Flying from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Gold Coast Airport to Christchurch International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 25 minutes.
Christchurch is three hours ahead of Gold Coast and is in the UTC+13 timezone.
Take your pick of eight weekly Gold Coast Airport to Christchurch International Airport flights. The 07:45 departure with Air New Zealand is the earliest flight available. Air New Zealand operates the last service of the day at 19:10.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your OOL to CHC flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Jetstar is your gateway to discovering Christchurch (and perhaps some other great parts of New Zealand!). Browse the direct flights from Gold Coast Airport to Christchurch International Airport offered by this carrier.
Jetstar is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Jetstar ranks as the leading on-time carrier for OOL to CHC flights, with 91.11% of its services landing on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Gold Coast Airport to Christchurch International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between OOL and CHC:
Auckland Airport
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Queenstown Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
At the moment, ر.ق. 504 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Gold Coast Airport to Christchurch International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ر.ق. 822. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from OOL to CHC by booking two months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
January is the cheapest month for flights from Gold Coast Airport to Christchurch International Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from OOL to CHC by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Gold Coast Airport to Christchurch International Airport.
Handy information about Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
Of all flights departing from Gold Coast Airport, 74.82% land on time at their destination.
Gold Coast Airport is around 27 kilometres from central Gold Coast. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport will take about 1 hour 40 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near OOL? If you're catching an early flight from Gold Coast Airport to Christchurch International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
Reserve a hotel near CHC if you have a late Gold Coast Airport to Christchurch International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Christchurch International Airport rental car and discover Christchurch and beyond with your own wheels. Yes rentals, Discount Car Rentals and mode rentals are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Christchurch International Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
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 56 kilometres away.
When to fly to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
The quietest month for a flight from Gold Coast Airport to Christchurch International Airport is April, while February is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Christchurch based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Christchurch is January, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC and 24ºC. Book your flights from Gold Coast Airport to Christchurch International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
July has average temperatures of between 1ºC and 12ºC. Search for cheap tickets from OOL to CHC sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of New Zealand
Christchurch has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of New Zealand waiting to be discovered. About 322 kilometres north-east of Christchurch, a visit to Wellington will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa), Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car.
Dunedin is another must-experience destination in New Zealand and is around 290 kilometres south-west of Christchurch. No trip is complete without visiting Larnach Castle, Otago Peninsula Museum and Historical Society and Cadbury World.
