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Cheap flights from Wellington to Christchurch from $54

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WLG — CHC
17 Oct — 24 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Wellington to Christchurch are usually found in May or March, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Wellington to Christchurch

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Wellington (WLG) to Christchurch (CHC). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$124

One-way from

$54

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$175

Good round-trip deal

$158 or less

Good one-way deal

$111 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 31/10-7/11
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 40m total
  • Wellington to Christchurch
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 7/12
  • Nonstop
  • 0h 50m total
  • Wellington to Christchurch
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High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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Cheapest flights from Wellington to Christchurch
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Wellington to Christchurch. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 September 2025.

Fri 31/1008:10WLG - CHC
Nonstop0h 50mJetstar
Fri 7/1106:45CHC - WLG
Nonstop0h 50mJetstar
Deal found 15/9$124
Thu 23/1019:40WLG - CHC
Nonstop0h 50mJetstar
Sun 26/1006:45CHC - WLG
Nonstop0h 50mJetstar
Deal found 14/9$141
Wed 29/1019:45WLG - CHC
Nonstop0h 50mJetstar
Wed 5/1109:00CHC - WLG
1 stop4h 35mJetstar
Deal found 13/9$147
Mon 1/1219:45WLG - CHC
Nonstop0h 50mJetstar
Wed 31/1206:45CHC - WLG
Nonstop0h 50mJetstar
Deal found 16/9$156
Tue 7/1008:30WLG - CHC
1 stop7h 25mJetstar
Wed 8/1018:10CHC - WLG
Nonstop0h 50mJetstar
Deal found 14/9$171
Thu 16/1012:20WLG - CHC
1 stop5h 15mJetstar
Sun 19/1006:45CHC - WLG
Nonstop0h 50mJetstar
Deal found 14/9$190
Sat 29/1119:45WLG - CHC
Nonstop0h 50mJetstar
Mon 1/1218:15CHC - WLG
Nonstop0h 50mJetstar
Deal found 15/9$192
Sat 18/1012:20WLG - CHC
1 stop5h 15mJetstar
Sun 19/1006:45CHC - WLG
Nonstop0h 50mJetstar
Deal found 16/9$199
Fri 28/1108:10WLG - CHC
Nonstop0h 50mJetstar
Mon 1/1218:15CHC - WLG
Nonstop0h 50mJetstar
Deal found 15/9$204
Thu 25/908:15WLG - CHC
Nonstop0h 50mJetstar
Thu 2/1006:45CHC - WLG
Nonstop0h 50mJetstar
Deal found 15/9$210
Wed 24/908:15WLG - CHC
Nonstop0h 50mJetstar
Tue 30/918:10CHC - WLG
Nonstop0h 50mJetstar
Deal found 15/9$222

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Wellington to Christchurch that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 17 September 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Wellington to Christchurch that are best for you.

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Wellington

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Christchurch

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Depart

Return

Price

WellingtonChristchurch

WLG - CHC

WLGCHC

Wellington

Fri 31/10

08:10-09:00

Nonstop0h 50m

Christchurch

Fri 7/11

06:45-07:35

Nonstop0h 50m

$124

WellingtonChristchurch

WLG - CHC

WLGCHC

Wellington

Fri 17/10

19:40-20:30

Nonstop0h 50m

Christchurch

Sat 18/10

18:10-19:00

Nonstop0h 50m

$129

WellingtonChristchurch

WLG - CHC

WLGCHC

Wellington

Tue 6/1

19:45-20:35

Nonstop0h 50m

Christchurch

Sat 10/1

18:15-19:05

Nonstop0h 50m

$135

WellingtonChristchurch

WLG - CHC

WLGCHC

Wellington

Wed 1/10

08:15-09:05

Nonstop0h 50m

Christchurch

Wed 8/10

18:10-19:00

Nonstop0h 50m

$150

WellingtonChristchurch

WLG - CHC

WLGCHC

Wellington

Mon 1/12

19:45-20:35

Nonstop0h 50m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

06:45-07:35

Nonstop0h 50m

$156

WellingtonChristchurch

WLG - CHC

WLGCHC

Wellington

Tue 7/10

08:30-15:55

1 stop7h 25m

Christchurch

Wed 8/10

18:10-19:00

Nonstop0h 50m

$171

WellingtonChristchurch

WLG - CHC

WLGCHC

Wellington

Sat 8/11

13:10-17:35

1 stop4h 25m

Christchurch

Sun 16/11

06:45-07:35

Nonstop0h 50m

$181

WellingtonChristchurch

WLG - CHC

WLGCHC

Wellington

Sat 29/11

19:45-20:35

Nonstop0h 50m

Christchurch

Mon 1/12

18:15-19:05

Nonstop0h 50m

$192

WellingtonChristchurch

WLG - CHC

WLGCHC

Wellington

Sat 18/10

12:20-17:35

1 stop5h 15m

Christchurch

Sun 19/10

06:45-07:35

Nonstop0h 50m

$199

WellingtonChristchurch

WLG - CHC

WLGCHC

Wellington

Fri 28/11

08:10-09:00

Nonstop0h 50m

Christchurch

Mon 1/12

18:15-19:05

Nonstop0h 50m

$204

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Best time to book a flight from Wellington to Christchurch

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Wellington to Christchurch

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Wellington to Christchurch. Price data was last updated on 12 September 2025.

Booking 65 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Wellington to Christchurch. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Wellington to Christchurch?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Christchurch (average of $346). Flying from Wellington to Christchurch in December is currently the most expensive (average of $480). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from WLG to CHC?

Find hourly flight availability from Wellington to Christchurch. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Wellington to Christchurch in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 53% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing Christchurch

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Christchurch. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Christchurch. Reviews last updated 17 September 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand and Jetstar from Wellington to Christchurch to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
474 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Wellington to Christchurch. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Wellington to Christchurch?

    To fly from Wellington to Christchurch, you need to book a flight from Wellington (WLG) to Christchurch (CHC). Nonstop flights to Christchurch from Wellington take 0h 50m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 26 outbound flights from Wellington to Christchurch offered by 2 different airlines.

  • How popular is this Wellington to Christchurch flight route?

    Flights from Wellington to Christchurch have been viewed 119 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from Wellington to Christchurch?

    A quick flight from Wellington to Christchurch can take about 50m. Jetstar provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $124. There are 304 km between Wellington and Christchurch. Most flights are nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Wellington to Christchurch round-trip?

    Flying on Jetstar is currently your cheapest option to Christchurch, with prices starting at $69. Another option worth looking into is Air New Zealand, starting at $129 round trip. Jetstar is currently priced 56% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Wellington to Christchurch?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Wellington to Christchurch on time: Fiji Airways (91%), Jetstar (91%), Singapore Airlines (90%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Wellington to Christchurch?

    The cheapest flight price from Wellington to Christchurch is $80. On average you can expect to pay $1,126. The most popular route, (Wellington - Christchurch), can usually be booked for $94.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Wellington to Christchurch that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Wellington to Christchurch flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Wellington to Christchurch?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Wellington to Christchurch.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Wellington to Christchurch?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Wellington to Christchurch by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Wellington to Christchurch?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Christchurch (average of $346). Flying from Wellington to Christchurch in December is currently the most expensive (average of $480). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Wellington to Christchurch

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Wellington to Christchurch. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 17 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$69Average$131FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$129Average$166FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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