Booking with Air New Zealand 72 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from New Plymouth to Christchurch. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
Currently, the most affordable month to book a Air New Zealand flight from New Plymouth to Christchurch in January, with an average price of $153. Conversely, traveling with Air New Zealand from New Plymouth to Christchurch in July will be the most expensive, with an average cost of $271. Various factors influence flight prices, so comparing airlines, departure airports, and times can help reduce costs.
The most Air New Zealand flights from NPL to CHC are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer Air New Zealand flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).
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.
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).
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