8h 15mTotal estimate
~€160–600Rough fare per person
Flight to Brisbane
Christchurch → Brisbane · about 3h 30m in the air · ~€100–350
Flight to Townsville
Brisbane → Townsville · about 1h 45m in the air · ~€60–250
Christchurch → Townsville
New Zealand to Australia · 1 border · Where else can you go from Christchurch?
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About the trip from Christchurch to Townsville
Christchurch (New Zealand) and Townsville (Australia) are 3,615 km (2,246 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by flight, via Brisbane: about 8h 15m door to door with 1 change, for ~€160–600 per person. The trip crosses one border, so check what papers you need.
Step by step
- Flight from Christchurch to Brisbane: about 3h 30m in the air, 2,506 km, ~€100–350
- Flight from Brisbane to Townsville: about 1h 45m in the air, 1,111 km, ~€60–250
Questions
How long does it take to get from Christchurch to Townsville?
About 8h 15m door to door by flight, via Brisbane, including time for changes and airports.
How much does it cost to travel from Christchurch to Townsville?
~€160–600 per person for the route we suggest. These are estimates from travel-guide prices and published tariffs, not quotes: check the operator for today's fare.
Can you get from Christchurch to Townsville without flying?
Not in our data: every route we know includes a flight.
Times are rough door-to-door times, with time to change and to get through airports included. We don't have timetables, and fares are rough estimates, not quotes: check Google Maps or the operator before you travel.