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

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 7:02 am
• Latest: departs at 8:40 pm and lands at 9:42 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 02m.

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

A nonstop flight from Christchurch to Wellington takes 1h 02m, covering 189 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from Christchurch to Wellington range from $95 to $157, with an average of $117 over the past 12 months. Anything below $95 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 38% above the $117 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $8–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Jetstar. Other aircraft seen on the route include ATR 72-201 / 202 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Christchurch to Wellington flights, with 44% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 31%, afternoon flights for 25%, and night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Christchurch to Wellington are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $104, which is 44% above the typical average for this route.

Wellington Airport (WLG) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $38 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Mode
• EZI
• Thrifty
• Europcar
• Snap Rentals

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

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 Christchurch to Wellington route, 9% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 31m.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 13% on flights from Christchurch to Wellington. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $109 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $125, a difference of $16.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• Air New Zealand
• Jetstar

Some of the most popular sights in Wellington are New Zealand Cricket Museum, New Zealand Film Archive and St Paul's Cathedral. These are among the most viewed places in Wellington on KAYAK.

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 always check the fare details before booking.