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Christchurch to Tasmania: fly + ferry

Tasmania has no airport. Fly from Christchurch to Melbourne (AVV), nonstop, then it's 11 km to Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Corio (Geelong) and a 10h – 11h (day or overnight) ferry (Spirit of Tasmania) — about 14h 57m door to door. Flights to Melbourne from NZ$241.

No airport · flight + ferry From 14h 57m Cheapest in December Prices checked 13 days ago
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How to get from Christchurch to Tasmania

Tasmania has no airport: fly to the nearest one, then take the ferry. 2 ways, fastest first.

1Via Melbourne (AVV) ~14h 57m door to door
  1. Fly Christchurch → MelbourneNonstop · 3h 50m · from NZ$241
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  2. Transfer to Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Corio (Geelong)11 km · about 0h 37m by taxi or transfer
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    Ferry Geelong → Devonport (Tasmania)10h – 11h (day or overnight) · Spirit of TasmaniaNightly sailings in each direction, plus extra day sailings in peak season
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2Via Melbourne (MEL) ~16h 13m door to door
  1. Fly Christchurch → MelbourneNonstop · 3h 50m · from NZ$241
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  2. Transfer to Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Corio (Geelong)62 km · about 1h 53m by taxi or transfer
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    Ferry Geelong → Devonport (Tasmania)10h – 11h (day or overnight) · Spirit of TasmaniaNightly sailings in each direction, plus extra day sailings in peak season
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Flight times are from schedules flown recently; ferry times and operators from our ferry dataset. Check the timetable for your date; ferries can be seasonal and weather-dependent.

Cheapest dates from Christchurch to Tasmania

The lowest one-way fares found recently, cheapest first. Prices change; click through for the live fare.

Jetstar AirwaysNonstop
Sat 5 DecCHC → @tasmania · 3h 50m
One-way fromNZ$241
Jetstar AirwaysNonstop
Sun 6 DecCHC → @tasmania · 3h 50m
One-way fromNZ$244
Jetstar AirwaysNonstop
Fri 4 DecCHC → @tasmania · 3h 50m
One-way fromNZ$254
QantasNonstop
Sat 12 DecCHC → @tasmania · 3h 55m
One-way fromNZ$296
QantasNonstop
Wed 16 DecCHC → @tasmania · 3h 55m
One-way fromNZ$296
Air New ZealandNonstop
Sun 14 FebCHC → @tasmania · 4h 00m
One-way fromNZ$308
QantasNonstop
Fri 18 DecCHC → @tasmania · 3h 55m
One-way fromNZ$364

Cheapest month to fly from Christchurch to Tasmania

Lowest one-way fare found for each month: December is cheapest, November the most expensive.

Nov 26NZ$390Dec 26NZ$241Feb 27NZ$308

Good to know

Distance
2,165 km1,344 miles
Journey time
14h 57mflight + transfer + ferry
Time difference
-2hTasmania vs Christchurch
Currency in Tasmania
AUD
Airports
CHC → AVV, MEL + ferry

Flights from Christchurch to Tasmania: questions answered

How do you get from Christchurch to Tasmania?
Tasmania has no airport. Fly from Christchurch to Melbourne (AVV), nonstop, then it's 11 km to Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Corio (Geelong) and a 10h – 11h (day or overnight) ferry (Spirit of Tasmania) — about 14h 57m door to door. Flights to Melbourne from NZ$241.
Is there an airport on Tasmania?
No. The nearest airports are Melbourne (AVV) and Melbourne (MEL), then you take the ferry.
How long is the ferry to Tasmania?
Geelong to Devonport (Tasmania) takes 10h – 11h (day or overnight), nightly sailings in each direction, plus extra day sailings in peak season. Operators: Spirit of Tasmania.
How much does it cost to fly from Christchurch toward Tasmania?
Flights from Christchurch to Melbourne start from NZ$241 one-way (the lowest fare found recently). Add the ferry fare, which you book separately.
How far is Melbourne airport from the ferry?
About 11 km to Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Corio (Geelong), roughly 0h 37m by taxi or transfer.

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