Question 1

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

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

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Nelson and Christchurch?

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The flight distance between Nelson and Christchurch is 250 km.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Several carriers operate flights between Nelson and Christchurch. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Air New Zealand.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Nelson?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Nelson and Auckland, Wellington, Melbourne, Gold Coast, Sydney, Brisbane, Rarotonga, Denpasar, Singapore, Hobart, Napier, Dublin, Palmerston North, Queenstown, Los Angeles, Phuket City, Tokyo, Mackay, Proserpine, Davao.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Christchurch and Auckland, Kuala Lumpur, Melbourne, Wellington, Singapore, Manila, Sydney, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Phuket City, London, Palmerston North, Phnom Penh, Cebu, Napier, Hobart, Seoul, Darwin.

Question 6

What airports are near Nelson?

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The main airport in Nelson is Nelson. It is also served by Nelson, Woodbourne, Picton Aerodrome, Westport.

Question 7

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 8

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

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Nelson and Christchurch thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Nelson and Christchurch 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 Nelson and Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

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

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Nelson and Christchurch, 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 Nelson and Christchurch?

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Traveling between Nelson and Christchurch, 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 Nelson?

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There are a number of airports in and around Nelson. The main one is Nelson and other nearby airports include Nelson, Woodbourne, Picton Aerodrome, Westport

Question 14

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 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Nelson and Christchurch 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 Nelson, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Nelson and Christchurch 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 Christchurch, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 17

What time do flights between Nelson and Christchurch 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 Nelson, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 18

What time do flights between Nelson and Christchurch 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 Christchurch, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£34
Cheapest round-trip	£64
Average round-trip	£91
Nonstop flights in September	£34 – £142
Most popular airline	Air New Zealand

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
Sounds Air	SDA	S8	No	No

Nelson, New Zealand to Christchurch, New Zealand flights

Flights starting at £34. Choose between Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, or Sounds Air to find the best price.

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