Travelling from Busselton Airport (BQB) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC): what you need to know
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
If you'd like to discover a different city during your journey, consider a flight with a stopover. To see your options for flights from Busselton Airport to Christchurch International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is a sought-after stop between BQB and CHC.
To see if you need a visa to enter New Zealand, check with your airline and the local consulate or embassy. They'll have the most current information, including additional travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from BQB to CHC.
How to find the cheapest flights from Busselton Airport (BQB) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Busselton Airport to Christchurch International Airport is $479. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $2,252. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap flight tickets from BQB to CHC. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for a ticket from Busselton Airport to Christchurch International Airport.
Create a Price Alert for cheap flight tickets from BQB to CHC. You don't need to check back in every day to find out if airfares have dropped. We'll update you the moment the price changes.
Use filters to tailor your flights from Busselton Airport to Christchurch International Airport. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals.
Handy information about Busselton Airport (BQB)
Busselton Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Busselton. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 18 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Need a convenient hotel close to BQB? If you've booked an early flight from Busselton Airport to Christchurch International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Busselton Airport to Christchurch International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near CHC:
Getting from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to central Christchurch
Christchurch International Airport is approximately 56 kilometres from central Christchurch. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 59 minutes.
When to fly to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
July is the busiest month for flights from Busselton Airport to Christchurch International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Christchurch in April.
Lock in your flight from Busselton Airport to Christchurch International Airport for January if you want to explore Christchurch during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 10ºC and 24ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 1ºC and 12ºC. Look for cheap flight tickets from BQB to CHC sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Christchurch
Once you've locked in your flights from BQB to CHC, you'll need to find somewhere to stay in Christchurch. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this top destination:
Christchurch has plenty of things to keep you entertained, starting with Phytofarm Herbal Learning Garden. Little River Rail Station is another attraction that's a must-see.
Complete your Christchurch trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Christchurch International Airport — next on the list is finding a place to stay, and maybe even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Christchurch.
