Cheap Flights from Wellington to Christchurch

FAQ

• 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 Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long does it take to fly from Wellington (WLG) to Christchurch (CHC) and what is the distance?

  It takes around 1 hour 4 minutes to fly from Wellington (WLG) to Christchurch (CHC).

• 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 114 flight per week flying from Wellington to Christchurch. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Jetstar Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- JQ291 (19:49)

• 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 November flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Wellington to Christchurch on November 25, 2025 with Jetstar Airways, with prices starting at NZD 44.

• 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.