Travelling from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC): what you need to know
The timezone in Christchurch is UTC+13, which is two hours ahead of Melbourne.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your AVV to CHC flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During popular months like April, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Avalon Airport to Christchurch International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between AVV and CHC:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Brisbane Airport
Gold Coast Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
₹ 20,053 is the best price for a one-way Avalon Airport to Christchurch International Airport flight. A return flight starts from ₹ 44,705. These fares may change based on availability.
To find cheap tickets from AVV to CHC, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when looking for your flight from Avalon Airport to Christchurch International Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from AVV to CHC.
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Handy information about Avalon Airport (AVV)
Avalon Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from AVV make it to their destination as scheduled 80.09% of the time.
Avalon Airport is around 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 2 hours 5 minutes.
Need a place to stay before your flight from Avalon Airport to Christchurch International Airport? Check out Corio Bay Motel. Enjoy a good night's rest here before heading to AVV.
Arriving at Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Avalon Airport to Christchurch International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CHC instead:
Fast-track your adventure 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 main sights.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Christchurch International Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to central Christchurch
Christchurch International Airport is approximately 56 kilometres from central Christchurch. The drive time takes about 1 hour.
When to fly to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Avalon Airport to Christchurch International Airport. February is the busiest month to head to Christchurch. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
When booking your flight from Avalon Airport to Christchurch International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Christchurch, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC to 24ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 1ºC and 12ºC. Search for cheap tickets from AVV to CHC around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of New Zealand
Christchurch is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of New Zealand waiting to be explored. About 322 kilometres north-east of Christchurch, a trip to Wellington will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa), Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car.
Dunedin is another essential stop in New Zealand and is around 290 kilometres south-west of Christchurch. No trip is complete without a visit to Larnach Castle, Otago Peninsula Museum and Historical Society and Cadbury World.