Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from New Plymouth to Christchurch?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. New Plymouth to Christchurch flights typically cost between $387 and $603 in September. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $364 on Air New Zealand (9 Sept–16 Sept).

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Wellington (WLG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $431.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.New Plymouth to Christchurch flights typically cost between $387 and $603 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $364 on Air New Zealand (9 Sept–16 Sept).

Question 3

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Wellington (WLG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 73% of one-stop itineraries from New Plymouth to Christchurch on Cheapflights.

Question 5

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New Plymouth to Christchurch flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Air New Zealand have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 15% of flights being delayed.

Question 6

What is the most punctual flight time for New Plymouth to Christchurch flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Wellington (WLG) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 3h 02m.

Question 8

How often are flights from New Plymouth to Christchurch delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 15% of weekly flights between New Plymouth and Christchurch have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 94 minutes.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Wellington (WLG) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 13m.

Question 10

How popular is this New Plymouth to Christchurch flight route?

Accepted Answer

The New Plymouth to Christchurch flight path was viewed by 244 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

Question 11

How long is the flight from New Plymouth to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

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 12

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

Accepted Answer

According to our current data, Air New Zealand ($248), offers the cheapest pricing from New Plymouth to Christchurch. Air New Zealand is currently priced 44% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

The best time to book flights from New Plymouth to Christchurch is 58 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 14

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Plymouth to Christchurch (average of $320). Flying from New Plymouth to Christchurch in May is currently the most expensive (average of $554). 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 15

Weekly flight availability from New Plymouth to Christchurch

Accepted Answer

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 (2 on average).

Question 16

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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 18

What are the cheapest flights from New Plymouth to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

Looking for the cheapest flight from New Plymouth to Christchurch? While on average our users pay $392, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $193. The most popular route (New Plymouth - Christchurch), is priced around $364.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New Plymouth to Christchurch as you normally would.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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 35m 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 21

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

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 23

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

Accepted Answer

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 24

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

Accepted Answer

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 25

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

Accepted Answer

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 26

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

Accepted Answer

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 27

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

Accepted Answer

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	$364
One-way from	$318
Popular in	May
Cheapest in	October
Average price	$546
Good round-trip deal	$359 or less
Good one-way deal	$200 or less

Cheap flights from New Plymouth to Christchurch from $318

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 13/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

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

The best time to book flights from New Plymouth to Christchurch is 58 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.

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

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New Plymouth to Christchurch as you normally would.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

New Plymouth to Christchurch flights typically cost between $387 and $603 in September.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $364 on Air New Zealand (9 Sept–16 Sept).

Weekly flight availability from New Plymouth to Christchurch

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 (2 on average).

How often are flights from New Plymouth to Christchurch delayed?

About 15% of weekly flights between New Plymouth and Christchurch have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 94 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for New Plymouth to Christchurch flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New Plymouth to Christchurch flights?

Over the past year, Air New Zealand have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 15% of flights being delayed.

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

Wellington (WLG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 73% of one-stop itineraries from New Plymouth to Christchurch on Cheapflights.

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

Wellington (WLG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $431.

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

Flights via Wellington (WLG) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 3h 02m.

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

Flights via Wellington (WLG) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 13m.

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New Plymouth to Christchurch flights typically cost between $387 and $603 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $364 on Air New Zealand (9 Sept–16 Sept).