How many flights from Christchurch to New Plymouth are non-stop?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 67% of flights from Christchurch to New Plymouth were non-stop. For flights that include stopovers, the typical number of stopovers observed was 1. This indicates that direct options are frequently available for this route.

How many hours is the flight from Christchurch to New Plymouth?

A direct flight from Christchurch to New Plymouth typically takes 1 hour and 30 minutes, covering a distance of 517 kilometers. Flights with one stopover have a median duration of 4 hours and 40 minutes. Travelers can expect a significantly shorter journey when opting for non-stop service.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Christchurch to New Plymouth?

Historically, good prices on flights from Christchurch to New Plymouth are considered frequent. This suggests that travelers often have opportunities to find favorable fares for this route. The availability of good prices has been consistently observed across the trailing quarter.

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Christchurch to New Plymouth: Overview

Insights for flights from Christchurch to New Plymouth

Flights from Christchurch to New Plymouth cover a distance of 517 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route. This means you can expect a relatively quick journey between the two cities. Right now, if you are looking for cheap flights from Christchurch to New Plymouth, fares are near the typical level for this route.

Fares for this route typically range from $109–$191, with a median of $147. While new deals appear almost daily, it is worth noting that 0% of recent fares were classified as a good price. This indicates that while options are frequent, finding exceptionally low prices might require careful timing.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Christchurch to New Plymouth? The data indicates that December and January are typically the most affordable months, with median fares of just $92 for both. October also presents a good value, with a median fare of $121.

For direct flights from Christchurch to New Plymouth, a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, accounting for 67% of recent fares. For the remaining itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 1.

A typical journey from Christchurch to New Plymouth takes approximately 1h 30m, including any connections. For non-stop flights, the median duration is also 1h 30m, while connecting flights have a median duration of 4h 40m.

How much is a round trip from Christchurch to New Plymouth

Regular price: NZ$153 - NZ$386

Prices for flights from Christchurch to New Plymouth are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Christchurch to New Plymouth is NZD 153 to NZD 386. The current lowest deal is NZD 256 with Air New Zealand for travel between Feb 11 and Mar 13.

now NZ$256

Low NZ$153

High NZ$386

The cheapest time to fly from Christchurch to New Plymouth

The cheapest month to fly from CHC to NPL is August, with a median price of $123. The most expensive month is April, with a median price of $239. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

August

Cheapest

Flights from NZ$123

April

Most Expensive

Flights from NZ$239

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Christchurch to New Plymouth

Air New Zealand

Last-minute flights going from Christchurch to New Plymouth

Fri, Nov 20

⌛ Last-Minute

CHC - New Plymouth

Christchurch (CHC) - New Plymouth (NPL)

Air New Zealand

NZ$195

NZ$377

One-way

Sat, Dec 5

⌛ Last-Minute

CHC - New Plymouth

Christchurch (CHC) - New Plymouth (NPL)

Air New Zealand

NZ$230

NZ$425

One-way

Fri, Dec 11

⌛ Last-Minute

CHC - New Plymouth

Christchurch (CHC) - New Plymouth (NPL)

Air New Zealand

NZ$222

NZ$423

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Christchurch to New Plymouth

2 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 7

NZ$406 → NZ$465

14%

14 nights

Jan 16 - Jan 30

NZ$214 → NZ$304

42%

7 nights

Feb 23 - Mar 2

NZ$176 → NZ$269

53%

5 nights

Jan 16 - Jan 21

NZ$232 → NZ$326

41%

Popular Airports to fly from Christchurch to New Plymouth

Christchurch - New Plymouth route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares from Christchurch to New Plymouth are near the typical level of $147.

📅 Best time to fly

Cheapest flights in December, January, and October

Historically, the cheapest flights are in December ($92), January ($92), and October ($121).

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 30m

Direct flights to New Plymouth typically take 1h 30m, while connecting flights average 4h 40m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

67% of flights are direct

Historically, 67% of flights on this route are direct, with 1 stopover when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air New Zealand offers direct flights

Air New Zealand is a direct airline option for flights from Christchurch to New Plymouth.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent

Deals for flights from Christchurch to New Plymouth are frequent, appearing often.

Christchurch main airports to depart from

Christchurch International (CHC)

Cheapest

Christchurch International is a good option for flights from Christchurch to New Plymouth.

📍 ~10 km from Christchurch (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$255

New Plymouth main airports to arrive at

New Plymouth (NPL)

Cheapest

New Plymouth Airport is ideal for direct access to New Plymouth and the Taranaki region.

📍 ~10 km from New Plymouth (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$255

Airports nearby New Plymouth used as alternative

Hamilton (HLZ)

Hamilton Airport is a larger regional hub offering more frequent domestic connections than New Plymouth.

📍 ~135 km from New Plymouth (approximately 2.5 to 3 hours drive).

💸 Flights from ~NZ$136

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From CHC

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From CHC

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From CHC

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25% AI deal score

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From CHC

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From CHC

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New Plymouth

Historically, the best prices for flights from Christchurch to New Plymouth are found when booking 28-59 days in advance. During this period, the average price is around $135. Booking too early or too late can result in higher fares. For example, flights booked 0-6 days out typically average $234, while those booked 60+ days in advance average $147.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Christchurch to New Plymouth is considered to be $109 or less. The median price for this route has been $147. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed fares being $191 or less in the trailing 90 days.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Christchurch to New Plymouth are December and January, both with a median price of $92. October also offers relatively lower prices, with a median of $121. The annual median price for this route is $147, indicating that these months offer significant savings.

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Christchurch to New Plymouth: Overview

Insights for flights from Christchurch to New Plymouth

How much is a round trip from Christchurch to New Plymouth

Regular price: NZ$153 - NZ$386

Prices for flights from Christchurch to New Plymouth are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Christchurch to New Plymouth is NZD 153 to NZD 386. The current lowest deal is NZD 256 with Air New Zealand for travel between Feb 11 and Mar 13.

now NZ$256

Low NZ$153

High NZ$386

The cheapest time to fly from Christchurch to New Plymouth

The cheapest month to fly from CHC to NPL is August, with a median price of $123. The most expensive month is April, with a median price of $239. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

August

Cheapest

Flights from NZ$123

April

Most Expensive

Flights from NZ$239

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Christchurch to New Plymouth

Air New Zealand

Last-minute flights going from Christchurch to New Plymouth

Fri, Nov 20

⌛ Last-Minute

CHC - New Plymouth

Christchurch (CHC) - New Plymouth (NPL)

Air New Zealand

NZ$195

NZ$377

One-way

Sat, Dec 5

⌛ Last-Minute

CHC - New Plymouth

Christchurch (CHC) - New Plymouth (NPL)

Air New Zealand

NZ$230

NZ$425

One-way

Fri, Dec 11

⌛ Last-Minute

CHC - New Plymouth

Christchurch (CHC) - New Plymouth (NPL)

Air New Zealand

NZ$222

NZ$423

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Christchurch to New Plymouth

2 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 7

NZ$406 → NZ$465

14%

14 nights

Jan 16 - Jan 30

NZ$214 → NZ$304

42%

7 nights

Feb 23 - Mar 2

NZ$176 → NZ$269

53%

5 nights

Jan 16 - Jan 21

NZ$232 → NZ$326

41%

Popular Airports to fly from Christchurch to New Plymouth

Christchurch - New Plymouth route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares from Christchurch to New Plymouth are near the typical level of $147.

📅 Best time to fly

Cheapest flights in December, January, and October

Historically, the cheapest flights are in December ($92), January ($92), and October ($121).

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 30m

Direct flights to New Plymouth typically take 1h 30m, while connecting flights average 4h 40m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

67% of flights are direct

Historically, 67% of flights on this route are direct, with 1 stopover when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air New Zealand offers direct flights

Air New Zealand is a direct airline option for flights from Christchurch to New Plymouth.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent

Deals for flights from Christchurch to New Plymouth are frequent, appearing often.

Christchurch main airports to depart from

Christchurch International (CHC)

Cheapest

Christchurch International is a good option for flights from Christchurch to New Plymouth.

📍 ~10 km from Christchurch (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$255

New Plymouth main airports to arrive at

New Plymouth (NPL)

Cheapest

New Plymouth Airport is ideal for direct access to New Plymouth and the Taranaki region.

📍 ~10 km from New Plymouth (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$255

Airports nearby New Plymouth used as alternative

Hamilton (HLZ)

Hamilton Airport is a larger regional hub offering more frequent domestic connections than New Plymouth.

📍 ~135 km from New Plymouth (approximately 2.5 to 3 hours drive).

💸 Flights from ~NZ$136

New Plymouth, New Zealand

24% AI deal score

$3,688

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New Plymouth

Cheap Flights from Christchurch to New Plymouth

Today’s best flight deals from Christchurch to New Plymouth

Christchurch to New Plymouth: Overview

Insights for flights from Christchurch to New Plymouth

How much is a round trip from Christchurch to New Plymouth

The cheapest time to fly from Christchurch to New Plymouth

Direct flights from Christchurch to New Plymouth

Last-minute flights going from Christchurch to New Plymouth

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Christchurch to New Plymouth

Popular Airports to fly from Christchurch to New Plymouth

Christchurch - New Plymouth route insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Cheapest flights in December, January, and October

Direct flights average 1h 30m

67% of flights are direct

Air New Zealand offers direct flights

Deals are frequent

Christchurch main airports to depart from

New Plymouth main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby New Plymouth used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to New Plymouth

Best Elite deals to New Plymouth

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Nov 21

Dec 22

Feb 18

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Dec 14

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New Plymouth

How early should I book Christchurch to New Plymouth flights to get the cheapest price?

What is a good price for a flight from Christchurch to New Plymouth?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Christchurch to New Plymouth?

How many flights from Christchurch to New Plymouth are non-stop?

How many hours is the flight from Christchurch to New Plymouth?

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Christchurch to New Plymouth?

Related routes

More routes from Christchurch

Flights to New Plymouth from other cities

Christchurch to New Plymouth: Overview

Insights for flights from Christchurch to New Plymouth

How much is a round trip from Christchurch to New Plymouth

The cheapest time to fly from Christchurch to New Plymouth

Direct flights from Christchurch to New Plymouth

Last-minute flights going from Christchurch to New Plymouth

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Christchurch to New Plymouth

Popular Airports to fly from Christchurch to New Plymouth

Christchurch - New Plymouth route insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Cheapest flights in December, January, and October

Direct flights average 1h 30m

67% of flights are direct

Air New Zealand offers direct flights

Deals are frequent

Christchurch main airports to depart from

New Plymouth main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby New Plymouth used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to New Plymouth

Best Elite deals to New Plymouth

Nov 21

Nov 21

Nov 21

Dec 22

Feb 18

Feb 20

Dec 14

Dec 14

Mar 08

Nov 26

Mar 08

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New Plymouth

How early should I book Christchurch to New Plymouth flights to get the cheapest price?

What is a good price for a flight from Christchurch to New Plymouth?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Christchurch to New Plymouth?

How many flights from Christchurch to New Plymouth are non-stop?

How many hours is the flight from Christchurch to New Plymouth?