Travelling from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC): what you need to know
Christchurch's timezone is UTC+13, which makes Christchurch six hours ahead of Chiang Mai.
To ensure you catch your CNX to CHC flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Break up your flight or take a detour to a new city with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Chiang Mai International Airport to Christchurch International Airport. Many travellers pass through Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport when flying between CNX and CHC.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
Rs118,565 is the lowest price for a one-way Chiang Mai International Airport to Christchurch International Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs259,126. These fares can change based on demand.
It's often best to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from CNX to CHC. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Christchurch International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across each month and bag a great deal.
Save time searching for cheap flights from CNX to CHC by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Choose your preferred 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 Chiang Mai International Airport to Christchurch International Airport.
Handy information about Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
Of the flights that depart from Chiang Mai International Airport, 76.37% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to Chiang Mai International Airport from central Chiang Mai, it takes about 10 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to CNX? If you've booked an early flight from Chiang Mai International Airport to Christchurch International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
Consider booking a hotel close to CHC if you're taking a late Chiang Mai International Airport to Christchurch International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Christchurch International Airport rental car and discover Christchurch and beyond with your own set of wheels. Yes rentals, Discount Car Rentals and mode rentals are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Christchurch International Airport around three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to central Christchurch
Christchurch International Airport is roughly 56 kilometres from central Christchurch. The drive time takes about 1 hour.
When to fly to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Chiang Mai International Airport to Christchurch International Airport. February is the most popular month to head to Christchurch. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
When reserving your flight from Chiang Mai International Airport to Christchurch International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Christchurch, with the temperature ranging from 10ºC to 24ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CNX to CHC in July. Temperatures average between 1ºC and 12ºC then.
Explore more of New Zealand
You've done Christchurch, now it's time to discover other corners of New Zealand. Travel about 322 kilometres north-east to Wellington to tick off its popular sights. From Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa) to Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car, your itinerary will be busy.
Dunedin is another favourite 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.
