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Among airlines operating Christchurch to Wellington flights:

• Air New Zealand: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

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

• Air New Zealand
• Jetstar

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

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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

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.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 17% on the Christchurch to Wellington route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $108 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $130, a difference of $22. 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 Christchurch to Wellington route, 9% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 31 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Christchurch to Wellington flights, with 47% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 27%, evening flights for 26%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Wellington are New Zealand Cricket Museum, Victoria University of Wellington and New Zealand Film Archive. These are among the most viewed places in Wellington on KAYAK.

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.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 43% above the route average of $116. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $92 to $654. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Christchurch to Wellington are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $50, which is 30% 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.

Wellington Airport (WLG) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $3 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Mode
• EZI
• Thrifty
• Europcar
• Hertz

Round-trip flights from Christchurch to Wellington range from $93 to $160, with an average of $116 over the past 12 months. Anything below $93 counts as a good deal.