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

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NZ5771
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
6:30 AM
NZDT
8:15 AM
NZDT
1h 45m
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NZ5775
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
10:25 AM
NZDT
12:10 PM
NZDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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NZ5779
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
7:00 PM
NZDT
8:45 PM
NZDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ5776
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
6:40 PM
NZDT
8:15 PM
NZDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Napier to Christchurch
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 357 mi 1h 45m nonstop 2 1-stop hubs

NPE–CHC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air New Zealand leads the route. The flight covers 357 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NPE–CHC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
NZ Air New Zealand 14 AT7 1h45 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
AT7 Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72 – NZ
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: NZ (14 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, NPE to CHC direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NPE to CHC.
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One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
27
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 Christchurch from Napier

Nearby airports with service to Christchurch International Airport.
Metric NPE→CHC PMR→CHC ROT→CHC
Distance from NPE 89 mi 98 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 14 11 7
Flight time 1h 45m 1h 25m 2h
Airports within 200 miles of NPE with service to Christchurch International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Napier, it's 6:00 PM in Christchurch.
Distance & Flight Time
357 mi / 575 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 45m.

NPE–CHC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Napier to Christchurch route.
Route details
Distance357 mi / 575 km
Flight time1h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 6 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: NPE
IATA / ICAONPE / NZNR
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Elevation6 ft / 2 m
Destination: CHC
IATA / ICAOCHC / NZCH
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Passengers/yr6.5M
Elevation123 ft / 37 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NPE to CHC flights.
Nonstop flights from Hawke's Bay Airport to Christchurch International Airport take approximately 1h 45m. The route covers 357 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air New Zealand.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from NPE to CHC. The return direction has about 6 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through WLG and AKL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CHC to NPE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PMR, ROT and TRG. 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 NPE to CHC

Hawke's Bay Airport (NPE) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) are connected by nonstop service from Air New Zealand. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

NPE to CHC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NPE to CHC ranges from 1 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 357 miles (575 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 20 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via WLG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Palmerston North (PMR), Rotorua (ROT) and Tauranga (TRG).