Travelling from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Paris: what you need to know
Christchurch International Airport is located in Christchurch. Based in the UTC+1 timezone, Paris is 12 hours behind Christchurch.
To avoid missing your CHC to Paris flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
If you're travelling during a major holiday or another peak period, give yourself more time. A good rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even explore another city. When searching for flight tickets from CHC to Paris, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
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Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
To reach CHC from central Christchurch, it'll take around 1 hour by car. It's roughly 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching an early flight from Christchurch International Airport to Paris? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to CHC:
74.2% of flights that leave from Christchurch International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Paris
R 10,115 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Christchurch International Airport to Paris flight. A round-trip flight ticket right now is R 21,870. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from CHC to Paris, book as early as possible. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
Finding cheap tickets from Christchurch International Airport to Paris is more likely if you're flexible with your travel plans. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to get the lowest prices throughout the month and pick up an awesome deal.
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Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris takes around 45 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 27 kilometres away.
It'll take around 1 hour 15 minutes when travelling by public transport.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Christchurch International Airport to Paris. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CDG instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Charles de Gaulle Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, Keddy By Europcar or Europcar and discover more of Paris and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Charles de Gaulle Airport around two weeks in advance of your flight from CHC to Paris.
The street address for CDG is 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Central Paris is located around 19 kilometres from Paris Orly Airport (ORY). Once your flight from Christchurch International Airport to Paris has hit the runway and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 35 minutes.
You can expect the trip to take roughly 55 minutes on public transport.
Following your CHC to Paris flight, tuck yourself in at a hotel close to ORY. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Paris Orly Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Keddy By Europcar and set off in the blink of an eye.
Score the best price by reserving your ride from ORY one week in advance. You'll also have access to a wider range of vehicles.
The address for Paris Orly Airport is 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
Hop off your flight from Christchurch International Airport to Paris and make your way to your hotel or jump right into sightseeing. Central Paris is around 88 kilometres from Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) and usually takes 1 hour 30 minutes to reach by car.
If you're using public transport, the journey takes around 2 hours 20 minutes.
If you don't want to make the journey into the centre, find a hotel close to BVA. Settle in at one of these options after your CHC to Paris flight:
Start your trip without stressing about how to get to your next stop with a Beauvais-Tille Airport rental car. You can book a set of wheels from reliable suppliers here like Loca Malin, Budget and Europcar.
Around three weeks ahead of your flight from Christchurch International Airport to Paris is a good time to book your ride from BVA. You're more likely to get a better rate or even snap up an early bird discount.
Beauvais-Tille Airport is located at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Best time to go to Paris
Travel to Paris during the high season if you like a busy atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are typically higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Christchurch International Airport to Paris in the low season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.
The warmest month in Paris is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your Christchurch International Airport to Paris flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CHC to Paris in January when temperatures average between -2ºC (28ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Paris
Start your Paris trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Christchurch International Airport to Paris, check out our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Louvre Museum, Eiffel Tower and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris are leading attractions which should be on every Paris itinerary.
Explore more of France
You've done Paris, now it's time to discover more of France. Travel about 386 kilometres south-east to Lyon to check off its top attractions. From Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere to Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Nantes is another standout destination in France and is around 338 kilometres south-west of Paris. No trip is complete without experiencing Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne, Les Machines de L'ile and Jardin des Plantes.