Question 1

How long does a flight from Christchurch to Wellington take?

Accepted Answer

The average direct flight takes 0h 50m, covering a distance of 490 km. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 2

How many flights are there between Christchurch and Wellington per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 12 and 17 direct flights that take off from Christchurch and land in Wellington, with an average flight time of 1h 00m. The most common departure time is 18:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 107 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 3

How many flights are there between Christchurch and Wellington per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 12 and 17 direct flights that take off from Christchurch and land in Wellington, with an average flight time of 1h 00m. The most common departure time is 18:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 107 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 4

What is the cheapest flight from Christchurch to Wellington?

Accepted Answer

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Christchurch to Wellington was $35 for a one-way ticket and $69 for a return. <a href='/flight-routes/Christchurch-CHC/Wellington-WLG'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

If you are looking for a flight deal from Christchurch to Wellington, look for departures on Saturdays and avoid leaving on a Tuesday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Wellington, Monday is the cheapest day to fly and Tuesday is the most expensive. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

If you are looking for a flight deal from Christchurch to Wellington, look for departures on Saturdays and avoid leaving on a Tuesday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Wellington, Monday is the cheapest day to fly and Tuesday is the most expensive. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 7

What’s the earliest departure time from Christchurch to Wellington?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Christchurch at 06:25 and will be landing in Wellington at 07:15.

Question 8

What’s the latest departure time from Christchurch to Wellington?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Christchurch to Wellington jets off at 20:55 and lands at 22:00.

Question 9

Which airlines fly direct between Christchurch and Wellington?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 airlines that fly direct from Christchurch to Wellington. They are Air New Zealand and Jetstar. The cheapest airline for this route is Jetstar, with the best return deal found costing $69. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Jetstar.

Question 10

Which airlines fly direct between Christchurch and Wellington?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 airlines that fly direct from Christchurch to Wellington. They are Air New Zealand and Jetstar. The cheapest airline for this route is Jetstar, with the best return deal found costing $69. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Jetstar.

Question 11

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Christchurch to Wellington?

Accepted Answer

The ATR 72-201 / 202 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Christchurch to Wellington flight route.

Question 12

Which airline alliances offer flights from Christchurch to Wellington?

Accepted Answer

oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Christchurch and Wellington, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

Question 13

On which days can I fly direct from Christchurch to Wellington?

Accepted Answer

There are direct flights from Christchurch to Wellington on a daily basis.

Question 14

What is the cheapest month to fly from Christchurch to Wellington?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Christchurch to Wellington is May, where tickets cost $116 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $198 and $171 respectively.

Question 15

What is the cheapest month to fly from Christchurch to Wellington?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Christchurch to Wellington is May, where tickets cost $116 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $198 and $171 respectively.

Question 16

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Christchurch to Wellington?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Christchurch to Wellington. <a href='/flight-routes/Christchurch-CHC/Wellington-WLG'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 17

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Christchurch to Wellington?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Wellington from Christchurch is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/Christchurch-CHC/Wellington-WLG'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 18

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Christchurch to Wellington?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Wellington with an airline and back to Christchurch with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/Christchurch-CHC/Wellington-WLG'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 19

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Christchurch to Wellington?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Wellington from Christchurch up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/Christchurch-CHC/Wellington-WLG'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 20

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Christchurch and Wellington?

Accepted Answer

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 21

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Christchurch and Wellington?

Accepted Answer

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 22

How far in advance should I book a flight from Christchurch to Wellington?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Christchurch to Wellington, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 45% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

Question 23

How far in advance should I book a flight from Christchurch to Wellington?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Christchurch to Wellington, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 45% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from Christchurch to Wellington, look for departures on Saturdays and avoid leaving on a Tuesday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Wellington, Monday is the cheapest day to fly and Tuesday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Christchurch to Wellington?

The cheapest month for flights from Christchurch to Wellington is May, where tickets cost $116 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $198 and $171 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Christchurch to Wellington?

To get a below average price on the flight from Christchurch to Wellington, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 45% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

Which airlines fly direct between Christchurch and Wellington?

There are 2 airlines that fly direct from Christchurch to Wellington. They are Air New Zealand and Jetstar. The cheapest airline for this route is Jetstar, with the best return deal found costing $69. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Jetstar.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Christchurch and Wellington?

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How many flights are there between Christchurch and Wellington per day?

How long does a flight from Christchurch to Wellington take?

The average direct flight takes 0h 50m, covering a distance of 490 km.

What’s the earliest departure time from Christchurch to Wellington?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Christchurch at 06:25 and will be landing in Wellington at 07:15.

What’s the latest departure time from Christchurch to Wellington?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Christchurch to Wellington jets off at 20:55 and lands at 22:00.

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What is the cheapest flight from Christchurch to Wellington?

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Christchurch to Wellington was $35 for a one-way ticket and $69 for a return.

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Christchurch to Wellington?

The ATR 72-201 / 202 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Christchurch to Wellington flight route.

Which airline alliances offer flights from Christchurch to Wellington?

oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Christchurch and Wellington, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

On which days can I fly direct from Christchurch to Wellington?

There are direct flights from Christchurch to Wellington on a daily basis.

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Christchurch to Wellington?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Christchurch to Wellington.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Christchurch to Wellington?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Wellington from Christchurch is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Christchurch to Wellington?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Wellington with an airline and back to Christchurch with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Christchurch to Wellington?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Wellington from Christchurch up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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