Cheap flights from Christchurch to Nelson

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Christchurch to Nelson and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $95
Air New Zealand Nonstop 1 hr Fri, May 8 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest round-trip flight from Christchurch to Nelson is currently $95
Cheapest one-way flight $48
Air New Zealand Nonstop 1 hr Wed, May 6
The cheapest one-way flight from Christchurch to Nelson is currently $48
Last-minute weekend getaway $231
Air New Zealand Nonstop 1 hr Fri, Feb 27 — Sun, Mar 1
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Christchurch to Nelson is currently $231
Cheapest business class flights $1,438
Air New Zealand, Qantas 2 stops 16 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Christchurch to Nelson is currently $1,438
Fastest flight 55 min The fastest nonstop flight from Christchurch to Nelson takes 55 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Christchurch to Nelson is typically August. The most expensive month to fly is typically January.
August
Cheapest
Typical prices: $95–240
January
Most expensive
Typical prices: $145–285

Popular airlines from Christchurch to Nelson

  • Air New Zealand
    Nonstop
    from $95
    Typical price: $115–230
    38 weekly nonstop flights
    CHC - NSN Every day
    1146 weekly connecting flights
    CHC - NSN Every day

Popular airports near Christchurch

  • Christchurch Airport (CHC)
    Christchurch New Zealand 6 mi
  • Richard Pearse-Timaru-Levels Airport (TIU)
    Timaru New Zealand 1 hr 59 min 88 mi
  • Marlborough Airport Blenheim (BHE)
    Blenheim New Zealand 4 hr 9 min 152 mi
  • Hokitika Airport (HKK)
    Hokitika New Zealand 3 hr 23 min 100 mi

Popular airports near Nelson

  • Nelson Airport (NSN)
    Nelson New Zealand 4 min 1 mi
  • Marlborough Airport Blenheim (BHE)
    Blenheim New Zealand 1 hr 35 min 35 mi
  • Picton Aerodrome (PCN)
    Picton New Zealand 1 hr 47 min 37 mi
  • Wellington International Airport (WLG)
    Wellington New Zealand 6 hr 6 min 81 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Christchurch to Nelson

The cheapest flights from Christchurch to Nelson are usually in August. Typical ticket prices in August range from $95 to $240.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Christchurch to Nelson recently found on Google Flights was with Air New Zealand from $95. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air New Zealand from $48.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Christchurch to Nelson is $95, flying from May 8 to May 11.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Christchurch to Nelson starts at $95 from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $48 and departs on Wed, May 6.
55 min is the shortest flight time from Christchurch to Nelson.
Warm summer (Dec–Mar) is the busiest travel period. The Nelson Jazz & Blues Festival (Jan) is a long-standing event with performances in a diverse line-up of indoor and outdoor venues. The Nelson Arts Festival (Oct) features a broad programme of theatre, dance, comedy and visual arts and a themed masked parade. Weather May–Oct is cool.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Christchurch to Nelson.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Christchurch to Nelson really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Christchurch to Nelson.

In terms of nonstop flights, Air New Zealand is the most popular. Air New Zealand offers 38 nonstop flights and 1,146 connecting flights per week. Air New Zealand flies from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Nelson Airport (NSN) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Christchurch and Nelson.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Christchurch to Nelson recently found on Google Flights was with Air New Zealand from $95. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air New Zealand from $48.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Christchurch to Nelson is $95, flying from May 8 to May 11.
Air New Zealand flies direct from Christchurch to Nelson.
  • There are 38 Air New Zealand direct flights from Christchurch to Nelson per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Christchurch and Nelson at price $231 is offered by Air New Zealand from Fri, Feb 27 to Sun, Mar 1.
Air New Zealand flies direct from Christchurch to Nelson.
  • There are 38 Air New Zealand direct flights from Christchurch to Nelson per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Christchurch to Nelson on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Christchurch and Nelson start at $95 from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11 with Air New Zealand.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Christchurch to Nelson, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Christchurch and Nelson start at $1,438 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Air New Zealand, Qantas.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Christchurch and Nelson start at $95 from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.
To book business class trips from Christchurch to Nelson, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Christchurch and Nelson starts at $231 from Fri, Feb 27 to Sun, Mar 1 with Air New Zealand.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Christchurch and Nelson at price $231 is offered by Air New Zealand from Fri, Feb 27 to Sun, Mar 1.
To find last-minute flight deals from Christchurch to Nelson, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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