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Flights from Christchurch to Sunshine Coast

There are no direct flights from Christchurch to Sunshine Coast. The fastest way is one stop via Auckland or Melbourne, about 6h 11m door to door (77 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 6h 11m
CHCMCYSYD

Christchurch to Sunshine Coast at a glance

Fastest journey6h 11mVia Auckland, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Auckland or Melbourne

Best ways to fly from Christchurch to Sunshine Coast

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 Auckland (AKL) MCY
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways
Fri06:45 CHC07:57 AKL1h 33m connection09:30 AKL09:56 MCYAir New Zealand
18 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 11m
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CHC Melbourne (MEL) MCY
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia
Thu08:30 CHC10:03 MEL0h 57m connection11:00 MEL12:10 MCYJetstar Airways
23 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 40m
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CHC Sydney (SYD) MCY
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Qantas, Emirates · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia
Sun06:45 CHC08:06 SYD3h 09m connection11:15 SYD11:42 MCYAir New Zealand + Jetstar Airways
33 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 7h 57m
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CHC Brisbane (BNE) MCY
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Qantas · Leg 2: Alliance Airlines
Mon07:00 CHC07:35 BNE8h 40m connection16:15 BNE17:22 MCYQantas + Alliance Airlines
3 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 13h 22m
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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
2,577 km1,600 miles
Journey time
6h 11mon current schedules
Time difference
-3hSunshine Coast vs Christchurch
Currency in Sunshine Coast
AUD
Airports
CHC → MCY

Flights from Christchurch to Sunshine Coast: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Christchurch to Sunshine Coast?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Auckland, 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 Sunshine Coast?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 11m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,577 km.
Where do you change planes between Christchurch and Sunshine Coast?
The best connecting points are Auckland (AKL), Melbourne (MEL), Sydney (SYD) and Brisbane (BNE). Air New Zealand flies both legs via Auckland, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Christchurch and Sunshine Coast?
Christchurch: Christchurch International Airport (CHC). Sunshine Coast: Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY).
What is the time difference between Christchurch and Sunshine Coast?
Sunshine Coast is 3 hours behind Christchurch.

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