Cheap Flights from Wellington (WLG) to Christchurch (CHC)

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.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Wellington to Christchurch?

  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.

• How long is a flight from Wellington to Christchurch?

  It takes about 1 hour 3 minutes to fly from Wellington to Christchurch.

• When is the best time to book flights 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.

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

  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)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Wellington to Christchurch?

  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.

• When are flight tickets from Wellington (WLG) to Christchurch (CHC) the cheapest?

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

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

  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.

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

  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).

• Is there any time difference between Wellington and Christchurch?

  The time difference between Christchurch and Wellington is 0h.

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

  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.