How many flights from Wellington to Christchurch are non-stop?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 73.2% of flights from Wellington to Christchurch were non-stop. For flights that included a stopover, the median number of stopovers was one. This indicates that direct routes are widely available for this journey.

How long is the flight from Wellington to Christchurch?

The typical direct flight from Wellington to Christchurch has a median duration of 0 hours and 55 minutes, covering a distance of 304 kilometers. Flights with one stopover, however, historically have a significantly longer median duration of 6 hours and 50 minutes. Travelers should consider direct options for a quicker journey between these two cities.

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

Historically, good prices on flights from Wellington to Christchurch have been frequent. This route is consistently observed to offer competitive fares. Travelers can often find favorable deals when planning their trips between these two cities.

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2026-10-07 – 2026-10-18
WLG - Christchurch
39% AI deal score
NZ$155
NZ$161
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Wellington to Christchurch: Overview

Insights for flights from Wellington to Christchurch

Flights from Wellington to Christchurch typically range from $98 to $282, with a median fare of $165. Right now, fares are above the typical level, and only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.

When looking for cheap flights from Wellington to Christchurch, the cheapest time to fly is often December, with a median fare of just $50. Other cost-effective months include August and September, both showing a median fare of $69.

A typical journey from Wellington to Christchurch takes approximately 0h 55m, including connections. This is a short-haul route, covering a distance of 304 kilometers. For direct flights from Wellington to Christchurch, almost all itineraries are non-stop, with 73.2% of recent fares being non-stop. When connections are involved, most itineraries connect at least once.

How much is a round trip from Wellington to Christchurch

Regular price: NZ$182 - NZ$397

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

The typical price range for this route is NZD182 to NZD397. The current lowest deal is NZD136 with Jetstar, for travel from Dec 4-Dec 6.

now NZ$136

Low NZ$182

High NZ$397

The cheapest time to fly from Wellington to Christchurch

The cheapest month to fly from WLG to CHC is January, with a median price of $69. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $257. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

January

Cheapest

Flights from NZ$69

July

Most Expensive

Flights from NZ$257

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Wellington to Christchurch

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Wellington to Christchurch

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Christchurch

Wellington (WLG) - Christchurch (CHC)

Jetstar

NZ$207

NZ$161

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Christchurch

Wellington (WLG) - Christchurch (CHC)

Jetstar

NZ$233

NZ$171

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Christchurch

Wellington (WLG) - Christchurch (CHC)

Jetstar

NZ$202

NZ$161

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Christchurch

Wellington (WLG) - Christchurch (CHC)

Jetstar

NZ$224

NZ$161

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Christchurch

Wellington (WLG) - Christchurch (CHC)

Jetstar

NZ$225

NZ$161

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Christchurch

Wellington (WLG) - Christchurch (CHC)

Jetstar

NZ$222

NZ$174

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 1 - Sep 3

NZ$277 → NZ$161

42%

2 nights

Sep 2 - Sep 4

NZ$275 → NZ$161

42%

4 nights

Sep 1 - Sep 5

NZ$273 → NZ$171

37%

1 night

Sep 2 - Sep 3

NZ$275 → NZ$181

34%

Popular Airports to fly from Wellington to Christchurch

Wellington - Christchurch route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Wellington to Christchurch are above the typical level historically.

📅 Best time to fly

December, August, and September are cheapest

Historically, December ($50), August ($69), and September ($69) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 0h 55m

The median flight duration for a direct flight is 0h 55m for this short-haul route.

✈️ Airlines & availability

73.2% of recent flights are direct

Most flights on this route are direct, with 73.2% of recent flights being nonstop.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar is an airline that offers direct flights from Wellington to Christchurch.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights on this route appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

Wellington main airports to depart from

Wellington International (WLG)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~5 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$158

Christchurch main airports to arrive at

Christchurch International (CHC)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~NZ$156

Airports nearby Christchurch used as alternative

Dunedin (DUD)

Dunedin Airport can be a reliable alternative for South Island travel with significant domestic capacity.

📍 ~360 km from Christchurch (approximately a 4.5 to 5 hour drive from Christchurch)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$235

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Christchurch

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From WLG

Elite

Oct 17

Christchurch, New Zealand

81% AI deal score

$8,579

$2,372

Save $6,207

Fiji Airways, +1

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Dec 14

Christchurch, New Zealand

81% AI deal score

$7,046

$2,743

Save $4,303

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Oct 17

Christchurch, New Zealand

80% AI deal score

$8,215

$2,452

Save $5,763

Fiji Airways, +1

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Oct 17

Christchurch, New Zealand

79% AI deal score

$7,982

$2,452

Save $5,530

Fiji Airways, +1

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Oct 24

Christchurch, New Zealand

79% AI deal score

$8,026

$2,455

Save $5,571

Fiji Airways, +1

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Oct 24

Christchurch, New Zealand

79% AI deal score

$8,026

$2,455

Save $5,571

Fiji Airways, +1

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Nov 22

Christchurch, New Zealand

79% AI deal score

$8,062

$2,524

Save $5,538

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Nov 22

Christchurch, New Zealand

78% AI deal score

$8,047

$2,626

Save $5,421

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Nov 22

Christchurch, New Zealand

78% AI deal score

$8,047

$2,709

Save $5,338

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Oct 15

Christchurch, New Zealand

78% AI deal score

$8,617

$3,092

Save $5,525

Emirates Airlines, +1

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Feb 13

Christchurch, New Zealand

77% AI deal score

$5,015

$2,478

Save $2,537

Fiji Airways, +1

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Dec 11

Christchurch, New Zealand

77% AI deal score

$7,387

$2,615

Save $4,772

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Christchurch

Historically, the best prices for flights from Wellington to Christchurch are found when booking 60 or more days in advance. During the trailing 90 days, the average price for flights booked within this window was around $98. In contrast, booking 7-13 days out typically saw average prices of $195, while flights booked 0-6 days before departure averaged $283. Planning ahead can lead to significant savings on this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Wellington to Christchurch was considered to be $98 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $165. For travelers seeking savings, prices above $282 were observed in the higher range of fares.

Historically, December has shown to be one of the cheapest months to fly from Wellington to Christchurch, with a median price of $50. August and September also offered competitive fares, both with a median price of $69 in the trailing 270 days. The annual median price for this route was $165, indicating that these months offer notable savings compared to the yearly average.

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Wellington to Christchurch: Overview

Insights for flights from Wellington to Christchurch

How much is a round trip from Wellington to Christchurch

Regular price: NZ$182 - NZ$397

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

The typical price range for this route is NZD182 to NZD397. The current lowest deal is NZD136 with Jetstar, for travel from Dec 4-Dec 6.

now NZ$136

Low NZ$182

High NZ$397

The cheapest time to fly from Wellington to Christchurch

The cheapest month to fly from WLG to CHC is January, with a median price of $69. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $257. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

January

Cheapest

Flights from NZ$69

July

Most Expensive

Flights from NZ$257

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Wellington to Christchurch

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Wellington to Christchurch

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Christchurch

Wellington (WLG) - Christchurch (CHC)

Jetstar

NZ$207

NZ$161

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Christchurch

Wellington (WLG) - Christchurch (CHC)

Jetstar

NZ$233

NZ$171

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Christchurch

Wellington (WLG) - Christchurch (CHC)

Jetstar

NZ$202

NZ$161

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Christchurch

Wellington (WLG) - Christchurch (CHC)

Jetstar

NZ$224

NZ$161

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Christchurch

Wellington (WLG) - Christchurch (CHC)

Jetstar

NZ$225

NZ$161

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Christchurch

Wellington (WLG) - Christchurch (CHC)

Jetstar

NZ$222

NZ$174

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 1 - Sep 3

NZ$277 → NZ$161

42%

2 nights

Sep 2 - Sep 4

NZ$275 → NZ$161

42%

4 nights

Sep 1 - Sep 5

NZ$273 → NZ$171

37%

1 night

Sep 2 - Sep 3

NZ$275 → NZ$181

34%

Popular Airports to fly from Wellington to Christchurch

Wellington - Christchurch route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Wellington to Christchurch are above the typical level historically.

📅 Best time to fly

December, August, and September are cheapest

Historically, December ($50), August ($69), and September ($69) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 0h 55m

The median flight duration for a direct flight is 0h 55m for this short-haul route.

✈️ Airlines & availability

73.2% of recent flights are direct

Most flights on this route are direct, with 73.2% of recent flights being nonstop.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar is an airline that offers direct flights from Wellington to Christchurch.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights on this route appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

Wellington main airports to depart from

Wellington International (WLG)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~5 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$158

Christchurch main airports to arrive at

Christchurch International (CHC)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~NZ$156

Airports nearby Christchurch used as alternative

Dunedin (DUD)

Dunedin Airport can be a reliable alternative for South Island travel with significant domestic capacity.

Christchurch, New Zealand

77% AI deal score

$7,387

$2,615

Save $4,772

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Christchurch

Cheap Flights from Wellington to Christchurch

Today’s best flight deals from Wellington to Christchurch

Wellington to Christchurch: Overview

Insights for flights from Wellington to Christchurch

How much is a round trip from Wellington to Christchurch

The cheapest time to fly from Wellington to Christchurch

Direct flights from Wellington to Christchurch

Last-minute flights going from Wellington to Christchurch

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

Popular Airports to fly from Wellington to Christchurch

Wellington - Christchurch route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

December, August, and September are cheapest

Direct flights take 0h 55m

73.2% of recent flights are direct

Jetstar offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Wellington main airports to depart from

Christchurch main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Christchurch used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Christchurch

Best Elite deals to Christchurch

Oct 17

Dec 14

Oct 17

Oct 17

Oct 24

Oct 24

Nov 22

Nov 22

Nov 22

Oct 15

Feb 13

Dec 11

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Christchurch

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

What's a cheap fare from Wellington to Christchurch?

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

How many flights from Wellington to Christchurch are non-stop?

How long is the flight from Wellington to Christchurch?

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

Related routes

More routes from Wellington

Flights to Christchurch from other cities

Wellington to Christchurch: Overview

Insights for flights from Wellington to Christchurch

How much is a round trip from Wellington to Christchurch

The cheapest time to fly from Wellington to Christchurch

Direct flights from Wellington to Christchurch

Last-minute flights going from Wellington to Christchurch

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

Popular Airports to fly from Wellington to Christchurch

Wellington - Christchurch route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

December, August, and September are cheapest

Direct flights take 0h 55m

73.2% of recent flights are direct

Jetstar offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Wellington main airports to depart from

Christchurch main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Christchurch used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Christchurch

Best Elite deals to Christchurch

Oct 17

Dec 14

Oct 17

Oct 17

Oct 24

Oct 24

Nov 22

Nov 22

Nov 22

Oct 15

Feb 13

Dec 11

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Christchurch

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

What's a cheap fare from Wellington to Christchurch?

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