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3C542 Flight Status

Status: Flight 3C542 Landed Safely | Delayed. According to Trip.com's latest status for Air Chathams flight 3C542 from Chatham Island to Christchurch (CHT-CHC): Landed: Christchurch International Airport (CHC) at 11:18 (local time) Delay: Approximately 18m late.
Thu, Oct 29
Tue, Nov 3
CHT-CHC

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 13m late
Chatham Island(CHT)
09:29
Scheduled: 09:30, Oct 29
Chatham Islands / Tuuta Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 2h 15m
Christchurch(CHC)
11:13
Scheduled: 11:00, Oct 29
Christchurch International Airport
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 18m late
Chatham Island(CHT)
09:45
Scheduled: 09:30, Nov 3
Chatham Islands / Tuuta Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 2h 15m
Christchurch(CHC)
11:18
Scheduled: 11:00, Nov 3
Christchurch International Airport
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Track the Previous Flight Status: Delayed (connections may be affected)

3C535
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Wellington (WLG) Chatham Island (CHT)
Scheduled: 14:45
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2h 53m late
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3C542 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the 3C542 flight flying from Chatham Island to Christchurch on 11/3/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Saab 340B. This aircraft has been in service for 32y, 10m. The aircraft is equipped with 34 seats.
flight status
Saab 340B
Punctuality (Departure)
75 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
50 %
Late on average
53 minutes
Age
32y, 10m
Seats
34
Distance
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Flight History for 3C542

Trip.com historical records show that the last 3C542 flight departed on Thu, Oct 29 from CHT at approximately 09:29. This flight is expected to arrrive in CHC at 11:13.
Date Airport Aircraft Type Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Tue, Oct 13 Chatham Island (CHT) Christchurch (CHC) SF34 09:57 11:19 Arrived
Thu, Oct 15 Chatham Island (CHT) Christchurch (CHC) SF34 13:39 15:22 Arrived
Tue, Oct 20 Chatham Island (CHT) Christchurch (CHC) SF34 09:53 11:19 Arrived
Thu, Oct 22 Chatham Island (CHT) Christchurch (CHC) SF34 09:58 11:32 Arrived
Tue, Oct 27 Chatham Island (CHT) Christchurch (CHC) SF34 09:41 11:37 Arrived
Thu, Oct 29 Chatham Island (CHT) Christchurch (CHC) SF34 09:29 11:13 Arrived
Tue, Nov 3 Chatham Island (CHT) Christchurch (CHC) SF34 09:45 11:18 Arrived

3C542 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of 3C542 is 75% (Late on average 49 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 50% (Late on average 53 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
75 %
Late on average 49 minutes
Early
13 %
On time
63 %
30 mins late
13 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
13 %
Cancelled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
50 %
Late on average 53 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
50 %
30 mins late
38 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
13 %
Cancelled
0 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight 3c542?

    Flight 3c542 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 11:18 (updated Nov 3, 2026).
  • Flight 3c542 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 11:18; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.
  • Flight 3c542 is scheduled to depart at 09:30. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 09:45, and the current status is Arrived (updated Nov 3, 2026).
  • Flight 3c542 is scheduled to arrive at 11:00. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 11:18. Status is Arrived as of Nov 3, 2026.
  • Flight 3c542 is operated by Air Chathams from Chatham Island (CHT) to Christchurch (CHC). Typical flight time is about 2 hours15 minutes; operating days may include Tuesday.
  • Track flight 3c542 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 3c542 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Nov 3, 2026). Contact Air Chathams or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.
  • Flight 3c542 has already left Chatham Island and completed its journey. Departure was 09:45; actual arrival 11:18.
  • Flight 3c542 usually flies a Saab 340B with seat layout 1-2. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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Destination Info: Christchurch Weather & Time

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Mostly cloudy
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11°C - 18°C
Expected weather conditions upon arrival
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-0.75 hour time difference
Time on arrival: Chatham Island 12:03 | Christchurch 11:18

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