Flying from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Brisbane Airport to Christchurch International Airport is 3 hours 25 minutes.
Christchurch's timezone is UTC+13, which makes Christchurch three hours ahead of Brisbane.
Every week, there are 21 Brisbane Airport to Christchurch International Airport flights. If you'd like to be on board as early as possible, opt for the 08:10 Qantas flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 19:25 with Air New Zealand.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BNE to CHC flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months such as January, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Air New Zealand has direct flights from Brisbane Airport to Christchurch International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Christchurch — and maybe even more of New Zealand if time allows.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Air New Zealand on this route.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals for BNE to CHC flights is Qantas.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Brisbane Airport to Christchurch International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between BNE and CHC include:
Auckland Airport
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Wellington International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
C$236 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Brisbane Airport to Christchurch International Airport flight. Return flights start at C$399. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
To find cheap tickets from BNE to CHC, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Organize your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from Brisbane Airport to Christchurch International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
Picking up cheap flights from BNE to CHC is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a lower fare pops up.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Brisbane Airport to Christchurch International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Brisbane Airport (BNE)
When it comes to Brisbane Airport's on-time performance, 66.16% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Brisbane Airport is around 21 kilometres from central Brisbane. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 30 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Brisbane Airport to Christchurch International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to BNE:
Arriving at Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
Consider staying in a hotel close to CHC if you're on a late Brisbane Airport to Christchurch International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Christchurch International Airport rental car and discover Christchurch and beyond with your own set of wheels. Yes rentals, Discount Car Rentals and mode rentals are leading providers to choose from here.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Christchurch International Airport about three weeks in advance.
Getting from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to central Christchurch
Christchurch International Airport to central Christchurch has a drive time of around 1 hour. It's approximately 56 kilometres away.
When to fly to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Brisbane Airport to Christchurch International Airport. February is the most popular month to head to Christchurch. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in April.
When reserving your flight from Brisbane Airport to Christchurch International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Christchurch, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BNE to CHC in July. Average temperatures are between 1ºC (34ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of New Zealand
Christchurch has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of New Zealand you'll want to see. About 322 kilometres north-east of Christchurch, a visit to Wellington will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa), Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car.
Around 290 kilometres south-west of Christchurch, Dunedin is another favourite stop in New Zealand. No visit is complete without checking out Larnach Castle, Otago Peninsula Museum and Historical Society and Cadbury World.
