Travelling from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Adelaide Airport (ADL): what you need to know
Adelaide is two hours 30 minutes behind Christchurch and follows the UTC+10:30 timezone.
To ensure you get on your CHC to ADL flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like February, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Christchurch International Airport to Adelaide Airport. Here are the top stopovers between CHC and ADL:
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Gold Coast Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)
Currently, 155 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Christchurch International Airport to Adelaide Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 349 €. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from CHC to ADL, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Christchurch International Airport to Adelaide Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across each month and bag a great deal.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from CHC to ADL.
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Handy information about Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
74.2% of flights leaving from Christchurch International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Christchurch International Airport is about 56 kilometres from central Christchurch. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 1 hour or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching an early flight from Christchurch International Airport to Adelaide Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to CHC:
Arriving at Adelaide Airport (ADL)
Book a hotel near ADL if you have a late Christchurch International Airport to Adelaide Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up an Adelaide Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, simba car hire or East Coast and explore beyond Adelaide's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Adelaide Airport around one week before your travel date.
Getting from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to central Adelaide
From Adelaide Airport, Adelaide is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting there by public transport takes about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Adelaide Airport (ADL)
January is the most popular month for flights from Christchurch International Airport to Adelaide Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Adelaide in April.
Lock in your flight from Christchurch International Airport to Adelaide Airport for January if you want to visit Adelaide during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CHC to ADL in August. Average temperatures are between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Australia
Adelaide has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Australia just waiting to be explored. About 338 kilometres east of Adelaide, a visit to Mildura will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Mildura Riverfront, Mildura Arts Centre & Rio Vista Homestead and Orange World.
Around 370 kilometres south-east of Adelaide, Mount Gambier is another favourite stop in Australia. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to The Blue Lake, Engelbrecht Cave and The Valley Lake.