Cheap flights from Napier to Christchurch from $228

NPE — CHC
29 Nov — 6 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Napier Hawkes Bay to Christchurch are usually found in December or June, booked 56 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from Napier to Christchurch

Wed 9/1216:15 -
Nonstop1h 45m
Mon 14/1208:15 -
Nonstop1h 35m
Deal found 25/10$414
Mon 21/1206:25 -
Nonstop1h 45m
Mon 4/108:15 -
Nonstop1h 35m
Deal found 29/10$469

Find flight deals from Napier to Christchurch

Round-trip from

$414

One-way from

$228

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$496

Good round-trip deal

$338 or less

Good one-way deal

$171 or less
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 9/12-14/12
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 20m total
  • Napier to Christchurch
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 30/11-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 45m total
  • Napier to Christchurch
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($145 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($21 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Napier Hawkes Bay to Christchurch.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Napier Hawkes Bay to Christchurch.

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NapierChristchurch

NPE Napier Hawkes Bay - CHC Christchurch

NPECHC

Napier Hawkes Bay

Mon 30/11

06:25-08:10

Nonstop1h 45m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$228

NapierChristchurch

NPE Napier Hawkes Bay - CHC Christchurch

NPECHC

Napier Hawkes Bay

Wed 11/11

16:15-18:00

Nonstop1h 45m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$340

NapierChristchurch

NPE Napier Hawkes Bay - CHC Christchurch

NPECHC

Napier Hawkes Bay

Mon 9/11

16:45-22:00

1 stop5h 15m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$343

NapierChristchurch

NPE Napier Hawkes Bay - CHC Christchurch

NPECHC

Napier Hawkes Bay

Tue 3/11

10:25-12:10

Nonstop1h 45m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$381

NapierChristchurch

NPE Napier Hawkes Bay - CHC Christchurch

NPECHC

Napier Hawkes Bay

Fri 6/11

11:50-18:50

2 stops7h 00m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$439

NapierChristchurch

NPE Napier Hawkes Bay - CHC Christchurch

NPECHC

Napier Hawkes Bay

Tue 10/11

13:50-21:20

2 stops7h 30m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$468

NapierChristchurch

NPE Napier Hawkes Bay - CHC Christchurch

NPECHC

Napier Hawkes Bay

Wed 9/12

16:15-18:00

Nonstop1h 45m

Christchurch

Mon 14/12

08:15-09:50

Nonstop1h 35m

$475

NapierChristchurch

NPE Napier Hawkes Bay - CHC Christchurch

NPECHC

Napier Hawkes Bay

Thu 10/12

19:00-22:40

1 stop3h 40m

Christchurch

Thu 17/12

08:15-09:50

Nonstop1h 35m

$482

NapierChristchurch

NPE Napier Hawkes Bay - CHC Christchurch

NPECHC

Napier Hawkes Bay

Wed 11/11

16:15-18:00

Nonstop1h 45m

Christchurch

Sat 21/11

18:50-10:10

1 stop15h 20m

$541

NapierChristchurch

NPE Napier Hawkes Bay - CHC Christchurch

NPECHC

Napier Hawkes Bay

Wed 11/11

16:15-18:00

Nonstop1h 45m

Christchurch

Sat 21/11

18:20-10:10

1 stop15h 50m

$551

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Napier to Christchurch

How far ahead should I book a flight from Napier to Christchurch?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Napier to Christchurch, you should look to book at least 54 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Napier to Christchurch?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Napier to Christchurch (average of $302). Flying from Napier to Christchurch in September is currently the most expensive (average of $514). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NPE to CHC?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Napier to Christchurch is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 67% on airfare.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Napier to Christchurch?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Napier to Christchurch flights typically cost between $277 and $678 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $414 on Air New Zealand (9 Dec–14 Dec).

Reviews of airlines servicing Christchurch

See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand from Napier to Christchurch have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Blair,Oct 2026

WLG - AKL

The chicken dish was okay but kind of weird unlike the chicken penne on my trip home which was delicious.

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Blair,Oct 2026

WLG - AKL

The chicken dish was okay but kind of weird unlike the chicken penne on my trip home which was delicious.

Related info for your journey

  • What airports do I use to fly from Napier to Christchurch?

    You will need to book a flight from Napier Hawkes Bay to Christchurch if you want to fly from Napier to Christchurch. At least 1 airline has flights from Hawkes Bay (NPE) to Christchurch (CHC) on a regular basis. There are 4 flights to Christchurch from the Napier airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from NPE to CHC to be around 1h 45m.

  • How popular is this Napier to Christchurch flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Napier to Christchurch?

    There are many flights that can get you from Napier to Christchurch in 1h 45m. Fly via Air New Zealand to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 575 km. All flights are typically direct.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Napier to Christchurch round-trip?

    Currently priced at $232, Air New Zealand will fly you from Napier to Christchurch and back. In addition to Air New Zealand, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Air New Zealand is currently priced 40% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Napier to Christchurch?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Napier to Christchurch on time: Qantas Airways (98%), Singapore Airlines (92%), Air New Zealand (91%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Napier to Christchurch?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Napier to Christchurch? While on average our users pay $314, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $106. The most popular route (Napier Hawkes Bay - Christchurch), is priced around $423.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Napier to Christchurch that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Napier to Christchurch flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Napier to Christchurch?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Napier to Christchurch.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Napier to Christchurch?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Napier to Christchurch by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Napier to Christchurch?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Napier to Christchurch (average of $302). Flying from Napier to Christchurch in September is currently the most expensive (average of $514). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Napier to Christchurch

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$232Average$379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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