Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from Nelson to Christchurch

Choose from 1 carriers that fly from Nelson to Christchurch, including Air New Zealand, Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Air New Zealand.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Nelson to Christchurch according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Explore the cheapest flights from Nelson to Christchurch in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way direct flights start at AU$ 66, and round-trip direct tickets start at AU$ 144.

Displayed flight fares from Nelson to Christchurch are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Nelson to Christchurch Flight Details

The distance between Nelson and Christchurch is approximately 250.36km. It takes around 55 minutes on average to fly from Nelson to Christchurch. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAU$ 66
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 144
Off-season for travelNovember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance250.36km
Average flight time55 minutes
Popular airlineAir New Zealand
Flight statistics for the Nelson–Christchurch route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Nelson to Christchurch

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Nelson to Christchurch?

Average price of one-way flights from Nelson to Christchurch purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

According to Trip.com's data, the cheapest month for flights from Nelson to Christchurch is October, with an average price of AU$ 84. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically April, with an average price of up to AU$ 238.

AU$ 238
AU$ 161
AU$ 84
AU$ 7
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 238
    Apr
  • AU$ 177
    May
  • AU$ 190
    Jun
  • AU$ 159
    Jul
  • AU$ 165
    Aug
  • AU$ 225
    Sep
  • AU$ 84
    Oct
  • AU$ 195
    Nov
  • AU$ 161
    Dec
  • AU$ 180
    Jan
  • AU$ 190
    Feb
  • AU$ 173
    Mar

What's the cheapest day to fly from Nelson to Christchurch?

Data is based on the average flight price for each day of the week from Nelson to Christchurch on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Nelson to Christchurch is Saturday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Sunday, as prices are usually highest then.

AU$ 234
AU$ 183
AU$ 132
AU$ 81
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 180
    Mon
  • AU$ 133
    Tue
  • AU$ 144
    Wed
  • AU$ 212
    Thu
  • AU$ 223
    Fri
  • AU$ 132
    Sat
  • AU$ 234
    Sun

When is the cheapest day to fly from Nelson to Christchurch during ANZAC Day Holiday?

Data is based on the lowest one-way fares from Nelson to Christchurch during ANZAC Day Holiday, sourced from the Trip.com database over the last 3 days.

ANZAC Day Holiday runs from Apr 25 to Apr 27. The cheapest flights from Nelson to Christchurch are available on Apr 28, with fares starting at AU$ 147.

AU$ 259
AU$ 203
AU$ 147
AU$ 91
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 249
    23
    Apr
  • AU$ 163
    24
  • AU$ 174
    25
  • AU$ 189
    26
  • AU$ 259
    27
  • AU$ 147
    28

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Nelson (NSN) to Christchurch (CHC)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Air New Zealand offers one-way fares as low as AU$ 66 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. NSN to CHC on Mon, May 18), while Air New Zealand offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$ 144 departing on Mon, May 4 and returning on Sat, May 9.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Nelson to Christchurch with the following airlines, including: Air New Zealand Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 55 minutes to fly from Nelson (NSN) to Christchurch (CHC).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Nelson to Christchurch is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 33 flight per week flying from Nelson to Christchurch. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Air New Zealand: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- NZ5851 (09:37)
  • To find best deals on flights from Nelson to Christchurch, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Mon, May 18, with one-way flights priced at just AU$ 66.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Air New Zealand.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Christchurch travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Nelson to Christchurch is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our April flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Nelson to Christchurch on April 30, 2026 with Air New Zealand, with prices starting at AU$ 67.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Christchurch, with Nelson Airport to Christchurch International Airport (NSN-CHC) is by far the most common option on this route: Christchurch International Airport (CHC).
  • The time difference between Christchurch and Nelson is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Nelson toChristchurch

Which airlines operate the most flights from Nelson to Christchurch?

Data is based on the number of flights from Nelson to Christchurch operated by each airline on Trip.com in the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, Air New Zealand operates the most flights from Nelson to Christchurch, with 39 flight per week.

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7
23
39
Air New Zealand
39
Air New Zealand
Qantas Airways
22
Qantas Airways
Singapore Airlines
7
Singapore Airlines

How many flights are there each day from Nelson to Christchurch?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Nelson to Christchurch within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, the most flights from Nelson to Christchurch depart on Saturday, and the fewest flights depart on Monday.

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38
31
24
Highest
31
Mon
34
Tue
36
Wed
38
Thu
43
Fri
45
Sat
42
Sun

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com displays flight cancellation and change policies for each flight ticket during the booking process, including fees and applicable conditions. Please check the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.