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Among airlines operating Christchurch to Wellington flights:

• Air New Zealand: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Christchurch and Wellington. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Air New Zealand
• Jetstar

Flights from Christchurch to Wellington usually depart from Christchurch (CHC) and arrive at Wellington (WLG).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Jetstar: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Air New Zealand: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Christchurch to Wellington.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $14–$174 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Jetstar. Other aircraft seen on the route include ATR 72-201 / 202 variants.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 17% on the Christchurch to Wellington route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $188 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $226, a difference of $38. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Christchurch to Wellington route, 9% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 31 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Christchurch to Wellington flights, with 47% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 27%, Evening flights for 26%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Wellington are Waitangi Park, St James Theatre, and Basin Reserve Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Wellington on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Christchurch to Wellington:

• Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 07:02
• Latest: departs at 20:40 and lands at 21:42.

The flight takes about 1h 02m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 43% above the route average of $201. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Christchurch to Wellington takes 1h 02m, covering 490 km.

No. A passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from Christchurch to Wellington are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $140, which is 14% above the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Wellington Airport (WLG) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $5 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Mode
• EZI
• Thrifty
• Europcar
• Hertz

Return flights from Christchurch to Wellington range from $162 to $279, with an average of $201 over the past 12 months. Anything below $162 counts as a good deal.