Travelling from Changi International Airport (SIN) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC): what you need to know
Around 9 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Changi International Airport to Christchurch International Airport.
The timezone in Christchurch is UTC+13, which is five hours ahead of Singapore.
Flights from SIN to CHC start from 08:50 — the first with Singapore Airlines. The last departure is at 19:50 with Singapore Airlines. Overall, you can choose from ten weekly Changi International Airport to Christchurch International Airport flights.
Your SIN to CHC flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak month like April? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Singapore Airlines offers direct flights from Changi International Airport to Christchurch International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Christchurch — and maybe even more of New Zealand if time allows.
Singapore Airlines is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
The most punctual carrier that offers SIN to CHC flights is Singapore Airlines. Its services land without delay 65.88% of the time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Changi International Airport to Christchurch International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between SIN and CHC:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Auckland Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Changi International Airport (SIN) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Changi International Airport to Christchurch International Airport flight is Rs73,947. A return fare right now is Rs138,323. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from SIN to CHC. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Organise your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from Changi International Airport to Christchurch International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
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Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Changi International Airport to Christchurch International Airport.
Handy information about Changi International Airport (SIN)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Changi International Airport, 68.95% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Changi International Airport from central Singapore, it takes around 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Searching for a handy hotel close to SIN? If you've booked an early flight from Changi International Airport to Christchurch International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Changi International Airport to Christchurch International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CHC instead:
Grab a Christchurch International Airport rental car and explore Christchurch and beyond with your own wheels. Yes rentals, Discount Car Rentals and mode rentals are top outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Christchurch International Airport about 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 choose your dates for your flight from Changi International Airport to Christchurch International Airport. February is the most popular month to visit Christchurch. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in April.
When booking your flight from Changi International Airport to Christchurch International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Christchurch, with the temperature ranging from 10ºC to 24ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from SIN to CHC in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 1ºC and 12ºC on average.
Explore more of New Zealand
Wellington is just one of the many cities in New Zealand waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Christchurch. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa), Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in New Zealand, consider Dunedin, about 290 kilometres south-west of Christchurch. Larnach Castle, Otago Peninsula Museum and Historical Society and Cadbury World are highlights.
