Flying from Houston to Christchurch International Airport (CHC): what you need to know
There are two main airports you can fly out of in Houston. Check out your options leaving from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) when planning your flight from Houston to Christchurch International Airport (CHC).
Christchurch is 18 hours ahead of Houston. Christchurch International Airport is located in Christchurch, which operates on the UTC+13 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from Houston to CHC, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Popular months like July or high seasons such as summer and spring break will mean longer lines at check-in and security. Traveling then? Play it safe and get to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of international flights is a wise idea.
Airports in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and possibly even explore a different city. When browsing flights from Houston to CHC departing from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Auckland Airport (AKL)
From central Houston, IAH is around 17 miles away. Visit the official airport website or use navigation apps to work out the best way to reach the terminal.
Booked an early flight from Houston to Christchurch International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near George Bush Intercontinental Airport:
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Houston to Christchurch International Airport, here's where you can stop when setting off from William P. Hobby Airport:
Auckland Airport (AKL)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
With public transport, you can travel from central Houston to HOU in around 1 hour and 42 minutes. The terminal is roughly 12 miles away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 22 minutes.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before boarding your flight from Houston to CHC? Check in to a hotel near William P. Hobby Airport before your adventure officially starts. Consider one of these stays:
About Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Houston to Christchurch International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near CHC:
Getting from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to central Christchurch
Christchurch International Airport is approximately 35 miles from the center of Christchurch. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 59 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
$629 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Houston to Christchurch International Airport. Return flights start from $1,060. Prices are subject to change based on availability and may vary at the time of booking.
We recommend booking as early as possible to get cheap tickets from Houston to CHC. You're more likely to score a great deal and enjoy more options for flight times and travel dates.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Houston to Christchurch International Airport across each month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
July is the most popular month to catch a flight from Houston to Christchurch International Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Christchurch, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
The warmest month in Christchurch is January, with temperatures ranging between 50ºF and 75ºF. Lock in your flights from Houston to CHC in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap flights from Houston to Christchurch International Airport in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 34ºF and 54ºF on average.
More about Christchurch
Once you've booked your flight from Houston to Christchurch International Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Christchurch:
Christchurch has plenty of things to see and do, starting with Phytofarm Herbal Learning Garden. Little River Rail Station is another attraction you can't miss.
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