Cheap flights from New Plymouth to Christchurch from $199

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NPL — CHC
26 Apr — 3 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New Plymouth to Christchurch are usually found in November or October, booked 43 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Monday

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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 27 March 2026.

Thu 30/710:40
NPL
-
CHC
Nonstop1h 35m
Air New Zealand
Wed 26/814:55
CHC
-
NPL
Nonstop1h 30m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 25/3$349
Sat 9/518:40
NPL
-
CHC
1 stop3h 30m
Air New Zealand
Sat 16/511:00
CHC
-
NPL
1 stop3h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 25/3$420
Thu 7/510:40
NPL
-
CHC
Nonstop1h 35m
Air New Zealand
Thu 14/506:00
CHC
-
NPL
1 stop3h 55m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 23/3$424
Fri 22/510:25
NPL
-
CHC
1 stop21h 30m
Air New Zealand
Sun 24/507:00
CHC
-
NPL
1 stop2h 55m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 23/3$448

Find 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 27 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$349

One-way from

$199

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$510

Good round-trip deal

$543 or less

Good one-way deal

$211 or less
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 30/7-26/8
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 05m total
  • New Plymouth to Christchurch
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 15/8
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 35m total
  • New Plymouth to Christchurch
High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($21 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New Plymouth to Christchurch.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New Plymouth to Christchurch.

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Route

Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

New PlymouthChristchurch

NPL - CHC

NPLCHC

New Plymouth

Thu 30/7

16:15-21:20

1 stop5h 05m

Christchurch

Wed 26/8

14:55-16:25

Nonstop1h 30m

$382

New PlymouthChristchurch

NPL - CHC

NPLCHC

New Plymouth

Sat 9/5

18:40-22:10

1 stop3h 30m

Christchurch

Sat 16/5

11:00-14:50

1 stop3h 50m

$420

New PlymouthChristchurch

NPL - CHC

NPLCHC

New Plymouth

Thu 7/5

10:40-12:15

Nonstop1h 35m

Christchurch

Thu 14/5

06:00-09:55

1 stop3h 55m

$424
Fastest return journey

New PlymouthChristchurch

NPL - CHC

NPLCHC

New Plymouth

Fri 22/5

16:55-18:30

Nonstop1h 35m

Christchurch

Sun 24/5

07:00-09:55

1 stop2h 55m

$451

New PlymouthChristchurch

NPL - CHC

NPLCHC

New Plymouth

Tue 21/4

18:40-09:05

2 stops14h 25m

Christchurch

Sun 26/4

06:45-09:55

1 stop3h 10m

$607
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

New PlymouthChristchurch

NPL - CHC

NPLCHC

New Plymouth

Sat 15/8

10:40-12:15

Nonstop1h 35m

$199

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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 13 March 2026.

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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Plymouth to Christchurch (average of $157). Flying from New Plymouth to Christchurch in February is currently the most expensive (average of $339). 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 27 March 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New Plymouth to Christchurch as you normally would.

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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 27 March 2026.
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.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

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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 35m 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?

  • How long is the flight from New Plymouth to Christchurch?

    Departing from New Plymouth to Christchurch will take you 5h 05m. The distance from New Plymouth to Christchurch is about 517 km.

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

    According to our current data, Air New Zealand ($192), offers the cheapest pricing from New Plymouth to Christchurch. Air New Zealand is currently priced 52% 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 (96%), Qantas Airways (95%) and Air New Zealand (91%).

  • 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 $522, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $123. The most popular route (New Plymouth - Christchurch), is priced around $349.

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

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  • 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?

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Plymouth to Christchurch (average of $157). Flying from New Plymouth to Christchurch in February is currently the most expensive (average of $339). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$192Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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