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Christchurch International Airport to Nelson Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Christchurch International Airport to Nelson Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from AU$ 77 and round-trip from AU$ 164. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        CHC 10:15
        1h
        Direct
        NSN 11:15
        Christchurch - Nelson | Sat, Oct 17 | Air New Zealand
        NSN 17:45
        55m
        Direct
        CHC 18:40
        Nelson - Christchurch | Sat, Oct 24 | Air New Zealand
        AU$ 164 AU$ 266
        38% off
        38% off
        AU$ 266 AU$ 164
      • CHC 08:00
        1h
        Direct
        NSN 09:00
        Christchurch - Nelson | Sun, Nov 1 | Air New Zealand
        NSN 09:30
        55m
        Direct
        CHC 10:25
        Nelson - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 3 | Air New Zealand
        AU$ 185 AU$ 266
        30% off
        30% off
        AU$ 266 AU$ 185
      • CHC 10:15
        1h
        Direct
        NSN 11:15
        Christchurch - Nelson | Tue, Sep 29 | Air New Zealand
        NSN 13:05
        55m
        Direct
        CHC 14:00
        Nelson - Christchurch | Tue, Oct 6 | Air New Zealand
        AU$ 191 AU$ 266
        28% off
        28% off
        AU$ 266 AU$ 191
      • CHC 11:35
        1h
        Direct
        NSN 12:35
        Christchurch - Nelson | Fri, Nov 6 | Air New Zealand
        NSN 19:20
        55m
        Direct
        CHC 20:15
        Nelson - Christchurch | Fri, Nov 13 | Air New Zealand
        AU$ 193
        27% off
        AU$ 266 AU$ 193
      • CHC 10:15
        1h
        Direct
        NSN 11:15
        Christchurch - Nelson | Thu, Sep 17 | Air New Zealand
        NSN 17:45
        55m
        Direct
        CHC 18:40
        Nelson - Christchurch | Mon, Sep 21 | Air New Zealand
        AU$ 197
        26% off
        AU$ 266 AU$ 197
      • CHC 10:15
        1h
        Direct
        NSN 11:15
        Christchurch - Nelson | Fri, Oct 30 | Air New Zealand
        NSN 09:30
        55m
        Direct
        CHC 10:25
        Nelson - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 3 | Air New Zealand
        AU$ 197
        26% off
        AU$ 266 AU$ 197
      • CHC 08:00
        1h
        Direct
        NSN 09:00
        Christchurch - Nelson | Thu, Nov 5 | Air New Zealand
        NSN 19:20
        55m
        Direct
        CHC 20:15
        Nelson - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 5 | Air New Zealand
        AU$ 198
        26% off
        AU$ 266 AU$ 198
      • CHC 08:00
        1h
        Direct
        NSN 09:00
        Christchurch - Nelson | Sun, Sep 27 | Air New Zealand
        NSN 17:45
        55m
        Direct
        CHC 18:40
        Nelson - Christchurch | Sat, Oct 3 | Air New Zealand
        AU$ 199
        25% off
        AU$ 266 AU$ 199
      • CHC 10:15
        1h
        Direct
        NSN 11:15
        Christchurch - Nelson | Tue, Oct 20 | Air New Zealand
        NSN 14:35
        55m
        Direct
        CHC 15:30
        Nelson - Christchurch | Sun, Oct 25 | Air New Zealand
        AU$ 201
        24% off
        AU$ 266 AU$ 201
      • CHC 08:00
        1h
        Direct
        NSN 09:00
        Christchurch - Nelson | Mon, Oct 5 | Air New Zealand
        NSN 14:35
        55m
        Direct
        CHC 15:30
        Nelson - Christchurch | Mon, Oct 12 | Air New Zealand
        AU$ 207
        22% off
        AU$ 266 AU$ 207
      • CHC 10:15
        1h
        Direct
        NSN 11:15
        Christchurch - Nelson | Tue, Oct 6 | Air New Zealand
        NSN 06:40
        55m
        Direct
        CHC 07:35
        Nelson - Christchurch | Tue, Oct 13 | Air New Zealand
        AU$ 210
        21% off
        AU$ 266 AU$ 210
      • CHC 08:00
        1h
        Direct
        NSN 09:00
        Christchurch - Nelson | Sat, Oct 10 | Air New Zealand
        NSN 09:30
        55m
        Direct
        CHC 10:25
        Nelson - Christchurch | Sun, Oct 11 | Air New Zealand
        AU$ 218
        18% off
        AU$ 266 AU$ 218
      • CHC 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        NSN 14:00
        Christchurch - Nelson | Fri, Sep 18 | Normal Airline
        NSN 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        CHC 16:00
        Nelson - Christchurch | Sun, Sep 20 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CHC 08:00
        1h
        Direct
        NSN 09:00
        Christchurch - Nelson | Sat, Oct 17 | Air New Zealand
        AU$ 77 AU$ 130
        41% off
        41% off
        AU$ 130 AU$ 77
      • CHC 08:00
        1h
        Direct
        NSN 09:00
        Christchurch - Nelson | Sat, Nov 14 | Air New Zealand
        AU$ 87 AU$ 130
        33% off
        33% off
        AU$ 130 AU$ 87
      • CHC 10:15
        1h
        Direct
        NSN 11:15
        Christchurch - Nelson | Wed, Oct 21 | Air New Zealand
        AU$ 88 AU$ 130
        32% off
        32% off
        AU$ 130 AU$ 88
      • CHC 08:00
        1h
        Direct
        NSN 09:00
        Christchurch - Nelson | Sun, Nov 1 | Air New Zealand
        AU$ 89
        32% off
        AU$ 130 AU$ 89
      • CHC 08:00
        1h
        Direct
        NSN 09:00
        Christchurch - Nelson | Mon, Oct 26 | Air New Zealand
        AU$ 91
        30% off
        AU$ 130 AU$ 91
      • CHC 08:00
        1h
        Direct
        NSN 09:00
        Christchurch - Nelson | Sat, Oct 31 | Air New Zealand
        AU$ 91
        30% off
        AU$ 130 AU$ 91
      • CHC 08:00
        1h
        Direct
        NSN 09:00
        Christchurch - Nelson | Sun, Nov 8 | Air New Zealand
        AU$ 91
        30% off
        AU$ 130 AU$ 91
      • CHC 08:00
        1h
        Direct
        NSN 09:00
        Christchurch - Nelson | Sat, Nov 7 | Air New Zealand
        AU$ 91
        30% off
        AU$ 130 AU$ 91
      • CHC 08:00
        1h
        Direct
        NSN 09:00
        Christchurch - Nelson | Sun, Oct 25 | Air New Zealand
        AU$ 93
        28% off
        AU$ 130 AU$ 93
      • CHC 10:15
        1h
        Direct
        NSN 11:15
        Christchurch - Nelson | Mon, Nov 2 | Air New Zealand
        AU$ 100
        23% off
        AU$ 130 AU$ 100
      • CHC 10:15
        1h
        Direct
        NSN 11:15
        Christchurch - Nelson | Wed, Nov 11 | Air New Zealand
        AU$ 103
        21% off
        AU$ 130 AU$ 103
      • CHC 10:15
        1h
        Direct
        NSN 11:15
        Christchurch - Nelson | Wed, Oct 28 | Air New Zealand
        AU$ 106
        18% off
        AU$ 130 AU$ 106
      • CHC 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        NSN 14:00
        Christchurch - Nelson | Fri, Sep 18 | Normal Airline
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Flight fares from Christchurch International Airport to Nelson Airport are based on the average fares across airlines for the next three months, based on Trip.com’s latest data.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Nelson Airport

What is the cheapest month to fly from Christchurch International Airport to Nelson Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Christchurch International Airport to Nelson Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Christchurch International Airport to Nelson Airport, the best time to buy is in June, with an average price of AU$ 126. You’ll want to avoid July, when the average price can reach as high as AU$ 249.

AU$ 249
AU$ 188
AU$ 126
AU$ 65
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 202
    Sep
  • AU$ 179
    Oct
  • AU$ 194
    Nov
  • AU$ 162
    Dec
  • AU$ 178
    Jan
  • AU$ 145
    Feb
  • AU$ 173
    Mar
  • AU$ 187
    Apr
  • AU$ 158
    May
  • AU$ 126
    Jun
  • AU$ 249
    Jul
  • AU$ 187
    Aug

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Christchurch International Airport to Nelson Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Christchurch International Airport to Nelson Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Christchurch International Airport to Nelson Airport is Saturday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Wednesday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

AU$ 216
AU$ 187
AU$ 158
AU$ 129
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 178
    Mon
  • AU$ 176
    Tue
  • AU$ 216
    Wed
  • AU$ 192
    Thu
  • AU$ 172
    Fri
  • AU$ 158
    Sat
  • AU$ 189
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Christchurch International Airport to Nelson Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Christchurch International Airport to Nelson Airport is Air New Zealand (from AU$ 77) among 4 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Air New Zealand
From AU$ 77
Jetstar Airways
From AU$ 161
Qantas Airways
From AU$ 1,084
Emirates
From AU$ 1,564

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What is the flight schedule from Christchurch International Airport to Nelson Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Christchurch to Nelson and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. NZ5842

    Christchurch International Airport

    08:00

    CHC

    1h

    09:00

    NSN

    S M T W T F S
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  2. NZ5858

    Christchurch International Airport

    10:15

    CHC

    1h

    11:15

    NSN

    S M T W T - -
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  3. NZ5854

    Christchurch International Airport

    19:05

    CHC

    1h

    20:05

    NSN

    S M T W T - S
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  4. NZ5844

    Christchurch International Airport

    11:35

    CHC

    1h

    12:35

    NSN

    - - - - T F S
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  5. NZ5852

    Christchurch International Airport

    16:10

    CHC

    1h

    17:10

    NSN

    S M T W T F S
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About Christchurch International Airport and Nelson Airport

Learn about Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and Nelson Airport (NSN) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance250.49km
Cheapest one-way ticket priceAU$ 77
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 164

FAQs for Christchurch International Airport to Nelson Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Christchurch International Airport to Nelson Airport?

    Christchurch International Airport to Nelson Airport takes about 48 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 5 daily flights from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Nelson Airport (NSN).
  • The earliest flight from Christchurch International Airport to Nelson Airport departs at 08:00, and the last departs at 19:05, with about 8 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Nelson Airport (NSN) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around AU$ 194 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) at 08:00 and arrives in Nelson Airport (NSN) at 08:55.
  • The latest flight departs from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) at 19:25 and arrives in Nelson Airport (NSN) at 20:20.
    • The distance from Nelson Airport to downtown is about 5km, by taxi about 20 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Nelson Airport (NSN) is Marlborough Airport Blenheim. The distance is around 58km.
  • Air New Zealand is a very popular airline operating an average of 594 flights per month.
  • Yes. Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways and Singapore Airlines operate direct flights from Christchurch International Airport to Nelson Airport, with an average flight time of 46 minutes, and around 9 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Christchurch International Airport to Nelson Airport is AU$ 185. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Christchurch International Airport to Nelson Airport operates around 20 weekly flights, mainly by Air New Zealand. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Christchurch International Airport and Nelson Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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