AA9042 Flight Status American Airlines: Auckland to Christchurch (AAL9042)

American Airlines AA 9042

Landed On Time

AKL Auckland

Scheduled
11:55
Actual
12:01

Terminal: D | Gate: 20

Departure: Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · local time UTC+13

Auckland Airport (AKL)

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CHC Christchurch

Scheduled
13:20
Actual
13:04

Gate: D22

Arrival: Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · local time UTC+13

Christchurch International Airport (CHC)

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Landed 38h 07m ago 100%

AKL 12:01 CHC 13:04

746 km (463 mi) flown

Route map AKL to CHC Map of the great-circle route from Auckland Airport, New Zealand to Christchurch International Airport, New Zealand, 746 km. The plane shows an estimated position based on departure and arrival times. Map data: Natural Earth. AKL CHC Map data: Natural Earth

Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.

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Distance: 746 km / 463 miles · Scheduled Duration: 01:25 · Actual Duration: 01:03

AA 9042 Flight Status & Schedule American Airlines Auckland to Christchurch

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Nov 08 AKL CHC 12:01 13:04 Landed Track >
Nov 06 AKL CHC 12:27 13:33 Landed Track >
Nov 03 AKL CHC 12:25 13:29 Landed Track >
Nov 01 AKL CHC 11:57 13:02 Landed Track >
Oct 30 AKL CHC 12:23 13:33 Landed Track >

American Airlines operates AA 9042 from Auckland to Christchurch, a 746 km (463 mi) trip, twice a week (Friday and Sunday). Its timetable allows 1 h 25 min; in practice it usually takes about 1 h 5 min, so it often makes up time. On Sunday it left on time and landed at 13:04, 16 minutes early.

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About AA 9042

Route
Auckland Airport AKL to Christchurch International Airport CHC
Distance
746 km (463 mi)
Typical flight time
1 h 5 min
Flies
Fri, Sun
On time
5 of the last 5
Usually departs from
Terminal D

AA 9042 FAQ

How long is the AA9042 flight?
The timetable allows 1 h 25 min. Auckland to Christchurch is 746 km (463 mi).
How often is AA9042 late?
None of the last 5 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late.
Which days does AA9042 fly?
Twice a week: Friday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does AA9042 use?
It usually leaves from Terminal D at Auckland Airport (AKL). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does AA9042 have?
Also listed as AAL9042 (American Airlines' ICAO code) and AA 9042.

AA9042 and Auckland AKL to Christchurch CHC Flights

Flight AA9042 is a code-share American Airlines flight of the Jetstar Airways operated JQ231.

Other flights departing from Auckland AKL: JQ231, NZ5027

Other flights arriving at Christchurch CHC: JQ231, NZ539, NZ5845

All flights connecting Auckland AKL to Christchurch CHC.