Cheap Flights from Christchurch to New Plymouth
Flights from Christchurch to New Plymouth are operated by 2 airliners – Air New Zealand and Air Nelson. The most popular are provided by Air New Zealand. They operate around 1 flight a day departing from Christchurch International and arriving at New Plymouth. In the morning there is 1 flight, 0 flights in the evening and 0 flights at night with the earliest departuare at 00:50 and latest departure at 00:50. Please be aware that flight times and the number of flights will vary between summer and winter months. The most common flight number for this flight is NZ 8840.
Other airliners offer less frequent flights but departure times may be more desirable. Air Nelson offers 1 flight a day from Christchurch International to New Plymouth between the hours of 00:50 and 00:50. The flight number for this flight is RLK 8840.
Air New Zealand flight prices from Christchurch International to New Plymouth can be found at www.airnewzealand.com
Daily Flights
Below you find a list of all the airliners that operate flights from Christchurch to New Plymouth and how many flights depart on a per day basis.
Flight Routes
You will find alternative routes from Christchurch to New Plymouth that require 1 or more stops. On some occassions the timing may be more convenient or a quicker route. The table below shows some of the alternative route that are possible.
Return flight are operated by 2 airliners which include Air New Zealand and Air Nelson. More information on return flights can be found on our Flights from New Plymouth to Christchurch page.
Alternative routes to New Plymouth
As a substitute, you will discover that Timaru also give flights to New Plymouth which could be more fitting for you. Timaru has around 3 flights a week though you will find the number of flights vary from month to month so check with the airline currier for the most up to date information.
If you wish to look at this alternative solution then remember Timaru is around 146 kilometers (91 miles) from Christchurch. Choosing this root would probably require you look at alternative travel arrangement or look at alternative airport parking where costs could vary from airport parking provided at Christchurch. More information can be found at Flights from Timaru to New Plymouth. Flights to New Plymouth are also available from Hokitika Arpt; 1 flight a day depart from the airport.
Arriving at New Plymouth
Should someone be collectiong you at New Plymouth we would advise them to check New Plymouth Airport Arrivals page before they set off. This page gives live information on the status of your flight, or if you choose to rent a car then visit our page which will give you the cheapest car hire quote from companies based at New Plymouth.
On arriving at New Plymouth take into consideration the time difference. New Plymouth has a time zone of GMT -12.0 where Christchurch is GMT +12.0.
New Plymouth city center is located about 10 kilometers (6 miles) from New Plymouth Airport. If you intended route is into the city then you should find it relatively straight forward with taxis and alternative transport located at New Plymouth Airport. New Plymouth is a small city with a population of only 49,200, so if you are looking for accommodation it may be a bit more difficult than other airports so it's advised you book accommodation before you arrive.
