WLG - CHC

Find cheap flights from Wellington to Christchurch from $46

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 18/10. 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 in flight searches from Wellington to Christchurch.
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often in flight searches from Wellington to Christchurch.

How much is the cheapest flight from Wellington to Christchurch?

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip 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.
04:15 - 22:05WLG-CHC
0h 50mdirect
02:45 - 03:35CHC-WLG
0h 50mdirect
$79Jetstar
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Thu, 26 Oct - Sun, 29 Oct
04:15 - 22:05WLG-CHC
0h 50mdirect
02:45 - 03:35CHC-WLG
0h 50mdirect
$84Jetstar
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Thu, 26 Oct - Fri, 27 Oct
04:15 - 22:05WLG-CHC
0h 50mdirect
02:45 - 03:35CHC-WLG
0h 50mdirect
$100Jetstar
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Sun, 22 Oct - Mon, 23 Oct
14:45 - 09:35WLG-CHC
0h 50mdirect
01:45 - 02:35CHC-WLG
0h 50mdirect
$106Jetstar
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Wed, 14 Feb - Thu, 22 Feb
03:15 - 22:05WLG-CHC
0h 50mdirect
01:45 - 02:35CHC-WLG
0h 50mdirect
$113Jetstar
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Thu, 15 Feb - Thu, 22 Feb
01:35 - 20:40WLG-CHC
1h 05mdirect
03:35 - 04:25CHC-WLG
0h 50mdirect
$126Air New Zealand
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Mon, 5 Feb - Mon, 12 Feb
08:00 - 01:50WLG-CHC
0h 50mdirect
02:45 - 03:35CHC-WLG
0h 50mdirect
$132Jetstar
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Sat, 21 Oct - Mon, 23 Oct
14:45 - 09:35WLG-CHC
0h 50mdirect
15:30 - 16:20CHC-WLG
0h 50mdirect
$177Multiple Airlines
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Wed, 27 Dec - Thu, 4 Jan
02:00 - 21:05WLG-CHC
1h 05mdirect
02:05 - 02:55CHC-WLG
0h 50mdirect
$182Air New Zealand
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Sat, 30 Dec - Tue, 2 Jan
02:00 - 20:55WLG-CHC
0h 55mdirect
09:05 - 09:55CHC-WLG
0h 50mdirect
$187Air New Zealand
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Tue, 19 Dec - Sun, 24 Dec

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Low season

May

High season

February

Cheapest flight

$46
Best time to beat the crowds (23% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (17% 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
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.
Average price per month
To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for 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.
Flight prices as travel date approaches
To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for 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 month.

Top tips for finding a cheap flight out of Wellington

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $83 or less one-way and $127 or less round-trip.
  • The cheapest flight from Wellington to Christchurch was found, on average, 85 days before departure.
  • Book at least 4 weeks before departure in order to get a below-average price.
  • High season is considered to be November, December and January. The cheapest month to fly is June.
  • Morning departure is around 35% cheaper than an evening flight, on average*.
*Average of the lowest prices shown in KAYAK’s search results for departures within the next 30 days

FAQs for booking flights from Wellington to Christchurch

  • How long does a flight from Wellington to Christchurch take?

    A direct flight to Christchurch will take on average 0h 50m to travel the 490 km flying distance from Wellington.

  • How many flights are there between Wellington and Christchurch?

    In normal times, a total of 352 direct flights connect Wellington to Christchurch weekly. On average, there are 50 departures per day.

  • Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Wellington to Christchurch?

    In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Christchurch from Wellington were found on Jetstar ($46) and Air New Zealand ($64), and the lowest return tickets were found on Jetstar ($79) and Air New Zealand ($126).

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

    Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Christchurch on a Thursday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to Wellington, you should consider flying back on a Sunday, and avoid Fridays for better deals.

  • 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.

  • What’s the earliest departure time from Wellington to Christchurch?

    The earliest flight leaves Wellington at 06:35 and lands in Christchurch at 07:40.

  • What’s the latest departure time from Wellington to Christchurch?

    The last flight leaves Wellington at 20:45 and lands in Christchurch at 21:40.

  • Which airlines fly direct between Wellington and Christchurch?

    All the following airlines operate direct flights between Wellington and Christchurch: Etihad Airways, Fiji Airways, Jetstar, Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, and Singapore Airlines.

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

    The ATR 72-201 / 202 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Wellington to Christchurch flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Wellington to Christchurch?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Wellington and Christchurch, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • 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 $300 and an overall rating of 8.4, Air New Zealand is the most popular choice. Jetstar is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $190 and an overall rating of 6.1.

  • Which airlines have a flexible cancellation policy for flights from Wellington to Christchurch due to COVID-19?

    Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways and Qantas Airways have all waived their change and cancellation fees on flights from Wellington to Christchurch. Confirm policies on booking site.

  • 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.

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.
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 KAYAK reviews.
8.4
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 2844 reviews
85entertainment
83comfort
89crew
81food
86boarding
86overall
Airline reviews
Pros: "All great, except limited entertainment and wifi was n.a."
Cons: "Wifi, I was on replacement aircraft and no wifi for the whole flight"
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Pros: "All great, except limited entertainment and wifi was n.a."
Cons: "Wifi, I was on replacement aircraft and no wifi for the whole flight"
Cons: "Terrible service and all around outcome. Would not fly Air New Zealand again"
Pros: "All good"
Cons: "It was very cold so the cabin could have been warmer"
Pros: "Nice, short flight. Smooth ride."
Cons: "Had a middle seat between two very large women. Couldn't be helped, was a full flight."
Pros: "Seat hard on older aircraft, needs new cushioning on seat"
Pros: "Wellington airport is the most accessible and relaxed I’ve used, and the Air New Zealand Check-in process was the easiest I’ve used so far."
Pros: "Punctual flight, great boarding and great baggage service."
Cons: "Bag drop could be improved with more personnel to help."
Pros: "Comfortable seat."
Cons: "Ran out of meal options, flight was delayed so one option breakfast not appropriate at midday. The flight attendant blamed the person in front of me for taking the last other option. I had to clarify with her that meant there was only one option left. She seemed annoyed at me for asking."
Pros: "The airport was great! Very easy access, fast check in and security. Loved the LOTR theme. Uneventful and beautiful flight."
Cons: "Everything was great"
Cons: "Was not informed a return flight listing required Was not informed $260 baggage fees"
Pros: "Efficient, professional crew"
Cons: "More space. Snacks, at least a drink! (that doesn't require more expenditure)"
Cons: "Boarding was chaotic. They started boarding from the back, which is fine, but never indicated that the forward seats could board and never checked to make sure people were boarding in the proper groups. Terrible process."
Pros: "I got the bulkhead seat, so legroom was superb. The inflight dinner was also good (vegetarian gnocchi)."
Cons: "I should have been informed that I would not be allowed into the country without a return flight booked. Also it should have been more clear that I would have been charged nearly as much for my luggage as I paid for my flight. Not happy at all with buying through this app"
Pros: "I didn’t book a seatbelt beforehand so when I checked in and was assigned the front row, which is an emergency exit row, I was very pleased because it meant I could board early and had extra legroom. The check in agent was also very patient with me while I tried to sort out my bags"
Pros: "Very easy flight, especially the Wellington airport part, with polite and efficient security."
Cons: "Nothing, it’s a LCC on a short flight doing its job very well. Pity my legs are longer than the distance between the seats though."
Pros: "boarding has been delayed however there is poor communication between the staff regarding estimated of delay..."
Pros: "Although the flight was delayed 20 minutes, the staff were efficient, polite and helpful with my elderly mum."
Cons: "I didn’t really like the fact that we had to pay for seats."
Cons: "The attendants at the desk for check in were rud. The flight was delayed. No service, food or entertainment during the flight"

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Wellington to Christchurch found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
18/10Wed
directJetstar
0h 50mWLG-CHC
$46
28/11Tue
directJetstar
0h 50mWLG-CHC
$47
16/10Mon
directJetstar
0h 50mWLG-CHC
$52
18/11Sat
directJetstar
0h 50mWLG-CHC
$59
24/10Tue
directJetstar
0h 50mWLG-CHC
$61
13/12Wed
directJetstar
0h 50mWLG-CHC
$62
29/11Wed
directAir New Zealand
0h 55mWLG-CHC
$64
9/11Thu
directAir New Zealand
0h 55mWLG-CHC
$91
17/11Fri
directAir New Zealand
0h 55mWLG-CHC
$96
30/12Sat
1 stopMultiple Airlines
8h 30mWLG-CHC
$226

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Last minute flights from Wellington to Christchurch

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Wellington to Christchurch that are departing in the next 10 days.
1/10Sun
directJetstar
0h 50mWLG-CHC
10/10Tue
directJetstar
0h 50mCHC-WLG
$251
30/9Sat
directMultiple Airlines
0h 55mWLG-CHC
4/10Wed
directMultiple Airlines
0h 50mCHC-WLG
$293
29/9Fri
directMultiple Airlines
0h 55mWLG-CHC
4/10Wed
directMultiple Airlines
0h 50mCHC-WLG
$310
1/10Sun
directJetstar
0h 50mWLG-CHC
10/10Tue
multi-stopJetstar
14h 05mCHC-WLG
$329
29/9Fri
directAir New Zealand
0h 55mWLG-CHC
1/10Sun
directAir New Zealand
0h 50mCHC-WLG
$371
30/9Sat
multi-stopMultiple Airlines
11h 00mWLG-CHC
4/10Wed
directMultiple Airlines
0h 50mCHC-WLG
$440
29/9Fri
multi-stopMultiple Airlines
17h 55mWLG-CHC
4/10Wed
directMultiple Airlines
0h 50mCHC-WLG
$511
1/10Sun
multi-stopMultiple Airlines
10h 10mWLG-CHC
10/10Tue
multi-stopMultiple Airlines
14h 05mCHC-WLG
$562
30/9Sat
multi-stopAir New Zealand
9h 10mWLG-CHC
4/10Wed
multi-stopAir New Zealand
17h 50mCHC-WLG
$604
29/9Fri
directAir New Zealand
0h 55mWLG-CHC
1/10Sun
multi-stopAir New Zealand
10h 25mCHC-WLG
$680

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Wellington - Christchurch Flights

Departure:

Wellington (WLG)New Zealand

Destination:

Christchurch (CHC)New Zealand

Return flight deals:

Christchurch - Wellington

Cabin classes:

$88

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