WLG - CHC

$61 Find Cheap Flights from Wellington 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 Wellington to Christchurch departing on 3/3. 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 Wellington 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 Wellington to Christchurch, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
$121
Typical prices: $114-$205
Jetstar
Wed 4/3Sat 7/3
WLG - CHC • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
$61
Typical prices: $71-$163
Jetstar
Tue 3/3
WLG - CHC • Direct
Top airlines
Jetstar
Cheapest • from $124 (return)
Air New Zealand
Best reviews • 8.0 score
Airline reviews
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When to book
3 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 50% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
May
Cheapest • 35% price drop
April
Most popular
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Cheap Flights from Wellington to Christchurch (WLG-CHC)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Wellington 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 Wellington to Christchurch

Wed, 4 Mar - Sat, 7 Mar
Jetstar Logo
19:45 - 20:35
WLG
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CHC
0h 50mdirect
Jetstar Logo
18:15 - 19:05
CHC
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WLG
0h 50mdirect
$121Jetstar
Sat, 7 Mar - Sun, 8 Mar
Jetstar Logo
19:45 - 20:35
WLG
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CHC
0h 50mdirect
Jetstar Logo
06:45 - 07:35
CHC
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WLG
0h 50mdirect
$124Jetstar
Sun, 29 Mar - Thu, 30 Apr
Jetstar Logo
08:15 - 09:05
WLG
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CHC
0h 50mdirect
Jetstar Logo
06:45 - 07:35
CHC
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WLG
0h 50mdirect
$127Jetstar
Mon, 2 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar
Jetstar Logo
19:45 - 20:35
WLG
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CHC
0h 50mdirect
Jetstar Logo
06:45 - 07:35
CHC
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WLG
0h 50mdirect
$129Jetstar
Wed, 18 Mar - Sat, 21 Mar
Jetstar Logo
08:10 - 09:00
WLG
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CHC
0h 50mdirect
Jetstar Logo
06:45 - 07:35
CHC
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WLG
0h 50mdirect
$132Jetstar
Sat, 7 Mar - Sun, 8 Mar
Jetstar Logo
19:45 - 20:35
WLG
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CHC
0h 50mdirect
Jetstar Logo
06:45 - 07:35
CHC
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WLG
0h 50mdirect
$134Jetstar
Sat, 14 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar
Jetstar Logo
19:45 - 20:35
WLG
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CHC
0h 50mdirect
Jetstar Logo
06:45 - 07:35
CHC
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WLG
0h 50mdirect
$137Jetstar
Sat, 7 Mar - Sat, 18 Apr
Jetstar Logo
19:45 - 20:35
WLG
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CHC
0h 50mdirect
Jetstar Logo
06:45 - 07:35
CHC
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WLG
0h 50mdirect
$144Jetstar
Sat, 28 Mar - Sat, 4 Apr
Jetstar Logo
19:45 - 20:35
WLG
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CHC
0h 50mdirect
Jetstar Logo
18:10 - 19:00
CHC
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WLG
0h 50mdirect
$145Jetstar
Fri, 20 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar
Jetstar Logo
19:45 - 20:35
WLG
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CHC
0h 50mdirect
Jetstar Logo
06:45 - 07:35
CHC
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WLG
0h 50mdirect
$149Jetstar
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Wellington to Christchurch flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Wellington to Christchurch to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Wellington to Christchurch?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Wellington to Christchurch departing in March.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Wellington to Christchurch?

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

When flying from Wellington to Christchurch, you should consider leaving on a Saturday and avoid Mondays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Wellington, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Mondays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Wellington 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 Wellington to Christchurch is May, where tickets cost $119 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $272 and $256 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Wellington 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 Wellington 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 Wellington to Christchurch, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 50% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$61
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (50% more expensive on average)
Flight from Wellington to Christchurch

When to book flights from Wellington to Christchurch

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Wellington to Christchurch 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 Wellington to Christchurch

  • What is the cheapest flight from Wellington to Christchurch?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Wellington to Christchurch was $61 for a one-way ticket and $124 for a return.

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

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

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

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Wellington to Christchurch flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Wellington to Christchurch?

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Wellington to Christchurch, Air New Zealand or Jetstar?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Wellington to Christchurch are Air New Zealand and Jetstar. With an average price for the route of $215 and an overall rating of 8.0, Air New Zealand is the most popular choice. Jetstar is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $167 and an overall rating of 6.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Wellington 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 Wellington to Christchurch.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Christchurch from Wellington 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 Wellington 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 Wellington with another airline.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $101 or less one-way and $172 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Wellington to Christchurch?

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

Direct departures

Wellington to Christchurch

Monday

Air New Zealand, Jetstar

Air New Zealand, Jetstar

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Jetstar

Air New Zealand, Jetstar

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Jetstar

Air New Zealand, Jetstar

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Jetstar

Air New Zealand, Jetstar

Friday

Air New Zealand, Jetstar

Air New Zealand, Jetstar

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Jetstar

Air New Zealand, Jetstar

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Jetstar

Air New Zealand, Jetstar

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Direct returns

Christchurch to Wellington

Monday

Air New Zealand, Jetstar

Air New Zealand, Jetstar

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Jetstar

Air New Zealand, Jetstar

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Jetstar

Air New Zealand, Jetstar

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Jetstar

Air New Zealand, Jetstar

Friday

Air New Zealand, Jetstar

Air New Zealand, Jetstar

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Jetstar

Air New Zealand, Jetstar

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Jetstar

Air New Zealand, Jetstar

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Wellington to Christchurch

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Wellington 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 Wellington 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 582 reviews
7.4Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.5Crew
8.2Boarding
7.4Food
Airline reviews

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.

8.0 ExcellentFernando, Feb 2026
AKL - ZQN
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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.

Your entertainment could be better. I flew on Air New Zealand in January so was expecting a better choice in February...but no luck. Same choices and also could have a better selection. Otherwise, lovely service, the purser came to our seats to welcome us. Overall, very nice. Direct flight from Auckland to YVR was fantastic!

Air New Zealand over sold our flight and tried to bump us to yesterday. After several calls we got booked to United about 6 hrs before our original flight. No apologies!

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.

The issue was a 4 hour delay to takeoff with very sketchy information provided about the available of the flights delay. Passengers were not informed of gate changes and how long the delay might be. It ended with a late night 2 hour drive to our home which was not ideal for elderly people.

Flight was fine with boarding starting a few minutes early. Not a fan of the crew pushing political messaging regarding indigenous naming of Brisbane city… really pushed it like I haven’t heard on Jetstar before.

The flight ticket were not reimbursed on Jan 22nd from Auckland to Wellington. Very Very dissatisfied.Please reimburse the ticket of my onward travel.

Improved experience over our last years flight when also we flew local but on an international scheduled flight. The double processing is still unwelcome i.e. by security and then by border force having to produce a licence and boarding pass repeatedly on departure and return. Obviously suits the airline rather than the local traveller. The flight and crew were good though a helper on return was offhand having to push the wheel chair did the bare minimum we felt.

Flight was delayed both directions but once in the air was ok. Boarding out of Melbourne is just a mess.

80 minute delay on departure based on two no show pax; removal of checked bags. Boarding very awkward, and waiting in terminal until specific rows called (not zones). Overhead not used for boarding, but specific staff member notifying people at the top of the stairs. Numerous people noted "this is confusing" on boarding. Seats ok, but entertainment (and food, and seat selection) all at extra cost. Smooth flight, and friendly neighbours.

I was disappointed to find that the QR code for purchasing in-flight entertainment did not function, leaving me without access to the amenities I had anticipated. (both flights)

I had opted to pay extra for a ticket on Jetstar A321-Neo in the first row, believing it would enhance my travel experience. Unfortunately, this was not the case. The constant line-up for the toilet resulted in people frequently standing next to me, causing significant discomfort throughout the flight. It was difficult to relax with the persistent disturbance from passengers bumping into my seat. Furthermore, I was disappointed to find that the QR code for purchasing in-flight entertainment did not function, leaving me without access to the amenities I had anticipated. Given these circumstances, I will not be purchasing seats in the first two rows in the future, nor will I choose to fly with your airline again.

Jet star delayed both trips with poor communication. Passengers were made to change gates often and then left to stand with no seating. As someone getting over surgery this was very trying.

Delayed twice. Poor communication and people made to change gates too often.

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