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 $750 - $1,200 and takes 13h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Darwin to Christchurch is to fly which takes 13h 10m and costs $750 - $1,200.
The distance between Darwin and Christchurch is 5299 km.
It takes approximately 13h 10m to get from Darwin to Christchurch, including transfers.
Christchurch is 2h 30m ahead of Darwin. It is currently 11:44 PM in Darwin and 2:14 AM in Christchurch.
There are 1711+ hotels available in Christchurch.
What companies run services between Darwin, NT, Australia and Christchurch, New Zealand?
Qantas and Air New Zealand fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) 5 times a day.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Christchurch International Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,000–3,700
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Christchurch International Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 57m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $1,000–3,800
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Christchurch International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $1,000–3,700
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Christchurch International Airport via Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $650–2,400
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Christchurch International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,000–3,700
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