Private Jet Charter Napier (NPE) to Christchurch (CHC)

Fly privately from Hawke's Bay Airport (NPE) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC), a 575 km (310 nm) flight, from 1h 03m in the fastest private jet. Estimated charter prices start around $5,400 all-in.

Distance: 575 km
Fastest: 1h 03m
From: $5,400
Non-stop sizes: 7

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Which private jet is right for Napier to Christchurch?

Very Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
5-6
Flight
1h 22m
Est. price
$8,800
e.g. Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-10
Flight
1h 13m
Est. price
$8,100
e.g. Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-9
Flight
1h 12m
Est. price
$12,200
e.g. Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-12
Flight
1h 11m
Est. price
$20,300
e.g. Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-16
Flight
1h 09m
Est. price
$19,000
e.g. Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long RangeNon-stop
Seats
15-19
Flight
1h 06m
Est. price
$32,600
e.g. Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
TurbopropsNon-stop
Seats
7-8
Flight
1h 47m
Est. price
$5,400
e.g. Beechcraft King Air B200 · Pilatus PC-12 NGX

Category	Passengers	Flight Time	Routing	Est. Price	Typical Aircraft
Very Light Jets	5-6	1h 22m	Non-stop	$8,800$4,600 – $13,000	Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light Jets	8-10	1h 13m	Non-stop	$8,100$4,600 – $11,600	Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize Jets	8-9	1h 12m	Non-stop	$12,200$6,000 – $18,300	Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize Jets	9-12	1h 11m	Non-stop	$20,300$11,600 – $29,000	Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy Jets	9-16	1h 09m	Non-stop	$19,000$12,000 – $26,000	Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long Range	15-19	1h 06m	Non-stop	$32,600$22,400 – $42,800	Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
Turboprops	7-8	1h 47m	Non-stop	$5,400$3,300 – $7,500	Beechcraft King Air B200 · Pilatus PC-12 NGX

Prices are all-in market estimates (crew, pilots, standard fees). Final price on request, tailored to your dates and aircraft.

Aircraft that fly Napier to Christchurch non-stop

117 of the 117 aircraft on JetsFly fly this 575 km route without a fuel stop. Prices are averages for the one-way flight, including crew, airport fees and taxes.

Turboprops

Piper PA-31 Chieftain

Piper

Pax: 7
Time: 2h 05m
Range: 1,700km

about $7,500one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Light

Cessna Citation I/SP

Cessna

Pax: 5
Time: 1h 26m
Range: 2,450km

about $11,600one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Very Light

Cessna Citation Mustang

Cessna

Pax: 4
Time: 1h 28m
Range: 2,161km

about $13,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Midsize

Rockwell Sabreliner 60

Rockwell

Pax: 7
Time: 1h 11m
Range: 3,150km

about $18,300one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Heavy

Gulfstream II

Gulfstream Aerospace

Pax: 12
Time: 1h 12m
Range: 6,480km

about $26,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Super Midsize

Hawker 4000

Hawker Beechcraft

Pax: 8
Time: 1h 11m
Range: 6,075km

about $29,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Napier to Christchurch in local time

Take off from Hawke's Bay Airport (NPE) at 10:00 local time in a Bombardier Global 8000 and you land at Christchurch International Airport (CHC) at about 11:03 local time, after 1h 03m in the air. Christchurch is on the same time as Napier.

Return flight: Christchurch to Napier

Empty legs near this route

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Napier to Christchurch price through the year

Average one-way estimate for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain) each month. Cheapest in May at about $5,100; December is the dearest at about $6,100.

$6.1kDec: about $6,100
$5.9kJan: about $5,900
$5.9kFeb: about $5,900
$5.3kMar: about $5,300
$5.4kApr: about $5,400
$5.1kMay: about $5,100
$5.1kJun: about $5,100
$5.4kJul: about $5,400
$5.4kAug: about $5,400
$5.4kSept: about $5,400
$5.4kOct: about $5,400

From our booking engine (the prices /book shows): busier seasons, weekends and big events cost more; Tuesdays and Wednesdays and booking more than two weeks ahead cost less. Whole aircraft, taxes included; not a quote.

Private jet traffic at Napier and Christchurch

Private jets our live tracking counted on the ground at each airport in the last 30 days, and the other airports they use nearby.

Departure

23private jets at Hawke's Bay Airport

Busiest on Tuesdays (22% of the week's jets): book early for those days.

Arrival

55private jets at Christchurch International Airport

Busiest on Tuesdays (20% of the week's jets): book early for those days.

From the ADS-B feed behind our live jet map: each jet counted once per airport per day. No registrations or owners are stored. Coverage is best in North America and Europe.

Book now or wait?

Our read of the market for Napier to Christchurch on your date.

Your date

My dates are flexible

Fly Tue 24 Nov instead

Moving your flight to Tue 24 Nov should cost about 9% less. Sunday is one of the busiest days to fly.

From, on Sun 22 Nov: $12,300
Empty legs, past year: 8 · listed ~119d ahead

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Private jet vs business class

Per person, with the hours you save door to door.

Travellers

Your time is worth

Private jet

$2,900

per person · Cessna Citation I/SP

1h 56m door to door

Business class

$650

per person · typical flexible fare

4h 14m door to door

You save 2h 19m each, 9h 15m for the group. The jet costs $1,900 more per person, after your time saved.

Jet: our average one-way price for the cheapest jet that seats your group. Airline: typical business fare for the distance, plus about 3 hours at airports.

How much does a private jet from Napier to Christchurch cost?

$5,400 – $42,800

one way, whole aircraft, all-in estimate

Return trip from about $8,700 (Piper PA-31 Chieftain, back another day): less than two one-way flights.
Very Light Jets and larger fly the route non-stop.
Empty legs on this routing can cut costs by up to 75% when the timing aligns.

Why fly this route privately?

Arrive at Hawke's Bay Airport's private terminal 15 minutes before take-off, not hours.
Land at Christchurch International Airport, closer to where you are going.
Fly when you want: your schedule decides, not the airline's.

DepartureHawke's Bay Airport (NPE)Napier, New Zealand ArrivalChristchurch International Airport (CHC)Christchurch, New Zealand

Fastest flight time: 1h 03mUp to 19 passengers

Napier to Christchurch, Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a private jet from Napier to Christchurch cost?

Estimated charter prices for the 575 km flight from Napier (NPE) to Christchurch (CHC) range from about $5,400 in the turboprops category to around $42,800 for ultra long range, all-in including crew and standard fees. Request a formal quote for an exact price for your dates.

How long is the flight from Napier to Christchurch by private jet?

Flight time depends on the aircraft: expect around 1h 03m in the fastest category. Private terminals also save 1-2 hours versus airline check-in.

Which private jets can fly Napier to Christchurch non-stop?

Very Light Jets, Light Jets, Midsize Jets, Super Midsize Jets, Heavy Jets, Ultra Long Range, Turboprops can typically fly this 575 km route non-stop. Typical aircraft include Cirrus Vision Jet SF50, HondaJet HA-420, Embraer Phenom 100EV.

Can I book an empty leg from Napier to Christchurch?

Right now our empty-leg board has 3 flights leaving the Napier area and 0 arriving in the Christchurch area. Empty legs are one-way flights an aircraft makes anyway, sold below a normal charter when the timing fits. Check our empty legs page, or set a price alert and we e-mail you when one matches your route.

How much is a return private jet from Napier to Christchurch?

About $8,700 for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), out and back on different days, whole aircraft, taxes and fees included. A return usually costs less than two one-way flights because the aircraft is flown in and home once. Crew nights away add to it when you stay longer.

When is the cheapest time to fly private from Napier to Christchurch?

On our booking engine's estimates for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), May averages about $5,100 and December about $6,100. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are usually cheaper than Fridays and Sundays, and booking more than two weeks ahead avoids last-minute prices.

Which airport do private jets use most near Napier?

In the last 30 days our live tracking counted the most private jets at Hawke's Bay Airport (NPE): 23, so NPE is the main private-jet airport for Napier. We quote the airport that suits you best; tell us where you are going in Napier.

Which airport do private jets use most near Christchurch?

In the last 30 days our live tracking counted the most private jets at Christchurch International Airport (CHC): 55, so CHC is the main private-jet airport for Christchurch. We quote the airport that suits you best; tell us where you are going in Christchurch.

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Aircraft for Napier to Christchurch

These jets can fly the 575 km non-stop. Open one for photos, cabin size and an estimated hourly rate.

Piper PA-31 Chieftain1,700 km range Eclipse 5501,815 km range Beechjet 400A2,135 km range Hawker 850XP4,630 km range Embraer Legacy 6005,920 km range Bombardier Challenger 35005,926 km range

Compare them on the private jet fleet page, or track charter prices and empty legs.

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