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Flights from Christchurch to Darwin

There are no direct flights from Christchurch to Darwin. The fastest way is one stop via Brisbane or Sydney, about 10h 49m door to door (3 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 9h 07m
CHCDRWBNE

Christchurch to Darwin at a glance

Fastest journey9h 07mVia Brisbane, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Brisbane or Sydney

Best ways to fly from Christchurch to Darwin

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 Brisbane (BNE) DRW
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Qantas · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia
Wed06:15 CHC06:52 BNE3h 08m connection10:00 BNE13:34 DRWAir New Zealand + Virgin Australia Regional Airlines
3 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 10h 49m
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CHC Sydney (SYD) DRW
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Qantas, Emirates · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia
One airline, one ticket ~9h 07m
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CHC Melbourne (MEL) DRW
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia
One airline, one ticket ~9h 26m
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CHC Gold Coast (OOL) DRW
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~9h 10m
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CHC Adelaide (ADL) DRW
Leg 1: Air New Zealand · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Qantas
Self-transfer likely ~10h 36m
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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
5,275 km3,276 miles
Journey time
9h 07mon current schedules
Time difference
-3.5hDarwin vs Christchurch
Currency in Darwin
AUD
Airports
CHC → DRW

Flights from Christchurch to Darwin: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Christchurch to Darwin?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. 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 Darwin?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 07m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,275 km.
Where do you change planes between Christchurch and Darwin?
The best connecting points are Brisbane (BNE), Sydney (SYD), Melbourne (MEL) and Gold Coast (OOL). Air New Zealand flies both legs via Brisbane, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Christchurch and Darwin?
Christchurch: Christchurch International Airport (CHC). Darwin: Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW).
What is the time difference between Christchurch and Darwin?
Darwin is 3.5 hours behind Christchurch.

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