NSN - CHC

$91 Find Cheap Flights from Nelson to Christchurch

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 22/4. 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 Nelson to Christchurch, 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 Nelson to Christchurch, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest return fare
$182
Overall average: $255
Air New Zealand
Wed 2/9Wed 16/9
NSN - CHC • Direct
Cheapest direct flights
$199
Typical prices: $230-$381
Air New Zealand
Tue 5/5Tue 12/5
NSN - CHC • Direct
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Cheap Flights from Nelson to Christchurch (NSN-CHC)

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

Recent return flight deals from Nelson to Christchurch

Wed, 2 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep
Air New Zealand Logo
09:30 - 10:25
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0h 55mdirect
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19:05 - 20:05
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1h 00mdirect
$182Air New Zealand
Tue, 5 May - Tue, 12 May
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17:45 - 18:40
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CHC
0h 55mdirect
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10:15 - 11:15
CHC
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NSN
1h 00mdirect
$199Air New Zealand
Tue, 5 May - Tue, 12 May
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14:35 - 15:30
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CHC
0h 55mdirect
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10:15 - 11:15
CHC
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NSN
1h 00mdirect
$207Air New Zealand
Thu, 23 Apr - Sun, 3 May
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12:10 - 13:05
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CHC
0h 55mdirect
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08:00 - 09:00
CHC
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NSN
1h 00mdirect
$211Air New Zealand
Wed, 22 Apr - Wed, 29 Apr
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19:20 - 20:15
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CHC
0h 55mdirect
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08:00 - 09:00
CHC
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NSN
1h 00mdirect
$225Air New Zealand
Fri, 24 Apr - Sun, 3 May
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19:20 - 20:15
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CHC
0h 55mdirect
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08:00 - 09:00
CHC
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NSN
1h 00mdirect
$252Air New Zealand
Sun, 5 Apr - Thu, 9 Apr
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14:35 - 15:30
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CHC
0h 55mdirect
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08:00 - 09:00
CHC
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NSN
1h 00mdirect
$255Air New Zealand
Tue, 5 May - Tue, 12 May
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06:20 - 10:50
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CHC
4h 30m
1 stop
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10:15 - 11:15
CHC
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NSN
1h 00mdirect
$286Air New Zealand
Wed, 2 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep
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09:40 - 12:05
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CHC
2h 25m
1 stop
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10:15 - 11:15
CHC
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NSN
1h 00mdirect
$293Air New Zealand
Wed, 22 Apr - Wed, 29 Apr
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19:20 - 20:15
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CHC
0h 55mdirect
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06:00 - 11:40
CHC
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NSN
5h 40m
1 stop
$307Air New Zealand
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Nelson to Christchurch flights

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Christchurch on a Saturday and more expensive on a Tuesday. On your return trip to Nelson, you should consider flying back on a Monday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

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 round-trip 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 October, where tickets cost $245 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $351 and $326 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$91
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 11% lower on average.
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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 $91 for a one-way ticket and $182 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 De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-300 Dash 8 / 8Q 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 is the only airline alliance operating flights between Nelson and Christchurch.

  • 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.

KAYAK’s 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 $148 or less one-way and $258 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Nelson to Christchurch?

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

Direct departures

Nelson to Christchurch

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Direct returns

Christchurch to Nelson

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Reviews of the 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.
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Air New ZealandOverall score based on 616 reviews
8.5Crew
7.4Entertainment
7.4Food
8.2Boarding
8.0Comfort
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Appreciated the ability to get an earlier flight home after flying in from in from Japan. No problem with boarding or crew service. The limited choice of snacks, compared to previous years. Aircraft seats seem to be getting harder and more uncomfortable all the time. Overall, happy to be home

10.0 ExcellentNoel, Mar 2026
AKL - PMR
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Appreciated the ability to get an earlier flight home after flying in from in from Japan. No problem with boarding or crew service. The limited choice of snacks, compared to previous years. Aircraft seats seem to be getting harder and more uncomfortable all the time. Overall, happy to be home

Both my wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our return home from Tokyo to Auckland and onwards to Palmerston North. We would recommend using the Premier Business class for long-haul travel, any day. Well worth the extra cost. Cabin staff were exceptional, Thank you

The Air New Zealand product is terrible, it's as expensive as a Jetstar ticket with add ons but with surely staff and old aircraft.

Great service. Food could be improved but overall a very good airline

Wonderful trip. Everyone from checking in to the gate to the flight itself was amazing - kind, helpful, and has a beautiful smile.

The Premium Economy seats were very comfortable and the food was quite tasty. I did not use the entertainment system, but I was able to charge my phone and tablet with the seatback connection.

The seats are feeling very hard to sit on. All the padding is flat, like sitting on a park bench for over an hour

Nothing better than Air New Zealand. Top scores in every category.

Space between seats on Air New Zealand is generally tight. The crew on this flight was excellent! Very attentive and nice. You get free wine or beer and chips and of course the Air New Zealand candies. 1 hour and 35 min flight approximately.

All good, except entertainment system could have been better. More choices.

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