Australia to New Zealand Β· 1,495 miles (2,406 km)

Coolangatta (Gold Coast) (OOL) to Christchurch (CHC) flights

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10,000 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club

An economy award from Coolangatta (Gold Coast) (OOL) to Christchurch (CHC) starts at 10,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Air New Zealand, plus taxes and fees from $71.20. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Coolangatta (Gold Coast) (OOL) to Christchurch (CHC): Air New Zealand and Jetstar. The two airports are 1,495 miles (2,406 km) apart. Air New Zealand is in Star Alliance. There are also 8 ways to fly it with one stop, through Queenstown, Wellington and Dunedin and more.

How many miles OOL to CHC costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Air New Zealand10,000$71.20–130
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Air New Zealand14,500$71.20–130
Air Canada AeroplanOn Air New Zealand15,000$99.20–158
ANA Mileage ClubOn Air New Zealand15,000$71.20–130
Etihad GuestOn Air New Zealand15,000$71.20–380
JAL Mileage BankOn Jetstar15,000$71.20–130
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Jetstar16,600$80.30–152.75
EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Air New Zealand17,500$71.20–130
Emirates SkywardsOn Jetstar18,000$71.20–480
Avianca LifeMilesOn Air New Zealand21,000$96.20–155
Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Air New Zealand22,500$71.20–130
Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Air New Zealand30,000$81.20–530

Business and first class prices, and 1 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

Compare every program in the Award Flight Pricer

Airlines flying nonstop from OOL to CHC

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    Air New ZealandStar Alliance Β· bookable with 12 programsWho books it
  • Jetstar logo
    JetstarNot in an alliance Β· bookable with 1 programWho books it

Book OOL to CHC with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

OOL to CHC with one stop

8 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Queenstown (ZQN)Jetstar, then Air New Zealand
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  • Via Wellington (WLG)Jetstar the whole way
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  • Via Dunedin (DUD)Jetstar, then Air New Zealand
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  • Via Sydney (SYD)Jetstar and Qantas the whole way
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    Emirates logo
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  • Via Auckland (AKL)Jetstar and Air New Zealand the whole way
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    Air New Zealand logo
    Qantas logo
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  • Via Hamilton (HLZ)Jetstar the whole way
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  • Via Melbourne (MEL)Jetstar and Qantas the whole way
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    Virgin Australia logo
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  • Via Adelaide (ADL)Jetstar and Virgin Australia, then Air New Zealand
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OOL to CHC: common questions

How many miles does OOL to CHC cost?

In economy it starts at 10,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Air New Zealand, plus taxes and fees from $71.20. Next cheapest: Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer (14,500), Air Canada Aeroplan (15,000) and ANA Mileage Club (15,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from OOL to CHC?

Air New Zealand (Star Alliance) and Jetstar fly nonstop from Coolangatta (Gold Coast) (OOL) to Christchurch (CHC).

How far is Coolangatta (Gold Coast) from Christchurch by plane?

Coolangatta (Gold Coast) (OOL) and Christchurch (CHC) are 1,495 miles (2,406 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book OOL to CHC award flights?

13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Coolangatta (Gold Coast) and Christchurch?

The most direct connections are through Queenstown (ZQN), Wellington (WLG), Dunedin (DUD), Sydney (SYD) and Auckland (AKL). On 5 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Jetstar through Wellington.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.