Cheap flights from New Plymouth to Christchurch from $317

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NPL — CHC
5 Aug — 12 Aug1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New Plymouth to Christchurch are usually found in September or November, booked 43 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday 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 31 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$317

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$369

Good round-trip deal

$289 or less

Good one-way deal

$143 or less
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 12/9-19/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 6h 40m total
  • New Plymouth to Christchurch
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($92 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($32 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
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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 31 July 2025.

Fri 12/917:30NPL - CHC
1 stop5h 10mAir New Zealand
Fri 19/909:40CHC - NPL
Nonstop1h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 28/7$317
Fri 12/906:55NPL - CHC
1 stop26h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 19/909:40CHC - NPL
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/7$349

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New PlymouthChristchurch

NPL - CHC

NPLCHC

New Plymouth

Fri 12/9

17:30-22:40

1 stop5h 10m

Christchurch

Fri 19/9

09:40-11:10

Nonstop1h 30m

$317

New PlymouthChristchurch

NPL - CHC

NPLCHC

New Plymouth

Fri 12/9

06:55-09:05

1 stop26h 10m

Christchurch

Fri 19/9

09:40-11:10

Nonstop1h 30m

$349

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Deals found on 28/7

Best time to book a flight from New Plymouth to Christchurch

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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 25 July 2025.

The best time to book flights from New Plymouth to Christchurch is 43 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 $98). Flying from New Plymouth to Christchurch in November is currently the most expensive (average of $188). 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 31 July 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from New Plymouth to Christchurch at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 19% 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 31 July 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 (1 on average).

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from New Plymouth to Christchurch?

Share of one-stop return flights from New Plymouth to Christchurch chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Wellington (WLG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 65% of one-stop itineraries from New Plymouth to Christchurch on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from New Plymouth to Christchurch?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from New Plymouth to Christchurch, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Auckland (AKL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $372.

What’s the fastest stopover option from New Plymouth to Christchurch?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from New Plymouth to Christchurch, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Auckland (AKL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 4h 55m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from New Plymouth to Christchurch?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from New Plymouth to Christchurch, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Auckland (AKL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 24m.

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 31 July 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand from New Plymouth to Christchurch to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

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?

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

    According to our current data, Air New Zealand ($317), offers the cheapest pricing from New Plymouth to Christchurch. Air New Zealand is currently priced 19% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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 $332, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $120. The most popular route (New Plymouth - Christchurch), is priced around $329.

  • 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 $98). Flying from New Plymouth to Christchurch in November is currently the most expensive (average of $188). 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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Top airline flying from New Plymouth to Christchurch

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Air New ZealandCheapest$176Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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