Find Cheap Flights from Wellington to Christchurch (WLG - CHC)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Wellington to Christchurch and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$101	Jetstar Nonstop 1 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Sun, Jun 7	The cheapest round-trip flight from Wellington to Christchurch is currently $101
Cheapest one-way flight	$51	Jetstar Nonstop 1 hr Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest one-way flight from Wellington to Christchurch is currently $51
Last-minute weekend getaway	$113	Jetstar Nonstop 1 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Wellington to Christchurch is currently $113

Fastest flight	50 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Wellington to Christchurch takes 50 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 Wellington to Christchurch is typically June. The most expensive month to fly is typically April.

June Cheapest	Typical prices: $60–150
April Most expensive	Typical prices: $115–230

Popular airlines from Wellington to Christchurch

Air New Zealand

Nonstop

from $129

Typical price: $115–260

93 weekly nonstop flights

WLG - CHC Every day

795 weekly connecting flights

WLG - CHC Every day
Jetstar

Nonstop

from $101

Typical price: $75–185

14 weekly nonstop flights

WLG - CHC Every day

59 weekly connecting flights

WLG - CHC Every day
Qantas

from $772

Typical price: $670–1,100

31 weekly connecting flights

WLG - CHC Every day
Air Chathams

3 weekly connecting flights

WLG - CHC Every Mon

Popular airports near Wellington

Wellington International Airport (WLG)

Wellington New Zealand 16 min 2 mi
Palmerston North Airport (PMR)

Palmerston North New Zealand 1 hr 50 min 80 mi
Kapiti Coast Airport (PPQ)

Paraparaumu New Zealand 43 min 29 mi
Whanganui Airport (WAG)

Whanganui New Zealand 2 hr 23 min 93 mi

Popular airports near Christchurch

Christchurch Airport (CHC)

Christchurch New Zealand 22 min 6 mi
Richard Pearse-Timaru-Levels Airport (TIU)

Timaru New Zealand 1 hr 59 min 88 mi
Hokitika Airport (HKK)

Hokitika New Zealand 3 hr 23 min 100 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Wellington to Christchurch

The cheapest flights from Wellington to Christchurch are usually in June. Typical ticket prices in June range from $60 to $150.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Wellington to Christchurch recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $101. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $51.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Wellington to Christchurch is $129, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Wellington to Christchurch is $101, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
The cheapest Qantas flight from Wellington to Christchurch is $772, flying from Jul 24 to Jul 26.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Wellington to Christchurch starts at $101 from Thu, Jun 4 to Sun, Jun 7. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $51 and departs on Wed, Jun 3.

50 min is the shortest flight time from Wellington to Christchurch.

The city receives most of its visitors Nov–Apr, the warmest months. May–Oct is cool, with nighttime temperatures around freezing Jun–Aug. In the rain shadow of the Southern Alps, the city is sunny and relatively dry and can be subjected to strong Nor’wester winds. The World Buskers Festival (Jan) brings street performers to the city. The New Zealand Jazz & Blues Festival (Apr) features artists from around the world. The NZ Cup & Show Week (Nov), a major agricultural fair, also encompasses horse racing and fashion.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Wellington to Christchurch.
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 Wellington to Christchurch 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 Wellington to Christchurch.

In terms of nonstop flights, Air New Zealand is the most popular. Air New Zealand offers 93 nonstop flights and 795 connecting flights per week. Air New Zealand flies from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Christchurch Airport (CHC) .

Other popular airlines flying from Wellington to Christchurch are:

Jetstar offers 14 nonstop flights and 59 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Christchurch Airport (CHC) .
Qantas offers 31 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Christchurch Airport (CHC) .
Air Chathams offers 3 connecting flights per week. Air Chathams flies from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Christchurch Airport (CHC) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Wellington and Christchurch.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Wellington to Christchurch recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $101. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $51.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Wellington to Christchurch is $129, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Wellington to Christchurch is $101, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
The cheapest Qantas flight from Wellington to Christchurch is $772, flying from Jul 24 to Jul 26.

Air New Zealand and Jetstar fly direct from Wellington to Christchurch.

There are 93 Air New Zealand direct flights from Wellington to Christchurch per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Jetstar direct flights from Wellington to Christchurch 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 Wellington and Christchurch at price $113 is offered by Jetstar from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

Air New Zealand and Jetstar fly direct from Wellington to Christchurch.

There are 93 Air New Zealand direct flights from Wellington to Christchurch per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Jetstar direct flights from Wellington to Christchurch 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 Wellington to Christchurch on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Wellington and Christchurch start at $101 from Thu, Jun 4 to Sun, Jun 7 with Jetstar.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Wellington to Christchurch, 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 economy class round-trip flights between Wellington and Christchurch start at $101 from Thu, Jun 4 to Sun, Jun 7.

To book business class trips from Wellington to Christchurch, 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 Wellington and Christchurch starts at $113 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with Jetstar.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Wellington and Christchurch at price $113 is offered by Jetstar from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Wellington to Christchurch, 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.