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Nelson Airport to Christchurch International Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Nelson Airport to Christchurch International Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from AU$ 88 and round-trip from AU$ 173. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        NSN 17:45
        55m
        Direct
        CHC 18:40
        Nelson - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 7 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 08:00
        1h
        Direct
        NSN 09:00
        Christchurch - Nelson | Sun, Nov 8 | Air New Zealand
        AU$ 173 AU$ 272
        36% off
        36% off
        AU$ 272 AU$ 173
      • NSN 17:45
        55m
        Direct
        CHC 18:40
        Nelson - Christchurch | Sat, Oct 31 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 08:00
        1h
        Direct
        NSN 09:00
        Christchurch - Nelson | Sun, Nov 1 | Air New Zealand
        AU$ 177 AU$ 272
        35% off
        35% off
        AU$ 272 AU$ 177
      • NSN 06:40
        55m
        Direct
        CHC 07:35
        Nelson - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 14 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 10:15
        1h
        Direct
        NSN 11:15
        Christchurch - Nelson | Sat, Nov 21 | Air New Zealand
        AU$ 179 AU$ 272
        34% off
        34% off
        AU$ 272 AU$ 179
      • NSN 12:10
        55m
        Direct
        CHC 13:05
        Nelson - Christchurch | Sun, Nov 8 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 08:00
        1h
        Direct
        NSN 09:00
        Christchurch - Nelson | Sat, Nov 14 | Air New Zealand
        AU$ 184
        32% off
        AU$ 272 AU$ 184
      • NSN 06:40
        55m
        Direct
        CHC 07:35
        Nelson - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 12 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 08:00
        1h
        Direct
        NSN 09:00
        Christchurch - Nelson | Sun, Nov 15 | Air New Zealand
        AU$ 191
        30% off
        AU$ 272 AU$ 191
      • NSN 06:40
        55m
        Direct
        CHC 07:35
        Nelson - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 21 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 08:00
        1h
        Direct
        NSN 09:00
        Christchurch - Nelson | Sun, Nov 22 | Air New Zealand
        AU$ 193
        28% off
        AU$ 272 AU$ 193
      • NSN 09:30
        55m
        Direct
        CHC 10:25
        Nelson - Christchurch | Sun, Nov 1 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 08:00
        1h
        Direct
        NSN 09:00
        Christchurch - Nelson | Sun, Nov 8 | Air New Zealand
        AU$ 193
        28% off
        AU$ 272 AU$ 193
      • NSN 17:45
        55m
        Direct
        CHC 18:40
        Nelson - Christchurch | Tue, Oct 27 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 10:15
        1h
        Direct
        NSN 11:15
        Christchurch - Nelson | Tue, Nov 3 | Air New Zealand
        AU$ 194
        28% off
        AU$ 272 AU$ 194
      • NSN 09:30
        55m
        Direct
        CHC 10:25
        Nelson - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 2 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 08:00
        1h
        Direct
        NSN 09:00
        Christchurch - Nelson | Mon, Nov 9 | Air New Zealand
        AU$ 200
        26% off
        AU$ 272 AU$ 200
      • NSN 14:35
        55m
        Direct
        CHC 15:30
        Nelson - Christchurch | Tue, Oct 13 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 11:35
        1h
        Direct
        NSN 12:35
        Christchurch - Nelson | Tue, Oct 20 | Air New Zealand
        AU$ 202
        26% off
        AU$ 272 AU$ 202
      • NSN 12:10
        55m
        Direct
        CHC 13:05
        Nelson - Christchurch | Mon, Oct 26 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 08:00
        1h
        Direct
        NSN 09:00
        Christchurch - Nelson | Sun, Nov 1 | Air New Zealand
        AU$ 206
        24% off
        AU$ 272 AU$ 206
      • NSN 06:40
        55m
        Direct
        CHC 07:35
        Nelson - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 21 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 10:15
        1h
        Direct
        NSN 11:15
        Christchurch - Nelson | Wed, Oct 28 | Air New Zealand
        AU$ 212
        22% off
        AU$ 272 AU$ 212
      • NSN 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHC 14:00
        Nelson - Christchurch | Sun, Oct 4 | Normal Airline
        CHC 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        NSN 16:00
        Christchurch - Nelson | Tue, Oct 6 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        NSN 17:45
        55m
        Direct
        CHC 18:40
        Nelson - Christchurch | Sat, Oct 31 | Air New Zealand
        AU$ 88 AU$ 120
        27% off
        27% off
        AU$ 120 AU$ 88
      • NSN 12:10
        55m
        Direct
        CHC 13:05
        Nelson - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 12 | Air New Zealand
        AU$ 88 AU$ 120
        27% off
        27% off
        AU$ 120 AU$ 88
      • NSN 17:45
        55m
        Direct
        CHC 18:40
        Nelson - Christchurch | Sat, Oct 10 | Air New Zealand
        AU$ 90 AU$ 120
        25% off
        25% off
        AU$ 120 AU$ 90
      • NSN 17:45
        55m
        Direct
        CHC 18:40
        Nelson - Christchurch | Sat, Oct 24 | Air New Zealand
        AU$ 90
        25% off
        AU$ 120 AU$ 90
      • NSN 14:35
        55m
        Direct
        CHC 15:30
        Nelson - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 10 | Air New Zealand
        AU$ 91
        24% off
        AU$ 120 AU$ 91
      • NSN 12:10
        55m
        Direct
        CHC 13:05
        Nelson - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 16 | Air New Zealand
        AU$ 91
        24% off
        AU$ 120 AU$ 91
      • NSN 14:35
        55m
        Direct
        CHC 15:30
        Nelson - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 17 | Air New Zealand
        AU$ 91
        24% off
        AU$ 120 AU$ 91
      • NSN 13:15
        55m
        Direct
        CHC 14:10
        Nelson - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 14 | Air New Zealand
        AU$ 91
        24% off
        AU$ 120 AU$ 91
      • NSN 12:10
        55m
        Direct
        CHC 13:05
        Nelson - Christchurch | Sun, Nov 1 | Air New Zealand
        AU$ 92
        23% off
        AU$ 120 AU$ 92
      • NSN 12:10
        55m
        Direct
        CHC 13:05
        Nelson - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 2 | Air New Zealand
        AU$ 92
        23% off
        AU$ 120 AU$ 92
      • NSN 19:20
        55m
        Direct
        CHC 20:15
        Nelson - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 26 | Air New Zealand
        AU$ 92
        23% off
        AU$ 120 AU$ 92
      • NSN 19:20
        55m
        Direct
        CHC 20:15
        Nelson - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 19 | Air New Zealand
        AU$ 93
        23% off
        AU$ 120 AU$ 93
      • NSN 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHC 14:00
        Nelson - Christchurch | Sun, Oct 4 | Normal Airline
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Flight fares from Nelson Airport to Christchurch International 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 Nelson Airport to Christchurch International Airport

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Nelson Airport to Christchurch International 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 Nelson Airport to Christchurch International Airport, the best time to buy is in October, with an average price of AU$ 89. You’ll want to avoid August, when the average price can reach as high as AU$ 215.

AU$ 215
AU$ 152
AU$ 89
AU$ 26
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 133
    Sep
  • AU$ 89
    Oct
  • AU$ 205
    Nov
  • AU$ 169
    Dec
  • AU$ 190
    Jan
  • AU$ 200
    Feb
  • AU$ 183
    Mar
  • AU$ 188
    Apr
  • AU$ 200
    May
  • AU$ 183
    Jun
  • AU$ 194
    Jul
  • AU$ 215
    Aug

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Nelson Airport to Christchurch International 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 Nelson Airport to Christchurch International Airport is Tuesday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Thursday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

AU$ 245
AU$ 194
AU$ 143
AU$ 92
  • AU$ 179
    Mon
  • AU$ 143
    Tue
  • AU$ 153
    Wed
  • AU$ 245
    Thu
  • AU$ 239
    Fri
  • AU$ 156
    Sat
  • AU$ 219
    Sun

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

The cheapest airline flying from Nelson Airport to Christchurch International Airport is Air New Zealand (from AU$ 72) among 3 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Air New Zealand
From AU$ 72
Sounds Air
From AU$ 199
Qantas Airways
From AU$ 905

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

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

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. NZ5841

    Nelson Airport

    06:40

    NSN

    55m

    07:35

    CHC

    S M T W T F -
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  2. NZ5845

    Nelson Airport

    12:10

    NSN

    55m

    13:05

    CHC

    S M T W T F S
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  3. NZ5851

    Nelson Airport

    09:30

    NSN

    55m

    10:25

    CHC

    S M T W T F S
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  4. NZ5853

    Nelson Airport

    17:45

    NSN

    55m

    18:40

    CHC

    S M T W T F S
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  5. NZ5857

    Nelson Airport

    19:20

    NSN

    55m

    20:15

    CHC

    - - - - T - -
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  6. NZ5843

    Nelson Airport

    14:35

    NSN

    55m

    15:30

    CHC

    S M T W T - S
    Search

  7. NZ5859

    Nelson Airport

    13:05

    NSN

    55m

    14:00

    CHC

    S M - - - F S
    Search
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About Nelson Airport and Christchurch International Airport

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

Flight distance 250.49km
Cheapest one-way ticket price AU$ 88
Cheapest return ticket price AU$ 173

FAQs for Nelson Airport to Christchurch International Airport Flights

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

    Nelson Airport to Christchurch International Airport takes about 47 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 6 daily flights from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC).
  • The earliest flight from Nelson Airport to Christchurch International Airport departs at 06:40, and the last departs at 19:20, 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 Nelson Airport (NSN) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around AU$ 224 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Nelson Airport (NSN) at 06:40 and arrives in Christchurch International Airport (CHC) at 07:40.
  • The latest flight departs from Nelson Airport (NSN) at 19:00 and arrives in Christchurch International Airport (CHC) at 20:00.
    • The distance from Christchurch International Airport to downtown is about 9km, by taxi about 20 minutes.
  • Air New Zealand is a very popular airline operating an average of 556 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Nelson Airport to Christchurch International Airport currently start from AU$ 88, and round-trip fares start from AU$ 173. The current lowest fare is a Air New Zealand flight departing on Sat, Oct 31; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Air New Zealand operate direct flights from Nelson Airport to Christchurch International Airport, with an average flight time of 49 minutes, and around 34 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 Nelson Airport to Christchurch International Airport is AU$ 171. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Nelson Airport to Christchurch International Airport operates around 36 weekly flights, mainly by Air New Zealand. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Nelson Airport and Christchurch International 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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