Travelling from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Noumea: what you need to know
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to board your CHC to Noumea flight.
Travelling during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
To get to CHC from central Christchurch, it takes around 1 hour if you're travelling by car. It's roughly 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Booked an early flight from Christchurch International Airport to Noumea? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to CHC:
74.2% of flights taking off from Christchurch International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Noumea
RM819 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Christchurch International Airport to Noumea flight. A return flight ticket starts at RM1,852. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from CHC to Noumea. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when looking for your Christchurch International Airport to Noumea ticket.
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Airports in Noumea
Noumea Magenta Airport (GEA)
The distance from Noumea Magenta Airport (GEA) to central Noumea is roughly 5 kilometres. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you have a late flight from Christchurch International Airport to Noumea, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near GEA:
Grab a Noumea Magenta Airport rental car and explore Noumea and beyond with your own set of wheels. Point Rouge, Sixt and Europcar are popular providers to choose from here.
To secure the best deal, book your ride from Noumea Magenta Airport a few weeks before your flight from CHC to Noumea. Rates typically rise closer to your departure date.
Tontouta Airport (NOU)
Once your flight from Christchurch International Airport to Noumea has hit the runway, you can reach the city centre in about 40 minutes by car. Central Noumea is roughly 48 kilometres from Tontouta Airport (NOU).
Walk out of arrivals and head to a hotel near NOU. Unwind shortly after your CHC to Noumea flight at B&B Tontoutailes. Or hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and catch up on rest at Karenga Appartel Tontouta.
Forget about inconvenient public transport schedules or long cab queues. Pick up a Tontouta Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Compare availability and rates from Europcar, Hertz and Point Rouge.
Get what you want, not just what's left over. Reserving your ride from NOU three weeks ahead of time often means better deals and a wider selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Noumea
Plan your trip to Noumea during peak season if you like a busy atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices tend to be higher. Alternatively, book flights from Christchurch International Airport to Noumea during the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.
When booking your Christchurch International Airport to Noumea flight ticket, think about the type of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Noumea, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
August sees average temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from CHC to Noumea around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Noumea
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Noumea right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Christchurch International Airport to Noumea:
Skate Parc de Tina and MEMORIALS are a couple of major attractions to put on your Noumea must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Fontaine Céleste.
