Travelling from Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Hamilton International Airport to Christchurch International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 50 minutes.
Hamilton and Christchurch are both in the UTC+13 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Choose from 39 weekly Hamilton International Airport to Christchurch International Airport flights. The 07:40 departure with Air New Zealand is the earliest you can take. Air New Zealand operates the last service of the day at 18:15.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to catch your HLZ to CHC flight.
Flying during a peak time such as April? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Travelling to Christchurch (and then discovering more of New Zealand!) is a snap with Air New Zealand. This popular carrier has direct flights from Hamilton International Airport to Christchurch International Airport.
Air New Zealand is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
With 66.81% of services landing on schedule, Air New Zealand is the most punctual carrier offering HLZ to CHC flights.
Opt for a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from Hamilton International Airport to Christchurch International Airport. Wellington International Airport is a popular stopover on the HLZ to CHC route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
$103 is currently the best price for a one-way Hamilton International Airport to Christchurch International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $240. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from HLZ to CHC if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
The cheapest month for flights from Hamilton International Airport to Christchurch International Airport is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
Finding cheap flights from HLZ to CHC is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Hamilton International Airport to Christchurch International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)
Of the departures from Hamilton International Airport, 72.87% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to Hamilton International Airport from central Hamilton, it'll take around 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near HLZ? If you've booked an early flight from Hamilton International Airport to Christchurch International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Hamilton International Airport to Christchurch International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CHC instead:
Grab a Christchurch International Airport rental car and discover Christchurch and beyond with your own wheels. Yes rentals, Discount Car Rentals and mode rentals are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Christchurch International Airport around three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to central Christchurch
From Christchurch International Airport, Christchurch is approximately 56 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Hamilton International Airport to Christchurch International Airport. February is the busiest month to visit Christchurch. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in April.
When booking your flight from Hamilton International Airport to Christchurch International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Christchurch, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Search for cheap tickets from HLZ to CHC sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of New Zealand
Wellington is just one of the many cities in New Zealand waiting to be discovered after you've seen Christchurch. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa), Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car.
If you're looking to explore another corner of New Zealand, head for Dunedin, roughly 290 kilometres south-west of Christchurch. Larnach Castle, Otago Peninsula Museum and Historical Society and Cadbury World are among its highlights.
