights from Christchurch to Perth most commonly connect through:

• Auckland Intl (AKL) - 48% of one-stop connections
• Melbourne (MEL) - 36% of one-stop connections
• Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Brisbane (BNE) - 2% of one-stop connections

Auckland Intl (AKL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Christchurch to Perth route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 9%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $727 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $798: a $71 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Some of the most popular sights in Perth are Elizabeth Quay, RAC Arena and Hay Street Mall. These are among the most viewed places in Perth on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:05 pm and lands at 1:17 am
• Latest: departs at 8:15 pm and lands at 3:27 am.

The flight takes about 7h 12m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 20% above the route average of $759. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Christchurch to Perth takes 7h 12m, covering 3,128 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $463 to $1,794. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Christchurch to Perth are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $308, which is 21% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 10h 08m, compared with 11h 05m via Auckland Intl (AKL) and 11h 30m via Brisbane (BNE).

Perth is 4 hours behind Christchurch (Western Australia Time vs New Zealand Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Perth Airport (PER) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $12 for economy cars. Top options include:
• EverythingFleet
• East Coast Car Rentals
• Europcar
• Ace Rental Cars
• Bargain Car Rentals

Round-trip flights from Christchurch to Perth range from $660 to $826, with an average of $759 over the past 12 months. Anything below $660 counts as a good deal.