Flying from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC): what you need to know
The timezone in Christchurch is UTC+13, which is three hours 30 minutes ahead of Alice Springs.
To ensure you get on your ASP to CHC flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Alice Springs Airport to Christchurch International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between ASP and CHC include:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Brisbane Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
Right now, £325 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Alice Springs Airport to Christchurch International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £668. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from ASP to CHC, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price in every month when searching for your flight from Alice Springs Airport to Christchurch International Airport.
Save time searching for cheap flights from ASP to CHC by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Alice Springs Airport to Christchurch International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Alice Springs Airport (ASP)
When it comes to Alice Springs Airport's on-time performance, 72.7% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Alice Springs to Alice Springs Airport is around 9 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Get your flight from Alice Springs Airport to Christchurch International Airport off to an easy start. Just a short drive from ASP, spend the night in Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters, an IHG Hotel and you'll be well-rested for the trip ahead.
Arriving at Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
If you're landing on a late Alice Springs Airport to Christchurch International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these options near CHC:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Christchurch International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Yes rentals, Discount Car Rentals or mode rentals and explore beyond Christchurch's usual tourist stops.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Christchurch International Airport about three weeks in advance.
Getting from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to central Christchurch
Christchurch International Airport to central Christchurch has a drive time of about 1 hour. It's approximately 35 miles away.
When to fly to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
February is the most popular month for flights from Alice Springs Airport to Christchurch International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Christchurch in April.
The warmest month in Christchurch is January, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Book your flights from Alice Springs Airport to Christchurch International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
July sees average temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ASP to CHC sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of New Zealand
Christchurch has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of New Zealand just waiting to be discovered. Around 200 miles north-east of Christchurch, a trip to Wellington will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa), Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car.
Around 180 miles south-west of Christchurch, Dunedin is another essential stop in New Zealand. No visit is complete without checking out Larnach Castle, Otago Peninsula Museum and Historical Society and Cadbury World.
