Christchurch to Hamilton (CHC–HLZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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NZ5618
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
7:00 AM
NZST
8:50 AM
NZST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
JQ270+1
JQ Jetstar
320
8:10 AM
NZST
9:25 AM
NZST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ5616
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
8:40 AM
NZST
10:30 AM
NZST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF5824cs
QF Qant
320
9:15 AM
NZST
10:30 AM
NZST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ4482+1
SQ Singapore Airlines
32A
12:25 PM
NZST
1:45 PM
NZST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ4508cs
SQ Singapore Airlines
32A
1:30 PM
NZST
2:50 PM
NZST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ324+1
NZ Air New Zealand
32A
3:00 PM
NZST
4:20 PM
NZST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ5622
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
5:50 PM
NZST
7:40 PM
NZST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ4510cs
SQ Singapore Airlines
AT7
7:40 AM
NZST
9:35 AM
NZST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ5629+1
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
7:40 AM
NZST
9:35 AM
NZST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ5615
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
9:20 AM
NZST
11:15 AM
NZST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
JQ273
JQ Jetstar
320
10:00 AM
NZST
11:15 AM
NZST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ325
NZ Air New Zealand
32A
5:05 PM
NZST
6:25 PM
NZST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Christchurch to Hamilton
2 carriers, 44 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 44 Flights/wk 415 mi 1h 15m nonstop 3 1-stop hubs

CHC–HLZ is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air New Zealand and Jetstar lead the route. The flight covers 415 miles in approximately 1h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CHC–HLZ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
NZ Air New Zealand Also: SQ 23 32A, AT7 1h20-1h50 Star Alliance SQ
JQ Jetstar Also: QF 7 320 1h15 QF
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – JQ, QF
32A Airbus A320 – NZ, SQ
AT7 Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72 – NZ
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: NZ (23 flights/wk, 77%)
Unaffiliated: JQ (7 flights/wk, 23%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CHC to HLZ direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
44
Outbound / wk
30
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CHC to HLZ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
31
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Hamilton from Christchurch

Nearby airports with service to Hamilton International Airport.
Metric CHC→HLZ WLG→HLZ
Distance from CHC 189 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 44 19
Flight time 1h 15m 1h 15m
Airports within 200 miles of CHC with service to Hamilton International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Hamilton is 0 hours the same as Christchurch.
CHC: NZST · HLZ: NZST

When it's 6:00 PM in Christchurch, it's 6:00 PM in Hamilton.
Distance & Flight Time
415 mi / 668 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 15m to 1h 50m.

CHC–HLZ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Christchurch to Hamilton route.
Route details
Distance415 mi / 668 km
Flight time1h 15m to 1h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights44 out / 30 return
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: CHC
IATA / ICAOCHC / NZCH
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Passengers/yr6.5M
Elevation123 ft / 37 m
Destination: HLZ
IATA / ICAOHLZ / NZHN
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Elevation172 ft / 52 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CHC to HLZ flights.
Nonstop flights from Christchurch International Airport to Hamilton International Airport take approximately 1h 15m to 1h 50m. The route covers 415 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Jetstar and Air New Zealand. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 44 nonstop flights per week from CHC to HLZ. The return direction has about 30 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through WLG, OOL and SYD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from HLZ to CHC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include WLG. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CHC to HLZ

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) are connected by nonstop service from Jetstar and Air New Zealand. With 44 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

CHC to HLZ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CHC to HLZ ranges from 1 hours 15 minutes to 1 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 415 miles (668 km). There are approximately 44 weekly flights outbound and 30 return, totaling 74 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 16 hours via WLG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Wellington (WLG).