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 0.95 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, Queenstown, Sydney, Denpasar, Manila, Honolulu, Kahului, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Rarotonga, Gold Coast, Okinawa Island, Del Carmen, Kerikeri, Tel Aviv, Singapore, Boston, Brisbane, Minneapolis.

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, Sydney, Melbourne, Kuala Lumpur, Cincinnati, Los Angeles, Hanoi, Honolulu, Rotorua, Hamilton, San Francisco, Nelson, Manila, Lagos, Ho Chi Minh City, Dunedin, Minneapolis, Darwin, Vientiane.

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, Whanganui Airport, Palmerston North, 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?

Accepted Answer

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

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?

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, Whanganui Airport, Palmerston North, 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	$33
Cheapest round-trip	$60
Average round-trip	$76
Nonstop flights in May	$28 – $264
Most popular airline	Air New Zealand

Airline	Sun 19.05	Mon 20.05	Tue 21.05	Wed 22.05	Thu 23.05	Fri 24.05	Sat 25.05
Air New Zealand	---	1	2	2	6	---	---
Jetstar Airways	2	2	2	2	2	1	2

Airline	Sun 26.05	Mon 27.05	Tue 28.05	Wed 29.05	Thu 30.05	Fri 31.05	Sat 01.06
Air New Zealand	---	---	---	2	2	---	4
Jetstar Airways	2	1	2	2	2	2	2

Airline	Sun 02.06	Mon 03.06	Tue 04.06	Wed 05.06	Thu 06.06	Fri 07.06	Sat 08.06
Air New Zealand	7	1	5	7	11	12	7
Jetstar Airways	2	1	2	2	2	2	2

Airline	Sun 09.06	Mon 10.06	Tue 11.06	Wed 12.06	Thu 13.06	Fri 14.06	Sat 15.06
Air New Zealand	7	7	9	6	12	12	5
Jetstar Airways	2	2	2	2	2	2	2

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Air New Zealand	ANZ	NZ	No
Emirates	UAE	EK	No
Jetstar Airways	JST	JQ	No
British Airways	BAW	BA	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	18°C	15°C
February	18°C	15°C
March	17°C	14°C
April	16°C	13°C
May	14°C	11°C
June	12°C	10°C
July	11°C	9°C
August	12°C	9°C
September	12°C	9°C
October	13°C	10°C
November	15°C	12°C
December	17°C	13°C