Cheap Flights from Wellington to Christchurch
Flights from Wellington to Christchurch are operated by 8 airliners – Qantas Airways, Jetstar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Air New Zealand, V Australia, Mount Cook Airlines, Pacific Blue Airlines and Virgin Blue. The most popular are provided by Air New Zealand. They operate around 2 flights a day departing from Wellington International and arriving at Christchurch International. In the morning there is 5 flights, 7 flights in the evening and 1 flight at night with the earliest departuare at 00:30 and latest departure at 20:30. 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 431, NZ 433, NZ 437, NZ 455, NZ 473, NZ 481, NZ 489, NZ 5015, NZ 5019, NZ 5045, NZ 5069, NZ 5087 and NZ 5361.
Other airliners offer less frequent flights but departure times may be more desirable. Mount Cook Airlines offers 1 flight a day from Wellington International to Christchurch International between the hours of 06:50 and 20:30. The flight numbers for these flights are NZM 5015, NZM 5019, NZM 5045, NZM 5069, NZM 5087 and NZM 5361.
Air New Zealand flight prices from Wellington International to Christchurch International can be found at www.airnewzealand.com
Daily Flights
Below you find a list of all the airliners that operate flights from Wellington to Christchurch and how many flights depart on a per day basis.
Flight Routes
You will find alternative routes from Wellington to Christchurch 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 9 airliners which include Qantas Airways, Jetstar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Air New Zealand, V Australia, Mount Cook Airlines, Air Nelson, Pacific Blue Airlines and Virgin Blue. More information on return flights can be found on our Flights from Christchurch to Wellington page.
Alternative routes to Christchurch
As a substitute, you will discover that Nelson also give flights to Christchurch which could be more fitting for you. Nelson has around 6 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 Nelson is around 133 kilometers (82 miles) from Wellington. 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 Wellington. More information can be found at Flights from Nelson to Christchurch. Flights to Christchurch are also available from Palmerston North; 4 flights a day depart from the airport.
Arriving at Christchurch
Should someone be collectiong you at Christchurch we would advise them to check Christchurch 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 Christchurch.
The time zone at Christchurch is the same as Wellington so there is no need to set your watch.
On leaving Christchurch International Airport airport you will discover getting to your destination to be fairly easy. Christchurch International Airport is situated around 6 miles (10 kilometers) from the center of Christchurch where a lot people will be heading. With a population of around 363,900 you will find plenty of hostels and hotel if you require accommodation in Christchurch.
