Cheap Flights from Christchurch to Nelson

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.

• How long is a flight from Christchurch to Nelson?

  It takes about 1 hour to fly from Christchurch to Nelson.

• When is the best time to book flights 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.

• How many flights are there per week from Christchurch to Nelson?

  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)

• When are flight tickets from Christchurch (CHC) to Nelson (NSN) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Christchurch to Nelson is November, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Christchurch to Nelson on?

  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.

• Which airports can I fly to for Nelson from Christchurch?

  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).

• Is there any time difference between Christchurch and Nelson?

  The time difference between Nelson and Christchurch is 0h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Christchurch to Nelson?

  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.