CHC - NSN

$99 Find Cheap Flights from Christchurch to Nelson

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Christchurch to Nelson departing on 13/2. 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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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Christchurch to Nelson, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Christchurch to Nelson, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
$226
Overall average: $281
Air New Zealand
Fri 24/4Fri 8/5
CHC - NSN • Direct
Cheapest direct flights
$199
Typical prices: $234-$400
Air New Zealand
Thu 12/2Wed 11/3
CHC - NSN • Direct
When to book
5 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 52% compared to booking last minute.
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November
Cheapest • 35% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Christchurch to Nelson (CHC-NSN)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Christchurch to Nelson 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Christchurch to Nelson

Fri, 24 Apr - Fri, 8 May
Air New Zealand Logo
16:10 - 17:10
CHC
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NSN
1h 00mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
06:40 - 07:35
NSN
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CHC
0h 55mdirect
$226Air New Zealand
Thu, 5 Feb - Tue, 10 Feb
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19:05 - 20:00
CHC
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NSN
0h 55mdirect
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12:00 - 13:00
NSN
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CHC
1h 00mdirect
$238Air New Zealand
Fri, 6 Mar - Fri, 13 Mar
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18:30 - 19:20
CHC
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NSN
0h 50mdirect
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17:10 - 18:00
NSN
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CHC
0h 50mdirect
$246Originair
Fri, 24 Apr - Fri, 8 May
Air New Zealand Logo
07:30 - 12:40
CHC
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NSN
5h 10m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
06:40 - 07:35
NSN
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CHC
0h 55mdirect
$284Air New Zealand
Thu, 5 Feb - Mon, 9 Feb
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10:20 - 11:15
CHC
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NSN
0h 55mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
17:30 - 18:30
NSN
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CHC
1h 00mdirect
$289Air New Zealand
Fri, 13 Feb - Mon, 16 Feb
Air New Zealand Logo
08:00 - 08:55
CHC
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NSN
0h 55mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
17:30 - 18:30
NSN
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CHC
1h 00mdirect
$310Air New Zealand
Fri, 6 Mar - Fri, 13 Mar
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08:00 - 08:55
CHC
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NSN
0h 55mdirect
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20:15 - 09:00
NSN
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CHC
12h 45m
1 stop
$356Multiple Airlines
Sat, 31 Jan - Mon, 2 Feb
Air New Zealand Logo
10:20 - 11:15
CHC
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NSN
0h 55mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
17:30 - 18:30
NSN
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CHC
1h 00mdirect
$373Air New Zealand
Fri, 24 Apr - Fri, 8 May
Air New Zealand Logo
06:00 - 10:10
CHC
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NSN
4h 10m
1 stop
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14:55 - 17:10
NSN
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CHC
2h 15m
1 stop
$376Air New Zealand
Sat, 7 Feb - Wed, 11 Feb
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08:00 - 08:55
CHC
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NSN
0h 55mdirect
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17:30 - 18:30
NSN
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CHC
1h 00mdirect
$378Air New Zealand
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Christchurch to Nelson flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Christchurch to Nelson 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 Christchurch to Nelson?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Christchurch to Nelson clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Nelson on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Christchurch to Nelson. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Saturday and avoiding Tuesdays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Christchurch to Nelson, 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 Christchurch to Nelson is November, where tickets cost $180 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $351 and $349 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Christchurch to Nelson, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Christchurch to Nelson, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 52% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$99
Best time to beat the crowds (5% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (1% more expensive on average)
Flight from Christchurch to Nelson

When to book flights from Christchurch to Nelson

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Christchurch to Nelson based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
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FAQs for booking flights from Christchurch to Nelson

  • What is the cheapest flight from Christchurch to Nelson?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Christchurch to Nelson was $99 for a one-way ticket and $198 for a return.

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

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

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

    The De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-300 Dash 8 / 8Q is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Christchurch to Nelson flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Christchurch to Nelson?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Christchurch and Nelson.

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

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

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

    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 Christchurch to Nelson.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Nelson from Christchurch 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 Christchurch to Nelson?

    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 Nelson with an airline and back to Christchurch with another airline.

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

    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 Nelson from Christchurch up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Christchurch to Nelson

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $114 or less one-way and $272 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Christchurch to Nelson?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop from Christchurch to Nelson.
Find which airlines fly direct from Christchurch Airport to Nelson Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Christchurch to Nelson

Monday

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

Tuesday

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

Wednesday

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

Thursday

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

Friday

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

Saturday

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

Sunday

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

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Direct returns

Nelson to Christchurch

Monday

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

Tuesday

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

Wednesday

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

Thursday

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

Friday

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

Saturday

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

Sunday

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

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Reviews of the top airline flying from Christchurch to Nelson

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Christchurch to Nelson. 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 Christchurch to Nelson? 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.
8.0
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 573 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.4Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.5Crew
7.4Food
Airline reviews

Please add more Bollywood movies and recent movies to the entertainment.

10.0 ExcellentPriyanka, Jan 2026
AKL - SFO
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Please add more Bollywood movies and recent movies to the entertainment.

I was not even on that flight and did not even book a ticket. Kayak did a phenomenal job

The disembarking steps in Wellington were precarious and I felt quite insecure. There was no one on the tarmac to greet us and help. The embarking ramp in Blenheim was much more satisfactory. The rest of the flight was fine.

Entertainment screen froze and had to be reset. Noticed it happened to other passengers as well.

My flying experience was not great. The temperature was ridiculously low. I had a sweater and a big jacket and even then. Since my ticket was an economy ticket, I suppose I didn’t deserve a blanket as they were only available for business. The result, o got a cold I have not been able to shake off in 6 days which has absolutely ruined my stay in Japan as I hasn’t had the chance to leave my hotel room. Everything else that was good, had overshadowed by this. BE A LITTLE MORE HUMAN

The food was not as good as Air New Zealand. The veg pasta was pass-able but the veg cibotta sandwich was dry, hard and not up to par. The coach staff were attentive and accommodating.

Air conditioning was turned to the wrong setting. Way too hot. The entertainment system kept resetting and didn’t work half the flight. Said something to the crew. They didn’t do anything to help. Plane had a mechanical problem that resulted in 2.5 hour delay. Boarded the plane, had to disembark and get back on.

Flight was delayed by 2 hours. Got lucky that i had a long connection, else would have certainly missed my connecting flight. Food is just okay, specially the breakfast is worse . Asked for water 30 mins before landing, the response is that we are landing so everything is packed . I guess traveling in economy that’s what we get. Probably business class passengers would get a different answer. Only good thing is that wifi service is available from auckland to lax for most part Next time will try united or American and then compare.

Good and appreciate the effort Air Zealand puts into using more environmentally friendly food containers and utensils. yay! One of the better airlines for this for sure. Still some bad stuff, but at least Air NZ is trying. :) Also really enjoyed the bluetooth option for personal headsets. :)

They are my favourite airline in the world by a million miles.

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