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

Historically, approximately 73.2% of flights from Wellington to Christchurch have been non-stop. For travelers who prefer a direct journey, this route offers a high probability of finding one. When connecting flights are necessary, they typically involve one stopover. This indicates that direct flights are the predominant option for this route across the trailing 90 days.

How long is the flight from Wellington to Christchurch?

The direct flight from Wellington to Christchurch typically takes about 0 hours and 55 minutes, covering a distance of 304 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging around 6 hours and 50 minutes. Travelers should consider these durations when planning their journey, with direct options offering a much quicker travel time.

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

Historically, good prices on flights from Wellington to Christchurch are considered frequent. This suggests that travelers often have opportunities to find competitive fares for this route. Based on data from the trailing 30 days, this route consistently offers favorable pricing. Therefore, those planning to travel between these two cities can generally expect to find good deals.

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July 27 - July 29

Cheapest

WLG - Christchurch

NZ$188

NZ$158

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July 27 - July 30

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WLG - Christchurch

NZ$188

NZ$158

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July 22 - July 23

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WLG - Christchurch

NZ$205

NZ$158

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July 22 - July 28

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WLG - Christchurch

NZ$191

NZ$158

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July 21 - July 24

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NZ$206

NZ$158

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July 22 - July 31

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WLG - Christchurch

NZ$185

NZ$158

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July 22 - July 25

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WLG - Christchurch

NZ$205

NZ$158

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July 27 - July 28

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WLG - Christchurch

NZ$187

NZ$158

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July 25 - July 31

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NZ$188

NZ$158

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August 12 - August 16

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NZ$211

NZ$158

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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. Only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding cheap flights from Wellington to Christchurch may require some flexibility or advance planning.

The cheapest time to fly from Wellington to Christchurch is often in December, with a median fare of just $50. August and September also offer competitive pricing, both with median fares of $69.

The journey from Wellington to Christchurch is a short-haul route, covering a distance of 304 kilometers. A typical journey takes 0h 55m, including connections. For direct flights from Wellington to Christchurch, almost all itineraries are non-stop, with 73.2% of recent fares being non-stop. When itineraries do include connections, they typically involve one stopover.

How much is a round trip from Wellington to Christchurch

Regular price: NZ$158 - NZ$354

Prices are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Wellington to Christchurch is NZD 158 to NZD 354. The current lowest deal is NZD 158 with Jetstar, for travel from Jul 27-Jul 29.

now NZ$158

Low NZ$158

High NZ$354

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 USD. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of 257 USD. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

January

Cheapest

Flights from NZ$69

July

Most Expensive

Flights from NZ$257

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Direct flights from Wellington to Christchurch

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Wellington to Christchurch

Sat, Jul 18

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WLG - Christchurch

Wellington (WLG) - Christchurch (CHC)

Jetstar

NZ$223

NZ$170

One-way

Mon, Jul 20

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Christchurch

Wellington (WLG) - Christchurch (CHC)

Jetstar

NZ$190

NZ$158

One-way

Tue, Jul 21

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Christchurch

Wellington (WLG) - Christchurch (CHC)

Jetstar

NZ$205

NZ$158

One-way

Tue, Jul 21

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Christchurch

Wellington (WLG) - Christchurch (CHC)

Jetstar

NZ$205

NZ$158

One-way

Wed, Jul 22

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Christchurch

Wellington (WLG) - Christchurch (CHC)

Jetstar

NZ$203

NZ$158

One-way

Wed, Jul 22

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Christchurch

Wellington (WLG) - Christchurch (CHC)

Jetstar

NZ$190

NZ$158

One-way

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

3 nights

Dec 18 - Dec 21

NZ$264 → NZ$159

40%

2 nights

Dec 18 - Dec 20

NZ$263 → NZ$159

39%

2 nights

Dec 29 - Dec 31

NZ$263 → NZ$159

39%

5 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 14

NZ$259 → NZ$159

38%

Popular Airports to fly from Wellington to Christchurch

Wellington - Christchurch route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Wellington to Christchurch are above the typical level, with a median price of $165.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $69.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 0h 55m

Direct flights from Wellington to Christchurch typically take 0h 55m, while connecting flights average 7h 30m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

73.2% of recent flights are direct

73.2% of recent flights from Wellington to Christchurch are direct, indicating frequent availability.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar is a direct airline option for flights from Wellington to Christchurch.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Wellington to Christchurch are frequent, appearing 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 the primary gateway to Christchurch and the Canterbury region from Wellington.

📍 ~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, offering significant domestic capacity.

📍 ~320 km from Christchurch (approximately a 4.5 to 5 hour drive)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$230

Wellington International (WLG)

Wellington International Airport is a primary international and domestic hub with an extensive flight network.

📍 ~310 km from Christchurch (requires a short flight or ferry crossing)

Timaru (TIU)

Timaru Airport is geographically the closest alternative, with easy road access via State Highway 1.

📍 ~160 km from Christchurch (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$239

Queenstown (ZQN)

Queenstown Airport is a major international gateway with trans-Tasman flights and high volume of services.

📍 ~350 km from Christchurch (approximately a 6 hour drive)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$156

Nelson (NSN)

Cheapest

Nelson Airport offers good connectivity to other major domestic centers as one of New Zealand's busiest regional airports.

📍 ~270 km from Christchurch (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$139

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Christchurch, New Zealand

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Christchurch

Historically, booking your flight 60+ days in advance typically yields the lowest average prices for flights from Wellington to Christchurch. Across the trailing quarter, the average price for flights booked within this window was around $98. In contrast, booking 7-13 days out saw average prices of $195, while flights booked 0-6 days before departure averaged $283. Planning ahead by at least two months can lead to significant savings on this route.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Wellington to Christchurch is considered to be $98 or less. The median price for this route was $165. For reference, prices around $282 typically represent the higher end of fares for this route. Aiming for a fare at or below $98 would generally secure a competitive deal.

Historically, December, August, and September have been the cheapest months to fly from Wellington to Christchurch. In these months, the median prices were around $50 for December and $69 for both August and September. The annual median price for this route, based on data from the trailing 270 days, was $165. While August also appeared as the most expensive month in some observations, its median price of $69 still indicates potential savings compared to the annual 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

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

January is historically the cheapest month to fly

Direct flights average 0h 55m

73.2% of recent flights are direct

Jetstar offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

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

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