Cheap flights from Napier to Christchurch

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Cheapest round-trip flights $151
Air New Zealand Nonstop 2 hr Sat, May 23 — Sun, May 24
The cheapest round-trip flight from Napier to Christchurch is currently $151
Cheapest one-way flight $99
Air New Zealand 1 stop 4 hr Wed, Apr 29
The cheapest one-way flight from Napier to Christchurch is currently $99
Last-minute weekend getaway $421
Air New Zealand Nonstop 2 hr Sat, Feb 28 — Sun, Mar 1
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Napier to Christchurch is currently $421
Cheapest business class flights $1,386
Air New Zealand, Qantas 2 stops 13 hr Sat, May 2 — Sun, May 3
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Napier to Christchurch is currently $1,386
Fastest flight 1 hr 45 min The fastest nonstop flight from Napier to Christchurch takes 1 hr 45 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 Napier to Christchurch is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically April.
October
Cheapest
Typical prices: $145–360
April
Most expensive
Typical prices: $240–450

Popular airlines from Napier to Christchurch

  • Air New Zealand
    Nonstop
    from $151
    Typical price: $185–375
    21 weekly nonstop flights
    NPE - CHC Every day
    949 weekly connecting flights
    NPE - CHC Every day

Popular airports near Napier

  • Hawke's Bay Airport (NPE)
    Napier New Zealand 16 min 2 mi
  • Palmerston North Airport (PMR)
    Palmerston North New Zealand 2 hr 18 min 89 mi
  • Rotorua (ROT)
    Rotorua New Zealand 2 hr 54 min 100 mi
  • Gisborne Airport (GIS)
    Gisborne New Zealand 3 hr 8 min 80 mi

Popular airports near Christchurch

  • Christchurch Airport (CHC)
    Christchurch New Zealand 6 mi
  • Richard Pearse-Timaru-Levels Airport (TIU)
    Timaru New Zealand 1 hr 59 min 88 mi
  • Marlborough Airport Blenheim (BHE)
    Blenheim New Zealand 4 hr 9 min 152 mi
  • Hokitika Airport (HKK)
    Hokitika New Zealand 3 hr 23 min 100 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Napier to Christchurch

The cheapest flights from Napier to Christchurch are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $145 to $360.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Napier to Christchurch recently found on Google Flights was with Air New Zealand from $151. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air New Zealand from $99.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Napier to Christchurch is $151, flying from May 23 to May 24.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Napier to Christchurch starts at $151 from Sat, May 23 to Sun, May 24. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $99 and departs on Wed, Apr 29.
1 hr 45 min is the shortest flight time from Napier to Christchurch.
The city receives most of its visitors Nov–Apr, the warmest months. May–Oct is cool, with nighttime temperatures around freezing Jun–Aug. In the rain shadow of the Southern Alps, the city is sunny and relatively dry and can be subjected to strong Nor’wester winds. The World Buskers Festival (Jan) brings street performers to the city. The New Zealand Jazz & Blues Festival (Apr) features artists from around the world. The NZ Cup & Show Week (Nov), a major agricultural fair, also encompasses horse racing and fashion.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Napier to Christchurch.
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 Napier to Christchurch 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 Napier to Christchurch.

In terms of nonstop flights, Air New Zealand is the most popular. Air New Zealand offers 21 nonstop flights and 949 connecting flights per week. Air New Zealand flies from Hawke's Bay Airport (NPE) to Christchurch Airport (CHC) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Napier and Christchurch.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Napier to Christchurch recently found on Google Flights was with Air New Zealand from $151. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air New Zealand from $99.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Napier to Christchurch is $151, flying from May 23 to May 24.
Air New Zealand flies direct from Napier to Christchurch.
  • There are 21 Air New Zealand direct flights from Napier to Christchurch 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 Napier and Christchurch at price $421 is offered by Air New Zealand from Sat, Feb 28 to Sun, Mar 1.
Air New Zealand flies direct from Napier to Christchurch.
  • There are 21 Air New Zealand direct flights from Napier to Christchurch 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 Napier to Christchurch on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Napier and Christchurch start at $151 from Sat, May 23 to Sun, May 24 with Air New Zealand.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Napier to Christchurch, 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 Napier and Christchurch start at $1,386 from Sat, May 2 to Sun, May 3 with Air New Zealand, Qantas.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Napier and Christchurch start at $151 from Sat, May 23 to Sun, May 24.
To book business class trips from Napier to Christchurch, 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 Napier and Christchurch starts at $421 from Sat, Feb 28 to Sun, Mar 1 with Air New Zealand.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Napier and Christchurch at price $421 is offered by Air New Zealand from Sat, Feb 28 to Sun, Mar 1.
To find last-minute flight deals from Napier to Christchurch, 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.

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