Perth to join Christchurch Airport’s growing Australian network
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Christchurch Airport continues to grow its Australian network, with Jetstar confirming new seasonal direct flights between Christchurch and Perth from October 2026 to March 2027.
Operating three times a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, the non-stop service will add more than 30,000 seats over summer with flights operated by Jetstar’s fleet of Perth based Airbus A321LRs and take just over seven hours.
With numerous and frequent domestic connections to Christchurch from all over the South and North Island, Western Australia just got one step closer.
Along with accessing Western Australia, the service also connects to a number of Qantas group services including Bali, London, Paris, Johannesburg, Delhi and Rome making a convenient one stop option to some of the world’s great destinations.
The new route builds on the airport’s strong recent growth across the Tasman, including new Cairns and Adelaide services and increased flight frequencies to Melbourne. Perth will add to existing direct links to Sydney, the Gold Coast, and Brisbane.
Together, these seven destinations across the ditch cement the airport’s role as the South Island’s gateway to Australia.
Christchurch Airport’s chief executive,Justin Watson, said: “We are stoked to add another destination to our Australian network its fantastic news, it gives South Islanders even more choice and strengthens our ties with our most important market.
“Growing these connections supports tourism, business and trade, and ensures Christchurch remains a strong, competitive gateway for the South Island.”
