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Cheap flights from Wellington to Christchurch from $50

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 6/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WLG — CHC
4 Jan — 11 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Wellington to Christchurch are usually found in May or March, booked 76 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Monday

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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 5 December 2025.

Tue 16/1208:10WLG - CHC
Nonstop0h 50mJetstar
Thu 18/1206:45CHC - WLG
Nonstop0h 50mJetstar
Deal found 2/12$116
Sat 13/1219:45WLG - CHC
Nonstop0h 50mJetstar
Sun 14/1206:45CHC - WLG
Nonstop0h 50mJetstar
Deal found 2/12$181
Mon 15/1219:45WLG - CHC
Nonstop0h 50mJetstar
Sat 20/1206:45CHC - WLG
Nonstop0h 50mJetstar
Deal found 2/12$195
Wed 10/1219:45WLG - CHC
Nonstop0h 50mJetstar
Sun 11/106:45CHC - WLG
Nonstop0h 50mJetstar
Deal found 4/12$216
Sun 14/1208:10WLG - CHC
Nonstop0h 50mJetstar
Mon 15/1218:15CHC - WLG
Nonstop0h 50mJetstar
Deal found 3/12$225
Thu 18/1208:10WLG - CHC
Nonstop0h 50mJetstar
Mon 22/1206:45CHC - WLG
Nonstop0h 50mJetstar
Deal found 3/12$293
Tue 9/1208:10WLG - CHC
Nonstop0h 50mJetstar
Wed 10/1206:45CHC - WLG
Nonstop0h 50mJetstar
Deal found 1/12$298
Tue 9/1219:05WLG - CHC
Nonstop0h 55mAir New Zealand
Wed 10/1210:20CHC - WLG
1 stop2h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/12$693

Find 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 5 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$107

One-way from

$50

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$180

Good round-trip deal

$2,982 or less

Good one-way deal

$111 or less
Jetstar
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  • 20/1-31/1
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 40m total
  • Wellington to Christchurch
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  • 6/1
  • Nonstop
  • 0h 50m total
  • Wellington to Christchurch
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average return price).
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WellingtonChristchurch

WLG - CHC

WLGCHC

Wellington

Tue 20/1

19:45-20:35

Nonstop0h 50m

Christchurch

Sat 31/1

18:15-19:05

Nonstop0h 50m

$107

WellingtonChristchurch

WLG - CHC

WLGCHC

Wellington

Tue 16/12

08:10-09:00

Nonstop0h 50m

Christchurch

Thu 18/12

06:45-07:35

Nonstop0h 50m

$116

WellingtonChristchurch

WLG - CHC

WLGCHC

Wellington

Fri 16/1

08:10-09:00

Nonstop0h 50m

Christchurch

Fri 23/1

18:15-19:05

Nonstop0h 50m

$135

WellingtonChristchurch

WLG - CHC

WLGCHC

Wellington

Fri 13/2

19:45-20:35

Nonstop0h 50m

Christchurch

Sun 15/2

06:45-07:35

Nonstop0h 50m

$177

WellingtonChristchurch

WLG - CHC

WLGCHC

Wellington

Mon 15/12

19:45-20:35

Nonstop0h 50m

Christchurch

Sat 20/12

06:45-07:35

Nonstop0h 50m

$195

WellingtonChristchurch

WLG - CHC

WLGCHC

Wellington

Sun 18/1

21:05-07:35

1 stop10h 30m

Christchurch

Sun 25/1

06:45-07:35

Nonstop0h 50m

$207

WellingtonChristchurch

WLG - CHC

WLGCHC

Wellington

Sun 14/12

08:10-09:00

Nonstop0h 50m

Christchurch

Mon 15/12

18:15-19:05

Nonstop0h 50m

$225

WellingtonChristchurch

WLG - CHC

WLGCHC

Wellington

Thu 18/12

08:10-09:00

Nonstop0h 50m

Christchurch

Mon 22/12

06:45-07:35

Nonstop0h 50m

$293

WellingtonChristchurch

WLG - CHC

WLGCHC

Wellington

Thu 8/1

19:45-20:35

Nonstop0h 50m

$50

WellingtonChristchurch

WLG - CHC

WLGCHC

Wellington

Tue 6/1

19:45-20:35

Nonstop0h 50m

$50

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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 28 November 2025.

Booking 76 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Christchurch (average of $70). Flying from Wellington to Christchurch in September is currently the most expensive (average of $103). 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 5 December 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Wellington to Christchurch in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 49% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, 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 5 December 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
547 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Annabel,Dec 2025

WRE - AKL

Both my flights from Whangarei to Auckland and Auckland to Vancouver where late by an hour... That created a lot of anxiety that I would make it between flights, and had my husband waiting many hours for me in Vancouver to pick me up. Can there not be another plane on standby for when delays happen. The weather was not stormy, whatever the reason for the delay it happens a lot! Talking to local kiwis. No one is happy about it. The planes are also quite cold. I realise there is a belief that the cold helps one sleep, but that's a myth. It really doesn't. There is a certain warm temperature maybe a touch below body heat that is cosy to sleep. I dressed extra warm, with a t-shit, sweater and feather winter coat, still using the blanket for my legs, to stay warm on the flight back to Vancouver. It was uncomfortable in economy class. Not much room to stretch between two people. Everything else was lovely, the attendants, the food. I wish that there were more signs at the Auckland airport, knowing where to go would have been nice too. When I first landed in Auckland and had to go to domestic, it was my first time after 30 years. I asked someone where do I go? they said follow the line. They didn't say there was a bus, there were no signs saying free bus to and from domestic. It was pouring with rain, my plane again had arrived late from Brisbane, that time, air NZ all the way and I followed the line, hoping it was around the next corner, and the next corner, and the next... arriving soaked! With a few mins to spare to my auckland to whangarei flight. High anxiety that day too. When I went from Vancouver-Auckland-Brisbane. I again was confused with the signs to go international. And walking through the shops, would never have guest that was the way to go. I realise Auckland airport is getting construction done, maybe that will solve the way people go with better signs then. but for now its very confusing. Plus I saw someone purchase maple syrup at customs before their flight, and it was confiscated when they had their carry on bag checked. That doesn't seem right, made not want to purchase anything at customs. If its going to be confiscated. my recharger battery to use on the go to power charge my ipad and phone was confiscated that was over $100, would like my money back. It went from vancouver to brisbane to auckland and whangarei, then whangarei to auckland. but auckland to vancouver my luggage had the lock broken and a note saying they took it. kinda feel violated. Could customs not have called me over and asked me about it, and i could have carried it on in my carryon bag, because it seemed ok when i had it on my carry on, just not my suitcase. I ipad and phone have lithium batteries, didn't seem right. It was for charging when i was up north of newzealand on the beach. taking lots of photos needed it to recharge divices when there was no electricity driving in the car. anyway that was annoying. live and learn.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
547 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
547 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Annabel,Dec 2025

WRE - AKL

Both my flights from Whangarei to Auckland and Auckland to Vancouver where late by an hour... That created a lot of anxiety that I would make it between flights, and had my husband waiting many hours for me in Vancouver to pick me up. Can there not be another plane on standby for when delays happen. The weather was not stormy, whatever the reason for the delay it happens a lot! Talking to local kiwis. No one is happy about it. The planes are also quite cold. I realise there is a belief that the cold helps one sleep, but that's a myth. It really doesn't. There is a certain warm temperature maybe a touch below body heat that is cosy to sleep. I dressed extra warm, with a t-shit, sweater and feather winter coat, still using the blanket for my legs, to stay warm on the flight back to Vancouver. It was uncomfortable in economy class. Not much room to stretch between two people. Everything else was lovely, the attendants, the food. I wish that there were more signs at the Auckland airport, knowing where to go would have been nice too. When I first landed in Auckland and had to go to domestic, it was my first time after 30 years. I asked someone where do I go? they said follow the line. They didn't say there was a bus, there were no signs saying free bus to and from domestic. It was pouring with rain, my plane again had arrived late from Brisbane, that time, air NZ all the way and I followed the line, hoping it was around the next corner, and the next corner, and the next... arriving soaked! With a few mins to spare to my auckland to whangarei flight. High anxiety that day too. When I went from Vancouver-Auckland-Brisbane. I again was confused with the signs to go international. And walking through the shops, would never have guest that was the way to go. I realise Auckland airport is getting construction done, maybe that will solve the way people go with better signs then. but for now its very confusing. Plus I saw someone purchase maple syrup at customs before their flight, and it was confiscated when they had their carry on bag checked. That doesn't seem right, made not want to purchase anything at customs. If its going to be confiscated. my recharger battery to use on the go to power charge my ipad and phone was confiscated that was over $100, would like my money back. It went from vancouver to brisbane to auckland and whangarei, then whangarei to auckland. but auckland to vancouver my luggage had the lock broken and a note saying they took it. kinda feel violated. Could customs not have called me over and asked me about it, and i could have carried it on in my carryon bag, because it seemed ok when i had it on my carry on, just not my suitcase. I ipad and phone have lithium batteries, didn't seem right. It was for charging when i was up north of newzealand on the beach. taking lots of photos needed it to recharge divices when there was no electricity driving in the car. anyway that was annoying. live and learn.
Jetstar
6.6
Okay
488 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
547 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Annabel,Dec 2025

WRE - AKL

Both my flights from Whangarei to Auckland and Auckland to Vancouver where late by an hour... That created a lot of anxiety that I would make it between flights, and had my husband waiting many hours for me in Vancouver to pick me up. Can there not be another plane on standby for when delays happen. The weather was not stormy, whatever the reason for the delay it happens a lot! Talking to local kiwis. No one is happy about it. The planes are also quite cold. I realise there is a belief that the cold helps one sleep, but that's a myth. It really doesn't. There is a certain warm temperature maybe a touch below body heat that is cosy to sleep. I dressed extra warm, with a t-shit, sweater and feather winter coat, still using the blanket for my legs, to stay warm on the flight back to Vancouver. It was uncomfortable in economy class. Not much room to stretch between two people. Everything else was lovely, the attendants, the food. I wish that there were more signs at the Auckland airport, knowing where to go would have been nice too. When I first landed in Auckland and had to go to domestic, it was my first time after 30 years. I asked someone where do I go? they said follow the line. They didn't say there was a bus, there were no signs saying free bus to and from domestic. It was pouring with rain, my plane again had arrived late from Brisbane, that time, air NZ all the way and I followed the line, hoping it was around the next corner, and the next corner, and the next... arriving soaked! With a few mins to spare to my auckland to whangarei flight. High anxiety that day too. When I went from Vancouver-Auckland-Brisbane. I again was confused with the signs to go international. And walking through the shops, would never have guest that was the way to go. I realise Auckland airport is getting construction done, maybe that will solve the way people go with better signs then. but for now its very confusing. Plus I saw someone purchase maple syrup at customs before their flight, and it was confiscated when they had their carry on bag checked. That doesn't seem right, made not want to purchase anything at customs. If its going to be confiscated. my recharger battery to use on the go to power charge my ipad and phone was confiscated that was over $100, would like my money back. It went from vancouver to brisbane to auckland and whangarei, then whangarei to auckland. but auckland to vancouver my luggage had the lock broken and a note saying they took it. kinda feel violated. Could customs not have called me over and asked me about it, and i could have carried it on in my carryon bag, because it seemed ok when i had it on my carry on, just not my suitcase. I ipad and phone have lithium batteries, didn't seem right. It was for charging when i was up north of newzealand on the beach. taking lots of photos needed it to recharge divices when there was no electricity driving in the car. anyway that was annoying. live and learn.

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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 31 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 92 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 $107. 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 $77. Another option worth looking into is Air New Zealand, starting at $133 round trip. Jetstar is currently priced 53% 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 (92%), Etihad Airways (83%), Emirates (81%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Wellington to Christchurch?

    The cheapest flight price from Wellington to Christchurch is $57. On average you can expect to pay $1,591. The most popular route, (Wellington - Christchurch), can usually be booked for $95.

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    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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Christchurch (average of $70). Flying from Wellington to Christchurch in September is currently the most expensive (average of $103). 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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JetstarCheapest$77Average$142FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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