Question 1

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

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Christchurch and Wellington takes around 0.92 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Christchurch and Wellington?

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The flight distance between Christchurch and Wellington is 304 km.

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Christchurch?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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

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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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	£23
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£23
Cheapest round-trip	£67
Average round-trip	£106
Nonstop flights in December	£23 – £275

Airline	Mon 27.11	Tue 28.11	Wed 29.11	Thu 30.11	Fri 01.12	Sat 02.12	Sun 03.12
Air New Zealand	4	5	---	7	1	3	3
Jetstar Airways	1	2	---	1	2	2	2

Airline	Mon 04.12	Tue 05.12	Wed 06.12	Thu 07.12	Fri 08.12	Sat 09.12	Sun 10.12
Air New Zealand	6	4	5	9	9	5	6
Jetstar Airways	1	2	2	1	2	2	2

Airline	Mon 11.12	Tue 12.12	Wed 13.12	Thu 14.12	Fri 15.12	Sat 16.12	Sun 17.12
Air New Zealand	5	1	7	6	5	5	7
Jetstar Airways	---	2	2	1	2	2	2

Airline	Mon 18.12	Tue 19.12	Wed 20.12	Thu 21.12	Fri 22.12	Sat 23.12	Sun 24.12
Air New Zealand	12	9	8	8	7	2	4
Jetstar Airways	1	2	2	1	2	2	2

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Air New Zealand	ANZ	NZ	No	0 0
Jetstar Airways	JST	JQ	No	0 0
Emirates	UAE	EK	No	0 0
China Southern Airlines	CSN	CZ	Yes	No
Sounds Air	SDA	S8	No	No