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Wellington International Airport to Christchurch International Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Wellington International Airport to Christchurch International Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from AU$ 65 and round-trip from AU$ 117. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        WLG 08:25
        50m
        Direct
        CHC 09:15
        Wellington - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 11 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 07:00
        50m
        Direct
        WLG 07:50
        Christchurch - Wellington | Sun, Nov 15 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 117 AU$ 173
        32% off
        32% off
        AU$ 173 AU$ 117
      • WLG 20:25
        50m
        Direct
        CHC 21:15
        Wellington - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 5 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 06:00
        50m
        Direct
        WLG 06:50
        Christchurch - Wellington | Mon, Nov 9 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 120 AU$ 173
        31% off
        31% off
        AU$ 173 AU$ 120
      • WLG 20:25
        50m
        Direct
        CHC 21:15
        Wellington - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 12 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 19:00
        50m
        Direct
        WLG 19:50
        Christchurch - Wellington | Thu, Nov 19 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 120 AU$ 173
        31% off
        31% off
        AU$ 173 AU$ 120
      • WLG 08:25
        50m
        Direct
        CHC 09:15
        Wellington - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 18 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 07:00
        50m
        Direct
        WLG 07:50
        Christchurch - Wellington | Wed, Nov 25 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 121
        30% off
        AU$ 173 AU$ 121
      • WLG 08:25
        50m
        Direct
        CHC 09:15
        Wellington - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 3 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 19:00
        50m
        Direct
        WLG 19:50
        Christchurch - Wellington | Tue, Nov 3 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 124
        28% off
        AU$ 173 AU$ 124
      • WLG 19:40
        50m
        Direct
        CHC 20:30
        Wellington - Christchurch | Sat, Oct 17 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 06:45
        50m
        Direct
        WLG 07:35
        Christchurch - Wellington | Sun, Oct 18 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 125
        28% off
        AU$ 173 AU$ 125
      • WLG 19:40
        50m
        Direct
        CHC 20:30
        Wellington - Christchurch | Mon, Oct 12 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 06:45
        50m
        Direct
        WLG 07:35
        Christchurch - Wellington | Thu, Oct 15 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 127
        27% off
        AU$ 173 AU$ 127
      • WLG 08:25
        50m
        Direct
        CHC 09:15
        Wellington - Christchurch | Thu, Oct 29 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 07:00
        50m
        Direct
        WLG 07:50
        Christchurch - Wellington | Sun, Nov 1 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 128
        26% off
        AU$ 173 AU$ 128
      • WLG 08:15
        50m
        Direct
        CHC 09:05
        Wellington - Christchurch | Thu, Oct 15 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 06:45
        50m
        Direct
        WLG 07:35
        Christchurch - Wellington | Sun, Oct 18 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 129
        25% off
        AU$ 173 AU$ 129
      • WLG 20:25
        50m
        Direct
        CHC 21:15
        Wellington - Christchurch | Fri, Nov 13 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 19:00
        50m
        Direct
        WLG 19:50
        Christchurch - Wellington | Fri, Nov 20 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 129
        25% off
        AU$ 173 AU$ 129
      • WLG 19:45
        50m
        Direct
        CHC 20:35
        Wellington - Christchurch | Sat, Oct 31 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 06:00
        50m
        Direct
        WLG 06:50
        Christchurch - Wellington | Mon, Nov 2 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 129
        25% off
        AU$ 173 AU$ 129
      • WLG 07:25
        50m
        Direct
        CHC 08:15
        Wellington - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 9 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 06:00
        50m
        Direct
        WLG 06:50
        Christchurch - Wellington | Mon, Nov 16 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 131
        24% off
        AU$ 173 AU$ 131
      • WLG 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHC 14:00
        Wellington - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 7 | Normal Airline
        CHC 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        WLG 16:00
        Christchurch - Wellington | Fri, Oct 9 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        WLG 20:25
        50m
        Direct
        CHC 21:15
        Wellington - Christchurch | Sun, Nov 15 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 65 AU$ 89
        27% off
        27% off
        AU$ 89 AU$ 65
      • WLG 08:25
        50m
        Direct
        CHC 09:15
        Wellington - Christchurch | Sat, Oct 31 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 65 AU$ 89
        27% off
        27% off
        AU$ 89 AU$ 65
      • WLG 07:25
        50m
        Direct
        CHC 08:15
        Wellington - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 19 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 67 AU$ 89
        25% off
        25% off
        AU$ 89 AU$ 67
      • WLG 08:25
        50m
        Direct
        CHC 09:15
        Wellington - Christchurch | Fri, Nov 13 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 67
        25% off
        AU$ 89 AU$ 67
      • WLG 20:25
        50m
        Direct
        CHC 21:15
        Wellington - Christchurch | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 67
        25% off
        AU$ 89 AU$ 67
      • WLG 19:45
        50m
        Direct
        CHC 20:35
        Wellington - Christchurch | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 67
        25% off
        AU$ 89 AU$ 67
      • WLG 20:25
        50m
        Direct
        CHC 21:15
        Wellington - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 12 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 67
        25% off
        AU$ 89 AU$ 67
      • WLG 19:40
        50m
        Direct
        CHC 20:30
        Wellington - Christchurch | Sat, Oct 17 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 67
        25% off
        AU$ 89 AU$ 67
      • WLG 08:15
        50m
        Direct
        CHC 09:05
        Wellington - Christchurch | Fri, Oct 16 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 67
        25% off
        AU$ 89 AU$ 67
      • WLG 19:40
        50m
        Direct
        CHC 20:30
        Wellington - Christchurch | Thu, Oct 15 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 67
        25% off
        AU$ 89 AU$ 67
      • WLG 08:25
        50m
        Direct
        CHC 09:15
        Wellington - Christchurch | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 67
        25% off
        AU$ 89 AU$ 67
      • WLG 08:15
        50m
        Direct
        CHC 09:05
        Wellington - Christchurch | Fri, Oct 23 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 67
        25% off
        AU$ 89 AU$ 67
      • WLG 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHC 14:00
        Wellington - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 7 | Normal Airline
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Flight fares from Wellington International 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 Wellington International Airport to Christchurch International Airport

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Wellington International 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 Wellington International Airport to Christchurch International Airport, the best time to buy is in January, with an average price of AU$ 104. You’ll want to avoid July, when the average price can reach as high as AU$ 188.

AU$ 188
AU$ 146
AU$ 104
AU$ 62
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 136
    Oct
  • AU$ 119
    Nov
  • AU$ 139
    Dec
  • AU$ 104
    Jan
  • AU$ 172
    Feb
  • AU$ 114
    Mar
  • AU$ 187
    Apr
  • AU$ 121
    May
  • AU$ 148
    Jun
  • AU$ 188
    Jul
  • AU$ 160
    Aug
  • AU$ 149
    Sep

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

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

AU$ 176
AU$ 137
AU$ 97
AU$ 58
  • AU$ 120
    Mon
  • AU$ 97
    Tue
  • AU$ 128
    Wed
  • AU$ 163
    Thu
  • AU$ 176
    Fri
  • AU$ 144
    Sat
  • AU$ 165
    Sun

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

The cheapest airline flying from Wellington International Airport to Christchurch International Airport is Jetstar Airways (from AU$ 65) among 4 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From AU$ 65
Air New Zealand
From AU$ 81
Qantas Airways
From AU$ 104
Emirates
From AU$ 811

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

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

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. JQ287

    Wellington International Airport

    08:15

    WLG

    50m

    09:05

    CHC

    S M T W T F S
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  2. JQ291

    Wellington International Airport

    19:40

    WLG

    50m

    20:30

    CHC

    S M T W T F S
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  3. NZ327

    Wellington International Airport

    07:00

    WLG

    55m

    07:55

    CHC

    S M T W T F -
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About Wellington International Airport and Christchurch International Airport

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

Flight distance 304.45km
Cheapest one-way ticket price AU$ 65
Cheapest return ticket price AU$ 117

FAQs for Wellington International Airport to Christchurch International Airport Flights

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

    Wellington International Airport to Christchurch International Airport takes about 50 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 15 daily flights from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC).
  • The earliest flight from Wellington International Airport to Christchurch International Airport departs at 06:30, and the last departs at 20:15, with about 20 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around AU$ 231 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Wellington International Airport (WLG) at 06:30 and arrives in Christchurch International Airport (CHC) at 07:40.
  • The latest flight departs from Wellington International Airport (WLG) at 20:55 and arrives in Christchurch International Airport (CHC) at 22:05.
    • 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 2547 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Wellington International Airport to Christchurch International Airport currently start from AU$ 65, and round-trip fares start from AU$ 117. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Sun, Nov 15; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Air New Zealand and Jetstar Airways operate direct flights from Wellington International Airport to Christchurch International Airport, with an average flight time of 51 minutes, and around 99 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 Wellington International Airport to Christchurch International Airport is AU$ 191. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Jetstar Airways are the most popular budget airlines flying from Wellington International Airport to Christchurch International Airport, with one-way fares starting from AU$ 65. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Wellington International Airport to Christchurch International Airport operates around 100 weekly flights, mainly by Air New Zealand and Jetstar Airways. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Wellington International 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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