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Flights from Canberra to Christchurch – Airlines & connecting routes

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CBR to CHC flights and routes map CBR to CHC – All flight route options from Canberra, Australia to Christchurch International, New Zealand. These flights are operated by 8 different airlines through 2 different connections. The shortest flight time is 5 hours and 34 minutes. See the full flight schedule and time table, including departure times, airlines and stopover details to find the best option for you.

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To
Australia CBR Canberra Canberra, AC, Australia
New Zealand CHC Christchurch , New Zealand
CBR
Canberra
AustraliaCanberra, AC, Australia
Christchurch
New ZealandChristchurch, New Zealand
CHC

1 stop route options with the same airline:

Duration

Via Sydney SYD
1 stop with Qantas. 3-5 flights per day.

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5h 50m

Via Sydney SYD
1 stop with Qantas.
5h 50m
3-5 flights per day.
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Via Melbourne MEL
1 stop with Qantas. 0-2 flights per day.

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8h 23m

Via Melbourne MEL
1 stop with Qantas.
8h 23m
0-2 flights per day.
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1 stop route options with codeshare or different airlines:

Duration

Via Sydney SYD 1 stop with Air New Zealand. 1-3 flights per day.
CODESHARE

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7h 40m

Via Sydney SYD
7h 40m
1 stop with Air New Zealand. 1-3 flights per day.
CODESHARE
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Via Melbourne MEL 1 stop with Air New Zealand. 0-1 flights per day.
CODESHARE

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8h 05m

Via Melbourne MEL
8h 05m
1 stop with Air New Zealand. 0-1 flights per day.
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Canberra to Christchurch flights

With over 245 flights every week and 2 different airlines you have a wide range of options. While flying to Christchurch from Canberra you will be doing a stopover in either Sydney (SYD) or Melbourne (MEL).

Are there any non-stop flights from CBR to CHC?

There are no direct or non-stop flights from Canberra, CBR to Christchurch International, CHC.

Canberra to Christchurch with Qantas

If you choose to fly with Qantas from Canberra to Christchurch you can make a transit either via Sydney or via Melbourne. The route via Sydney is 2 hours and 33 minutes faster. Qantas is a member of the air alliance OneWorld.

Distance & flight times: Canberra to Christchurch International

The shortest flight time between CBR and CHC is 7 hours and 40 minutes.

ViaTotal flight timeLayover timeDistance
SYD Sydney7h 40m2h 10m1475 miles (2373 km)
MEL Melbourne8h 5m1h 45m1801 miles (2898 km)
The flight times and layover times in the table above are approximate and may vary depending on flight number, aircraft, airline, weather, and time of day.CBR-CHC flight routesCanberra to Christchurch flight routes illustrated on a map.
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From Canberra to New Zealand

Below is a list of other destinations to New Zealand from Canberra with either direct flights or 1 stop connections.


From Australia to Christchurch

Below is a list of other cities in Australia with flights to Christchurch with either non-stop or connecting flights.

The fastest way to fly from Canberra (CBR) to Christchurch (CHC) is via Sydney and it will take about 7 hours and 40 minutes. The second fastest route is via Melbourne and will take 8 hours and 5 minutes.

You can fly with Air New Zealand from Canberra to Christchurch.

The flight time between Canberra (CBR) and Christchurch International (CHC) via Kingsford Smith International Airport, SYD is 7 hours and 40 minutes.

No. But you can get a 1 stop ticket via Sydney or Melbourne to Christchurch (CHC) instead.

A codeshare agreement means that cooperating airlines are able to sell seats on each other’s flights. This means that you are able to travel to more destinations than your airline of choice normally offers. Codeshare flights are also beneficial because of the seamless transits you can get with connecting flights from the same airline. The downside of choosing a codeshare flight can be that you in some cases can’t upgrade codeshare flights or use elite benefits.

A connecting or transit flight means that you reach your final destination through two or more flights – in other words a non-direct flight. You will change to a new aircraft after your first flight, this may include moving to another terminal at the airport aswell. The time required to transfer passengers and luggage between flights is called Minimum Connecting Time (MCT) and are always taken into account here on Flightroutes.com.

If you bought your whole flight on a single ticket, the airline will book you on the next available connecting flight.

With connecting flights, checked in luggage is most commonly forwarded to your final destination when buying a single ticket for both flights.

If you miss your connecting flight due to circumstances outside your control such as your first flight being delayed, you should turn to your airline who will provide you with a seat on the next available flight. This is usually done free of charge, and only applies if you purchased your trip as one ticket. If the next connecting flight is the following day, the airline usually provides accommodation and meals.
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