Christchurch to Auckland (CHC–AKL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
CHC–AKL is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Etihad Airways, EVA Air and Air New Zealand lead the route. The flight covers 463 miles in approximately 1h 14m. Beyond nonstop, 19 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EY Etihad Airways | 158 | 320, 321, 32A, 32Q | 1h25 | – | – | – |
| BR EVA Air | 149 | 32A, 32N, 32Q | 1h25 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| NZ Air New Zealand | 70 | 32A, 32Q | 1h18-1h29 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| JQ Jetstar | 49 | 320 | 1h14-1h25 | – | – | – |
| FJ Fiji Airways | 47 | 320 | 1h20-1h25 | – | Oneworld | – |
| EK Emirates | 14 | 320 | 1h20 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Auckland from Christchurch
| Metric | CHC→AKL | BHE→AKL | NSN→AKL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CHC | – | 152 mi | 155 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 487 | 24 | 47 |
| Flight time | 1h 14m | 1h 30m | 1h 28m |
Travel Essentials
CHC: NZDT · AKL: NZDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Christchurch, it's 6:00 PM in Auckland.
CHC–AKL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Christchurch to Auckland: South Island to North Island Express
CHC-AKL mirrors the southbound route with similar frequency: 13 to 19 daily nonstops split between Air New Zealand and Jetstar. Block time runs 1 hour 20 to 35 minutes northbound, slightly longer than the reverse due to prevailing headwinds. Morning departures fill with business traffic heading to Auckland's commercial district, while midday and afternoon flights carry a mix of leisure travelers and passengers connecting to international services.
Auckland Airport handles over 70% of New Zealand's international traffic, making CHC-AKL a critical feeder route for overseas connections. Passengers arriving domestically at AKL and transferring to international flights need to change terminals. The free shuttle runs every 15 minutes, but the process involves exiting the domestic terminal, riding to the international building, and re-clearing security. Allow extra time if your connection window is tight.