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Nelson Airport to Christchurch Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Nelson Airport to Christchurch Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from €48 and round-trip from €103. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        NSN 5:45 PM
        55m
        Nonstop
        CHC 6:40 PM
        Nelson - Christchurch | Tue, Oct 27 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 8:00 AM
        1h
        Nonstop
        NSN 9:00 AM
        Christchurch - Nelson | Wed, Oct 28 | Air New Zealand
        €103 €207
        50% off
        50% off
        €207 €103
      • NSN 12:10 PM
        55m
        Nonstop
        CHC 1:05 PM
        Nelson - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 28 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 8:00 AM
        1h
        Nonstop
        NSN 9:00 AM
        Christchurch - Nelson | Tue, Nov 3 | Air New Zealand
        €110 €207
        47% off
        47% off
        €207 €110
      • NSN 5:45 PM
        55m
        Nonstop
        CHC 6:40 PM
        Nelson - Christchurch | Tue, Oct 20 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 8:00 AM
        1h
        Nonstop
        NSN 9:00 AM
        Christchurch - Nelson | Wed, Oct 21 | Air New Zealand
        €110 €207
        47% off
        47% off
        €207 €110
      • NSN 5:45 PM
        55m
        Nonstop
        CHC 6:40 PM
        Nelson - Christchurch | Fri, Oct 16 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 10:15 AM
        1h
        Nonstop
        NSN 11:15 AM
        Christchurch - Nelson | Fri, Oct 23 | Air New Zealand
        €112
        46% off
        €207 €112
      • NSN 9:30 AM
        55m
        Nonstop
        CHC 10:25 AM
        Nelson - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 21 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 8:00 AM
        1h
        Nonstop
        NSN 9:00 AM
        Christchurch - Nelson | Wed, Oct 28 | Air New Zealand
        €115
        44% off
        €207 €115
      • NSN 2:35 PM
        55m
        Nonstop
        CHC 3:30 PM
        Nelson - Christchurch | Fri, Oct 2 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 11:35 AM
        1h
        Nonstop
        NSN 12:35 PM
        Christchurch - Nelson | Fri, Oct 9 | Air New Zealand
        €120
        42% off
        €207 €120
      • NSN 6:40 AM
        55m
        Nonstop
        CHC 7:35 AM
        Nelson - Christchurch | Sat, Oct 10 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 10:15 AM
        1h
        Nonstop
        NSN 11:15 AM
        Christchurch - Nelson | Sat, Oct 17 | Air New Zealand
        €127
        39% off
        €207 €127
      • NSN 2:35 PM
        55m
        Nonstop
        CHC 3:30 PM
        Nelson - Christchurch | Thu, Oct 15 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 11:35 AM
        1h
        Nonstop
        NSN 12:35 PM
        Christchurch - Nelson | Thu, Oct 22 | Air New Zealand
        €128
        38% off
        €207 €128
      • NSN 2:35 PM
        55m
        Nonstop
        CHC 3:30 PM
        Nelson - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 7 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 8:00 AM
        1h
        Nonstop
        NSN 9:00 AM
        Christchurch - Nelson | Tue, Oct 13 | Air New Zealand
        €133
        36% off
        €207 €133
      • NSN 9:30 AM
        55m
        Nonstop
        CHC 10:25 AM
        Nelson - Christchurch | Sat, Sep 12 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 10:15 AM
        1h
        Nonstop
        NSN 11:15 AM
        Christchurch - Nelson | Fri, Sep 18 | Air New Zealand
        €135
        35% off
        €207 €135
      • NSN 5:45 PM
        55m
        Nonstop
        CHC 6:40 PM
        Nelson - Christchurch | Tue, Sep 22 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 10:15 AM
        1h
        Nonstop
        NSN 11:15 AM
        Christchurch - Nelson | Sat, Sep 26 | Air New Zealand
        €138
        33% off
        €207 €138
      • NSN 5:45 PM
        55m
        Nonstop
        CHC 6:40 PM
        Nelson - Christchurch | Tue, Sep 15 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 8:00 AM
        1h
        Nonstop
        NSN 9:00 AM
        Christchurch - Nelson | Wed, Sep 16 | Air New Zealand
        €163
        21% off
        €207 €163
      • NSN 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHC 2:00 PM
        Nelson - Christchurch | Thu, Sep 10 | Normal Airline
        CHC 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        NSN 4:00 PM
        Christchurch - Nelson | Sat, Sep 12 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        NSN 5:45 PM
        55m
        Nonstop
        CHC 6:40 PM
        Nelson - Christchurch | Mon, Sep 14 | Air New Zealand
        €48 €73
        34% off
        34% off
        €73 €48
      • NSN 5:45 PM
        55m
        Nonstop
        CHC 6:40 PM
        Nelson - Christchurch | Sat, Sep 12 | Air New Zealand
        €49 €73
        33% off
        33% off
        €73 €49
      • NSN 9:30 AM
        55m
        Nonstop
        CHC 10:25 AM
        Nelson - Christchurch | Tue, Sep 15 | Air New Zealand
        €53 €73
        27% off
        27% off
        €73 €53
      • NSN 5:45 PM
        55m
        Nonstop
        CHC 6:40 PM
        Nelson - Christchurch | Sat, Oct 17 | Air New Zealand
        €53
        27% off
        €73 €53
      • NSN 5:45 PM
        55m
        Nonstop
        CHC 6:40 PM
        Nelson - Christchurch | Sat, Sep 26 | Air New Zealand
        €54
        26% off
        €73 €54
      • NSN 5:45 PM
        55m
        Nonstop
        CHC 6:40 PM
        Nelson - Christchurch | Sat, Oct 10 | Air New Zealand
        €54
        26% off
        €73 €54
      • NSN 5:45 PM
        55m
        Nonstop
        CHC 6:40 PM
        Nelson - Christchurch | Sat, Sep 19 | Air New Zealand
        €54
        26% off
        €73 €54
      • NSN 9:30 AM
        55m
        Nonstop
        CHC 10:25 AM
        Nelson - Christchurch | Tue, Sep 22 | Air New Zealand
        €54
        26% off
        €73 €54
      • NSN 2:35 PM
        55m
        Nonstop
        CHC 3:30 PM
        Nelson - Christchurch | Tue, Oct 27 | Air New Zealand
        €54
        26% off
        €73 €54
      • NSN 12:10 PM
        55m
        Nonstop
        CHC 1:05 PM
        Nelson - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 2 | Air New Zealand
        €54
        26% off
        €73 €54
      • NSN 2:35 PM
        55m
        Nonstop
        CHC 3:30 PM
        Nelson - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 3 | Air New Zealand
        €54
        26% off
        €73 €54
      • NSN 5:45 PM
        55m
        Nonstop
        CHC 6:40 PM
        Nelson - Christchurch | Mon, Sep 21 | Air New Zealand
        €57
        22% off
        €73 €57
      • NSN 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHC 2:00 PM
        Nelson - Christchurch | Thu, Sep 10 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Nelson Airport to Christchurch Airport are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

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

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

Data is based on average one-way flight prices from Nelson Airport to Christchurch Airport in Trip.com's database over the past 12 months.

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 Airport, the best time to buy is in October, with an average price of €53. You’ll want to avoid September, when the average price can reach as high as €142.

€142
€98
€53
€9
    Cheapest
  • €142
    Sep
  • €53
    Oct
  • €122
    Nov
  • €101
    Dec
  • €113
    Jan
  • €119
    Feb
  • €109
    Mar
  • €112
    Apr
  • €119
    May
  • €109
    Jun
  • €116
    Jul
  • €129
    Aug

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Nelson Airport to Christchurch 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 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.

€147
€116
€85
€54
  • €110
    Mon
  • €85
    Tue
  • €96
    Wed
  • €146
    Thu
  • €147
    Fri
  • €93
    Sat
  • €131
    Sun

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

The cheapest airline flying from Nelson Airport to Christchurch Airport is Air New Zealand (from €48) among 3 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Air New Zealand
From €48
Sounds Air
From €121
Qantas Airways
From €621

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What is the flight schedule from Nelson Airport to Christchurch 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. NZ5853

    Nelson Airport

    5:45 PM

    NSN

    55m

    6:40 PM

    CHC

    S M T W T F S
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  2. NZ5851

    Nelson Airport

    9:30 AM

    NSN

    55m

    10:25 AM

    CHC

    S M T W T F S
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  3. NZ5843

    Nelson Airport

    2:35 PM

    NSN

    55m

    3:30 PM

    CHC

    S M T W T - S
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  4. NZ5845

    Nelson Airport

    12:10 PM

    NSN

    55m

    1:05 PM

    CHC

    S M - W T - -
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  5. NZ5859

    Nelson Airport

    1:05 PM

    NSN

    55m

    2:00 PM

    CHC

    - - - - - F S
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  6. NZ5841

    Nelson Airport

    6:40 AM

    NSN

    55m

    7:35 AM

    CHC

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

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

Flight distance 250.49 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price €48
Cheapest return ticket price €103

FAQs for Nelson Airport to Christchurch Airport Flights

  • How long is a flight from Nelson Airport to Christchurch Airport?

    It takes around 55 minutes to fly from Nelson Airport (nsn) to Christchurch Airport (chc).
  • There are around 4 daily flights from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Christchurch Airport (CHC).
  • Tickets cost around €151 in September, making it the cheapest month to book. Nelson Airport (NSN) to Christchurch Airport (CHC) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • The route from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Christchurch Airport (CHC) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around €151 in September, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Nelson Airport (NSN) at 06:30 and arrives in Christchurch Airport (CHC) at 07:25.
  • The latest flight departs from Nelson Airport (NSN) at 19:55 and arrives in Christchurch Airport (CHC) at 20:50.
    • The distance from Christchurch International Airport to downtown is about 9 km. It takes about 20 minutes by taxi.
  • Air New Zealand is a very popular airline operating an average of 556 flights per month.
  • The earliest flight from Nelson Airport to Christchurch Airport departs at 06:40, and the last departs at 19:20, with about 11 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • Nelson Airport to Christchurch Airport takes about 48 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • Yes. Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways and Singapore Airlines operate direct flights from Nelson Airport to Christchurch Airport, with an average flight time of 50 minutes, and around 13 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.

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