Flights to Christmas Island (XCH)

Last updated: Sep 10, 2026

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Christmas Island Airport is an airport serving Christmas Island, Christmas Island.

Right now there are 2 airports in 2 countries connected to Christmas Island, with 2 airlines flying scheduled passenger traffic.

Christmas Island's longest nonstop connection is Perth (PER), 1,623 miles, offered by Qantas and Virgin Australia.

Airlines serving Christmas Island

Qantas2 destinations
Virgin Australia1 destination

Popular routes to Christmas Island

The places connected to Christmas Island on the most scheduled services, busiest first.

Perth (PER)1,623 mi
Cocos (Keeling) Islands (CCK)612 mi

Information on Points & Miles

Distance matters when booking with points and miles: several loyalty programs price award flights in distance bands. Each list below adds the non-stop routes to Christmas Island not already shown in a shorter great-circle distance band.

Which places within 1,000 miles can reach Christmas Island non-stop?

Cocos (Keeling) Islands (CCK)612 mi

Which places within 2,000 miles can reach Christmas Island non-stop?

Perth (PER)1,623 mi

Flights to Christmas Island (XCH) by country

Christmas Island has a nonstop connection with Perth (PER) in Australia, served by Qantas (Oneworld) and Virgin Australia.
Australia1 destination
Christmas Island has a nonstop connection with Cocos (Keeling) Islands (CCK) in Cocos (Keeling) Islands, served by Qantas (Oneworld).
Cocos (Keeling) Islands1 destination

Seasonal and upcoming routes to Christmas Island

Not flying yet

Perth (PER)Starts Sep 11, 2026

The other 1 route are scheduled across the whole window the feed publishes.

Airline alliances to Christmas Island

Oneworld2 destinations

Award programs that reach Christmas Island

How many of these places each program's airlines fly to Christmas Island from. Reach, not award availability — that is a live fare question this schedule feed cannot answer.

Alaska Atmos Rewards2 destinations
American Airlines2 destinations
British Airways2 destinations
Cathay Pacific2 destinations
Finnair Plus2 destinations
Iberia Plus2 destinations
Qantas Frequent Flyer2 destinations
Qatar Airways2 destinations
Virgin Australia1 destination

Intercontinental flights to Christmas Island

Non-stop flights to Christmas Island from Oceania

Qantas (Oneworld) links Christmas Island nonstop with Perth (PER).

Virgin Australia links Christmas Island nonstop with Perth (PER).

Alternative airports near Christmas Island

Tasikmalaya-Java Island (TSY)276 mi / 444 km
Bandung-Java Island (BDO)277 mi / 446 km
Jakarta (PCB)294 mi / 473 km
Cilacap-Java Island (CXP)299 mi / 481 km
Jakarta (HLP)301 mi / 484 km

Frequently asked questions

What is the official name of airport XCH?

The airport's official name is Christmas Island Airport. On Roame and most flight schedules, you will find it under the code XCH.

What is the airport code for Christmas Island Airport?

The IATA airport code for Christmas Island Airport is XCH. Enter XCH in Flightmap whenever you want to use this exact airport.

Where is Christmas Island Airport (XCH)?

Christmas Island Airport serves Christmas Island, Christmas Island. Flightmap uses the airport's exact coordinates, so nearby airports and route distances stay tied to XCH, not just the broader city.

How can I explore flights to Christmas Island (XCH)?

Open the map with Anywhere as your starting point and XCH as the destination. Each result keeps the route pointed toward Christmas Island, and you can narrow it by airline, alliance, aircraft, mileage program, and nonstop service.

Does Flightmap show direct and connecting flights to Christmas Island?

Yes. Flightmap separates nonstop routes from destinations that need a connection, and the Nonstop only control lets you focus on direct service to XCH.

Can I look for award flights to Christmas Island (XCH)?

Yes. When Roame has observed award availability for a route to XCH, signed-in members can see the lowest points price by cabin and the related carrier fees, then continue to the full award search.