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2 airlines operate flights between Wellington and Christchurch. The airlines offering nonstop 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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $123 round-trip, compared to $297 via a layover through Nelson (NSN).

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 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 layover 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 $105 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $148, a difference of $43. 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% of flights 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 Hagley Park and Sumner Beach. 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 6:30 am and lands at 7:33 am
• Latest: departs at 8:55 pm and lands at 9:58 pm.

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 $123. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Wellington to Christchurch takes 1h 03m, 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.

One-way fares from Wellington to Christchurch are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $47, 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 rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include:
• New Zealand Discount Car Rentals
• EZU Car Rental
• Mode
• Yes Rentals
• Snap Rentals

Round-trip flights from Wellington to Christchurch range from $96 to $173, with an average of $123 over the past 12 months. Anything below $96 counts as a good deal.