Question 1

How long does a flight from New Plymouth to Christchurch take?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights take on average 1h 35m to travel the 831 km between New Plymouth and Christchurch. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 2

How many flights are there between New Plymouth and Christchurch per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 1 and 2 direct flights that take off from New Plymouth and land in Christchurch, with an average flight time of 1h 35m. The most common departure time is 17:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 13 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 3

How many flights are there between New Plymouth and Christchurch per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 1 and 2 direct flights that take off from New Plymouth and land in Christchurch, with an average flight time of 1h 35m. The most common departure time is 17:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 13 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 4

What is the cheapest flight from New Plymouth to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New Plymouth to Christchurch was $1,860 for a one-way ticket and $327 for a return. <a href='/flight-routes/New-Plymouth-NPL/Christchurch-CHC'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 5

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from New Plymouth to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

When flying from New Plymouth to Christchurch, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to New Plymouth, you’ll find the best rates on Mondays and the most expensive ones on Sundays. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 6

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from New Plymouth to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

When flying from New Plymouth to Christchurch, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to New Plymouth, you’ll find the best rates on Mondays and the most expensive ones on Sundays. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 7

What’s the earliest departure time from New Plymouth to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from New Plymouth at 10:40 and will be landing in Christchurch at 12:15.

Question 8

What’s the latest departure time from New Plymouth to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from New Plymouth to Christchurch jets off at 17:25 and lands at 19:00.

Question 9

Which airlines fly direct between New Plymouth and Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

There is just one airline that flies from New Plymouth to Christchurch direct and that is Air New Zealand. The best return deal found from Air New Zealand for the route is $185.

Question 10

Which airlines fly direct between New Plymouth and Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

There is just one airline that flies from New Plymouth to Christchurch direct and that is Air New Zealand. The best return deal found from Air New Zealand for the route is $185.

Question 11

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New Plymouth to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

The De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-300 Dash 8 / 8Q is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the New Plymouth to Christchurch flight route.

Question 12

Which airline alliances offer flights from New Plymouth to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between New Plymouth and Christchurch.

Question 13

On which days can I fly direct from New Plymouth to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

There are direct flights from New Plymouth to Christchurch on a daily basis.

Question 14

What is the cheapest month to fly from New Plymouth to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from New Plymouth to Christchurch is November, where tickets cost $280 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $515 and $481 respectively.

Question 15

What is the cheapest month to fly from New Plymouth to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from New Plymouth to Christchurch is November, where tickets cost $280 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $515 and $481 respectively.

Question 16

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New Plymouth to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from New Plymouth to Christchurch. <a href='/flight-routes/New-Plymouth-NPL/Christchurch-CHC'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 17

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New Plymouth to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Christchurch from New Plymouth is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/New-Plymouth-NPL/Christchurch-CHC'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 18

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New Plymouth to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Christchurch with an airline and back to New Plymouth with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/New-Plymouth-NPL/Christchurch-CHC'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 19

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New Plymouth to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Christchurch from New Plymouth up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/New-Plymouth-NPL/Christchurch-CHC'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 20

How often are flights from New Plymouth to Christchurch delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between New Plymouth and Christchurch historically see delays in approximately 19% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 90 minutes.

Question 21

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New Plymouth to Christchurch flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, Air New Zealand have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 19% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 22

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Thursday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Friday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 23

What is the most punctual flight time for New Plymouth to Christchurch flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the evening tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the early afternoon have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 24

Which cabin class options are there for flights between New Plymouth and Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 25

Which cabin class options are there for flights between New Plymouth and Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 26

How far in advance should I book a flight from New Plymouth to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from New Plymouth to Christchurch, you should book around 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 36% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Question 27

How far in advance should I book a flight from New Plymouth to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from New Plymouth to Christchurch, you should book around 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 36% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Question 28

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from New Plymouth to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

No, with an average price for the route of $403, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Question 29

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from New Plymouth to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

No, with an average price for the route of $403, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from New Plymouth to Christchurch?

When flying from New Plymouth to Christchurch, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to New Plymouth, you’ll find the best rates on Mondays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New Plymouth to Christchurch?

The cheapest month for flights from New Plymouth to Christchurch is November, where tickets cost $280 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $515 and $481 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from New Plymouth to Christchurch?

No, with an average price for the route of $403, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New Plymouth to Christchurch?

To get a below average price on the flight from New Plymouth to Christchurch, you should book around 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 36% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Which airlines fly direct between New Plymouth and Christchurch?

There is just one airline that flies from New Plymouth to Christchurch direct and that is Air New Zealand. The best return deal found from Air New Zealand for the route is $185.

How often are flights from New Plymouth to Christchurch delayed?

Weekly flights between New Plymouth and Christchurch historically see delays in approximately 19% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 90 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for New Plymouth to Christchurch flights?

Typically, flights leaving in the evening tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the early afternoon have historically encountered delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Statistically, Thursday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Friday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New Plymouth to Christchurch flights?

Based on our data, Air New Zealand have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 19% of their flights encountering any delays.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between New Plymouth and Christchurch?

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How many flights are there between New Plymouth and Christchurch per day?

How long does a flight from New Plymouth to Christchurch take?

Direct flights take on average 1h 35m to travel the 831 km between New Plymouth and Christchurch.

What’s the earliest departure time from New Plymouth to Christchurch?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from New Plymouth at 10:40 and will be landing in Christchurch at 12:15.

What’s the latest departure time from New Plymouth to Christchurch?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from New Plymouth to Christchurch jets off at 17:25 and lands at 19:00.

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What is the cheapest flight from New Plymouth to Christchurch?

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New Plymouth to Christchurch was $1,860 for a one-way ticket and $327 for a return.

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New Plymouth to Christchurch?

The De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-300 Dash 8 / 8Q is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the New Plymouth to Christchurch flight route.

Which airline alliances offer flights from New Plymouth to Christchurch?

Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between New Plymouth and Christchurch.

On which days can I fly direct from New Plymouth to Christchurch?

There are direct flights from New Plymouth to Christchurch on a daily basis.

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New Plymouth to Christchurch?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from New Plymouth to Christchurch.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New Plymouth to Christchurch?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Christchurch from New Plymouth is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New Plymouth to Christchurch?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Christchurch with an airline and back to New Plymouth with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New Plymouth to Christchurch?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Christchurch from New Plymouth up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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