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How to get fromChristchurch to North Islandby plane, bus, car ferry, train, or towncar

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There are 8 ways to get from Christchurch to North Island by plane, bus, car ferry, train, or towncar

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  1. Fly to Wellington

    best
    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane CHC - WLG
    2h 23m
    $85–285

  2. Fly to Auckland

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane CHC - AKL
    2h 53m
    $80–275

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Pictonbus bus
    2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Te Rangiitabus bus
    17h 49m

  4. Train, car ferry, towncar

    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Pictontrain train
    2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Wellington to National Parktrain train
    4. Take a town car from National Park to Tūrangitowncar towncar
    18h 56m
    $663–973

  5. Fly to Hamilton International Airport

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)plane plane CHC - HLZ
    2h 48m
    $85–325

  6. Fly to Palmerston

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Palmerston (PMR)plane plane CHC - PMR
    2h 53m
    $295–755

  7. Fly to New Plymouth Airport

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL)plane plane CHC - NPL
    3h 3m
    $85–505

  8. Fly to Napier Hastings Airport Heliport

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE)plane plane CHC - NPE
    3h 8m
    $85–555

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Wellington (WLG) flights

Calendar119Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Christchurch to North Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 317 km
  • Duration: 2h 23m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and North Island, Waikato, New Zealand?

Jetstar and Air New Zealand fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Wellington (WLG) hourly.

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