Air New Zealand and Jetstar Open New Direct Routes from Christchurch

Two major carriers announced significant new connections to and from Christchurch, New Zealand's South Island hub, on 3 November 2026. Air New Zealand launched a new non-stop service from Christchurch to Bali (Denpasar), Indonesia, and confirmed that its Christchurch–Singapore route, previously seasonal, will now operate year-round. The airline's CEO described the moves as a reflection of confidence in the South Island and the opportunities it presents. Separately, Jetstar began direct flights between Perth and Christchurch, operating three times per week; the new route adds more than 37,000 seats during the Southern Hemisphere summer season and follows the low-cost carrier's recent return of a Christchurch–Sydney service. Together the two airlines substantially expand Christchurch's direct international connectivity, boosting inbound tourism potential for the South Island and giving New Zealanders more direct options for holidays in Bali, Singapore, and Australia's west coast without transiting through Auckland.