Flights from Townsville to Christchurch

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

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 6h 46m

Townsville to Christchurch at a glance

Fastest journey6h 46mVia Brisbane, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Brisbane or Sydney

Best ways to fly from Townsville to Christchurch

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

TSV Brisbane (BNE) CHC

Leg 1: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Qantas

Wed15:30 TSV17:12 BNE1h 48m connection19:00 BNE01:16 CHCQantas

28 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 46m

TSV Sydney (SYD) CHC

Leg 1: Jetstar Airways · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Qantas, Emirates

Wed10:15 TSV13:39 SYD4h 21m connection18:00 SYD22:53 CHCJetstar Airways + Air New Zealand

7 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 9h 38m

TSV Melbourne (MEL) CHC

Leg 1: Jetstar Airways · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas

Tue22:00 TSV01:55 MEL8h 05m connection10:00 MEL15:09 CHCJetstar Airways + Qantas

11 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 14h 09m

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: 6h 46mon current schedules
Time difference: +3hChristchurch vs Townsville
Currency in Christchurch: NZD
Airports: TSV → CHC

Flights from Townsville to Christchurch: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Townsville to Christchurch?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. 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 Townsville to Christchurch?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 46m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,615 km.

Where do you change planes between Townsville and Christchurch?

The best connecting points are Brisbane (BNE), Sydney (SYD) and Melbourne (MEL). Jetstar Airways flies both legs via Brisbane, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Townsville and Christchurch?

Townsville: Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville (TSV). Christchurch: Christchurch International Airport (CHC).

What is the time difference between Townsville and Christchurch?

Christchurch is 3 hours ahead of Townsville.

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