There is 1 way to get from Darwin to Christchurch by plane
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Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) flights
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The cheapest way to get from Darwin to Christchurch is to fly which costs $700 - $1,300 and takes 12h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Darwin to Christchurch is to fly which takes 12h 32m and costs $700 - $1,300.
The distance between Darwin and Christchurch is 5299 km.
It takes approximately 12h 32m to get from Darwin to Christchurch, including transfers.
Christchurch is 3h 30m ahead of Darwin. It is currently 8:41 PM in Darwin and 12:11 AM in Christchurch.
There are 1758+ hotels available in Christchurch.
What companies run services between Darwin, NT, Australia and Christchurch, New Zealand?
Qantas, Air New Zealand, and Virgin Australia fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) 4 times a day.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Christchurch International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $700–1,200
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Christchurch International Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $700–1,200
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Christchurch International Airport via Alice Springs, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 44m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $700–1,200
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Christchurch International Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $700–1,200
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Christchurch International Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 55m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $700–1,200
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Christchurch International Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $900–2,200
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