Cheap Flights from Christchurch to Auckland

Which airlines fly from Christchurch to Auckland?

Air New Zealand and Jetstar fly direct from Christchurch to Auckland.

Is there a time difference between Christchurch and Auckland?

There is no time difference between Christchurch and Auckland.

What is the weather like in Auckland?

Auckland more humid than Christchurch, though temperatures are similar. Auckland summer sees daily averages of 20°C, dropping to 12-18°C during autumn and spring. Winter is wet with daily averages of 12°C.

How expensive is Auckland?

Local currency: New Zealand Dollars (NZD).

Auckland general costs are much higher than Christchurch, except for dining out which is slightly cheaper.

For 4.60NZD ($4.30) you can sit back with a cappuccino in Auckland.

Essential travel information for Auckland

• Australian citizens need a passport to visit Auckland.
• Australians do not need a visa to stay in New Zealand.

Departing from Christchurch

Christchurch Airport (CHC) is the main airport for the city of Christchurch, and the largest aviation facility for the South Island of New Zealand. The amenities here are very good, and passengers can connect to friends and family via the free WiFi or the public telephones. You can arrange monetary admin at the full-service bank, with the foreign exchange desks, or take out cash at one of the ATMs. Ask for help at the visitor information point, shop in the retail and duty-free outlets, or relax with a meal at one of the restaurants or bars here.

Christchurch Airport is divided into two terminals, the International and the Domestic. However, you can transfer between these on foot.

Arrive at the airport  1 hour before your flight to make it through all the checks.

Arriving in Auckland

Auckland Airport (AKL) is the main gateway airport for New Zealand, and offers its passengers the most in the way of amenities. You can duck into one of the many eateries, browse the goods at one of the shops, connect to the free WiFi, take cash out from the ATMs, or make a call on the public telephones.  

The airport is separated into two terminals—international and domestic—and from Christchurch you will fly into the Domestic Terminal. A courtesy shuttle connects these terminals if you are connecting to another flight.

A taxi to Auckland’s CBD will cost 75-90NZD ($70-84) but only take 20 minutes. There are buses that run into the city, but if you are travelling in a group you may find that a private airport transfer may be the easiest and cheapest way into town.

Hiring a car is also an option, and you can do this through the agencies within the airport, or using our car hire search filters to compare deals across companies.  

Please note that the information provided above is accurate as of June 2017