What percentage of Christchurch to Wellington flights are direct?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 71.1% of flights from Christchurch to Wellington are direct. For flights that do include stopovers, the median number of stopovers is typically one. This indicates that a significant majority of travelers on this route can expect a non-stop journey. When connecting flights are necessary, they typically involve a single stop.

How many hours is the flight from Christchurch to Wellington?

The typical direct flight from Christchurch to Wellington has a median duration of 50 minutes. This is a relatively short flight, covering a distance of 304 kilometers. For flights that include one stop, the median duration increases substantially to 695 minutes, or approximately 11 hours and 35 minutes. Travelers prioritizing speed will find direct flights to be significantly faster.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Christchurch to Wellington?

Historically, flights from Christchurch to Wellington are classified as having frequent good prices. This suggests that travelers often have opportunities to find favorable deals on this route. The consistent availability of good prices makes it a reliable route for budget-conscious travelers. This trend has been observed across the trailing 30 days.

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Christchurch to Wellington: Overview

Insights for flights from Christchurch to Wellington

Flights from Christchurch to Wellington cover a distance of 304 km, classifying this as a short-haul route. This short distance means you can expect a quick journey between the two cities. Right now, fares to Wellington are above the typical level, with the cheapest flights from Christchurch to Wellington starting at around $118 and going up to $246, with a median price of $163. Only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price.

When considering when is the cheapest time to fly from Christchurch to Wellington, you'll find that September stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $67. January is also a strong contender for budget-conscious travelers, offering a median fare of $69. Following closely, February presents another economical option with a median fare of $70, making the early part of the year generally cheaper for this route.

For direct flights from Christchurch to Wellington, almost all itineraries are non-stop, with 71.1% of recent fares being direct. For the remaining itineraries that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 1. This high percentage of direct options simplifies travel planning and reduces overall journey time.

Regarding how long is the flight from Christchurch to Wellington, a typical journey takes 0h 50m, including any connections. For non-stop flights, the median duration is also 0h 50m. If your itinerary includes a connection, the median connecting flight time is significantly longer, at 11h 40m, so opting for a direct flight will save you considerable travel time.

How much is a round trip from Christchurch to Wellington

Regular price: NZ$149 - NZ$394

Prices for flights from Christchurch to Wellington are currently within the regular range.

Regular prices for this route typically range from NZD 149 to NZD 394. The current lowest deal is NZD 159 with Jetstar, for travel from Oct 29-Oct 31.

now NZ$159

Low NZ$149

High NZ$394

The cheapest time to fly from Christchurch to Wellington

For flights from Christchurch to Wellington, the cheapest month to fly is January, with a median price of 69 USD. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of 196 USD. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from NZ$69

June

Most Expensive

Flights from NZ$196

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Christchurch to Wellington

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Christchurch to Wellington

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CHC - Wellington

Christchurch (CHC) - Wellington (WLG)

Jetstar

NZ$329

NZ$243

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

CHC - Wellington

Christchurch (CHC) - Wellington (WLG)

Jetstar

NZ$290

NZ$262

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

CHC - Wellington

Christchurch (CHC) - Wellington (WLG)

Jetstar

NZ$318

NZ$282

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

CHC - Wellington

Christchurch (CHC) - Wellington (WLG)

Jetstar

NZ$318

NZ$241

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

CHC - Wellington

Christchurch (CHC) - Wellington (WLG)

Jetstar

NZ$320

NZ$282

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

CHC - Wellington

Christchurch (CHC) - Wellington (WLG)

Jetstar

NZ$312

NZ$241

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Christchurch to Wellington

1 night

Sep 15 - Sep 16

NZ$326 → NZ$241

26%

7 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 23

NZ$267 → NZ$199

25%

4 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 23

NZ$304 → NZ$241

21%

2 nights

Sep 20 - Sep 22

NZ$302 → NZ$241

20%

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Christchurch - Wellington route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent Christchurch to Wellington fares are above the typical level, with a median of $163.

📅 Best time to fly

September is historically cheapest

Historically, September is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $67.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 0h 50m

Direct flights from Christchurch to Wellington typically take 0h 50m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

71.1% of flights are direct

71.1% of recent flights on this route are direct, with frequent deals available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar is an airline offering direct flights on the Christchurch to Wellington route.

🎯 Booking tip

Good prices are rare

Historically, good prices on this route are rare, occurring only 1% of the time.

Christchurch main airports to depart from

Christchurch International (CHC)

Cheapest

Christchurch International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Wellington.

📍 ~10 km from Christchurch city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$141

Wellington main airports to arrive at

Wellington International (WLG)

Cheapest

Wellington International Airport is a convenient arrival point for flights from Christchurch to Wellington.

📍 ~5 km from city center

💸 Flights from ~NZ$139

Airports nearby Wellington used as alternative

Palmerston North (PMR)

Palmerston North Airport is a reliable alternative for domestic connections on the same island.

📍 ~135 km from Wellington (approximately 2-hour drive)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$239

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$2,239

$2,208

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Dec 11

Wellington, New Zealand

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$2,260

$2,249

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Wellington, New Zealand

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Wellington, New Zealand

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Wellington

Historically, booking flights from Christchurch to Wellington 60+ days in advance typically offers the best value. Across the trailing quarter, the average price for flights booked within this window was $133. In contrast, flights booked 0-6 days before departure averaged $257, indicating a significant price increase for last-minute bookings. Planning ahead by at least 28-59 days can also yield good prices, with an average of $145.

Based on data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Christchurch to Wellington is considered to be $118 or less. The median price for this route historically stands at $163. Prices tend to increase significantly beyond this point, with 75% of prices observed at $246 or higher. Travelers aiming for the most economical options should target fares around the $118 mark.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Christchurch to Wellington are September, January, and February. In September, the median price was $67, while January and February saw median prices of $69 and $70, respectively. These prices are significantly lower than the annual median price of $163 for this route. Travelers looking for the best deals should consider planning their trips during these months.

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Christchurch to Wellington: Overview

Insights for flights from Christchurch to Wellington

How much is a round trip from Christchurch to Wellington

Regular price: NZ$149 - NZ$394

Prices for flights from Christchurch to Wellington are currently within the regular range.

Regular prices for this route typically range from NZD 149 to NZD 394. The current lowest deal is NZD 159 with Jetstar, for travel from Oct 29-Oct 31.

now NZ$159

Low NZ$149

High NZ$394

The cheapest time to fly from Christchurch to Wellington

January

Cheapest

Flights from NZ$69

June

Most Expensive

Flights from NZ$196

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Christchurch to Wellington

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Christchurch to Wellington

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CHC - Wellington

Christchurch (CHC) - Wellington (WLG)

Jetstar

NZ$329

NZ$243

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

CHC - Wellington

Christchurch (CHC) - Wellington (WLG)

Jetstar

NZ$290

NZ$262

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

CHC - Wellington

Christchurch (CHC) - Wellington (WLG)

Jetstar

NZ$318

NZ$282

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

CHC - Wellington

Christchurch (CHC) - Wellington (WLG)

Jetstar

NZ$318

NZ$241

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

CHC - Wellington

Christchurch (CHC) - Wellington (WLG)

Jetstar

NZ$320

NZ$282

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

CHC - Wellington

Christchurch (CHC) - Wellington (WLG)

Jetstar

NZ$312

NZ$241

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Christchurch to Wellington

1 night

Sep 15 - Sep 16

NZ$326 → NZ$241

26%

7 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 23

NZ$267 → NZ$199

25%

4 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 23

NZ$304 → NZ$241

21%

2 nights

Sep 20 - Sep 22

NZ$302 → NZ$241

20%

Popular Airports to fly from Christchurch to Wellington

Christchurch - Wellington route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent Christchurch to Wellington fares are above the typical level, with a median of $163.

📅 Best time to fly

September is historically cheapest

Historically, September is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $67.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 0h 50m

Direct flights from Christchurch to Wellington typically take 0h 50m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

71.1% of flights are direct

71.1% of recent flights on this route are direct, with frequent deals available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar is an airline offering direct flights on the Christchurch to Wellington route.

🎯 Booking tip

Good prices are rare

Historically, good prices on this route are rare, occurring only 1% of the time.

Christchurch main airports to depart from

Christchurch International (CHC)

Cheapest

Christchurch International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Wellington.

📍 ~10 km from Christchurch city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$141

Wellington main airports to arrive at

Wellington International (WLG)

Cheapest

Wellington International Airport is a convenient arrival point for flights from Christchurch to Wellington.

📍 ~5 km from city center

💸 Flights from ~NZ$139

Airports nearby Wellington used as alternative

Palmerston North (PMR)

Palmerston North Airport is a reliable alternative for domestic connections on the same island.

Wellington, New Zealand

43% AI deal score

$2,109

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

From CHC

Elite

Dec 15

Wellington, New Zealand

43% AI deal score

$2,307

QantasLink

Business Class

From CHC

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Oct 24

Wellington, New Zealand

41% AI deal score

$2,152

QantasLink

Business Class

From CHC

Elite

Oct 24

Wellington, New Zealand

41% AI deal score

$2,153

QantasLink

Business Class

From CHC

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Oct 24

Wellington, New Zealand

41% AI deal score

$2,210

QantasLink

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Wellington

Cheap Flights from Christchurch to Wellington

Today’s best flight deals from Christchurch to Wellington

Christchurch to Wellington: Overview

Insights for flights from Christchurch to Wellington

How much is a round trip from Christchurch to Wellington

The cheapest time to fly from Christchurch to Wellington

Direct flights from Christchurch to Wellington

Last-minute flights going from Christchurch to Wellington

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Christchurch to Wellington

Popular Airports to fly from Christchurch to Wellington

Christchurch - Wellington route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

September is historically cheapest

Direct flights average 0h 50m

71.1% of flights are direct

Jetstar offers direct flights

Good prices are rare

Christchurch main airports to depart from

Wellington main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Wellington used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Wellington

Best Elite deals to Wellington

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Wellington

How far in advance should I book a flight from Christchurch to Wellington?

What is a good price for a flight from Christchurch to Wellington?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Christchurch to Wellington?

What percentage of Christchurch to Wellington flights are direct?

How many hours is the flight from Christchurch to Wellington?

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Christchurch to Wellington?

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More routes from Christchurch

Flights to Wellington from other cities

Christchurch to Wellington: Overview

Insights for flights from Christchurch to Wellington

How much is a round trip from Christchurch to Wellington

The cheapest time to fly from Christchurch to Wellington

Direct flights from Christchurch to Wellington

Last-minute flights going from Christchurch to Wellington

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Christchurch to Wellington

Popular Airports to fly from Christchurch to Wellington

Christchurch - Wellington route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

September is historically cheapest

Direct flights average 0h 50m

71.1% of flights are direct

Jetstar offers direct flights

Good prices are rare

Christchurch main airports to depart from

Wellington main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Wellington used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Wellington

Best Elite deals to Wellington

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Dec 11

Dec 11

Dec 14

Dec 14

Oct 24

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Oct 09

Dec 15

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Wellington

How far in advance should I book a flight from Christchurch to Wellington?

What is a good price for a flight from Christchurch to Wellington?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Christchurch to Wellington?