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

Over the past year, Air New Zealand have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.

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

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

How often are flights from Wellington to Christchurch delayed?

About 10% of weekly flights between Wellington and Christchurch have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 84 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

How popular is this Wellington to Christchurch flight route?

Flights from Wellington to Christchurch have been viewed 70 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 $127. There are 304 km between Wellington and Christchurch. Most flights are nonstop.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Wellington to Christchurch round-trip?

Flying on Jetstar is currently your cheapest option to Christchurch, with prices starting at $63. Jetstar is currently priced 64% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Weekly flight availability from Wellington to Christchurch

The most flights from WLG to CHC are scheduled on a Friday (49 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (33 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Christchurch ranges from 40.0 - 60.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Christchurch when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Christchurch, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 6.0 C).

What are the cheapest flights from Wellington to Christchurch?

The cheapest flight price from Wellington to Christchurch is $61. On average you can expect to pay $185. The most popular route, (Wellington - Christchurch), can usually be booked for $92.

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: Singapore Airlines (86%), Air New Zealand (86%), Etihad Airways (81%).

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 42 outbound flights from Wellington to Christchurch offered by 1 airline.

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?

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

Booking 78 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Christchurch (average of $147). Flying from Wellington to Christchurch in February is currently the most expensive (average of $233). 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?

It’s typically best to fly out from Wellington to Christchurch in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 77% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Wellington to Christchurch?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Wellington to Christchurch flights typically cost between $140 and $214 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $127 on Jetstar (8 Dec–9 Dec).

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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 42 outbound flights from Wellington to Christchurch offered by 1 airline.
How popular is this Wellington to Christchurch flight route?
Flights from Wellington to Christchurch have been viewed 70 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 $127. There are 304 km between Wellington and Christchurch. Most flights are nonstop.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Wellington to Christchurch round-trip?
Flying on Jetstar is currently your cheapest option to Christchurch, with prices starting at $63. Jetstar is currently priced 64% 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: Singapore Airlines (86%), Air New Zealand (86%), Etihad Airways (81%).
What are the cheapest flights from Wellington to Christchurch?
The cheapest flight price from Wellington to Christchurch is $61. On average you can expect to pay $185. The most popular route, (Wellington - Christchurch), can usually be booked for $92.
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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Christchurch (average of $147). Flying from Wellington to Christchurch in February is currently the most expensive (average of $233). 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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Booking 78 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?

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

It’s typically best to fly out from Wellington to Christchurch in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 77% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Wellington to Christchurch?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Wellington to Christchurch flights typically cost between $140 and $214 in December.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $127 on Jetstar (8 Dec–9 Dec).

Weekly flight availability from Wellington to Christchurch

The most flights from WLG to CHC are scheduled on a Friday (49 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (33 on average).

How often are flights from Wellington to Christchurch delayed?

About 10% of weekly flights between Wellington and Christchurch have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 84 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

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

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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

Over the past year, Air New Zealand have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.

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Wellington to Christchurch flights typically cost between $140 and $214 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $127 on Jetstar (8 Dec–9 Dec).