Flying from Perth Airport (PER) to Christchurch Airport (CHC): what you need to know
Christchurch's timezone is UTC+13, making Christchurch five hours ahead of Perth.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to board your PER to CHC flight.
Flying during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Perth Airport to Christchurch Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between PER and CHC include:
Sydney Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Gold Coast Airport
Handy information about Perth Airport (PER)
Of the departures from Perth Airport, 74% arrive on time at their destination.
Perth Airport is about 11 kilometers from central Perth. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 25 minutes when using public transport.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near PER. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Perth Airport to Christchurch Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Christchurch Airport (CHC)
If you're coming in on a late Perth Airport to Christchurch Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near CHC:
Pick up a Christchurch Airport rental car and discover Christchurch and beyond with your own wheels. Yes rentals, Discount Car Rentals and mode rentals are well-known companies to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Christchurch Airport about three weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to central Christchurch
Christchurch Airport is roughly 11 kilometers from the center of Christchurch. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
Getting to the center on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Christchurch Airport (CHC)
April is the most popular month for flights from Perth Airport to Christchurch Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Christchurch in March.
When reserving your flight from Perth Airport to Christchurch Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Christchurch, with the temperature ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Search for cheap tickets from PER to CHC around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of New Zealand
You've done Christchurch, now it's time to explore other corners of New Zealand. Travel around 322 kilometers north-east to Wellington to check off its top sights. From Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa to Wellington Botanic Gardens and Weta Workshop, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Dunedin is another favorite destination in New Zealand and is around 290 kilometers south-west of Christchurch. No journey is complete without visiting Dunedin Botanic Garden, Saint Kilda Beach and Sandfly Bay.