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NZ261 Flight status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the NZ261 flight operated by Air New Zealand on Nov 7, 2026, scheduled to fly from Christchurch (CHC) to Adelaide (ADL), has experienced a change in flight status: the originally scheduled departure time has been delayed, and the new departure time is 16:00 , with a new arrival time of 17:38 (local time in Adelaide, UTC+10.5) . Trip.com will continue to keep you updated on the latest flight status.
Tue, Nov 3
Sat, Nov 7
CHC-ADL

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 23m early
Christchurch(CHC)
15:34
Scheduled: 15:25, Nov 3
Christchurch International Airport I
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 4h 40m
Adelaide(ADL)
17:12
Scheduled: 17:35, Nov 3
Adelaide Airport T1
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
28
Arrival Gate
19
Baggage
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CHC-ADL

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Delayed
Your flight is about 35m late
Christchurch(CHC)
16:00
Scheduled: 15:25, Nov 7
Christchurch International Airport I
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 4h 40m
Adelaide(ADL)
17:38
Scheduled: 17:35, Nov 7
Adelaide Airport T1
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
27
Arrival Gate
15
Baggage
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Track the Previous Flight Status: Delayed (may impact connections)

NZ222
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Sydney (SYD) Christchurch (CHC)
Scheduled: 14:10
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22m late
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NZ261 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the NZ261 flight flying from Christchurch to Adelaide on 11/7/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A320-212. This aircraft has been in service for 5y. The aircraft is equipped with 171 seats.
flight status
Airbus A320-212
Punctuality (Departure)
100 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
100 %
Early on average
14 minutes
Age
5y
Seats
171
Flight Distance
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Flight History for NZ261

Trip.com historical records show that the last NZ261 flight departed on Tue, Nov 3 from CHC at approximately 15:34. This flight is expected to arrrive in ADL at 17:12.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Tue, Oct 27 Christchurch (CHC) Adelaide (ADL) A20N 15:53 17:23 Arrived
Sat, Oct 31 Christchurch (CHC) Adelaide (ADL) A20N 15:39 17:26 Arrived
Tue, Nov 3 Christchurch (CHC) Adelaide (ADL) A20N 15:34 17:12 Arrived
Sat, Nov 7 Christchurch (CHC) Adelaide (ADL) A20N 16:00 17:38 Delayed

NZ261 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of NZ261 is 100% (Late on average 17 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 100% (Early on average 14 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
100 %
Late on average 17 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
100 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
100 %
Early on average 14 minutes
Early
100 %
On time
0 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
0 %

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Flight FAQs

  • What is the current status of flight nz261?

    Flight nz261 is delayed by about 35 minutes (status: Delayed). Latest estimated departure/arrival: 16:00 / 17:38 (updated Nov 7, 2026).
  • Flight nz261 is delayed by about 35 minutes (status: Delayed). The latest estimated departure/arrival times are 16:00 / 17:38. Watch for gate changes.
  • Flight nz261 is scheduled to depart at 15:25. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 16:00, and the current status is Delayed (updated Nov 7, 2026).
  • Flight nz261 is scheduled to arrive at 17:35. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 17:38. Status is Delayed as of Nov 7, 2026.
  • For flight nz261, the departure terminal is I and the boarding gate is 27. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • Flight nz261 is operated by Air New Zealand from Christchurch (CHC) to Adelaide (ADL). Typical flight time is about 4 hours 40 minutes; operating days may include Saturday.
  • Track flight nz261 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.
  • If nz261 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Delayed, updated Nov 7, 2026). Contact Air New Zealand or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.
  • Flight nz261 has not left Christchurch (CHC) yet and is delayed by about 35 minutes. Latest estimated departure: 16:00.
  • Flight nz261 usually flies a Airbus A320-212 with seat layout 3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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Time on arrival: Christchurch 20:08 | Adelaide 17:38

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