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Cheap flights from Wellington to Christchurch from $50

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WLG — CHC
25 Feb — 4 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Wellington to Christchurch are usually found in May or September, booked 76 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Wellington to Christchurch

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Wellington (WLG) to Christchurch (CHC). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 20 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$91

One-way from

$50

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$197

Good round-trip deal

$135 or less

Good one-way deal

$67 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 18/3-23/3
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 40m total
  • Wellington to Christchurch
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 15/3
  • Nonstop
  • 0h 50m total
  • Wellington to Christchurch
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($22 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Wellington to Christchurch.
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Cheapest flights from Wellington to Christchurch
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Wellington to Christchurch. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 February 2025.

Tue 18/308:15WLG - CHC
Nonstop0h 50mJetstar
Sun 23/306:45CHC - WLG
Nonstop0h 50mJetstar
Deal found 19/2$91

Find flights from Wellington to Christchurch within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Wellington to Christchurch that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 20 February 2025.

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WellingtonChristchurch

WLG - CHC

WLGCHC

Wellington

Tue 18/3

08:15-09:05

Nonstop0h 50m

Christchurch

Sun 23/3

06:45-07:35

Nonstop0h 50m

$91

WellingtonChristchurch

WLG - CHC

WLGCHC

Wellington

Sat 15/3

19:45-20:35

Nonstop0h 50m

$50

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Deals found on 19/2

Best time to book a flight from Wellington to Christchurch

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Christchurch from Wellington with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Wellington to Christchurch

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Wellington to Christchurch including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Wellington to Christchurch?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Wellington to Christchurch. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

Booking 76 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Wellington to Christchurch. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Wellington to Christchurch?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Christchurch (average of $346). Flying from Wellington to Christchurch in December is currently the most expensive (average of $480). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from WLG to CHC?

Find hourly flight availability from Wellington to Christchurch. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 20 February 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Wellington to Christchurch at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 61% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from Wellington to Christchurch

Explore weekly flight availability from Wellington to Christchurch. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 20 February 2025.

The most flights from WLG to CHC are scheduled on a Monday (38 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (18 on average).

Rainfall in Christchurch by month

Plan your trip to Christchurch by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Christchurch ranges from 40.0 - 60.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Christchurch when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in Christchurch by month

Plan your trip to Christchurch by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Christchurch, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 6.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Christchurch

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Christchurch. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Christchurch. Reviews last updated 20 February 2025.
Jetstar
6.6
Okay
444 reviews
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Comfort

6.4

Overall

6.6

Food

5.6

Boarding

6.8

Entertainment

5.0

Crew

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jan 2025

SYD - AVV

Not so much Jetstar fault but 2:15 hours at Sydney airport waiting to check in. Total chaos ! And then to arrive at Avalon with no luggage in site. Not good

Jetstar
6.6
Okay
444 reviews
Jetstar
6.6
Okay
444 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

6.4

Overall

6.6

Food

5.6

Boarding

6.8

Entertainment

5.0

Crew

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jan 2025

SYD - AVV

Not so much Jetstar fault but 2:15 hours at Sydney airport waiting to check in. Total chaos ! And then to arrive at Avalon with no luggage in site. Not good

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Wellington to Christchurch. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Wellington to Christchurch?

    To fly from Wellington to Christchurch, you need to book a flight from Wellington (WLG) to Christchurch (CHC). Nonstop flights to Christchurch from Wellington take 0h 50m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 29 outbound flights from Wellington to Christchurch offered by 2 different airlines.

  • How popular is this Wellington to Christchurch flight route?

    Flights from Wellington to Christchurch have been viewed 142 times in the past calendar month.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Wellington to Christchurch round-trip?

    Flying on Jetstar is currently your cheapest option to Christchurch, with prices starting at $91. Jetstar is currently priced 42% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Wellington to Christchurch?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Wellington to Christchurch on time: Singapore Airlines (91%), Qantas Airways (82%), Fiji Airways (80%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Wellington to Christchurch?

    The cheapest flight price from Wellington to Christchurch is $37. On average you can expect to pay $220. The most popular route, (Wellington - Christchurch), can usually be booked for $99.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Wellington to Christchurch that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Wellington to Christchurch flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Wellington to Christchurch?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Wellington to Christchurch.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Wellington to Christchurch?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Wellington to Christchurch by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Wellington to Christchurch?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Christchurch (average of $346). Flying from Wellington to Christchurch in December is currently the most expensive (average of $480). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Wellington to Christchurch

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JetstarCheapest$72Average$140FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$101Average$146FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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