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Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket
3% Trains are 3% more expensive in New Plymouth than in Christchurch.
Christchurch £1.33
New Plymouth £1.37
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
8% A meal in New Plymouth is 8% cheaper than a meal in Christchurch.
Christchurch £11.45
New Plymouth £10.53
Exchange rate
1 GBP = 2.19 NZD
1 NZD = 0.46 GBP
Last checked on 27 July 2024
Distance: 318 miles
Christchurch airports
Christchurch International Airport (CHC) How far from city centre: 6 miles
New Plymouth airports
New Plymouth Airport (NPL) How far from city centre: 6 miles

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Tips for booking cheap flights from Christchurch to New Plymouth

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1. What can I do to save money when booking flights from Christchurch to New Plymouth?

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By following these strategies, you can efficiently save money when booking flights from Christchurch to New Plymouth, ensuring a more economical and enjoyable journey.

2. Can the price of my tickets from Christchurch to New Plymouth change during the booking process?

Prices for tickets from Christchurch to New Plymouth may fluctuate while you are in the process of booking. While this isn't a common occurrence, it can happen because Opodo operates as an online travel agency, and ticket prices and availability are ultimately determined by the airlines. Therefore, if the airline adjusts prices or if the available tickets are depleted while you are making your reservation, you will receive confirmation within 48 hours after your ticket purchase.

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When booking a flight, you may encounter situations where your desired travel date is unavailable or the flight price has increased beyond your budget. Rest assured, Opodo offers a solution. Explore our last-minute flight deals to find affordable options, especially if you have flexibility with your travel dates. Whether you need to depart on short notice or simply want to discover the cheapest day to fly between Christchurch and New Plymouth, our last-minute flights section has you covered.

4. How to make my reservation through the Opodo search engine?

Opodo provides you with all the useful information about the flights covering the route between Christchurch to New Plymouth airports. Preparing for your trip is very easy! All you have to do is enter into Opodo search engine your departure and destination airports, the dates of travel, and the number of passengers. A list of all available flights will appear on your screen in a matter of seconds! For your convenience, you can sort it according to your preferences, such as time, price, or duration of the trip.


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Frequently asked questions about flights from Christchurch to New Plymouth

How long does the flight take to go from Christchurch to New Plymouth?
The total flight time between Christchurch and New Plymouth is of around 01:43 hours on average, considering an average distance of 539 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How can I find cheap flights from Christchurch to New Plymouth at Opodo?
At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from Christchurch to New Plymouth. Considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys, our search engine works to provides always the best price with the best conditions.
Is New Plymouth expensive to visit compared to Christchurch?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in New Plymouth costs an average of 1.83 GBP, 14% more expensive than Christchurch, with a fare of 1.60 GBP, while train tickets costs 3% more in New Plymouth: 1.37 GBP against 1.33 GBP in Christchurch. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 10.53 GBP in New Plymouth, 8% less than the 11.45 GBP in Christchurch. The price of the coffee is around 3% more expensive in New Plymouth, with an average of 2.61 GBP , while in Christchurch the coffee costs 2.53 GBP.
When is the best time to book a flight from Christchurch to New Plymouth?
The most popular months to book a trip from Christchurch to New Plymouth are October, March and July, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Christchurch to New Plymouth?
The best time of the year to go to New Plymouth when flying from Christchurch depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, February is the top 1º month to fly to New Plymouth from Christchurch in terms of searches from our customer, followed by November and January. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, June, July and October are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Christchurch - New Plymouth.
Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Christchurch to New Plymouth?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions New Zealand may apply when travelling from Christchurch. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
How is the weather in New Plymouth compared to Christchurch?
While in Christchurch the temperatures can reach an average of 30.0 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 3.0 mm ,New Plymouth's temperatures can go up to 22.88 ºC during the hot season, with 9.0 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around 5.0 ºC in New Plymouth, compared to the -2.38 ºC average degrees reported in Christchurch. During the winter period, Christchurch can register 2.3 mm precipitation, while New Plymouth have an average of 12.0 mm rain level.
Which airports have flights between Christchurch and New Plymouth?
The main airport route flying between Christchurch and New Plymouth is: Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL). This route is covered by the following airline(s):
  • Air New Zealand.
Airlines with indirect flights from Christchurch to New Plymouth are:
Air New Zealand, stopping in Auckland for 95 minutes minimum.
Flight Duration 1 h and 43 m Flights between Christchurch and New Plymouth take, on average, 1 h and 43 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Departing Airport Christchurch International Airport The airport Christchurch International Airport is the departure airport operating flights between Christchurch and New Plymouth
Arriving Airport New Plymouth Airport Flights departing Christchurch with New Plymouth as destination arrive at New Plymouth Airport
High season February According to search data from our customers, February is the busiest time to fly from Christchurch to New Plymouth

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