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Flights from Christchurch to Canberra
There are no direct flights from Christchurch to Canberra. The fastest way is one stop via Melbourne or Sydney, about 5h 29m door to door (81 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 4 connection options From 5h 29m
Christchurch to Canberra at a glance
Fastest journey5h 29mVia Melbourne, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Melbourne or Sydney
Best ways to fly from Christchurch to Canberra
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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CHC Melbourne (MEL) CBR
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia
Thu08:30 CHC10:03 MEL0h 57m connection11:00 MEL11:59 CBRJetstar Airways
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CHC Sydney (SYD) CBR
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Qantas, Emirates · Leg 2: Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines
Thu18:30 CHC19:40 SYD2h 05m connection21:45 SYD22:34 CBREmirates + Virgin Australia Regional Airlines
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CHC Brisbane (BNE) CBR
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Qantas · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines
Sun17:00 CHC17:35 BNE2h 55m connection20:30 BNE23:09 CBRQantas + Virgin Australia Regional Airlines
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CHC Gold Coast (OOL) CBR
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines
Sat06:15 CHC06:38 OOL6h 52m connection13:30 OOL16:02 CBRAir New Zealand + Virgin Australia Regional Airlines
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 29mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -2hCanberra vs Christchurch
- Currency in Canberra
- AUD
- Airports
- CHC → CBR
Flights from Christchurch to Canberra: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Christchurch to Canberra?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Melbourne, Sydney 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 Christchurch to Canberra?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 29m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,208 km.
Where do you change planes between Christchurch and Canberra?
The best connecting points are Melbourne (MEL), Sydney (SYD), Brisbane (BNE) and Gold Coast (OOL). Air New Zealand flies both legs via Melbourne, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Christchurch and Canberra?
Christchurch: Christchurch International Airport (CHC). Canberra: Canberra Airport (CBR).
What is the time difference between Christchurch and Canberra?
Canberra is 2 hours behind Christchurch.
