How to get fromNorth Island to Christchurchby plane, bus, car ferry, towncar, or train

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

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Fly from Wellington
best
1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane WLG - CHC
1h 25m
$88–285
Fly from Auckland
cheapest
1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane AKL - CHC
1h 55m
$81–271
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Motuoapa to Wellington - Centralbus
2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
3. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurchbus
17h 28m
Towncar, train, car ferry
1. Take a town car from Tūrangi to National Parktowncar
2. Take the train from National Park to Wellingtontrain
3. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
4. Take the train from Picton to Christchurchtrain
19h 31m
$663–1,001
Fly from Hamilton International Airport
1. Fly from Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane HLZ - CHC
1h 50m
$89–319
Fly from Palmerston
1. Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane PMR - CHC
2h
$296–739
Fly from New Plymouth Airport
1. Fly from New Plymouth Airport (NPL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane NPL - CHC
2h 10m
$87–509
Fly from Napier Hastings Airport Heliport
1. Fly from Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane NPE - CHC
2h 20m
$91–521

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

105Weekly Planes

1h 8mAverage Duration

$59Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from North Island to Christchurch.

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Distance: 316.9 km
Duration: 1h 25m

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

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

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Christchurch(opens in a new window), New Zealand(opens in a new window)

Christchurch is the largest city in the South Island of New Zealand and the seat of the Canterbury Region. Christchurch lies on the South Island's east coast, just north of Banks Peninsula on Pegasus Bay. The Avon River (Ōtākaro) flows through the centre of the city, with an urban park along its banks. - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

Things to do in Christchurch

Tramway Historical Society(Opens in a new window)

The Tramway Historical Society Inc. is located at the Ferrymead Heritage Park in the Christchurch, New Zealand, suburb of Ferrymead and operates the standard gauge Ferrymead Tramway. Trams have operated at Ferrymead since 1968, with progressive extensions built between 1970 and 1984 allowing trams to operate within the boundaries of the Heritage Park. The Society also operates and own a collection of historic trolley buses and diesel buses.

National Railway Museum of New Zealand(Opens in a new window)

The National Railway Museum of New Zealand (NRM) is a museum under construction in Christchurch, New Zealand that covers the history of the New Zealand railway network. Work is underway to open at Ferrymead Heritage Park in Ferrymead, Christchurch, at the site of New Zealand's first railway opened in 1863.

Places to stay in Christchurch

Sudima Christchurch City(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

Fino Hotel & Suites(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

Distinction Christchurch Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.9Fabulous

Fable Christchurch(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

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