Q: How many flights are there between Christchurch and Nelson per day?

Each day, there are between 5 and 7 nonstop flights that take off from Christchurch and land in Nelson, with an average flight time of 0h 55m. The most common departure time is 12:00 pm and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 42 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Q: How many flights are there between Christchurch and Nelson per day?

Each day, there are between 5 and 7 nonstop flights that take off from Christchurch and land in Nelson, with an average flight time of 0h 55m. The most common departure time is 12:00 pm and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 42 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 5 and 7 nonstop flights that take off from Christchurch and land in Nelson, with an average flight time of 0h 55m. The most common departure time is 12:00 pm and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 42 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 5 and 7 nonstop flights that take off from Christchurch and land in Nelson, with an average flight time of 0h 55m. The most common departure time is 12:00 pm and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 42 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 3

Do I need a passport to fly between Christchurch and Nelson?

Accepted Answer

No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Christchurch to Nelson. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID. <a href='/flight-routes/Christchurch-CHC/Nelson-NSN'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Christchurch at 6:45 am and will be landing in Nelson at 7:40 am.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Christchurch to Nelson jets off at 7:25 pm and lands at 8:20 pm.

Question 6

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Christchurch to Nelson?

Accepted Answer

The De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-300 Dash 8 / 8Q is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Christchurch to Nelson flight route.

Question 7

Which airline alliances offer flights from Christchurch to Nelson?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

There are nonstop flights from Christchurch to Nelson on a daily basis.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Christchurch to Nelson is June, where tickets cost $136 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $206 and $194 respectively.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Christchurch to Nelson is June, where tickets cost $136 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $206 and $194 respectively.

Question 11

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

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 Nelson. <a href='/flight-routes/Christchurch-CHC/Nelson-NSN'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Nelson with an airline and back to Christchurch with another airline. Booking your flights between Christchurch and NSN can sometimes prove cheaper using this method. <a href='/flight-routes/Christchurch-CHC/Nelson-NSN'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 14

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

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 Nelson 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/Nelson-NSN'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 15

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

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 16

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

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 17

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Christchurch to Nelson, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 53% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Christchurch to Nelson, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 53% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

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

The cheapest month for flights from Christchurch to Nelson is June, where tickets cost $136 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $206 and $194 respectively.

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

To get a below average price on the flight from Christchurch to Nelson, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 53% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

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

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 Nelson per day?

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

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Christchurch at 6:45 am and will be landing in Nelson at 7:40 am.

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

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Christchurch to Nelson jets off at 7:25 pm and lands at 8:20 pm.

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Do I need a passport to fly between Christchurch and Nelson?

No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Christchurch to Nelson. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Christchurch to Nelson?

The De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-300 Dash 8 / 8Q is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Christchurch to Nelson flight route.

Which airline alliances offer flights from Christchurch to Nelson?

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

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

There are nonstop flights from Christchurch to Nelson on a daily basis.

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

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 Nelson.

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

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Nelson 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 Nelson?

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

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 Nelson 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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