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Nelson Airport to Christchurch Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Nelson Airport to Christchurch Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from US$50 and round-trip from US$119. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        NSN 06:40
        55m
        Direct
        CHC 07:35
        Nelson - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 10 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 10:15
        1h
        Direct
        NSN 11:15
        Christchurch - Nelson | Thu, Nov 12 | Air New Zealand
        US$119 US$205
        42% off
        42% off
        US$205 US$119
      • NSN 17:45
        55m
        Direct
        CHC 18:40
        Nelson - Christchurch | Tue, Oct 27 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 08:00
        1h
        Direct
        NSN 09:00
        Christchurch - Nelson | Wed, Oct 28 | Air New Zealand
        US$120 US$205
        41% off
        41% off
        US$205 US$120
      • NSN 06:40
        55m
        Direct
        CHC 07:35
        Nelson - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 5 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 11:35
        1h
        Direct
        NSN 12:35
        Christchurch - Nelson | Thu, Nov 12 | Air New Zealand
        US$122 US$205
        40% off
        40% off
        US$205 US$122
      • NSN 17:45
        55m
        Direct
        CHC 18:40
        Nelson - Christchurch | Tue, Oct 20 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 08:00
        1h
        Direct
        NSN 09:00
        Christchurch - Nelson | Wed, Oct 21 | Air New Zealand
        US$123
        40% off
        US$205 US$123
      • NSN 06:40
        55m
        Direct
        CHC 07:35
        Nelson - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 3 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 10:15
        1h
        Direct
        NSN 11:15
        Christchurch - Nelson | Tue, Nov 10 | Air New Zealand
        US$124
        40% off
        US$205 US$124
      • NSN 14:35
        55m
        Direct
        CHC 15:30
        Nelson - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 28 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 08:00
        1h
        Direct
        NSN 09:00
        Christchurch - Nelson | Wed, Nov 4 | Air New Zealand
        US$128
        38% off
        US$205 US$128
      • NSN 06:40
        55m
        Direct
        CHC 07:35
        Nelson - Christchurch | Sun, Nov 1 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 08:00
        1h
        Direct
        NSN 09:00
        Christchurch - Nelson | Wed, Nov 4 | Air New Zealand
        US$132
        36% off
        US$205 US$132
      • NSN 09:30
        55m
        Direct
        CHC 10:25
        Nelson - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 21 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 08:00
        1h
        Direct
        NSN 09:00
        Christchurch - Nelson | Wed, Oct 28 | Air New Zealand
        US$134
        35% off
        US$205 US$134
      • NSN 09:30
        55m
        Direct
        CHC 10:25
        Nelson - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 7 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 08:00
        1h
        Direct
        NSN 09:00
        Christchurch - Nelson | Sat, Nov 14 | Air New Zealand
        US$134
        35% off
        US$205 US$134
      • NSN 17:45
        55m
        Direct
        CHC 18:40
        Nelson - Christchurch | Fri, Oct 16 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 10:15
        1h
        Direct
        NSN 11:15
        Christchurch - Nelson | Fri, Oct 23 | Air New Zealand
        US$135
        34% off
        US$205 US$135
      • NSN 09:30
        55m
        Direct
        CHC 10:25
        Nelson - Christchurch | Thu, Oct 22 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 08:00
        1h
        Direct
        NSN 09:00
        Christchurch - Nelson | Thu, Oct 29 | Air New Zealand
        US$138
        33% off
        US$205 US$138
      • NSN 12:10
        55m
        Direct
        CHC 13:05
        Nelson - Christchurch | Thu, Oct 15 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 08:00
        1h
        Direct
        NSN 09:00
        Christchurch - Nelson | Wed, Oct 21 | Air New Zealand
        US$143
        30% off
        US$205 US$143
      • NSN 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHC 14:00
        Nelson - Christchurch | Mon, Oct 5 | Normal Airline
        CHC 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        NSN 16:00
        Christchurch - Nelson | Wed, Oct 7 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        NSN 06:40
        55m
        Direct
        CHC 07:35
        Nelson - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 3 | Air New Zealand
        US$50 US$89
        44% off
        44% off
        US$89 US$50
      • NSN 12:10
        55m
        Direct
        CHC 13:05
        Nelson - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 5 | Air New Zealand
        US$53 US$89
        40% off
        40% off
        US$89 US$53
      • NSN 09:30
        55m
        Direct
        CHC 10:25
        Nelson - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 7 | Air New Zealand
        US$53 US$89
        40% off
        40% off
        US$89 US$53
      • NSN 09:30
        55m
        Direct
        CHC 10:25
        Nelson - Christchurch | Fri, Nov 6 | Air New Zealand
        US$53
        40% off
        US$89 US$53
      • NSN 17:45
        55m
        Direct
        CHC 18:40
        Nelson - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 12 | Air New Zealand
        US$61
        31% off
        US$89 US$61
      • NSN 17:45
        55m
        Direct
        CHC 18:40
        Nelson - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 19 | Air New Zealand
        US$61
        31% off
        US$89 US$61
      • NSN 17:45
        55m
        Direct
        CHC 18:40
        Nelson - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 4 | Air New Zealand
        US$61
        31% off
        US$89 US$61
      • NSN 17:45
        55m
        Direct
        CHC 18:40
        Nelson - Christchurch | Tue, Oct 20 | Air New Zealand
        US$61
        31% off
        US$89 US$61
      • NSN 12:10
        55m
        Direct
        CHC 13:05
        Nelson - Christchurch | Sun, Nov 1 | Air New Zealand
        US$61
        31% off
        US$89 US$61
      • NSN 17:45
        55m
        Direct
        CHC 18:40
        Nelson - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 17 | Air New Zealand
        US$61
        31% off
        US$89 US$61
      • NSN 06:40
        55m
        Direct
        CHC 07:35
        Nelson - Christchurch | Sun, Nov 22 | Air New Zealand
        US$62
        30% off
        US$89 US$62
      • NSN 09:30
        55m
        Direct
        CHC 10:25
        Nelson - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 21 | Air New Zealand
        US$62
        30% off
        US$89 US$62
      • NSN 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHC 14:00
        Nelson - Christchurch | Mon, Oct 5 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Nelson Airport to Christchurch Airport are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months according to the latest Trip.com data.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Nelson Airport to Christchurch Airport

What is the cheapest month to fly from Nelson Airport to Christchurch Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Nelson Airport to Christchurch Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from Nelson Airport to Christchurch Airport are usually in October, with an average price of US$62. It is best to avoid August, when the average price can reach US$149.

US$149
US$106
US$62
US$19
    Cheapest
  • $92
    Sep
  • $62
    Oct
  • $142
    Nov
  • $117
    Dec
  • $131
    Jan
  • $139
    Feb
  • $127
    Mar
  • $130
    Apr
  • $139
    May
  • $127
    Jun
  • $134
    Jul
  • $149
    Aug

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Nelson Airport to Christchurch Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest departure day from Nelson Airport to Christchurch Airport is Tuesday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Thursday as prices are typically highest on that day.

US$170
US$135
US$99
US$64
  • $124
    Mon
  • $99
    Tue
  • $106
    Wed
  • $170
    Thu
  • $165
    Fri
  • $108
    Sat
  • $152
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Nelson Airport to Christchurch Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Nelson Airport to Christchurch Airport is Air New Zealand (from US$50) among 3 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Air New Zealand
From US$50
Sounds Air
From US$138
Qantas Airways
From US$627

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What is the flight schedule from Nelson Airport to Christchurch Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Nelson to Christchurch and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. NZ5841

    Nelson Airport

    6:40 AM

    NSN

    55m

    7:35 AM

    CHC

    S M T W T F -
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  2. NZ5845

    Nelson Airport

    12:10 PM

    NSN

    55m

    1:05 PM

    CHC

    S M T W T F S
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  3. NZ5851

    Nelson Airport

    9:30 AM

    NSN

    55m

    10:25 AM

    CHC

    S M T W T F S
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  4. NZ5853

    Nelson Airport

    5:45 PM

    NSN

    55m

    6:40 PM

    CHC

    S M T W T F S
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  5. NZ5857

    Nelson Airport

    7:20 PM

    NSN

    55m

    8:15 PM

    CHC

    - - - - T - -
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  6. NZ5843

    Nelson Airport

    2:35 PM

    NSN

    55m

    3:30 PM

    CHC

    S M T W T - S
    Search

  7. NZ5859

    Nelson Airport

    1:05 PM

    NSN

    55m

    2:00 PM

    CHC

    S M - - - F S
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About Nelson Airport and Christchurch Airport

Learn about Nelson Airport (NSN) and Christchurch Airport (CHC) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 250.49 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price US$50
Cheapest return ticket price US$119

FAQs for Nelson Airport to Christchurch Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Nelson Airport to Christchurch Airport?

    Nelson Airport to Christchurch Airport takes about 47 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 6 daily flights from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Christchurch Airport (CHC).
  • The earliest flight from Nelson Airport to Christchurch Airport departs at 06:40, and the last departs at 19:20, with about 8 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Christchurch Airport (CHC) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around $155 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Nelson Airport (NSN) at 06:30 and arrives in Christchurch Airport (CHC) at 07:25.
  • The latest flight departs from Nelson Airport (NSN) at 19:55 and arrives in Christchurch Airport (CHC) at 20:50.
    • The distance from Christchurch International Airport to downtown is about 9 km. It takes about 20 minutes by taxi.
  • Air New Zealand is a very popular airline operating an average of 556 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Nelson Airport to Christchurch Airport currently start from US$50, and round-trip fares start from US$119. The current lowest fare is a Air New Zealand flight departing on Tue, Nov 3; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Air New Zealand operate direct flights from Nelson Airport to Christchurch Airport, with an average flight time of 45 minutes, and around 36 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Nelson Airport to Christchurch Airport is $118. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Nelson Airport to Christchurch Airport operates around 36 weekly flights, mainly by Air New Zealand. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
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