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Currency and price comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
50%Trains are 50% more expensive in Townsville than in Christchurch.
Christchurch$2.08
Townsville$3.10
MealMid-priced restaurant
30%A meal in Townsville is 30% cheaper than a meal in Christchurch.
Christchurch$26.77
Townsville$18.00
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
30%Taxis are 30% more expensive in Townsville than in Christchurch.
Christchurch$4.15
Townsville$5.50
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
10%Coffee in Townsville is 10% cheaper than in Christchurch.
Christchurch$5.35
Townsville$4.83
Distance: 3618 kms
Christchurch airports
Christchurch International Airport (CHC)How far from city centre: 10 kms
Townsville airports
Townsville Airport - RAAF Townsville (TSV)How far from city centre: 13 kms

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Christchurch to Townsville

How long does the flight take to go from Christchurch to Townsville?
The total flight time between Christchurch and Townsville is of around 06:00 hours on average, considering an average distance of 3,596 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How can I find cheap flights from Christchurch to Townsville at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Christchurch to Townsville is $445. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Townsville expensive to visit compared to Christchurch?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Townsville costs an average of 5.50 AUD, 33% more expensive than Christchurch, with a fare of 4.15 AUD,

while train tickets costs 49% more in Townsville: 3.10 AUD against 2.08 AUD in Christchurch.

If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 18.00 AUD in Townsville, 33% less than the 26.77 AUD in Christchurch.

The price of the coffee is around 10% cheaper in Townsville, with an average of 4.83 AUD, while in Christchurch the coffee costs 5.35 AUD.

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Christchurch to Townsville?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Australia may apply when travelling from Christchurch. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
How is the weather in Townsville compared to Christchurch?
While in Christchurch the temperatures can reach an average of 30 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 3 mm ,Townsville's temperatures can go up to 35.37 ºC during the hot season, with 9 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around 10.08 ºC in Townsville, compared to the -2.38 ºC average degrees reported in Christchurch. During the winter period, Christchurch can register 2.3 mm precipitation, while Townsville have an average of 3 mm rain level.

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