Cheap flights from Christchurch to Wellington

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Cheapest round-trip flights $77
Jetstar Nonstop 1 hr Thu, Apr 30 — Sun, May 3
The cheapest round-trip flight from Christchurch to Wellington is currently $77
Cheapest one-way flight $39
Jetstar Nonstop 1 hr Wed, Apr 29
The cheapest one-way flight from Christchurch to Wellington is currently $39
Last-minute weekend getaway $112
Jetstar Nonstop 1 hr Thu, Feb 26 — Mon, Mar 2
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Christchurch to Wellington is currently $112
Cheapest business class flights $1,244
Qantas 1 stop 9 hr Thu, Apr 23 — Sun, Apr 26
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Christchurch to Wellington is currently $1,244
Fastest flight 50 min The fastest nonstop flight from Christchurch to Wellington 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 Christchurch to Wellington is typically May. The most expensive month to fly is typically September.
May
Cheapest
Typical prices: $55–100
September
Most expensive
Typical prices: $95–240

Popular airlines from Christchurch to Wellington

  • Air New Zealand
    Nonstop
    from $106
    Typical price: $105–245
    103 weekly nonstop flights
    CHC - WLG Every day
    1075 weekly connecting flights
    CHC - WLG Every day
  • Jetstar
    Nonstop
    from $77
    Typical price: $70–165
    14 weekly nonstop flights
    CHC - WLG Every day
    111 weekly connecting flights
    CHC - WLG Every day
  • Qantas
    from $445
    Typical price: $660–1,150
    43 weekly connecting flights
    CHC - WLG Every day
  • Air Chathams
    4 weekly connecting flights
    CHC - WLG Every Tue, Sun

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 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 22 min 93 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Christchurch to Wellington

The cheapest flights from Christchurch to Wellington are usually in May. Typical ticket prices in May range from $55 to $100.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Christchurch to Wellington recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $77. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $39.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Christchurch to Wellington is $106, flying from Apr 30 to May 3.
  • The cheapest Jetstar flight from Christchurch to Wellington is $77, flying from Apr 30 to May 3.
  • The cheapest Qantas flight from Christchurch to Wellington is $445, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 19.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Christchurch to Wellington starts at $77 from Thu, Apr 30 to Sun, May 3. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $39 and departs on Wed, Apr 29.
50 min is the shortest flight time from Christchurch to Wellington.
Famed for its strong winds, the city is breezy year-round with particularly strong gusts in the winter. Otherwise, the climate is moderate. Peak travel coincides with the warmer months of Dec–Apr. The Wellington Sevens (Jan/Feb) is a popular rugby gathering. The month-long biennial New Zealand Festival (Feb–Mar, even-numbered years) features diverse cultural events around town. Wellington on a Plate (Aug) features pop-up bars, night markets and more.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Christchurch to Wellington.
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 Wellington 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 Wellington.

In terms of nonstop flights, Air New Zealand is the most popular. Air New Zealand offers 103 nonstop flights and 1,075 connecting flights per week. Air New Zealand flies from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Wellington International Airport (WLG) .

Other popular airlines flying from Christchurch to Wellington are:
  • Jetstar offers 14 nonstop flights and 111 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Wellington International Airport (WLG) .
  • Qantas offers 43 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Wellington International Airport (WLG) .
  • Air Chathams offers 4 connecting flights per week. Air Chathams flies from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Wellington International Airport (WLG) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Christchurch and Wellington.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Christchurch to Wellington recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $77. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $39.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Christchurch to Wellington is $106, flying from Apr 30 to May 3.
  • The cheapest Jetstar flight from Christchurch to Wellington is $77, flying from Apr 30 to May 3.
  • The cheapest Qantas flight from Christchurch to Wellington is $445, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 19.
Air New Zealand and Jetstar fly direct from Christchurch to Wellington.
  • There are 103 Air New Zealand direct flights from Christchurch to Wellington per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 14 Jetstar direct flights from Christchurch to Wellington 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 Wellington at price $112 is offered by Jetstar from Thu, Feb 26 to Mon, Mar 2.
Air New Zealand and Jetstar fly direct from Christchurch to Wellington.
  • There are 103 Air New Zealand direct flights from Christchurch to Wellington per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 14 Jetstar direct flights from Christchurch to Wellington 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 Wellington on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Christchurch and Wellington start at $77 from Thu, Apr 30 to Sun, May 3 with Jetstar.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Christchurch to Wellington, 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 Wellington start at $1,244 from Thu, Apr 23 to Sun, Apr 26 with Qantas.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Christchurch and Wellington start at $77 from Thu, Apr 30 to Sun, May 3.
To book business class trips from Christchurch to Wellington, 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 Wellington starts at $112 from Thu, Feb 26 to Mon, Mar 2 with Jetstar.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Christchurch and Wellington at price $112 is offered by Jetstar from Thu, Feb 26 to Mon, Mar 2.
To find last-minute flight deals from Christchurch to Wellington, 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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