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Flights from Christchurch to Hervey Bay

There are no direct flights from Christchurch to Hervey Bay. The fastest way is one stop via Melbourne or Sydney, about 7h 32m door to door (25 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 7h 32m
CHCHVBMEL

Christchurch to Hervey Bay at a glance

Fastest journey7h 32mVia Melbourne, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Melbourne or Sydney

Best ways to fly from Christchurch to Hervey Bay

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) HVB
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways
Tue09:30 CHC11:03 MEL1h 42m connection12:45 MEL14:02 HVBJetstar Airways
14 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 7h 32m
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CHC Sydney (SYD) HVB
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Qantas, Emirates · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways
Wed07:00 CHC08:20 SYD3h 40m connection12:00 SYD12:35 HVBQantas + Jetstar Airways
11 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 8h 35m
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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
2,703 km1,679 miles
Journey time
7h 32mon current schedules
Time difference
-3hHervey Bay vs Christchurch
Currency in Hervey Bay
AUD
Airports
CHC → HVB

Flights from Christchurch to Hervey Bay: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Christchurch to Hervey Bay?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Melbourne and Sydney. 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 Hervey Bay?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 32m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,703 km.
Where do you change planes between Christchurch and Hervey Bay?
The best connecting points are Melbourne (MEL) and Sydney (SYD). Air New Zealand flies both legs via Melbourne, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Christchurch and Hervey Bay?
Christchurch: Christchurch International Airport (CHC). Hervey Bay: Hervey Bay Airport (HVB).
What is the time difference between Christchurch and Hervey Bay?
Hervey Bay is 3 hours behind Christchurch.

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