Question 1

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

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Wellington and Christchurch takes around 1.0 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Wellington and Christchurch?

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The flight distance between Wellington and Christchurch is 304 km.

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

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, Gold Coast, Brisbane, Melbourne, Nelson, Sydney, Rarotonga, Dunedin, Denpasar, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Ho Chi Minh City, Tauranga, Cairns, Hanoi, Bangkok, Hamilton, Rotorua, Singapore.

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, Singapore, Manila, Sydney, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Phuket City, London, Palmerston North, Phnom Penh, Cebu, Napier, Hobart, Seoul, Darwin, New Delhi.

Question 6

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, Kapiti Coast, Whanganui Airport.

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 Wellington and Christchurch?

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

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

Question 11

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

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

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Traveling between Wellington 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 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, Kapiti Coast, Whanganui Airport

Question 14

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 15

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

Question 16

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

Question 17

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

Question 18

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

Cheapest one-way trip	£25
Cheapest round-trip	£54
Average round-trip	£77
Nonstop flights in April	£25 – £183
Most popular airline	Air New Zealand

Airline	Mon 15.04	Tue 16.04	Wed 17.04	Thu 18.04	Fri 19.04	Sat 20.04	Sun 21.04
Air New Zealand	9	10	3	2	---	---	---
Jetstar Airways	2	2	2	2	---	---	---

Airline	Mon 22.04	Tue 23.04	Wed 24.04	Thu 25.04	Fri 26.04	Sat 27.04	Sun 28.04
Air New Zealand	---	---	---	7	11	1	2
Jetstar Airways	---	---	---	2	2	2	2

Airline	Mon 29.04	Tue 30.04	Wed 01.05	Thu 02.05	Fri 03.05	Sat 04.05	Sun 05.05
Air New Zealand	9	8	6	6	8	7	3
Jetstar Airways	2	2	2	2	2	2	2

Airline	Mon 06.05	Tue 07.05	Wed 08.05	Thu 09.05	Fri 10.05	Sat 11.05	Sun 12.05
Air New Zealand	10	10	6	3	13	7	4
Jetstar Airways	2	2	2	2	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
Emirates	UAE	EK	No	0 0
Jetstar Airways	JST	JQ	No	0 0
Sounds Air	SDA	S8	No	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	21°C	12°C
February	21°C	12°C
March	19°C	10°C
April	16°C	8°C
May	14°C	6°C
June	11°C	4°C
July	10°C	3°C
August	11°C	4°C
September	13°C	4°C
October	15°C	6°C
November	17°C	8°C
December	19°C	10°C