Christchurch to Auckland (CHC–AKL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
CHC–AKL is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air New Zealand, Jetstar and Air China lead the route. The flight covers 463 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NZ Air New Zealand Also: BR, EY, NH, OZ, QF, SA, SQ, TK | 95 | 32A, 32Q | 1h15-1h25 | – | Star Alliance | BR, EY, NH, OZ, QF, SA, SQ, TK |
| JQ Jetstar Also: EK, FJ, QF | 60 | 320 | 1h20-1h25 | – | – | EK, FJ, QF |
| CA Air China | 7 | 32A | 1h25 | – | Star Alliance | – |
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 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 550 | 60 | 101 |
| Flight time | 1h 25m | 1h 35m | 1h 30m |
Travel Essentials
CHC: NZST · AKL: NZST
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.