Travelling from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Launceston Airport (LST): what you need to know
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to board your CHC to LST flight.
Flying during a peak time such as February? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Christchurch International Airport to Launceston Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CHC and LST:
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Brisbane Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Launceston Airport (LST)
₹ 15,347 is the lowest price for a one-way Christchurch International Airport to Launceston Airport flight. A return flight starts at ₹ 45,075. These fares can change depending on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from CHC to LST if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
Finding cheap flights from Christchurch International Airport to Launceston Airport is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across each month and score a great deal.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from CHC to LST by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Christchurch International Airport to Launceston Airport.
Handy information about Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Christchurch International Airport, 74.2% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Christchurch International Airport from central Christchurch, it takes around 1 hour if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 56 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Booked an early flight from Christchurch International Airport to Launceston Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to CHC:
Arriving at Launceston Airport (LST)
If you're getting in on a late Christchurch International Airport to Launceston Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these options near LST:
Grab a Launceston Airport rental car and explore Launceston and beyond with your own wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast and Apex are leading providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Launceston Airport around two weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Launceston Airport (LST) to central Launceston
From Launceston Airport, Launceston is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Launceston Airport (LST)
January is the busiest month for flights from Christchurch International Airport to Launceston Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Launceston in April.
The warmest month in Launceston is January, with the temperature ranging between 9ºC and 26ºC. Book your flights from Christchurch International Airport to Launceston Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
July sees average temperatures of between 1ºC and 12ºC. Look for cheap tickets from CHC to LST sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
Launceston has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Australia you'll want to see. About 451 kilometres north-west of Launceston, a visit to Melbourne will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Australia, consider Geelong, roughly 434 kilometres north-west of Launceston. Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre are among the biggest draws.