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Cheap flights from Christchurch to Wellington from $53

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 2/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — WLG
9 Jul — 16 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Christchurch to Wellington are usually found in May or March, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Christchurch to Wellington

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Christchurch (CHC) to Wellington (WLG). 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 4 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$107

One-way from

$53

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$145

Good round-trip deal

$276 or less

Good one-way deal

$188 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 24/7-27/7
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 40m total
  • Christchurch to Wellington
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 2/8
  • Nonstop
  • 0h 50m total
  • Christchurch to Wellington
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High demand for flights, 6% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
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Cheapest flights from Christchurch to Wellington
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Christchurch to Wellington. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 July 2025.

Thu 24/706:45CHC - WLG
Nonstop0h 50mJetstar
Sun 27/708:15WLG - CHC
Nonstop0h 50mJetstar
Deal found 3/7$107
Thu 21/817:45CHC - WLG
2 stops24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 22/821:10WLG - CHC
2 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7$1,480

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customise your flight search to find flights from Christchurch to Wellington 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 4 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Christchurch to Wellington that are best for you.

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Christchurch

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Wellington

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChristchurchWellington

CHC - WLG

CHCWLG

Christchurch

Thu 24/7

06:45-07:35

Nonstop0h 50m

Wellington

Sun 27/7

08:15-09:05

Nonstop0h 50m

$107

ChristchurchWellington

CHC - WLG

CHCWLG

Christchurch

Thu 21/8

17:45-18:35

2 stops24h 50m

Wellington

Fri 22/8

21:10-23:05

2 stops25h 55m

$1,480

ChristchurchWellington

CHC - WLG

CHCWLG

Christchurch

Sat 2/8

18:10-19:00

Nonstop0h 50m

$53

ChristchurchWellington

CHC - WLG

CHCWLG

Christchurch

Sun 17/8

18:30-11:20

1 stop16h 50m

$152

ChristchurchWellington

CHC - WLG

CHCWLG

Christchurch

Sun 17/8

08:40-14:00

1 stop5h 20m

$172

ChristchurchWellington

CHC - WLG

CHCWLG

Christchurch

Thu 10/7

06:00-14:45

1 stop8h 45m

$1,692

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Deals found on 2/7

Best time to book a flight from Christchurch to Wellington

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Christchurch to Wellington. Price data was last updated on 27 June 2025.

The best time to book flights from Christchurch to Wellington is 90 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Wellington (average of $337). Flying from Christchurch to Wellington in December is currently the most expensive (average of $503). 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 CHC to WLG?

Find hourly flight availability from Christchurch to Wellington. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 4 July 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Christchurch to Wellington at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 78% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Christchurch to Wellington

Explore weekly flight availability from Christchurch to Wellington. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 4 July 2025.

The most flights from CHC to WLG are scheduled on a Thursday (35 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Wellington

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Wellington. 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 Wellington. Reviews last updated 4 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Air New Zealand, andJetstar from Christchurch to Wellington by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,287 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,287 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,287 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
484 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,287 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
455 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,287 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Christchurch to Wellington. 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 Christchurch to Wellington?

    Wellington is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Wellington from Christchurch. Booking flights from Christchurch (CHC) to Wellington (WLG) should be relatively easy as there are 24 daily flights to Wellington from 1 airline. 1h 00m is how long a flight from Christchurch to Wellington will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How popular is this Christchurch to Wellington flight route?

    Flights from Christchurch to Wellington have been viewed 78 times in the past calendar month.

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

    Jetstar, at $107, was found to be the cheapest airline from Christchurch to Wellington.. This flight start at 28% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Christchurch to Wellington one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Jetstar, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $53. Air New Zealand flights start at $152 while deals on Emirates start at $1,692 one-way.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Christchurch to Wellington are Singapore Airlines (89%), Etihad Airways (88%) and Qantas Airways (88%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Christchurch to Wellington?

    While on average a flight from Christchurch to Wellington is generally $245, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $82. When looking at the most popular route, (Christchurch - Wellington), you can expect to pay $219 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Christchurch to Wellington 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 Christchurch to Wellington?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Wellington (average of $337). Flying from Christchurch to Wellington in December is currently the most expensive (average of $503). 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$70Average$105FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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