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Flights from Christchurch to Townsville

There are no direct flights from Christchurch to Townsville. The fastest way is one stop via Brisbane or Melbourne, about 7h 36m door to door (48 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 7h 36m
CHCTSVBNE

Christchurch to Townsville at a glance

Fastest journey7h 36mVia Brisbane, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Brisbane or Melbourne

Best ways to fly from Christchurch to Townsville

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) TSV
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Qantas · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia
Mon16:00 CHC16:35 BNE2h 10m connection18:45 BNE20:36 TSVQantas + Jetstar Airways
19 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 7h 36m
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CHC Melbourne (MEL) TSV
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways
Sat08:15 CHC09:48 MEL5h 12m connection15:00 MEL16:49 TSVJetstar Airways
23 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 11h 34m
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CHC Sydney (SYD) TSV
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Qantas, Emirates · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways
Mon18:30 CHC19:40 SYD11h 05m connection06:45 SYD08:15 TSVEmirates + Jetstar Airways
6 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 16h 45m
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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
3,615 km2,245 miles
Journey time
7h 36mon current schedules
Time difference
-3hTownsville vs Christchurch
Currency in Townsville
AUD
Airports
CHC → TSV

Flights from Christchurch to Townsville: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Christchurch to Townsville?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Brisbane, 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 Townsville?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 36m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,615 km.
Where do you change planes between Christchurch and Townsville?
The best connecting points are Brisbane (BNE), Melbourne (MEL) and Sydney (SYD). Air New Zealand flies both legs via Brisbane, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Christchurch and Townsville?
Christchurch: Christchurch International Airport (CHC). Townsville: Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville (TSV).
What is the time difference between Christchurch and Townsville?
Townsville is 3 hours behind Christchurch.

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