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You can fly direct with Air Chathams. Average duration is 2h 15m
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When to travel
October
Cheapest • 37% price drop
January
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Cheap Flights from Auckland to Chatham Island (AKL-CHT)

 
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Auckland to Chatham Island flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Auckland to Chatham Island with more confidence.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Chatham Island?

  • October is the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Chatham Island at $632 return.
  • May ($1,995) and January ($1,588) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 215% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Key details for Auckland to Chatham Island flights

Low season

May
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 100% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (59% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from Auckland to Chatham Island

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Auckland to Chatham Island based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Auckland to Chatham Island flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • Which airlines are available on the route from Auckland to Chatham Island?

    Only Air Chathams operates flights between Auckland and Chatham Island.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Auckland to Chatham Island?

    Flights from Auckland to Chatham Island usually depart from Auckland Intl (AKL) and arrive at Chatham Islands (CHT).

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Auckland to Chatham Island?

    Only Economy class is available on flights from Auckland to Chatham Island.

  • How much can I save by having a stopover when flying from Auckland to Chatham Island?

    On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average $911 return, compared with $1,504 via a stopover through Wellington (WLG).

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Auckland to Chatham Island?

    The ATR 72-201 / 202 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air Chathams. Other aircraft seen on the route include Fairchild (Swearingen)SA26/SA226/SA227Merlin/Metro/Expediter variants.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Auckland to Chatham Island pass through?

    Most connecting flights from Auckland to Chatham Island pass through Wellington (WLG), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Auckland to Chatham Island?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 43% on the Auckland to Chatham Island route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $911 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $1,588, a difference of $676. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Auckland to Chatham Island?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Auckland to Chatham Island:

    • Earliest: departs at 09:00 and lands at 11:15
    • Latest: departs at 17:00 and lands at 19:15.

    The flight takes about 2h 15m.

  • How long is a flight from Auckland to Chatham Island?

    A direct flight from Auckland to Chatham Island takes 2h 15m, covering 1,702 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Auckland to Chatham Island?

    No. A passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Auckland to Chatham Island flight?

    Return flights from Auckland to Chatham Island range from $901 to $1,339, with an average of $996 over the past 12 months. Anything below $901 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Auckland to Chatham Island flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure instead of Monday. On this route, Thursday flights average $911 – about $676 less than Monday (43% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Auckland to Chatham Island trip for October. Fares historically average $632 return in that month – typically $1,363 less than the most expensive month, which is May (based on the last 12 months).

Prefer to fly direct from Auckland Intl to Chatham Islands?

 
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Chatham Islands to Auckland Intl

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