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

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 58.1% of flights from Wellington to Christchurch were non-stop. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 1. This indicates that a significant portion of travelers on this route can find direct flight options, while connecting flights typically involve a single stop.

How long is the flight from Wellington to Christchurch?

The typical direct flight from Wellington to Christchurch has a median duration of 1 hour and 5 minutes. For flights that include one stop, the median travel time increases to 5 hours and 50 minutes. The air distance between the two cities is approximately 304 kilometers. Travelers can expect a relatively short journey when flying directly.

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

Historically, good prices on flights from Wellington to Christchurch are observed frequently. This route is classified as having frequent good deals across the trailing 30-day period. Travelers can often find favorable fares when planning their trips between these two cities.

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2026-11-25 – 2026-12-02
WLG - Christchurch
41% AI deal score
NZ$164
NZ$159
Round trip
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WLG - Christchurch
39% AI deal score
NZ$144
NZ$159
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39% AI deal score
NZ$145
NZ$159
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WLG - Christchurch
39% AI deal score
NZ$152
NZ$159
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WLG - Christchurch
40% AI deal score
NZ$158
NZ$159
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WLG - Christchurch
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NZ$144
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40% AI deal score
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WLG - Christchurch
40% AI deal score
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NZ$159
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Wellington to Christchurch: Overview

Insights for flights from Wellington to Christchurch

Fares for cheap flights from Wellington to Christchurch typically range from $163–$364, with a median price of $240. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Based on recent observations, new deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find favorable prices.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Wellington to Christchurch, February stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $98. Following closely, January offers a median fare of $134, and December presents a median of $179. These months generally provide the lowest prices for this route.

Regarding flight duration, a typical journey from Wellington to Christchurch takes approximately 1h 5m, including connections. This route is classified as a short-haul flight, covering a distance of 304 kilometers. While a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, the rest typically involve one connection.

How much is a round trip from Wellington to Christchurch

Regular price: NZ$188 - NZ$424

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

The regular price range for flights from Wellington to Christchurch is NZD 188 to NZD 424. The current lowest deal is NZD 159 with Jetstar, for travel from Dec 7-Dec 14.

now NZ$159

Low NZ$188

High NZ$424

The cheapest time to fly from Wellington to Christchurch

The cheapest month to fly from WLG to CHC is February, with a median price of $98. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $359. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from NZ$98

July

Most Expensive

Flights from NZ$359

Jan

Feb

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Wellington to Christchurch

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Wellington to Christchurch

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Christchurch

Wellington (WLG) - Christchurch (CHC)

Jetstar

NZ$194

NZ$159

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Christchurch

Wellington (WLG) - Christchurch (CHC)

Jetstar

NZ$193

NZ$159

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Christchurch

Wellington (WLG) - Christchurch (CHC)

Jetstar

NZ$227

NZ$181

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Christchurch

Wellington (WLG) - Christchurch (CHC)

Jetstar

NZ$265

NZ$181

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Christchurch

Wellington (WLG) - Christchurch (CHC)

Jetstar

NZ$262

NZ$191

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Christchurch

Wellington (WLG) - Christchurch (CHC)

Jetstar

NZ$259

NZ$191

One-way

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

1 night

Dec 5 - Dec 6

NZ$244 → NZ$160

34%

5 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 6

NZ$240 → NZ$159

34%

3 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 13

NZ$243 → NZ$160

34%

3 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 6

NZ$241 → NZ$160

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

Fly in February for prices as low as $98

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $98.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 5m

The median flight duration for a direct flight from Wellington to Christchurch is 1h 5m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are frequent

Direct flights are available on 58.1% of recent routes, with frequent deals historically.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

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

🎯 Booking tip

Consider deals around $159

A good price for this route is around $159, with deals appearing frequently.

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$159

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$159

Airports nearby Christchurch used as alternative

Dunedin (DUD)

Dunedin Airport (DUD) is a major regional hub offering significant domestic capacity and reliable South Island travel.

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

💸 Flights from ~NZ$244

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Christchurch

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Best Elite deals to Christchurch

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From WLG

Elite

Dec 02

Christchurch, New Zealand

81% AI deal score

$6,757

$2,713

Save $4,044

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Dec 09

Christchurch, New Zealand

80% AI deal score

$6,501

$2,617

Save $3,884

Emirates Airlines, +1

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Nov 28

Christchurch, New Zealand

80% AI deal score

$7,390

$2,811

Save $4,579

QantasLink

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Oct 11

Christchurch, New Zealand

80% AI deal score

$10,090

$4,564

Save $5,526

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Nov 18

Christchurch, New Zealand

79% AI deal score

$7,247

$2,293

Save $4,954

Emirates Airlines, +1

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Nov 29

Christchurch, New Zealand

79% AI deal score

$7,582

$2,318

Save $5,264

Emirates Airlines, +1

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Nov 29

Christchurch, New Zealand

79% AI deal score

$7,534

$2,318

Save $5,216

Emirates Airlines, +1

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Nov 29

Christchurch, New Zealand

79% AI deal score

$7,638

$2,330

Save $5,308

Emirates Airlines, +1

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Nov 10

Christchurch, New Zealand

79% AI deal score

$7,247

$2,383

Save $4,864

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Dec 24

Christchurch, New Zealand

79% AI deal score

$6,571

$2,752

Save $3,819

QantasLink

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Oct 15

Christchurch, New Zealand

79% AI deal score

$8,834

$3,965

Save $4,869

QantasLink

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Oct 15

Christchurch, New Zealand

79% AI deal score

$8,838

$3,972

Save $4,866

QantasLink

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Christchurch

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Wellington to Christchurch is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $306. Booking 7-13 days out saw an average price of $424, while waiting until 0-6 days before departure resulted in an average price of $486. Planning within the 14-27 day window generally offers better value based on trailing 90-day data.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Wellington to Christchurch is considered to be $163 or less. The median price for this route across the trailing quarter was $240. Fares around $364 represent the higher end of typical prices during this period, indicating that prices at or below $163 offer significant savings.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Wellington to Christchurch are February and January. In February, the median price was $98, making it the most affordable month. January also offered competitive pricing with a median of $134. The annual median price for this route is $240, with December being the most expensive month at a median of $179.

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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$188 - NZ$424

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

The regular price range for flights from Wellington to Christchurch is NZD 188 to NZD 424. The current lowest deal is NZD 159 with Jetstar, for travel from Dec 7-Dec 14.

now NZ$159

Low NZ$188

High NZ$424

The cheapest time to fly from Wellington to Christchurch

The cheapest month to fly from WLG to CHC is February, with a median price of $98. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $359. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from NZ$98

July

Most Expensive

Flights from NZ$359

Jan

Feb

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Wellington to Christchurch

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Wellington to Christchurch

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Christchurch

Wellington (WLG) - Christchurch (CHC)

Jetstar

NZ$194

NZ$159

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Christchurch

Wellington (WLG) - Christchurch (CHC)

Jetstar

NZ$193

NZ$159

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Christchurch

Wellington (WLG) - Christchurch (CHC)

Jetstar

NZ$227

NZ$181

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Christchurch

Wellington (WLG) - Christchurch (CHC)

Jetstar

NZ$265

NZ$181

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Christchurch

Wellington (WLG) - Christchurch (CHC)

Jetstar

NZ$262

NZ$191

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Christchurch

Wellington (WLG) - Christchurch (CHC)

Jetstar

NZ$259

NZ$191

One-way

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

1 night

Dec 5 - Dec 6

NZ$244 → NZ$160

34%

5 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 6

NZ$240 → NZ$159

34%

3 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 13

NZ$243 → NZ$160

34%

3 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 6

NZ$241 → NZ$160

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

Fly in February for prices as low as $98

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $98.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 5m

The median flight duration for a direct flight from Wellington to Christchurch is 1h 5m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are frequent

Direct flights are available on 58.1% of recent routes, with frequent deals historically.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

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

🎯 Booking tip

Consider deals around $159

A good price for this route is around $159, with deals appearing frequently.

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$159

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$159

Airports nearby Christchurch used as alternative

Dunedin (DUD)

Dunedin Airport (DUD) is a major regional hub offering significant domestic capacity and reliable South Island travel.

Christchurch, New Zealand

79% AI deal score

$8,838

$3,972

Save $4,866

QantasLink

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

Fly in February for prices as low as $98

Direct flights take 1h 5m

Direct flights are frequent

Jetstar offers direct flights

Consider deals around $159

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

Dec 02

Dec 09

Nov 28

Oct 11

Nov 18

Nov 29

Nov 29

Nov 29

Nov 10

Dec 24

Oct 15

Oct 15

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

Fly in February for prices as low as $98

Direct flights take 1h 5m

Direct flights are frequent

Jetstar offers direct flights

Consider deals around $159

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

Dec 02

Dec 09

Nov 28

Oct 11

Nov 18

Nov 29

Nov 29

Nov 29

Nov 10

Dec 24

Oct 15

Oct 15

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?