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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.

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

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 another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Christchurch to Wellington range from $168 to $280, with an average of $209 over the past 12 months. Anything below $168 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 38% above the $209 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $15–$178 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.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Christchurch to Wellington flights, with 44% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 31%, Afternoon flights for 25%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Christchurch to Wellington are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $163, which is 27% above the typical average for this route.

Wellington Airport (WLG) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $68 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Mode
• EZI
• Thrifty
• Europcar
• Snap Rentals

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

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 three months, with delays averaging 1h 31m.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 13% on flights from Christchurch to Wellington. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $194 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $222, a difference of $28.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• Air New Zealand
• Jetstar

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

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

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