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2 airlines operate flights between Wellington and Christchurch. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Air New Zealand
• Jetstar

Flights from Wellington to Christchurch usually depart from Wellington (WLG) and arrive at Christchurch (CHC).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Jetstar: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Air New Zealand: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Wellington to Christchurch.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average $173 return, compared with $417 via a stopover through Nelson (NSN).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $12–$141 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The ATR 72-201 / 202 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air New Zealand. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320 (sharklets) variants.

Most connecting flights from Wellington to Christchurch pass through Nelson (NSN), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 30% on the Wellington to Christchurch route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $148 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $208, a difference of $60. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Wellington to Christchurch route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 30 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Wellington to Christchurch flights, with 41% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, Afternoon flights for 26%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Christchurch are New Regent Street, Bridge of Remembrance, and Hagley Park. These are among the most viewed places in Christchurch on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Wellington to Christchurch:

• Earliest: departs at 06:30 and lands at 07:33
• Latest: departs at 20:55 and lands at 21:58.

The flight takes about 1h 03m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 45% above the route average of $174. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Wellington to Christchurch takes 1h 03m, covering 490 km.

No. A passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $128 to $518. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Wellington to Christchurch are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $67, which is 35% below the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Christchurch Airport (CHC) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $6 for economy cars. Top options include:
• New Zealand Discount Car Rentals
• EZU Car Rental
• Mode
• Yes Rentals
• Snap Rentals

Return flights from Wellington to Christchurch range from $136 to $243, with an average of $174 over the past 12 months. Anything below $136 counts as a good deal.