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Wellington International Airport to Christchurch Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Wellington International Airport to Christchurch Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $36 and round-trip from $81. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      WLG 8:25 AM
      50m
      Nonstop
      CHC 9:15 AM
      Wellington - Christchurch | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      CHC 7:00 PM
      50m
      Nonstop
      WLG 7:50 PM
      Christchurch - Wellington | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      $81 $152
      47% off
      47% off
      $152 $81
    • WLG 8:25 AM
      50m
      Nonstop
      CHC 9:15 AM
      Wellington - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 11 | Jetstar Airways
      CHC 7:00 AM
      50m
      Nonstop
      WLG 7:50 AM
      Christchurch - Wellington | Sun, Nov 15 | Jetstar Airways
      $82 $152
      46% off
      46% off
      $152 $82
    • WLG 7:25 AM
      50m
      Nonstop
      CHC 8:15 AM
      Wellington - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
      CHC 6:00 AM
      50m
      Nonstop
      WLG 6:50 AM
      Christchurch - Wellington | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      $83 $152
      45% off
      45% off
      $152 $83
    • WLG 8:25 PM
      50m
      Nonstop
      CHC 9:15 PM
      Wellington - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 18 | Jetstar Airways
      CHC 7:00 PM
      50m
      Nonstop
      WLG 7:50 PM
      Christchurch - Wellington | Wed, Nov 25 | Jetstar Airways
      $84
      45% off
      $152 $84
    • WLG 8:25 PM
      50m
      Nonstop
      CHC 9:15 PM
      Wellington - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 5 | Jetstar Airways
      CHC 6:00 AM
      50m
      Nonstop
      WLG 6:50 AM
      Christchurch - Wellington | Mon, Nov 9 | Jetstar Airways
      $84
      45% off
      $152 $84
    • WLG 8:25 PM
      50m
      Nonstop
      CHC 9:15 PM
      Wellington - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 12 | Jetstar Airways
      CHC 7:00 PM
      50m
      Nonstop
      WLG 7:50 PM
      Christchurch - Wellington | Thu, Nov 19 | Jetstar Airways
      $84
      45% off
      $152 $84
    • WLG 7:45 PM
      50m
      Nonstop
      CHC 8:35 PM
      Wellington - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 21 | Jetstar Airways
      CHC 6:20 PM
      50m
      Nonstop
      WLG 7:10 PM
      Christchurch - Wellington | Sat, Nov 28 | Jetstar Airways
      $84
      45% off
      $152 $84
    • WLG 8:25 AM
      50m
      Nonstop
      CHC 9:15 AM
      Wellington - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 25 | Jetstar Airways
      CHC 7:00 AM
      50m
      Nonstop
      WLG 7:50 AM
      Christchurch - Wellington | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      $84
      45% off
      $152 $84
    • WLG 8:25 PM
      50m
      Nonstop
      CHC 9:15 PM
      Wellington - Christchurch | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
      CHC 7:00 PM
      50m
      Nonstop
      WLG 7:50 PM
      Christchurch - Wellington | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      $84
      45% off
      $152 $84
    • WLG 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 2:00 PM
      Wellington - Christchurch | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
      CHC 3:00 PM
      6h
      Nonstop
      WLG 4:00 PM
      Christchurch - Wellington | Tue, Oct 27 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      WLG 8:25 PM
      50m
      Nonstop
      CHC 9:15 PM
      Wellington - Christchurch | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      $36 $68
      47% off
      47% off
      $68 $36
    • Cheapest
      WLG 8:25 AM
      50m
      Nonstop
      CHC 9:15 AM
      Wellington - Christchurch | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      $36 $68
      47% off
      47% off
      $68 $36
    • Cheapest
      WLG 7:45 PM
      50m
      Nonstop
      CHC 8:35 PM
      Wellington - Christchurch | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      $36 $68
      47% off
      47% off
      $68 $36
    • Cheapest
      WLG 8:25 AM
      50m
      Nonstop
      CHC 9:15 AM
      Wellington - Christchurch | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      $36
      47% off
      $68 $36
    • WLG 8:25 AM
      50m
      Nonstop
      CHC 9:15 AM
      Wellington - Christchurch | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
      $37
      46% off
      $68 $37
    • WLG 7:45 PM
      50m
      Nonstop
      CHC 8:35 PM
      Wellington - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 28 | Jetstar Airways
      $45
      34% off
      $68 $45
    • WLG 8:25 PM
      50m
      Nonstop
      CHC 9:15 PM
      Wellington - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 16 | Jetstar Airways
      $45
      34% off
      $68 $45
    • WLG 8:25 AM
      50m
      Nonstop
      CHC 9:15 AM
      Wellington - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 3 | Jetstar Airways
      $46
      32% off
      $68 $46
    • WLG 8:25 AM
      50m
      Nonstop
      CHC 9:15 AM
      Wellington - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 11 | Jetstar Airways
      $46
      32% off
      $68 $46
    • WLG 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 2:00 PM
      Wellington - Christchurch | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      WLG 8:25 PM
      50m
      Nonstop
      CHC 9:15 PM
      Wellington - Christchurch | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      $36 $68
      47% off
      47% off
      $68 $36
    • WLG 8:25 AM
      50m
      Nonstop
      CHC 9:15 AM
      Wellington - Christchurch | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      $36 $68
      47% off
      47% off
      $68 $36
    • WLG 7:45 PM
      50m
      Nonstop
      CHC 8:35 PM
      Wellington - Christchurch | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      $36 $68
      47% off
      47% off
      $68 $36
    • WLG 8:25 AM
      50m
      Nonstop
      CHC 9:15 AM
      Wellington - Christchurch | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      $36
      47% off
      $68 $36
    • WLG 8:25 AM
      50m
      Nonstop
      CHC 9:15 AM
      Wellington - Christchurch | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
      $37
      46% off
      $68 $37
    • WLG 7:45 PM
      50m
      Nonstop
      CHC 8:35 PM
      Wellington - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 28 | Jetstar Airways
      $45
      34% off
      $68 $45
    • WLG 8:25 PM
      50m
      Nonstop
      CHC 9:15 PM
      Wellington - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 16 | Jetstar Airways
      $45
      34% off
      $68 $45
    • WLG 8:25 AM
      50m
      Nonstop
      CHC 9:15 AM
      Wellington - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 3 | Jetstar Airways
      $46
      32% off
      $68 $46
    • WLG 8:25 AM
      50m
      Nonstop
      CHC 9:15 AM
      Wellington - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 11 | Jetstar Airways
      $46
      32% off
      $68 $46
    • WLG 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 2:00 PM
      Wellington - Christchurch | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      WLG 8:25 PM
      50m
      Nonstop
      CHC 9:15 PM
      Wellington - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 16 | Jetstar Airways
      $45 $82
      45% off
      45% off
      $82 $45
    • WLG 8:25 PM
      50m
      Nonstop
      CHC 9:15 PM
      Wellington - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 11 | Jetstar Airways
      $46 $82
      44% off
      44% off
      $82 $46
    • WLG 8:25 PM
      50m
      Nonstop
      CHC 9:15 PM
      Wellington - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 25 | Jetstar Airways
      $46 $82
      44% off
      44% off
      $82 $46
    • WLG 8:25 AM
      50m
      Nonstop
      CHC 9:15 AM
      Wellington - Christchurch | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      $46
      44% off
      $82 $46
    • WLG 7:25 AM
      50m
      Nonstop
      CHC 8:15 AM
      Wellington - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 23 | Jetstar Airways
      $47
      43% off
      $82 $47
    • WLG 8:25 PM
      50m
      Nonstop
      CHC 9:15 PM
      Wellington - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
      $47
      43% off
      $82 $47
    • WLG 8:25 PM
      50m
      Nonstop
      CHC 9:15 PM
      Wellington - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 2 | Jetstar Airways
      $47
      43% off
      $82 $47
    • WLG 8:25 PM
      50m
      Nonstop
      CHC 9:15 PM
      Wellington - Christchurch | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
      $48
      41% off
      $82 $48
    • WLG 7:25 AM
      50m
      Nonstop
      CHC 8:15 AM
      Wellington - Christchurch | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      $49
      40% off
      $82 $49
    • WLG 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 2:00 PM
      Wellington - Christchurch | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      WLG 8:25 AM
      50m
      Nonstop
      CHC 9:15 AM
      Wellington - Christchurch | Thu, Oct 29 | Jetstar Airways
      $47 $170
      72% off
      72% off
      $170 $47
    • WLG 7:40 PM
      50m
      Nonstop
      CHC 8:30 PM
      Wellington - Christchurch | Sat, Oct 24 | Jetstar Airways
      $61 $170
      64% off
      64% off
      $170 $61
    • WLG 8:25 PM
      50m
      Nonstop
      CHC 9:15 PM
      Wellington - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 28 | Jetstar Airways
      $78 $170
      54% off
      54% off
      $170 $78
    • WLG 8:25 AM
      50m
      Nonstop
      CHC 9:15 AM
      Wellington - Christchurch | Fri, Oct 30 | Jetstar Airways
      $83
      51% off
      $170 $83
    • WLG 8:25 PM
      50m
      Nonstop
      CHC 9:15 PM
      Wellington - Christchurch | Mon, Oct 26 | Jetstar Airways
      $96
      44% off
      $170 $96
    • WLG 8:25 PM
      50m
      Nonstop
      CHC 9:15 PM
      Wellington - Christchurch | Tue, Oct 27 | Jetstar Airways
      $98
      42% off
      $170 $98
    • WLG 8:25 AM
      50m
      Nonstop
      CHC 9:15 AM
      Wellington - Christchurch | Sun, Oct 25 | Jetstar Airways
      $103
      39% off
      $170 $103
    • WLG 8:55 PM
      1h 5m
      Nonstop
      CHC 10:00 PM
      Wellington - Christchurch | Mon, Oct 26 | Air New Zealand
      $105
      38% off
      $170 $105
    • WLG 8:55 PM
      1h 5m
      Nonstop
      CHC 10:00 PM
      Wellington - Christchurch | Tue, Oct 27 | Air New Zealand
      $119
      30% off
      $170 $119
    • WLG 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 2:00 PM
      Wellington - Christchurch | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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    • WLG 8:25 PM
      50m
      Nonstop
      CHC 9:15 PM
      Wellington - Christchurch | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      $36 $68
      47% off
      47% off
      $68 $36
    • WLG 8:25 AM
      50m
      Nonstop
      CHC 9:15 AM
      Wellington - Christchurch | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      $36 $68
      47% off
      47% off
      $68 $36
    • WLG 7:45 PM
      50m
      Nonstop
      CHC 8:35 PM
      Wellington - Christchurch | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      $36 $68
      47% off
      47% off
      $68 $36
    • WLG 8:25 AM
      50m
      Nonstop
      CHC 9:15 AM
      Wellington - Christchurch | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      $36
      47% off
      $68 $36
    • WLG 8:25 AM
      50m
      Nonstop
      CHC 9:15 AM
      Wellington - Christchurch | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
      $37
      46% off
      $68 $37
    • WLG 7:45 PM
      50m
      Nonstop
      CHC 8:35 PM
      Wellington - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 28 | Jetstar Airways
      $45
      34% off
      $68 $45
    • WLG 8:25 PM
      50m
      Nonstop
      CHC 9:15 PM
      Wellington - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 16 | Jetstar Airways
      $45
      34% off
      $68 $45
    • WLG 8:25 AM
      50m
      Nonstop
      CHC 9:15 AM
      Wellington - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 3 | Jetstar Airways
      $46
      32% off
      $68 $46
    • WLG 8:25 AM
      50m
      Nonstop
      CHC 9:15 AM
      Wellington - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 11 | Jetstar Airways
      $46
      32% off
      $68 $46
    • WLG 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 2:00 PM
      Wellington - Christchurch | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Wellington to Christchurch 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 Wellington International Airport to Christchurch Airport

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

Data is based on average one-way flight prices from Wellington International 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 Wellington International Airport to Christchurch Airport, the best time to buy is in January, with an average price of $73. You’ll want to avoid April, when the average price can reach as high as $131.

$131
$102
$73
$44
    Cheapest
  • $106
    Oct
  • $83
    Nov
  • $97
    Dec
  • $73
    Jan
  • $120
    Feb
  • $79
    Mar
  • $131
    Apr
  • $85
    May
  • $104
    Jun
  • $131
    Jul
  • $112
    Aug
  • $104
    Sep

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

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

$122
$96
$69
$43
  • $84
    Mon
  • $69
    Tue
  • $89
    Wed
  • $113
    Thu
  • $121
    Fri
  • $98
    Sat
  • $122
    Sun

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

The cheapest airline flying from Wellington International Airport to Christchurch Airport is Jetstar Airways (from $36) among 4 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From $36
Air New Zealand
From $48
Qantas Airways
From $69
Emirates
From $631

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What is the flight schedule from Wellington International Airport to Christchurch 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. JQ291

    Wellington International Airport

    7:40 PM

    WLG

    50m

    8:30 PM

    CHC

    S M T W T F S
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  2. JQ287

    Wellington International Airport

    8:15 AM

    WLG

    50m

    9:05 AM

    CHC

    S M T W T F S
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  3. NZ327

    Wellington International Airport

    7:00 AM

    WLG

    55m

    7:55 AM

    CHC

    S M T W T F -
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  4. NZ5363

    Wellington International Airport

    8:15 PM

    WLG

    1h 5m

    9:20 PM

    CHC

    S M T W T - -
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  5. NZ5343

    Wellington International Airport

    10:00 AM

    WLG

    1h 5m

    11:05 AM

    CHC

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

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

Flight distance 304.45 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price $36
Cheapest return ticket price $81

FAQs for Wellington International Airport to Christchurch Airport Flights

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

    Wellington International Airport to Christchurch Airport takes about 49 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 16 daily flights from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Christchurch Airport (CHC).
  • The earliest flight from Wellington International Airport to Christchurch Airport departs at 06:30, and the last departs at 20:15, with about 18 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 Airport (CHC) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around $125 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Wellington International Airport (WLG) at 07:00 and arrives in Christchurch Airport (CHC) at 08:05.
  • The latest flight departs from Wellington International Airport (WLG) at 19:40 and arrives in Christchurch Airport (CHC) at 20:30.
    • 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 2547 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Wellington International Airport to Christchurch Airport currently start from $36, and round-trip fares start from $81. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Mon, Dec 14; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Air New Zealand and Jetstar Airways operate direct flights from Wellington International Airport to Christchurch Airport, with an average flight time of 48 minutes, and around 94 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 Airport is $107. 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 Airport, with one-way fares starting from $36. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Wellington International Airport to Christchurch 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 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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