Flying from Tahiti Faa'an Airport (PPT) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC): what you need to know
Christchurch is 23 hours ahead of Papeete and is in the UTC+13 timezone.
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 on time to catch your PPT to CHC flight.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
Choose a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options for tickets from Tahiti Faa'an Airport to Christchurch International Airport. Auckland Airport is a top stopover on the PPT to CHC route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tahiti Faa'an Airport (PPT) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Tahiti Faa'an Airport to Christchurch International Airport flight is 350 €. A return plane ticket right now is 771 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually best to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from PPT to CHC. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Tahiti Faa'an Airport to Christchurch International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across each month and land a great deal.
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Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Tahiti Faa'an Airport to Christchurch International Airport.
Handy information about Tahiti Faa'an Airport (PPT)
65.07% of flights that leave from Tahiti Faa'an Airport make it to their destination on time.
To get to Tahiti Faa'an Airport from central Papeete, it'll take about 10 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking an early flight from Tahiti Faa'an Airport to Christchurch International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to PPT:
Arriving at Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
If you're coming in on a late Tahiti Faa'an Airport to Christchurch International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near CHC:
Grab a Christchurch International Airport rental car and explore Christchurch and beyond with your own set of wheels. Yes rentals, Discount Car Rentals and mode rentals are popular outlets to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Christchurch International Airport around three weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to central Christchurch
Christchurch International Airport to central Christchurch has a drive time of around 1 hour. It's approximately 56 kilometres away.
When to fly to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Tahiti Faa'an Airport to Christchurch International Airport. February is the most popular month to visit Christchurch. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Christchurch is January, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Lock in your flights from Tahiti Faa'an Airport to Christchurch International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
July has average temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Search for cheap tickets from PPT to CHC around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of New Zealand
Wellington is just one of the many cities in New Zealand waiting to be explored once you've seen Christchurch. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa), Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car.
Around 290 kilometres south-west of Christchurch, Dunedin is another essential stop in New Zealand. No visit is complete without checking out Larnach Castle, Otago Peninsula Museum and Historical Society and Cadbury World.
