Cheap flights from Nelson to Christchurch from £48

Cheap flights from Nelson to Christchurch from £48

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Sat, May 30
Nelson NSNChristchurch CHC
£48
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Nelson NSNChristchurch CHC
£48
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Sat, May 30
Nelson NSNChristchurch CHC
£62
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Nelson NSNChristchurch CHC
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How much do flights to Christchurch cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£48

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£103

Cheapest round-trip

£90

Average round-trip

£133

Nonstop flights in May

£48 – £186

Getting from Christchurch airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: public bus (Purple Line).

Christchurch is served by Christchurch International Airport (CHC), located approximately 12 km northwest of the city center. The airport offers several airport transfers to city center options including public buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, private transfers, and rental cars. The Purple Line bus provides an affordable connection to the central city, while taxis and ride-hailing offer faster door-to-door service. Journey times vary depending on traffic conditions and your final destination within the city.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

25-40 min

adult fare; Metrocard users pay less

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

15-25 min

metered; varies by destination and traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience with luggage

15-25 min

surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

15-30 min

pre-booked; price varies by provider

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or families

15-25 min

daily rate; varies by vehicle and provider

on-demand (traffic dependent)

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Notes:

  • Prices in NZD (approximately 0.56 USD per NZD); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • The Purple Line bus operates between the airport and Christchurch Bus Interchange in the city center.
  • Metrocard holders receive discounted fares on Metro Canterbury buses.
  • Taxi and ride-hailing journey times vary significantly depending on traffic and time of day.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Christchurch

Depart from
Nelson
Arrive to
Christchurch International
Average flights per week
114
Flight distance
250 km

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Nelson to Christchurch in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 18.05Tue 19.05Wed 20.05Thu 21.05Fri 22.05Sat 23.05Sun 24.05
Air New Zealand
6556645
Weekly flights: 37 totalDaily flights: 5.29 averageMost flights: Monday 6 flights
AirlineMon 25.05Tue 26.05Wed 27.05Thu 28.05Fri 29.05Sat 30.05Sun 31.05
Air New Zealand
5556644
Weekly flights: 35 totalDaily flights: 5 averageMost flights: Thursday 6 flights
AirlineMon 01.06Tue 02.06Wed 03.06Thu 04.06Fri 05.06Sat 06.06Sun 07.06
Air New Zealand
5555545
Weekly flights: 34 totalDaily flights: 4.86 averageMost flights: Monday 5 flights
AirlineMon 08.06Tue 09.06Wed 10.06Thu 11.06Fri 12.06Sat 13.06Sun 14.06
Air New Zealand
5566645
Weekly flights: 37 totalDaily flights: 5.29 averageMost flights: Wednesday 6 flights

Check-in for a flight from Nelson to Christchurch

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Air New ZealandANZNZNo
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
Sounds AirSDAS8No
QantasQFAQFNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Christchurch

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January21°C12°C
February21°C12°C
March19°C10°C
April16°C8°C
May13°C6°C
June11°C4°C
July10°C3°C
August11°C4°C
September13°C4°C
October15°C6°C
November17°C8°C
December19°C10°C
Hottest Month
21°C
January
Coldest month
3°C
July
Sunny days
307
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
17 May
12°C6°C
24 May
13°C8°C
Monday
18 May
12°C6°C
25 May
89%
15°C11°C
Tuesday
19 May
12°C5°C
26 May
87%
12°C10°C
Wednesday
20 May
14°C5°C
27 May
87%
8°C6°C
Thursday
21 May
15°C6°C
28 May
88%
10°C6°C
Friday
22 May
15°C8°C
29 May
87%
8°C7°C
Saturday
23 May
15°C9°C
30 May
89%
11°C6°C
The distance between Nelson and Christchurch is 250 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Sounds Air, and Qantas. Nelson and Christchurch have 114 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Nelson to Christchurch?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nelson and Christchurch takes around 0.92 hours.
What is the flight distance between Nelson and Christchurch?
The flight distance between Nelson and Christchurch is 250 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Nelson and Christchurch?
Several carriers operate flights between Nelson and Christchurch. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Air New Zealand.
What are the most popular routes to and from Nelson?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Nelson and Auckland, Wellington, Melbourne, Gold Coast, Sydney, Kuala Lumpur, Queenstown, Hobart, Phuket City, Canberra, Palmerston North, Adelaide, Gaborone, Darwin, Seoul, Los Angeles, Dublin, Hamilton, Whanganui, Beira.
What are the most popular routes to and from Christchurch?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Christchurch and Auckland, London, Wellington, Queenstown, Melbourne, Sydney, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Bangkok, Brisbane, Kuala Lumpur, Perth, Gold Coast, Rotorua, Bali, Manila, New Delhi, Dublin, Colombo, Denpasar.
What airports are near Nelson?
The main airport in Nelson is Nelson. It is also served by Nelson, Woodbourne, Picton Aerodrome.
What airports are near Christchurch?
The main airport in Christchurch is Christchurch International. It is also served by Christchurch International, Hokitika, Timaru.
Which airlines fly between Nelson and Christchurch?
Currently, you can fly between Nelson and Christchurch with Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Sounds Air, Qantas.
When’s the best time to travel between Nelson and Christchurch?
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.
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