Christchurch (CHC) to Auckland (AKL) flights
2 airlines fly nonstop from Christchurch (CHC) to Auckland (AKL): Air New Zealand and Jetstar. The two airports are 464 miles (746 km) apart. Air New Zealand is in Star Alliance. There are also 11 ways to fly it with one stop, through Nelson, New Plymouth and Wellington and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from CHC to AKL
- Air New ZealandStar Alliance · bookable with 12 programsWho books it
- JetstarNot in an alliance · bookable with 1 programWho books it
Book CHC to AKL with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Air New Zealand
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Air New Zealand
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Air New Zealand
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Air New Zealand
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Jetstar
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Air New Zealand
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Air New Zealand
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Air New Zealand
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Air New Zealand
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Air New Zealand
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Air New Zealand
- United MileagePlusBooks Air New Zealand
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Air New Zealand
CHC to AKL with one stop
11 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Nelson (NSN)Air New Zealand the whole way
- Via New Plymouth (NPL)Air New Zealand the whole way
- Via Wellington (WLG)Jetstar and Air New Zealand the whole way
- Via Palmerston North (PMR)Air New Zealand the whole way
- Via Rotorua (ROT)Air New Zealand the whole way
- Via Tauranga (TRG)Air New Zealand the whole way
- Via Napier (NPE)Air New Zealand the whole way
- Via Queenstown (ZQN)Air New Zealand the whole way
- Via Dunedin (DUD)Air New Zealand the whole way
- Via Invercargill (IVC)Air New Zealand the whole way
- Via Chatham Island (CHT)Air Chathams the whole way3C3C
CHC to AKL: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from CHC to AKL?
Air New Zealand (Star Alliance) and Jetstar fly nonstop from Christchurch (CHC) to Auckland (AKL).
How far is Christchurch from Auckland by plane?
Christchurch (CHC) and Auckland (AKL) are 464 miles (746 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book CHC to AKL award flights?
13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does CHC to AKL cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for CHC to AKL with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Christchurch and Auckland?
The most direct connections are through Nelson (NSN), New Plymouth (NPL), Wellington (WLG), Palmerston North (PMR) and Rotorua (ROT). On 11 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air New Zealand through Nelson.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.