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Flights from Canberra to Christchurch
There are no direct flights from Canberra to Christchurch. The fastest way is one stop via Sydney or Melbourne, about 5h 48m door to door (104 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 4 connection options From 5h 48m
Canberra to Christchurch at a glance
Fastest journey5h 48mVia Sydney, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Sydney or Melbourne
Best ways to fly from Canberra to Christchurch
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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CBR Sydney (SYD) CHC
Leg 1: Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Qantas, Emirates
Thu07:00 CBR07:53 SYD2h 07m connection10:00 SYD14:48 CHCVirgin Australia Regional Airlines + Emirates
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CBR Melbourne (MEL) CHC
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas
Tue15:30 CBR16:34 MEL2h 11m connection18:45 MEL23:54 CHCVirgin Australia Regional Airlines + Air New Zealand
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CBR Brisbane (BNE) CHC
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Qantas
Tue16:30 CBR16:59 BNE2h 01m connection19:00 BNE01:16 CHCJetstar Airways + Qantas
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CBR Gold Coast (OOL) CHC
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways
Mon15:00 CBR15:24 OOL2h 21m connection17:45 OOL23:49 CHCJetstar Airways
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 2,208 km1,371 miles
- Journey time
- 5h 48mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +2hChristchurch vs Canberra
- Currency in Christchurch
- NZD
- Airports
- CBR → CHC
Flights from Canberra to Christchurch: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Canberra to Christchurch?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Canberra to Christchurch?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 48m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,208 km.
Where do you change planes between Canberra and Christchurch?
The best connecting points are Sydney (SYD), Melbourne (MEL), Brisbane (BNE) and Gold Coast (OOL). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Canberra and Christchurch?
Canberra: Canberra Airport (CBR). Christchurch: Christchurch International Airport (CHC).
What is the time difference between Canberra and Christchurch?
Christchurch is 2 hours ahead of Canberra.
