Cheapest airlines flights from Wellington to Christchurch

You can choose from 2 airlines that fly from Wellington to Christchurch, including Jetstar Airways, Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Wellington to Christchurch according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Wellington to Christchurch in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$40, and round-trip direct flights start at US$74.

Displayed flight fares from Wellington to Christchurch are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Wellington to Christchurch Flight Details

The distance between Wellington and Christchurch is about 304.44 km. The average flying time from Wellington to Christchurch is around 1 hour 3 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in January. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$40
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$74
Cheapest monthNovember
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance304.44 km
Average flight time1 hour 3 minutes
Popular airlineJetstar Airways
Flight statistics for the Wellington–Christchurch route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Wellington to Christchurch

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Wellington to Christchurch?

The average price of one-way flights from Wellington to Christchurch purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Wellington to Christchurch is June, with an average price of US$57; while the month with the highest flight price is usually April, with an average price of up to US$129.

US$129
US$93
US$57
US$21
    Cheapest
  • US$129
    Apr
  • US$75
    May
  • US$57
    Jun
  • US$73
    Jul
  • US$89
    Aug
  • US$107
    Sep
  • US$101
    Oct
  • US$82
    Nov
  • US$95
    Dec
  • US$71
    Jan
  • US$117
    Feb
  • US$78
    Mar

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Wellington to Christchurch?

Average weekly flight prices from Wellington to Christchurch by travel date (Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of data)

Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of flight data, the cheapest day to fly from Wellington to Christchurch is Tuesday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Friday, as prices are usually highest then.

US$112
US$88
US$64
US$40
  • US$77
    Mon
  • US$64
    Tue
  • US$82
    Wed
  • US$103
    Thu
  • US$112
    Fri
  • US$97
    Sat
  • US$104
    Sun

When is the cheapest day to fly from Wellington to Christchurch during International Workers' Day?

Based on Trip.com's data over the past 3 days, these are the lowest one-way flight prices from Wellington to Christchurch during International Workers' Day.

International Workers' Day is scheduled for May 1. The cheapest flights from Wellington to Christchurch are available on Apr 29, with fares starting at US$52.

US$71
US$62
US$52
US$43
  • US$54
    28
    Apr
  • US$52
    29
  • US$54
    30
  • US$71
    1
    May
  • US$53
    2
  • US$71
    3

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Wellington to Christchurch (WLG-CHC)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Jetstar Airways offers one-way fares as low as US$40 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. WLG to CHC on Fri, May 15), while Jetstar Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$74 departing on Tue, May 5 and returning on Fri, May 8.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Wellington to Christchurch with the following airlines, including: Jetstar Airways 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 3 minutes to fly from Wellington to Christchurch.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Wellington to Christchurch 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 115 flight per week flying from Wellington to Christchurch. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Air New Zealand: S/M/T/W/T/F/- -- NZ5371 (12:33) Air New Zealand: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- NZ5379 (14:58)
  • To find best deals on flights from Wellington to Christchurch, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Fri, May 15, with one-way flights priced at just US$40.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Jetstar Airways.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Christchurch travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Wellington to Christchurch is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our April flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Wellington to Christchurch on April 21, 2026 with Jetstar Airways, with prices starting at US$41.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Christchurch, with Wellington International Airport to Christchurch International Airport (WLG-CHC) is by far the most common option on this route: Christchurch International Airport (CHC).
  • The time difference between Christchurch and Wellington 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.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Wellington to Christchurch

Which airline operates the most flights from Wellington to Christchurch?

Total flights from Wellington to Christchurch across all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, Air New Zealand operates the most frequent flights from Wellington to Christchurch, with 108 flights per week.

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8
58
108
Air New Zealand
108
Air New Zealand
Etihad Airways
107
Etihad Airways
Qantas Airways
46
Qantas Airways
Fiji Airways
16
Fiji Airways
Jetstar Airways
16
Jetstar Airways
Emirates
8
Emirates

How many flights fly from Wellington to Christchurch daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Wellington to Christchurch within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Wellington to Christchurch is the highest on Friday and the lowest on Monday/Tuesday.

220
190
159
129
Highest
159
Mon
159
Tue
161
Wed
176
Thu
220
Fri
169
Sat
186
Sun

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the change and cancellation rules for each ticket during the booking process, including all related fees and conditions. Please refer to the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.