NSN - CHC

$82 Find Cheap Flights from Nelson to Christchurch

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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.
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Recent return flight deals from Nelson to Christchurch

Thu, 22 Jan - Sat, 14 Feb
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06:40 - 07:40NSN-CHC
1h 00mdirect
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11:35 - 12:30CHC-NSN
0h 55mdirect
$160Air New Zealand
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Wed, 10 Dec - Wed, 17 Dec
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09:25 - 10:25NSN-CHC
1h 00mdirect
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10:20 - 11:15CHC-NSN
0h 55mdirect
$228Air New Zealand
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Wed, 10 Dec - Wed, 17 Dec
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09:25 - 10:25NSN-CHC
1h 00mdirect
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10:20 - 11:15CHC-NSN
0h 55mdirect
$233Air New Zealand
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Mon, 1 Dec - Tue, 9 Dec
Air New Zealand Logo
14:50 - 15:50NSN-CHC
1h 00mdirect
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11:35 - 12:30CHC-NSN
0h 55mdirect
$241Air New Zealand
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Sun, 14 Dec - Sun, 21 Dec
Air New Zealand Logo
09:25 - 10:25NSN-CHC
1h 00mdirect
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08:00 - 08:55CHC-NSN
0h 55mdirect
$255Air New Zealand
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Mon, 1 Dec - Tue, 9 Dec
Air New Zealand Logo
14:50 - 15:50NSN-CHC
1h 00mdirect
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19:05 - 20:00CHC-NSN
0h 55mdirect
$257Air New Zealand
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Wed, 26 Nov - Thu, 4 Dec
Air New Zealand Logo
09:25 - 10:25NSN-CHC
1h 00mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
08:00 - 08:55CHC-NSN
0h 55mdirect
$278Air New Zealand
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Wed, 10 Dec - Wed, 17 Dec
Air New Zealand Logo
09:25 - 10:25NSN-CHC
1h 00mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
14:40 - 19:35CHC-NSN
4h 55m1 stop
$281Air New Zealand
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Wed, 10 Dec - Wed, 17 Dec
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09:25 - 10:25NSN-CHC
1h 00mdirect
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06:45 - 17:05CHC-NSN
10h 20m1 stop
$302Multiple Airlines
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Mon, 1 Dec - Tue, 9 Dec
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14:50 - 15:50NSN-CHC
1h 00mdirect
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06:45 - 19:50CHC-NSN
13h 05m1 stop
$314Multiple Airlines
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Everything you should know

When to book
6 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 6 weeks in advance save around 51% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
October
Cheapest • 14% price drop
October
Most popular
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Cheapest return fare
$160
Overall average: $332
Air New Zealand
Thu 22/1Sat 14/2
NSN - CHC • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
$182
Typical prices: $102-$217
Air New Zealand
Fri 14/11
NSN - CHC • Direct
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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 Tuesday, 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 $262 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $396 and $332 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure 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 average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Nelson to Christchurch, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 51% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$160
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 7% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 15% 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.
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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 $182 for a one-way ticket and $160 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 $106 or less one-way and $262 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

Air New Zealand

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Wednesday

Air New Zealand

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Thursday

Air New Zealand

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Friday

Air New Zealand

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Saturday

Air New Zealand

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Sunday

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Direct returns

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

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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.
8.0
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 520 reviews
8.6Crew
8.2Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
7.4Food
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Like: Aircraft was better than others I've flown in. Crew was great, food was very good. Air New Zealand is now my favorite airline. On our long flight from AKL to YVR there was enough room for those of us in Economy to stretch a bit. My sister is disabled and they took very good care of her and me. Best entertainment offering of all the other airlines. Not so much; Flight from AKL to YRV was delayed BUT they recovered really well so no complaints here. Pretty petty point to complain about. Only negative I have. I will recommend to friends.

10.0 ExcellentAriel, Oct 2025APW - AKL
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Like: Aircraft was better than others I've flown in. Crew was great, food was very good. Air New Zealand is now my favorite airline. On our long flight from AKL to YVR there was enough room for those of us in Economy to stretch a bit. My sister is disabled and they took very good care of her and me. Best entertainment offering of all the other airlines. Not so much; Flight from AKL to YRV was delayed BUT they recovered really well so no complaints here. Pretty petty point to complain about. Only negative I have. I will recommend to friends.

Nice friendly staff and crew. Love the 787 flight. Get meals and lots of drinks!

Great entertainment options on the screen. uSB A and C chargers. Free WiFi! Crew were excellent.

Service was excellent and they’re very helpful and nice

Check in crew member was very helpful, nice and excellent service👍

Overall the plane was good and the crew great. The big disappointment was the skycouch. Maybe it would be good if you were a parent with 2 small kids travelling but as a couple it's hopeless. It's impossible for 2 adults to lie down so one ends up sitting. We split our time with one lying and the other sitting. We both got more sleep sitting upright. We will never book one again and don't recommend it to anyone.

Aircon set too high so VERY warm and VERY uncomfortable.

Not a comfortable trip, the seats are not good, and they look old.

Lost my luggage and brought someone else luggage to my airport.

I flew United from San Francisco to Auckland. My connecting flight from Auckland to Christchurch was canceled with no explanation. I was finally told the cancellation was due to fog. Even though it was clear when we landed. I am from San Francisco, I know what fog is! And I didn't see any fog. I was told the next available flight was 7 hours later. Unacceptable, they should have had a flight ready to go as soon as it was deemed safe to take off.

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