Flying from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC): what you need to know
The timezone in Christchurch is UTC+13, which is 17 hours ahead of Washington DC.
To ensure you catch your BWI to CHC flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd love to explore a new city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Christchurch International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' San Francisco International Airport is a popular stop between BWI and CHC.
How to find the cheapest flights from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
Rs275,819 is currently the best price for a one-way Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Christchurch International Airport flight. A return flight starts at Rs285,459. These fares may change depending on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BWI to CHC if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when looking for your flight from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Christchurch International Airport.
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Handy information about Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
77.13% of flights leaving from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To get to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport from central Washington DC, it'll take about 50 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport will take about 1 hour 30 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to BWI? If you're boarding an early flight from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Christchurch International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
Consider staying in a hotel close to CHC if you're catching a late Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Christchurch International Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Travel at your own pace with a Christchurch International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Yes rentals, Discount Car Rentals or mode rentals and see more of Christchurch and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Christchurch International Airport around three weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to central Christchurch
Christchurch International Airport is roughly 56 kilometres from the centre of Christchurch. Driving there takes about 1 hour.
When to fly to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Christchurch International Airport. February is the most popular month to visit Christchurch. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Christchurch International Airport for January if you'd like to go to Christchurch during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC and 24ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BWI to CHC in July. Average temperatures are between 1ºC and 12ºC then.
Explore more of New Zealand
Wellington is just one of the many places in New Zealand waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Christchurch. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa), Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car.
Dunedin is another sought-after destination in New Zealand and is around 290 kilometres south-west of Christchurch. No trip is complete without seeing Larnach Castle, Otago Peninsula Museum and Historical Society and Cadbury World.
