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Cheapest return flight
$675
Typical prices: $920-$1,348
Air Chathams
Sun 11/3Tue 20/3
AKL - CHT • Direct
Direct flights
1 day a week
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
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Christchurch (CHC)
Cheapest • Avg $877 (return)
Wellington (WLG)
Shortest trip • 5h 05m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Auckland to Chatham Island (AKL-CHT)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Auckland to Chatham Island

Thu, 11 Mar - Sat, 20 Mar
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14:00 - 16:15AKL  Auckland Intl-CHT Chatham Islands
1h 30mdirect
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08:45 - 11:45CHT  Chatham Islands-AKL Auckland Intl
3h 45mdirect
$675Air Chathams
3+ days ago
Fri, 12 Mar - Thu, 18 Mar
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07:30 - 14:45AKL  Auckland Intl-CHT Chatham Islands
6h 30m1 stop Wellington
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08:45 - 11:45CHT  Chatham Islands-AKL Auckland Intl
3h 45mdirect
$806Multiple Airlines
3+ days ago
Thu, 5 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov
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06:45 - 15:15AKL  Auckland Intl-CHT Chatham Islands
7h 45m1 stop Christchurch
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09:30 - 21:10CHT  Chatham Islands-AKL Auckland Intl
12h 25m1 stop Wellington
$866Multiple Airlines
3+ days ago
Fri, 11 Dec - Fri, 18 Dec
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07:00 - 14:45AKL  Auckland Intl-CHT Chatham Islands
7h 00m1 stop Wellington
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09:30 - 13:55CHT  Chatham Islands-AKL Auckland Intl
5h 10m1 stop Wellington
$875Multiple Airlines
21 hours ago
Sat, 13 Mar - Sat, 20 Mar
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10:05 - 14:50AKL  Auckland Intl-CHT Chatham Islands
28h 00m2 stops Wellington Christchurch
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08:45 - 11:45CHT  Chatham Islands-AKL Auckland Intl
3h 45mdirect
$891Multiple Airlines
3+ days ago
Wed, 10 Mar - Thu, 18 Mar
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07:30 - 14:45AKL  Auckland Intl-CHT Chatham Islands
6h 30m1 stop Wellington
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08:45 - 11:45CHT  Chatham Islands-AKL Auckland Intl
3h 45mdirect
$915Multiple Airlines
3+ days ago
Fri, 12 Mar - Wed, 17 Mar
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10:05 - 14:45AKL  Auckland Intl-CHT Chatham Islands
3h 55m1 stop Wellington
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09:30 - 19:00CHT  Chatham Islands-AKL Auckland Intl
10h 15m1 stop Wellington
$941Multiple Airlines
3+ days ago
Fri, 12 Mar - Fri, 19 Mar
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10:05 - 14:45AKL  Auckland Intl-CHT Chatham Islands
3h 55m1 stop Wellington
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09:30 - 20:30CHT  Chatham Islands-AKL Auckland Intl
11h 45m1 stop Wellington
$954Multiple Airlines
3+ days ago
Sat, 13 Mar - Thu, 18 Mar
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09:00 - 12:00AKL  Auckland Intl-CHT Chatham Islands
2h 15mdirect
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08:45 - 11:45CHT  Chatham Islands-AKL Auckland Intl
3h 45mdirect
$1,022Air Chathams
3+ days ago
Fri, 11 Dec - Fri, 18 Dec
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07:30 - 14:45AKL  Auckland Intl-CHT Chatham Islands
6h 30m1 stop Wellington
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09:30 - 07:40CHT  Chatham Islands-AKL Auckland Intl
22h 55m2 stops Wellington Rotorua
$1,036Multiple Airlines
21 hours ago
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Auckland to Chatham Island flights

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How much is a return flight from Auckland to Chatham Island?

Return flights from Auckland to Chatham Island typically range from $920 to $1,348. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $675 on Air Chathams.

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Key details for Auckland to Chatham Island flights

Low season

October

Cheapest flight

$675
Beat the crowds with an average 80% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 37% increase in traveller numbers.
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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 answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • 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.

  • 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 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 another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

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

    Return flights from Auckland to Chatham Island range from $920 to $1,348, with an average of $1,017 over the past 12 months. Anything below $920 counts as a good deal.

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

    On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $877 return via Christchurch (CHC), compared with $981 for direct.

  • 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.

  • Have flight prices from Auckland to Chatham Island changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $675 to $1,825. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

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

    Connecting flights from Auckland to Chatham Island most commonly pass through:

    • Wellington (WLG) – 75% of one-stop connections
    • Christchurch (CHC) – 25% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 44% on flights from Auckland to Chatham Island. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $920 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $1,622, a difference of $701.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • Which airlines fly from Auckland to Chatham Island?

    Only Air Chathams operates flights between Auckland and Chatham Island.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Auckland to Chatham Island?

    Flying via Christchurch (CHC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 57m, compared to 5h 05m via Wellington (WLG).

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 and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Thursday flights average $920, about $701 less than Monday fares (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 $645 return in that month – typically $1,392 less than the most expensive month, which is May (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Christchurch Airport (CHC) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest stopover option averages $877 return on this route – about $104 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).

Prefer to fly direct from Auckland Intl to Chatham Islands?

 
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Auckland Intl to Chatham Islands

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Sunday

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