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Flight deals from Wellington to Christchurch

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Wellington Airport to Christchurch Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 79 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Christchurch.79 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 8 Oct, returning Sat, 10 Oct.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Wellington on Thu, 8 Oct, arriving in Christchurch.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Christchurch on Sat, 10 Oct, arriving in Wellington.Price includes taxes and charges.From 79 €, select.

Christchurch.79 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 30 Aug, returning Sun, 6 Sep.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Wellington on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in Christchurch.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Christchurch on Sun, 6 Sep, arriving in Wellington.Price includes taxes and charges.From 79 €, select.

Christchurch.79 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Nov, returning Mon, 16 Nov.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Wellington on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Christchurch.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Christchurch on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Wellington.Price includes taxes and charges.From 79 €, select.

Christchurch.79 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 8 Aug, returning Sun, 16 Aug.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Wellington on Sat, 8 Aug, arriving in Christchurch.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Christchurch on Sun, 16 Aug, arriving in Wellington.Price includes taxes and charges.From 79 €, select.

Christchurch.80 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Feb, returning Wed, 24 Feb.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Wellington on Thu, 18 Feb, arriving in Christchurch.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Christchurch on Wed, 24 Feb, arriving in Wellington.Price includes taxes and charges.From 80 €, select.

Christchurch.80 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Sep, returning Tue, 6 Oct.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Wellington on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Christchurch.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Christchurch on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Wellington.Price includes taxes and charges.From 80 €, select.

Christchurch.80 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Jul, returning Thu, 30 Jul.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Wellington on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Christchurch.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Christchurch on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in Wellington.Price includes taxes and charges.From 80 €, select.

Christchurch.80 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Dec, returning Wed, 16 Dec.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Wellington on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in Christchurch.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Christchurch on Wed, 16 Dec, arriving in Wellington.Price includes taxes and charges.From 80 €, select.

Christchurch.80 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 14 Jan, returning Thu, 21 Jan.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Wellington on Thu, 14 Jan, arriving in Christchurch.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Christchurch on Thu, 21 Jan, arriving in Wellington.Price includes taxes and charges.From 80 €, select.

Christchurch.80 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Sep, returning Tue, 22 Sep.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Wellington on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Christchurch.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Christchurch on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Wellington.Price includes taxes and charges.From 80 €, select.

Christchurch.80 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Mar, returning Thu, 18 Mar.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Wellington on Thu, 4 Mar, arriving in Christchurch.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Christchurch on Thu, 18 Mar, arriving in Wellington.Price includes taxes and charges.From 80 €, select.

Christchurch.80 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 28 Feb, returning Mon, 8 Mar.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Wellington on Sun, 28 Feb, arriving in Christchurch.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Christchurch on Mon, 8 Mar, arriving in Wellington.Price includes taxes and charges.From 80 €, select.

Christchurch.80 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Oct, returning Sun, 1 Nov.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Wellington on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in Christchurch.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Christchurch on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Wellington.Price includes taxes and charges.From 80 €, select.

Christchurch.81 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Jul, returning Sat, 1 Aug.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Wellington on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Christchurch.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Christchurch on Sat, 1 Aug, arriving in Wellington.Price includes taxes and charges.From 81 €, select.

Christchurch.81 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Dec, returning Sat, 30 Jan.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Wellington on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in Christchurch.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Christchurch on Sat, 30 Jan, arriving in Wellington.Price includes taxes and charges.From 81 €, select.

Christchurch.81 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 May, returning Sat, 22 May.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Wellington on Sat, 1 May, arriving in Christchurch.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Christchurch on Sat, 22 May, arriving in Wellington.Price includes taxes and charges.From 81 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Wellington to Christchurch

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Wellington to Christchurch: Alternative routes

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Wellington to Christchurch: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	79 €
Cheapest month to fly	October
Average flight time	1 hr, 1 min
Most popular airline	Etihad Airways
Average flights per week	302

Finding cheap flights from Wellington to Christchurch: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Wellington to Christchurch?

The best price we found for a return flight from Wellington to Christchurch is 79 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Wellington to Christchurch?

1 hour and 1 minute is the average flight time from Wellington to Christchurch.

Which airlines fly direct from Wellington to Christchurch?

Etihad Airways, Air New Zealand and Qantas fly direct from Wellington to Christchurch.

How many flights are there a week from Wellington to Christchurch?

As of July 2026, there are 302 flights per week flying from Wellington to Christchurch.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Wellington to Christchurch?

The cheapest month to fly from Wellington to Christchurch is usually October.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Wellington Airport to Christchurch Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Wellington Airport to Christchurch Airport on Thursday, 8 October 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Wellington Airport to Christchurch Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 1 minute.

How can I find the best flight deal to Christchurch?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Christchurch but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Christchurch?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Christchurch is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Wellington Airport to Christchurch with?

Currently, Jetstar offers the cheapest flight tickets to Christchurch.

Travelling from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Christchurch Airport (CHC): what you need to know

The average time for a direct flight from Wellington Airport to Christchurch Airport is 1 hour.
Wellington and Christchurch are in the UTC+13 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Each week, there are 106 Wellington Airport to Christchurch Airport flights. To jet off as early as possible, go for the 07:00 Air New Zealand flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 20:45 with Air New Zealand.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your WLG to CHC flight.
Flying during a peak time like April? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Air New Zealand is your gateway to discovering Christchurch (and maybe even some other exciting parts of New Zealand!). Check out the direct flights from Wellington Airport to Christchurch Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Air New Zealand.
Air New Zealand is the most punctual carrier operating WLG to CHC flights. An impressive 86.3% of its departures on this route arrive as planned.

Handy information about Wellington Airport (WLG)

When it comes to the on-time performance of Wellington Airport, 74% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Wellington to Wellington Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near WLG? If you're boarding an early flight from Wellington Airport to Christchurch Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:

Arriving at Christchurch Airport (CHC)

Consider staying in a hotel close to CHC if you're taking a late Wellington Airport to Christchurch Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Follow your own route with a Christchurch Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Yes rentals, Discount Car Rentals or mode rentals and venture far and wide through Christchurch and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Christchurch Airport about three weeks before your travel date.

Getting from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to central Christchurch

From Christchurch Airport, Christchurch is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 35 minutes.

When to fly to Christchurch Airport (CHC)

The quietest month for a flight from Wellington Airport to Christchurch Airport is March, while April is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Christchurch based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Before locking in your flight from Wellington Airport to Christchurch Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Christchurch, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Look for cheap tickets from WLG to CHC sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of New Zealand

Christchurch has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of New Zealand just waiting to be explored. Around 322 kilometres north-east of Christchurch, a visit to Wellington will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, Wellington Botanic Gardens and Weta Workshop.
Around 290 kilometres south-west of Christchurch, Dunedin is another essential stop in New Zealand. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Dunedin Botanic Garden, Saint Kilda Beach and Sandfly Bay.