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Flights from Christchurch to Nelson

Cheapest airlines flights from Christchurch to Nelson

Fly from Christchurch to Nelson with 1 carriers, including Air New Zealand, Air New Zealand offers the cheapest flights from Christchurch to Nelson.

Non stop flights available! Find direct flights from Christchurch to Nelson for the next 3 months. Book one way flights from US$39 or round trip tickets from US$91.

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Christchurch to Nelson Flight Information

The distance between Christchurch and Nelson is approximately 250.36 km. On average, a flight from Christchurch to Nelson takes around 1 hour. The most popular month to fly to Nelson is July. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$39
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$91
Cheapest monthNovember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance250.36 km
Average flight time1 hour
Popular airlineAir New Zealand

When is the cheapest time to book flights from Christchurch to Nelson?

Best time for cheap flights from Christchurch to Nelson are between Jan 11 and Jan 18 with one way fares from US$38

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which airlines offer direct flights from Christchurch to Nelson?

    At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Christchurch to Nelson with the following airlines, including: Air New Zealand Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 1 hour to fly from Christchurch to Nelson.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Christchurch to Nelson is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 39 flight per week flying from Christchurch to Nelson. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Air New Zealand: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- NZ5858 (10:19) Air New Zealand: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- NZ5842 (07:57)
  • The cheapest months to fly from Christchurch to Nelson is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our November flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Christchurch to Nelson on November 25, 2025 with Air New Zealand, with prices starting at US$41.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Nelson, with Christchurch International Airport to Nelson Airport (CHC-NSN) is by far the most common option on this route: Nelson Airport (NSN).
  • The time difference between Nelson and Christchurch is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.