There is 1 way to get from Christchurch to Darwin by plane
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Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) flights
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The cheapest way to get from Christchurch to Darwin is to fly which costs $550 - $1,000 and takes 11h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Christchurch to Darwin is to fly which takes 11h 49m and costs $550 - $1,000.
The distance between Christchurch and Darwin is 5293 km.
It takes approximately 11h 49m to get from Christchurch to Darwin, including transfers.
Darwin is 3h 30m behind Christchurch. It is currently 8:58 AM in Christchurch and 5:28 AM in Darwin.
There are 464+ hotels available in Darwin.
What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Darwin, NT, Australia?
Qantas, Air New Zealand, and two other airlines fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) 5 times a day.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Darwin International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $370–1,300
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Darwin International Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $380–1,300
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Darwin International Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,000
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Darwin International Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 32m
- When
- Friday, Monday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,200
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Darwin International Airport via Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $330–1,300
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Darwin International Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $380–1,300
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