2h 50mTotal estimate
~€40–140Rough fare per person
Flight to Christchurch
New Plymouth → Christchurch · about 1h 20m in the air · ~€40–140
New Plymouth → Christchurch
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About the trip from New Plymouth to Christchurch
New Plymouth (New Zealand) and Christchurch (New Zealand) are 511 km (318 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by flight, direct: about 2h 50m door to door, for ~€40–140 per person. Without flying, it takes about 15h 10m by bus and ferry, via Wellington and Picton.
Step by step
- Flight from New Plymouth to Christchurch: about 1h 20m in the air, 511 km, ~€40–140
Every route we know
- Flight, direct: about 2h 50m, no changes, ~€40–140
- Bus + Ferry + Bus, via Wellington and Picton: about 15h 10m, 2 changes, ~€45–100
Questions
How long does it take to get from New Plymouth to Christchurch?
About 2h 50m door to door by flight, direct, including time for changes and airports.
How much does it cost to travel from New Plymouth to Christchurch?
~€40–140 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 New Plymouth to Christchurch without flying?
Yes: by bus and ferry, via Wellington and Picton, in about 15h 10m, for ~€45–100.
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.