Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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 $241 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 $196 and an overall rating of 6.5.

Question 2

How long does a flight from Wellington to Christchurch take?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights cover the 490 km separating Wellington to Christchurch in about 0h 50m.

Question 3

How many flights are there between Wellington and Christchurch per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 12 and 17 direct flights that take off from Wellington and land in Christchurch, with an average flight time of 1h 02m. The most common departure time is 17:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 100 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

Question 4

How many flights are there between Wellington and Christchurch per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 12 and 17 direct flights that take off from Wellington and land in Christchurch, with an average flight time of 1h 02m. The most common departure time is 17:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 100 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

Question 5

What is the cheapest flight from Wellington to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Wellington to Christchurch was $80 for a one-way ticket and $157 for a return.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

When flying from Wellington to Christchurch, you should consider leaving on a Saturday and avoid Sundays 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.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

When flying from Wellington to Christchurch, you should consider leaving on a Saturday and avoid Sundays 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.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Wellington at 06:30 and will be landing in Christchurch at 07:35.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Wellington to Christchurch jets off at 20:55 and lands at 22:00.

Question 11

Which airlines fly direct between Wellington and Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 airlines that fly direct from Wellington to Christchurch. They are Air New Zealand and Jetstar. The cheapest airline for this route is Jetstar, with the best return deal found costing $113. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Jetstar.

Question 12

Which airlines fly direct between Wellington and Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 airlines that fly direct from Wellington to Christchurch. They are Air New Zealand and Jetstar. The cheapest airline for this route is Jetstar, with the best return deal found costing $113. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Jetstar.

Question 13

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Wellington to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Which airline alliances offer flights from Wellington to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Wellington to Christchurch is October, where tickets cost $169 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $274 and $262 respectively.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Wellington to Christchurch is October, where tickets cost $169 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $274 and $262 respectively.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 20

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Wellington to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 22

How often are flights from Wellington to Christchurch delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Wellington and Christchurch historically see delays in approximately 10% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 85 minutes.

Question 23

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Wellington to Christchurch flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, Air New Zealand have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 10% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 24

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Saturday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Tuesday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 25

What is the most punctual flight time for Wellington to Christchurch flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the morning tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the early afternoon have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 26

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Wellington and Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 27

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Wellington and Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 28

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

Accepted Answer

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 10 weeks before departure.

Question 29

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

Accepted Answer

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 10 weeks before departure.

Question 30

How much is a return flight from Wellington to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to Christchurch from Wellington usually cost between $159 and $229 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $157 on Jetstar (1 Sept–3 Sept).

Question 31

What are the most popular airlines flying to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Christchurch is Jetstar, followed by Air New Zealand.

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