NZ 553 Auckland to Christchurch Flight Status

Air New Zealand Flight NZ553 from Auckland Airport AKL to Christchurch International Airport CHC is not scheduled for today June 5th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on May 1st, 2026.
Check the table below for NZ553's most recent flight history:

NZ 553 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
May 01 15:25 16:50
Scheduled
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Apr 27 15:35 16:45
Landed
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Apr 24 16:19 17:29
Landed Late
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Apr 20 15:25 16:50
Cancelled
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Apr 19 15:58 17:02
Landed
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Air New Zealand NZ 553 Auckland to Christchurch Flight Information

Air New Zealand Flight NZ553 connects Auckland, New Zealand to Christchurch, New Zealand, taking off from Auckland Airport AKL and landing at Christchurch International Airport CHC.

How long is the NZ553 flight from Auckland to Christchurch?

The average flight time from Auckland to Christchurch is 1 hour and 7 minutes. The flight distance is 746 km / 463 miles and the average flight speed is 626 km/h / 389 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Air New Zealand Flight NZ553 Auckland to Christchurch?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Air New Zealand Flight NZ553 is 4.9/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight NZ553 arriving at?

Flight NZ553 arrives at Christchurch International Airport (CHC) Terminal D.

When was the latest NZ553 flight?

The latest flight took off on Friday, May 1st, 2026 with the flight status being Scheduled on 16:50.

How else can the flight NZ553 be referenced as?

This Air New Zealand flight can also be referenced as ANZ553, NZ0553, NZ 553, ANZ 553.

How often is flight NZ553 delayed?

On average, 50% of all NZ553 flights are delayed. The average delay is 15 minutes.

See our NZ553 Flight Tracker above for more details.

NZ553 and Auckland AKL to Christchurch CHC Flights

Other flights departing from Auckland AKL: NZ549, 3C718, 3C650, JQ206

Other flights arriving at Christchurch CHC: NZ531, NZ549, NZ565, NZ5857

All flights connecting Auckland AKL to Christchurch CHC.

NZ553 Air New Zealand Flight: Auckland to Christchurch Route Map

NZ553 Air New Zealand Flight Map: Auckland to Christchurch
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