Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Christchurch to Wellington?

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Christchurch and Wellington takes around 0.94 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Christchurch and Wellington?

Accepted Answer

The flight distance between Christchurch and Wellington is 304 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Christchurch and Wellington?

Accepted Answer

Several carriers operate flights between Christchurch and Wellington. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Jetstar Airways, Air New Zealand.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Christchurch and Auckland, Melbourne, Sydney, Gold Coast, Manila, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Denpasar, Perth, Ho Chi Minh City, Brisbane, Bangkok, London, Queenstown, Phuket City, Cebu, Napier, Rotorua, Adelaide, Palmerston North.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Wellington?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Wellington and Auckland, Queenstown, Melbourne, Nelson, Sydney, Brisbane, London, Bangkok, Manila, Tauranga, Kuala Lumpur, Darwin, Ho Chi Minh City, Hamilton, Singapore, Dunedin, Hanoi, Gold Coast, Colombo, Perth.

Question 6

What airports are near Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

The main airport in Christchurch is Christchurch International. It is also served by Christchurch International, Timaru, Hokitika.

Question 7

What airports are near Wellington?

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The main airport in Wellington is Wellington International. It is also served by Wellington International, Palmerston North, Whanganui Airport, Kapiti Coast.

Question 8

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Christchurch and Wellington?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Christchurch and Wellington thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Christchurch and Wellington can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 9

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

Accepted Answer

Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 10

Which airlines fly between Christchurch and Wellington?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Christchurch and Wellington with Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Emirates, Sounds Air, Qantas.

Question 11

When's the best time to travel between Christchurch and Wellington?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Christchurch and Wellington, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 12

What flights operate between Christchurch and Wellington?

Accepted Answer

Traveling between Christchurch and Wellington, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 13

How many airports are there near Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Christchurch. The main one is Christchurch International and other nearby airports include Christchurch International, Timaru, Hokitika

Question 14

How many airports are there near Wellington?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Wellington. The main one is Wellington International and other nearby airports include Wellington International, Palmerston North, Whanganui Airport, Kapiti Coast.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Christchurch and Wellington depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Christchurch, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Christchurch and Wellington arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Wellington, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 17

What time do flights between Christchurch and Wellington depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Christchurch, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 18

What time do flights between Christchurch and Wellington arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Wellington, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£35
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£35
Cheapest round-trip	£44
Average round-trip	£112
Nonstop flights in October	£35 – £214

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Air New Zealand	ANZ	NZ	Yes	No
Jetstar Airways	JST	JQ	No	0 Closes 1 hours before flight
Emirates	UAE	EK	No	0 0
Sounds Air	SDA	S8	No	No
Qantas	QFA	QF	Yes	No

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Flights starting at £35. Choose between Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, or Emirates to find the best price.

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