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Cheapest time to fly from Christchurch to Wellington

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the end of November. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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NovemberDecemberJanuary

Flight Duration50 minutesFlights between Christchurch and Wellington take, on average, 50 minutes minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£30Cheapest price for a flight between Christchurch and Wellington found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportChristchurch International AirportWhen flying from Christchurch to Wellington

Destination airportWellington International AirportFor the route from Christchurch to Wellington

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Christchurch to Wellington

Airlines flying this routeJetstar, Air New ZealandAirline(s) with flights between Christchurch to Wellington

One-way average Price£58The average price for a flight Christchurch - Wellington at Opodo is £58, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookFebruaryAccording to real data August is the most popular time to book a flight to Wellington when departing from Christchurch

Exchange rate

1 GBP = 2.39 NZD

1 NZD = 0.42 GBP

Last checked on Tue 10/11

Distance: 190 mi

Christchurch airports

Christchurch International Airport (CHC)How far from city centre: 6 mi

Wellington airports

Wellington International Airport (WLG)How far from city centre: 4 mi

Book your Christchurch to Wellington flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Christchurch to Wellington (New Zealand) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £30, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Christchurch to Wellington takes roughly 50 minutes, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Christchurch–Wellington route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
Arrival airport: Wellington International Airport (WLG)

The weather in Wellington

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Wellington, temperatures average around 21ºC in the warmest months and roughly 7ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 21ºC
Lows: down to 7ºC
Hottest month: February
Coldest month: July
Driest month: January
Wettest month: July

Tips for cheaper flights from Christchurch to Wellington

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Christchurch to Wellington:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Wellington. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Christchurch to Wellington

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Christchurch to Wellington?

When you fly from Christchurch to Wellington the average price is £58. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Christchurch to Wellington at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Christchurch to Wellington is 30 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Christchurch to Wellington?

The most popular months to book a flight from Christchurch to Wellington are August, July and October, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Christchurch to Wellington?

The best time of the year to go to Wellington when flying from Christchurch depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Wellington from Christchurch in terms of searches from our customer, followed by February and March. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, August, May and June are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Christchurch - Wellington.

How long does the flight take to go from Christchurch to Wellington?

The total flight time between Christchurch and Wellington is of around 50 minutes on average, considering an average distance of 189.95 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

Which airports have flights between Christchurch and Wellington?

The main airport route flying between Christchurch and Wellington is: Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Wellington International Airport(WLG). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Christchurch to Wellington?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Christchurch to Wellington are:

Jetstar.
Jetstar.

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