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Find cheap flights from Nelson to Christchurch from $83

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Nelson to Christchurch departing on 25/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from Nelson to Christchurch (NSN-CHC)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Nelson to Christchurch that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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14:20 - 15:15NSN-CHC
0h 55mdirect
19:15 - 20:10CHC-NSN
0h 55mdirect
$161Air New Zealand
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Mon, 12 Aug - Mon, 12 Aug
08:40 - 14:25NSN-CHC
5h 45m1 stop
19:15 - 20:10CHC-NSN
0h 55mdirect
$222Air New Zealand
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Mon, 12 Aug - Mon, 12 Aug
19:55 - 20:50NSN-CHC
0h 55mdirect
16:10 - 17:05CHC-NSN
0h 55mdirect
$276Air New Zealand
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Tue, 18 Jun - Wed, 19 Jun
06:30 - 07:25NSN-CHC
0h 55mdirect
19:15 - 20:10CHC-NSN
0h 55mdirect
$278Air New Zealand
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Tue, 18 Jun - Wed, 19 Jun
06:50 - 11:25NSN-CHC
4h 35m2 stops
19:15 - 20:10CHC-NSN
0h 55mdirect
$283Air New Zealand
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Mon, 12 Aug - Mon, 12 Aug
09:30 - 15:40NSN-CHC
6h 10m1 stop
11:35 - 20:25CHC-NSN
8h 50m1 stop
$292Air New Zealand
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Tue, 18 Jun - Wed, 19 Jun
09:30 - 15:40NSN-CHC
6h 10m1 stop
11:35 - 20:25CHC-NSN
8h 50m1 stop
$293Air New Zealand
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Tue, 18 Jun - Wed, 19 Jun

Flights from Nelson to Christchurch - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Nelson to Christchurch to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Nelson to Christchurch?

The average price of all flights from Nelson to Christchurch clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Nelson to Christchurch, look for departures on Sundays and avoid leaving on a Wednesday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Christchurch, Monday is the cheapest day to fly and Thursday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Nelson to Christchurch, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Nelson to Christchurch is May, where tickets cost $161 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of tickets is $339 and $312 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Nelson to Christchurch?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Nelson to Christchurch, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Nelson to Christchurch, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 88 days before departure.

Which airlines fly direct between Nelson and Christchurch?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Nelson to Christchurch.
There is just one airline that flies from Nelson to Christchurch direct and that is Air New Zealand. The best one-way deal found from Air New Zealand for the route is $129.

How many flights are there between Nelson and Christchurch per day?

Each day, there are between 5 and 7 nonstop flights that take off from Nelson and land in Christchurch, with an average flight time of 0h 55m. The most common departure time is 17:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 45 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Nelson and Christchurch?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Nelson to Christchurch take?

A direct flight to Christchurch will take on average 0h 55m to travel the 402 km flying distance from Nelson.

What’s the earliest departure time from Nelson to Christchurch?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Nelson at 06:30 and will be landing in Christchurch at 07:25.

What’s the latest departure time from Nelson to Christchurch?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Nelson to Christchurch jets off at 20:10 and lands at 21:05.

Good to know

Low season

April

High season

July

Cheapest flight

$83
Best time to beat the crowds (2% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (36% more expensive on average)
Flight from Nelson to Christchurch

When to book flights from Nelson to Christchurch

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Nelson to Christchurch based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Nelson to Christchurch

  • What is the cheapest flight from Nelson to Christchurch?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Nelson to Christchurch was $49 for a one-way ticket and $95 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Nelson to Christchurch?

    Nelson airport is called Nelson and the only airport in Christchurch is Christchurch.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Nelson to Christchurch?

    The ATR 72-201 / 202 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Nelson to Christchurch flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Nelson to Christchurch?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Nelson and Christchurch, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Nelson to Christchurch?

    There are direct flights from Nelson to Christchurch on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Nelson to Christchurch?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Nelson to Christchurch.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Nelson to Christchurch?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Christchurch from Nelson is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Nelson to Christchurch?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Christchurch with an airline and back to Nelson with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Nelson to Christchurch?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Christchurch from Nelson up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Nelson to Christchurch

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $135 or less one-way and $325 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Nelson to Christchurch?

Find which airlines fly direct from Nelson to Christchurch, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Nelson to Christchurch

Monday

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, +1 more

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Direct returns

Christchurch to Nelson

Monday

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, +1 more

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Top airline flying from Nelson to Christchurch

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Nelson to Christchurch. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Nelson to Christchurch? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.2
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 645 reviews
8.4Boarding
7.9Entertainment
8.1Comfort
8.8Crew
7.7Food
Airline reviews

Short flight so no entertainment, turbulence so no food service - overall flight as expected

8.0 ExcellentMichelle, Apr 2024NPL - AKL
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Short flight so no entertainment, turbulence so no food service - overall flight as expected

Great meal. Best seats ever! They need to teach other airlines how to do that.

Overall excellent but the Captain kept the seat belt sign on for far too long, especially at the beginning and end of the flight. It was 2 hours after take-off before the crew were able to start the service (on an 11 hour night flight, reducing our sleeping time) and the seat belt sign on went on during breakfast (90 mins before landing) and was not turned off again until we landed. This made for an uncomfortable journey of trying to limit fluid intake because it was unclear when the toilets would be available for use.

Food was not good. We asked for Muslim food and it was weird tasteless type of boiled veges.

Crew were pleasant, happy to be there and were a joy to be around. Entire operation was professional, well thought out and ran like a Swiss clock.

United flight from SFO to PDX was cancelled. I will ask for a refund. Had to book on Alaska

They announced food service but then never came around. We also couldn’t land so kept trying to get to runway and then had to come up and go around happened like 3 times and cause the child next to me to start throwing up

There was a snafu with confirming seats at check which left us in limbo for the second leg of our trip. I believe the ANZ app is not well integrated with the systems at the terminal resulting in this disconcerting error.

Flight attendants are always pleasant and helpful. Pilot kept us updated.

Just a hiccup being added to the NZ Traveller Declaration a bit late.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Nelson to Christchurch found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
25/6Tue
1 stopAir New Zealand
13h 50mNSN-CHC
$83
25/6Tue
directAir New Zealand
0h 55mNSN-CHC
$92
20/5Mon
directAir New Zealand
0h 55mNSN-CHC
$186
20/5Mon
1 stopAir New Zealand
6h 25mNSN-CHC
$200
25/6Tue
2 stops
19h 35mNSN-CHC
$222
20/5Mon
2 stops
24h 50mNSN-CHC
$276

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Last minute flights from Nelson to Christchurch

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Nelson to Christchurch that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/5Sat
directAir New Zealand
0h 55mNSN-CHC
5/5Sun
directAir New Zealand
0h 55mCHC-NSN
$346
4/5Sat
multi-stopAir New Zealand
5h 45mNSN-CHC
5/5Sun
directAir New Zealand
0h 55mCHC-NSN
$388
4/5Sat
multi-stopAir New Zealand
5h 45mNSN-CHC
5/5Sun
multi-stopAir New Zealand
5h 50mCHC-NSN
$429

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Nelson - Christchurch Flights

Departure:

Nelson (NSN)New Zealand

Destination:

Christchurch (CHC)New Zealand

Return flight deals:

Christchurch - Nelson

Cabin classes:

$6,837
$193

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