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Cheap flights from Christchurch to Wellington from $76

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 19/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — WLG
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from Christchurch to Wellington are usually found in May or June, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Christchurch to Wellington

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Christchurch (CHC) to Wellington (WLG). 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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$76

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$148
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 19/2-25/2
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 40m total
  • Christchurch to Wellington
High demand for flights, 12% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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Cheapest flights from Christchurch to Wellington
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Christchurch to Wellington. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.

Wed 19/206:45CHC - WLG
Nonstop0h 50mJetstar
Tue 25/208:15WLG - CHC
Nonstop0h 50mJetstar
Deal found 16/1$76
Fri 9/512:10CHC - WLG
Nonstop0h 50mAir New Zealand
Sun 11/510:35WLG - CHC
Nonstop1h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 16/1$108

Find flights from Christchurch to Wellington within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Christchurch to Wellington 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 17 January 2025.

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ChristchurchWellington

CHC - WLG

CHCWLG

Christchurch

Wed 19/2

06:45-07:35

Nonstop0h 50m

Wellington

Tue 25/2

08:15-09:05

Nonstop0h 50m

$76

ChristchurchWellington

CHC - WLG

CHCWLG

Christchurch

Fri 9/5

12:10-13:00

Nonstop0h 50m

Wellington

Sun 11/5

10:35-11:40

Nonstop1h 05m

$108

ChristchurchWellington

CHC - WLG

CHCWLG

Christchurch

Mon 10/2

19:40-20:30

Nonstop0h 50m

$137

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Deals found on 16/1

Best time to book a flight from Christchurch to Wellington

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

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Christchurch to Wellington. Price data was last updated on 10 January 2025.

The best time to book flights from Christchurch to Wellington is 90 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Wellington (average of $337). Flying from Christchurch to Wellington in December is currently the most expensive (average of $503). 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 CHC to WLG?

Find hourly flight availability from Christchurch to Wellington. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Christchurch to Wellington in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 18% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

Weekly flight availability from Christchurch to Wellington

Explore weekly flight availability from Christchurch to Wellington. 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 17 January 2025.

The most flights from CHC to WLG are scheduled on a Friday (40 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 on average).

Rainfall in Wellington by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Wellington ranges from 70.0 - 130.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Wellington when rainfall is around 70.0 mm.

Temperature in Wellington by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Wellington, 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 July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 9.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Wellington

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Wellington. 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 Wellington. Reviews last updated 17 January 2025.
7.9
Good
485 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

7.9
Good
485 reviews
7.9
Good
485 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

6.6
Okay
467 reviews
7.9
Good
485 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Christchurch to Wellington. 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 Christchurch to Wellington?

    Wellington is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Wellington from Christchurch. Booking flights from Christchurch (CHC) to Wellington (WLG) should be relatively easy as there are 29 daily flights to Wellington from 1 airline. 1h 00m is how long a flight from Christchurch to Wellington will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How popular is this Christchurch to Wellington flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Christchurch to Wellington round-trip?

    Jetstar, at $76, was found to be the cheapest airline from Christchurch to Wellington. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Air New Zealand. These flights start at 52% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Christchurch to Wellington are Singapore Airlines (86%), Fiji Airways (74%) and Jetstar (74%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Christchurch to Wellington?

    While on average a flight from Christchurch to Wellington is generally $165, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $35. When looking at the most popular route, (Christchurch - Wellington), you can expect to pay $232 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Christchurch to Wellington 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 Christchurch to Wellington?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Wellington (average of $337). Flying from Christchurch to Wellington in December is currently the most expensive (average of $503). 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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JetstarCheapest$62Average$128FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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