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How to Travel from

Christchurch to Chatham Islands

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

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Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Christchurch International Airport to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$31.85–$280.31

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Christchurch International Airport to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$42.05–$242.09

Air Chathams

Website:
airchathams.co.nz/
Plane from Christchurch International Airport to Paraparaumu
Ave. Duration:
3h 53m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$101.93–$394.99

Sounds Air

Website:
soundsair.com/
Plane from Christchurch International Airport to Paraparaumu
Ave. Duration:
2h 32m
Frequency:
Monday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.38–$318.54

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Christchurch to Picton
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.03–$45.87

Train operators

KiwiRail - Coastal Pacific

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/coastal-pacific/
Train from Christchurch to Picton
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$114.67–$296.37

Other operators

Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries

Phone:
+64 4 471 6188
Website:
bluebridge.co.nz/
Other from Picton to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$43.32–$178.38

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Christchurch to Chatham Islands?

The cheapest way to get from Christchurch to Chatham Islands is to fly which costs $31.52 - $173.91 and takes 2h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Christchurch to Chatham Islands?

The fastest way to get from Christchurch to Chatham Islands is to fly which takes 2h 49m and costs $31.52 - $173.91 .

How far is it from Christchurch to Chatham Islands?

The distance between Christchurch and Chatham Islands is 323 km.

How do I travel from Christchurch to Chatham Islands without a car?

The best way to get from Christchurch to Chatham Islands without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 10h 15m and costs $59.78 - $195.65 .

How long does it take to get from Christchurch to Chatham Islands?

It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Christchurch to Chatham Islands, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Christchurch and Chatham Islands?

Chatham Islands is 45 min ahead of Christchurch. It is currently 17:05 in Christchurch and 17:50 in Chatham Islands.
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