Cheap flights from Christchurch to New Plymouth

One-way fares from $163 · CHC → NPL · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

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Cheapest fare
$163

Air New Zealand · Sun, 8 Nov

Cheapest month
November

from $163

Direct flights
Yes

Air New Zealand

Flight time
1h 30m

520 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Christchurch to New Plymouth

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 Cheapest $163
  2. January 2027 $168

Cheapest dates in November 2026

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

Air New Zealand
Depart14:55 Sun, 8 NovCHC → NPL 1h 30m · Direct
$163one way, per person
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Air New Zealand
Depart08:15 Tue, 10 NovCHC → NPL 1h 30m · Direct
$165one way, per person
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About flights from Christchurch to New Plymouth

Christchurch (CHC) and New Plymouth (NPL) are about 520 km apart. Direct flights take around 1h 30m, and recent direct fares were with Air New Zealand. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $163, and November 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Christchurch to New Plymouth?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $163 with Air New Zealand, departing Sunday, 8 November 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $163 to $168.

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

November 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $163 one way.

Are there direct flights from Christchurch to New Plymouth?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Air New Zealand.

How long is the flight from Christchurch to New Plymouth?

A direct flight takes about 1h 30m. Christchurch and New Plymouth are around 520 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Christchurch to New Plymouth?

Recent fares on this route were with Air New Zealand.

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