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Cheap flights from New Plymouth to Christchurch from $249

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 17/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NPL — CHC
29 Mar — 5 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New Plymouth to Christchurch are usually found in September or June, booked 58 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from New Plymouth to Christchurch

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Plymouth (NPL) to Christchurch (CHC). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 24 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$249

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$471

Good round-trip deal

$262 or less

Good one-way deal

$424 or less
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 17/5-19/5
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 00m total
  • New Plymouth to Christchurch
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($138 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($36 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from New Plymouth to Christchurch
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Plymouth to Christchurch. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 24 March 2025.

Sat 17/517:00NPL - CHC
Nonstop1h 30mAir New Zealand
Mon 19/509:40CHC - NPL
Nonstop1h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 23/3$249
Sat 17/510:25NPL - CHC
1 stop10h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 19/509:40CHC - NPL
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3$319

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NPL - CHC

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New Plymouth

Sat 17/5

17:00-18:30

Nonstop1h 30m

Christchurch

Mon 19/5

09:40-11:10

Nonstop1h 30m

$249

New PlymouthChristchurch

NPL - CHC

NPLCHC

New Plymouth

Sat 17/5

10:25-20:30

1 stop10h 05m

Christchurch

Mon 19/5

09:40-11:10

Nonstop1h 30m

$319

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Best time to book a flight from New Plymouth to Christchurch

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Christchurch from New Plymouth with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Plymouth to Christchurch

How far ahead should I book a flight from New Plymouth to Christchurch?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from New Plymouth to Christchurch. Price data was last updated on 21 March 2025.

The best time to book flights from New Plymouth to Christchurch is 58 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Plymouth to Christchurch?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Plymouth to Christchurch (average of $102). Flying from New Plymouth to Christchurch in November is currently the most expensive (average of $193). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NPL to CHC?

Find hourly flight availability from New Plymouth to Christchurch. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 24 March 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from New Plymouth to Christchurch at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 23% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from New Plymouth to Christchurch

Explore weekly flight availability from New Plymouth to Christchurch. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 24 March 2025.

The most flights from NPL to CHC are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in Christchurch by month

Plan your trip to Christchurch by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Christchurch ranges from 40.0 - 60.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Christchurch when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in Christchurch by month

Plan your trip to Christchurch by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Christchurch, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 6.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Christchurch

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Christchurch. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Christchurch. Reviews last updated 24 March 2025.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
454 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
454 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
454 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airports do I use to fly from New Plymouth to Christchurch?

    Booking a flight from New Plymouth (NPL) to Christchurch (CHC) is your only option if you wish to fly from New Plymouth to Christchurch. On a typical day, there are 2 flights from New Plymouth to Christchurch, all of which are around 1h 30m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 1 airline when you book a flight from New Plymouth to Christchurch.

  • How popular is this New Plymouth to Christchurch flight route?

    The New Plymouth to Christchurch flight path was viewed by 397 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from New Plymouth to Christchurch round-trip?

    According to our current data, Air New Zealand ($249), offers the cheapest pricing from New Plymouth to Christchurch. Air New Zealand is currently priced 39% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New Plymouth to Christchurch?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from New Plymouth to Christchurch are Singapore Airlines (87%), Air New Zealand (76%) and Qantas Airways (74%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from New Plymouth to Christchurch?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from New Plymouth to Christchurch? While on average our users pay $512, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $193. The most popular route (New Plymouth - Christchurch), is priced around $296.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Plymouth to Christchurch that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New Plymouth to Christchurch flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New Plymouth to Christchurch?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Plymouth to Christchurch.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Plymouth to Christchurch?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Plymouth to Christchurch by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Plymouth to Christchurch?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Plymouth to Christchurch (average of $102). Flying from New Plymouth to Christchurch in November is currently the most expensive (average of $193). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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