Christchurch to Napier (CHC–NPE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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357 mi airlines charter/private 20/wk
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Flight Schedule 8 flights Verified 5m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
NZ5770
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
8:15 AM
NZST
9:50 AM
NZST
1h 35m
70%
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ4516+1
SQ Singapore Airlines
AT7
1:35 PM
NZST
3:10 PM
NZST
1h 35m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ5776
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
6:40 PM
NZST
8:15 PM
NZST
1h 35m
70%
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ5771+1
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
6:25 AM
NZST
8:10 AM
NZST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ4517cs
SQ Singapore Airlines
AT7
6:25 AM
NZST
8:10 AM
NZST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ5775
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
10:25 AM
NZST
12:10 PM
NZST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ5777+1
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
4:15 PM
NZST
6:00 PM
NZST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ5779
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
6:50 PM
NZST
8:35 PM
NZST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
WLG Wellington 3h 10m EKEYFJ NZQF Wellington (WLG) to Napier flights
AKL Auckland 3h 15m BRCAEK CANZQF Auckland (AKL) to Napier flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Christchurch to Napier
1 carrier, 20 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 357 mi 1h 35m nonstop

CHC–NPE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air New Zealand leads the route. The flight covers 357 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CHC–NPE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
NZ Air New Zealand Also: SQ 13 AT7 1h35 Star Alliance SQ
Aircraft on this route
AT7 Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72 – NZ, SQ
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: NZ (13 flights/wk, 100%)
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 NPE direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
20
Outbound / wk
27
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CHC to NPE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~3h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
30
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 Napier from Christchurch

Nearby airports with service to Hawke's Bay Airport.
Metric CHC→NPE WLG→NPE
Distance from CHC 189 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 20 20
Flight time 1h 35m 1h
Airports within 200 miles of CHC with service to Hawke's Bay Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Christchurch, it's 6:00 PM in Napier.
Distance & Flight Time
357 mi / 575 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 35m gate to gate.

CHC–NPE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Christchurch to Napier route.
Route details
Distance357 mi / 575 km
Flight time1h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights20 out / 27 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CHC
IATA / ICAOCHC / NZCH
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Passengers/yr6.5M
Elevation123 ft / 37 m
Destination: NPE
IATA / ICAONPE / NZNR
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Elevation6 ft / 2 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CHC to NPE flights.
Nonstop flights from Christchurch International Airport to Hawke's Bay Airport take about 1h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 357 miles.
1 airline operates flights from CHC to NPE: Air New Zealand.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Wellington and Auckland.
Yes, return flights from NPE 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.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CHC to NPE

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and Hawke's Bay Airport (NPE) are connected by nonstop service from Air New Zealand. With 20 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

CHC to NPE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CHC to NPE is about 1 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 357 miles (575 km). There are approximately 20 weekly flights outbound and 27 return, totaling 47 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Wellington and Auckland. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Wellington (WLG).