Question 1

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from New Plymouth to Christchurch?

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Wellington (WLG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 63% of one-stop itineraries from New Plymouth to Christchurch on Cheapflights. Find deals

Question 2

What’s the fastest stopover option from New Plymouth to Christchurch?

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Flights via Auckland (AKL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 4h 45m. Find deals

Question 3

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from New Plymouth to Christchurch?

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Flights via Auckland (AKL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 11m. Find deals

Question 4

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from New Plymouth to Christchurch?

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Auckland (AKL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $368. Find deals

Question 5

How popular is this New Plymouth to Christchurch flight route?

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The New Plymouth to Christchurch flight path was viewed by 440 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

Question 6

How long is the flight from New Plymouth to Christchurch?

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Departing from New Plymouth to Christchurch will take you 1h 35m. The distance from New Plymouth to Christchurch is about 517 km. Most flights are nonstop.

Question 7

What is the cheapest airline to fly from New Plymouth to Christchurch round-trip?

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According to our current data, Air New Zealand ($185), offers the cheapest pricing from New Plymouth to Christchurch. Air New Zealand is currently priced 53% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Question 8

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

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The best time to book flights from New Plymouth to Christchurch is 43 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Question 9

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

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Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Plymouth to Christchurch (average of $97). Flying from New Plymouth to Christchurch in November is currently the most expensive (average of $182). 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.

Question 10

What is the cheapest day to fly from New Plymouth to Christchurch?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their New Plymouth to Christchurch flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 11

Weekly flight availability from New Plymouth to Christchurch

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The most flights from NPL to CHC are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Christchurch ranges from 40.0 - 60.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Christchurch when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Christchurch, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 6.0 C).

Question 14

What are the cheapest flights from New Plymouth to Christchurch?

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Looking for the cheapest flight from New Plymouth to Christchurch? While on average our users pay $278, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $122. The most popular route (New Plymouth - Christchurch), is priced around $233.

Question 15

What is the cheapest day to fly return from New Plymouth to Christchurch?

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Users have found that leaving on a Monday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 106% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

Question 16

How far in advance should I book a flight from New Plymouth to Christchurch?

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To save up to 89% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 44 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from New Plymouth to Christchurch from $294 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $294 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

Question 17

What is the cheapest month to fly from New Plymouth to Christchurch?

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Flights from New Plymouth to Christchurch lean towards being more expensive in April. Prices are generally better when you fly from New Plymouth to Christchurch in November, with the cheapest ticket starting at $171.

Question 18

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

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It’s optimal to fly from New Plymouth to Christchurch at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 22% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Question 19

What airports do I use to fly from New Plymouth to Christchurch?

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Booking a flight from New Plymouth (NPL) to Christchurch (CHC) is your only option if you wish to fly from New Plymouth to Christchurch. On a typical day, there are 2 flights from New Plymouth to Christchurch, all of which are around 1h 30m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 1 airline when you book a flight from New Plymouth to Christchurch.

Question 20

Can I find deals for flights from New Plymouth to Christchurch that include hotel bookings?

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

Question 21

How can I find direct flights from New Plymouth to Christchurch?

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

Question 22

Can I find deals for business class flights from New Plymouth to Christchurch?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Plymouth 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.

Question 23

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from New Plymouth to Christchurch?

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Cheapflights makes it easy to find New Plymouth to Christchurch flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

Question 24

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from New Plymouth to Christchurch?

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It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from New Plymouth to Christchurch.

Question 25

Can Cheapflights find flights from New Plymouth to Christchurch with no change fees?

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Yes, we can. To see specific flights from New Plymouth to Christchurch with no change fees, users can toggle flexible booking options after using the search form above to find flights.

Question 26

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from New Plymouth to Christchurch become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on New Plymouth to Christchurch flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

Round-trip from	$287
Popular in	April
Cheapest in	November
Average price	$339
Good round-trip deal	$296 or less
Good one-way deal	$123 or less

Cheap flights from New Plymouth to Christchurch from $287

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