Cheap Flights from Christchurch to Wellington

Flights from Christchurch to Wellington are operated by 9 airliners – Qantas Airways, Jetstar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Air New Zealand, V Australia, Mount Cook Airlines, Air Nelson, Pacific Blue Airlines and Virgin Blue. The most popular are provided by Air New Zealand. They operate around 2 flights a day departing from Christchurch International and arriving at Wellington International. In the morning there is 5 flights, 6 flights in the evening and 1 flight at night with the earliest departuare at 00:20 and latest departure at 20:45. Please be aware that flight times and the number of flights will vary between summer and winter months. The most common flight number for this flight is NZ 404, NZ 422, NZ 434, NZ 456, NZ 482, NZ 484, NZ 496, NZ 5034, NZ 5046, NZ 5092, NZ 5324 and NZ 8062.

Other airliners offer less frequent flights but departure times may be more desirable. Mount Cook Airlines offers 1 flight a day from Christchurch International to Wellington International between the hours of 00:20 and 16:10. The flight numbers for these flights are NZM 5034, NZM 5046, NZM 5092 and NZM 5324.

Air New Zealand flight prices from Christchurch International to Wellington International can be found at www.airnewzealand.com

Daily Flights

Below you find a list of all the airliners that operate flights from Christchurch to Wellington and how many flights depart on a per day basis.

Flight Routes

You will find alternative routes from Christchurch to Wellington that require 1 or more stops. On some occassions the timing may be more convenient or a quicker route. The table below shows some of the alternative route that are possible.

Return flight are operated by 8 airliners which include Qantas Airways, Jetstar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Air New Zealand, V Australia, Mount Cook Airlines, Pacific Blue Airlines and Virgin Blue. More information on return flights can be found on our Flights from Wellington to Christchurch page.

Alternative routes to Wellington

As a substitute, you will discover that Timaru also give flights to Wellington which could be more fitting for you. Timaru has around 3 flights a week though you will find the number of flights vary from month to month so check with the airline currier for the most up to date information.

If you wish to look at this alternative solution then remember Timaru is around 146 kilometers (91 miles) from Christchurch. Choosing this root would probably require you look at alternative travel arrangement or look at alternative airport parking where costs could vary from airport parking provided at Christchurch. More information can be found at Flights from Timaru to Wellington. Flights to Wellington are also available from Hokitika Arpt; 4 flights a day depart from the airport.

Arriving at Wellington

Should someone be collectiong you at Wellington we would advise them to check Wellington Airport Arrivals page before they set off. This page gives live information on the status of your flight, or if you choose to rent a car then visit our page which will give you the cheapest car hire quote from companies based at Wellington.

The time zone at Wellington is the same as Christchurch so there is no need to set your watch.

Wellington city center is located about 4 km (2 miles) from Wellington International Airport. If you intended route is into the city then you should find a number of taxis and alternative transport at Wellington International Airport which will make you gurney into the city quite easy. With the number of inhabitants more than 179,200 you should find plenty of hostels and hotel if you are searching for accommodation.