Find Cheap Flights from Christchurch to New Plymouth (CHC - NPL)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Christchurch to New Plymouth and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$142	Air New Zealand Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Sun, Jun 7	The cheapest round-trip flight from Christchurch to New Plymouth is currently $142
Cheapest one-way flight	$71	Air New Zealand Nonstop 2 hr Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest one-way flight from Christchurch to New Plymouth is currently $71
Last-minute weekend getaway	$283	Air New Zealand Nonstop 2 hr Fri, May 8 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Christchurch to New Plymouth is currently $283
Cheapest business class flights	$1,718	Air New Zealand, Qantas 2 stops 26 hr Thu, Jul 16 — Mon, Jul 20	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Christchurch to New Plymouth is currently $1,718

Fastest flight	1 hr 30 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Christchurch to New Plymouth takes 1 hr 30 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Christchurch to New Plymouth is typically August. The most expensive month to fly is typically January.

August Cheapest	Typical prices: $145–370
January Most expensive	Typical prices: $250–420

Popular airlines from Christchurch to New Plymouth

Air New Zealand

Nonstop

from $142

Typical price: $190–385

13 weekly nonstop flights

CHC - NPL Every day

934 weekly connecting flights

CHC - NPL Every day

Popular airports near Christchurch

Christchurch Airport (CHC)

Christchurch New Zealand 22 min 6 mi
Richard Pearse-Timaru-Levels Airport (TIU)

Timaru New Zealand 1 hr 59 min 88 mi
Hokitika Airport (HKK)

Hokitika New Zealand 3 hr 23 min 100 mi

Popular airports near New Plymouth

New Plymouth Airport (NPL)

New Plymouth New Zealand 12 min 6 mi
Palmerston North Airport (PMR)

Palmerston North New Zealand 2 hr 59 min 119 mi
Hamilton Airport (HLZ)

Hamilton New Zealand 3 hr 6 min 106 mi
Auckland Airport (AKL)

Auckland New Zealand 4 hr 24 min 147 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Christchurch to New Plymouth

The cheapest flights from Christchurch to New Plymouth are usually in August. Typical ticket prices in August range from $145 to $370.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Christchurch to New Plymouth recently found on Google Flights was with Air New Zealand from $142. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air New Zealand from $71.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Christchurch to New Plymouth is $142, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Christchurch to New Plymouth starts at $142 from Thu, Jun 4 to Sun, Jun 7. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $71 and departs on Wed, Jun 3.

1 hr 30 min is the shortest flight time from Christchurch to New Plymouth.

New Plymouth has a wet, temperate climate with mild summers (Dec–Feb) and cool winters (Jun–Aug). Peak visiting times are Dec–Jan and Mar–Apr. Popular regional events include the TSB Bank Festival of Lights (Dec–Feb), with light displays in Pukekura Park.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Christchurch to New Plymouth.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Christchurch to New Plymouth really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Christchurch to New Plymouth.

In terms of nonstop flights, Air New Zealand is the most popular. Air New Zealand offers 13 nonstop flights and 934 connecting flights per week. Air New Zealand flies from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Christchurch and New Plymouth.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Christchurch to New Plymouth recently found on Google Flights was with Air New Zealand from $142. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air New Zealand from $71.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Christchurch to New Plymouth is $142, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.

Air New Zealand flies direct from Christchurch to New Plymouth.

There are 13 Air New Zealand direct flights from Christchurch to New Plymouth per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Christchurch and New Plymouth at price $283 is offered by Air New Zealand from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.

Air New Zealand flies direct from Christchurch to New Plymouth.

There are 13 Air New Zealand direct flights from Christchurch to New Plymouth per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Christchurch to New Plymouth on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Christchurch and New Plymouth start at $142 from Thu, Jun 4 to Sun, Jun 7 with Air New Zealand.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Christchurch to New Plymouth, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Christchurch and New Plymouth start at $1,718 from Thu, Jul 16 to Mon, Jul 20 with Air New Zealand, Qantas.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Christchurch and New Plymouth start at $142 from Thu, Jun 4 to Sun, Jun 7.

To book business class trips from Christchurch to New Plymouth, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Christchurch and New Plymouth starts at $283 from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11 with Air New Zealand.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Christchurch and New Plymouth at price $283 is offered by Air New Zealand from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Christchurch to New Plymouth, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.