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Flights from Christchurch to Launceston

There are no direct flights from Christchurch to Launceston. The fastest way is one stop via Melbourne or Sydney, about 6h 46m door to door (45 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 6h 46m
CHCLSTMEL

Christchurch to Launceston at a glance

Fastest journey6h 46mVia Melbourne, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Melbourne or Sydney

Best ways to fly from Christchurch to Launceston

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) LST
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines
Mon06:15 CHC07:56 MEL2h 04m connection10:00 MEL11:01 LSTAir New Zealand + Jetstar Airways
29 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 46m
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CHC Sydney (SYD) LST
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Qantas, Emirates · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines
Mon06:45 CHC08:06 SYD5h 24m connection13:30 SYD15:09 LSTAir New Zealand + Virgin Australia Regional Airlines
16 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 10h 24m
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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
2,095 km1,301 miles
Journey time
6h 46mon current schedules
Time difference
-2hLaunceston vs Christchurch
Currency in Launceston
AUD
Airports
CHC → LST

Flights from Christchurch to Launceston: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Christchurch to Launceston?
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 Launceston?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 46m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,095 km.
Where do you change planes between Christchurch and Launceston?
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 Launceston?
Christchurch: Christchurch International Airport (CHC). Launceston: Launceston Airport (LST).
What is the time difference between Christchurch and Launceston?
Launceston is 2 hours behind Christchurch.

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