Cheap flights from Wellington to Christchurch from $46 WLG → CHC
Wellington International Airport (WLG) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
The cheapest return found recently is $277 with Jetstar, 15 Nov – 22 Nov, found 4 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $46 with Jetstar, 12 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $46, Jetstar, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $277, 15 Nov to 22 Nov
- Cheapest month to fly
- November 2026, one-way fares from $43 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Jetstar
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 50 min
Return
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual return price.
Cheapest return found recently
$277
15 Nov – 22 Nov · Jetstar
Wellington International Airport (WLG) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
Leaves 8:25 a.m. · Return leaves 7:00 a.m. · 1 h 40 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 4 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$277
15 Nov – 22 Nov · Jetstar
Wellington International Airport (WLG) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
Leaves 8:25 a.m. · Return leaves 7:00 a.m. · 1 h 40 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 4 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$277 15 Nov – 22 Novfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 31 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $80 to $277.
At $277, the cheapest return found recently is at the high end of that range.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold return fares on 1 departure date and need at least 3 to say what is usual.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 7-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 15 Nov to compare.
Every date we hold
1 fares on 1 departure dates
See every date as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Nov – 22 Nov | $277 | Jetstar | Wellington International Airport (WLG) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Jetstar.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 13 departure dates is usually $47 to $59.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$46
12 Jan 2027 · Jetstar
Wellington International Airport (WLG) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
Leaves 8:25 p.m. · 50 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$46
12 Jan 2027 · Jetstar
Wellington International Airport (WLG) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
Leaves 8:25 p.m. · 50 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$46 12 Jan 2027found 2 days agoOpen this trip
$43 25 Novfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $41 to $49.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 13 departure dates from 17 Nov to 24 Jan 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 12 Jan 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
13 fares on 13 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Nov | $44 | Jetstar | Wellington International Airport (WLG) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 18 Nov | $56 | Jetstar | Wellington International Airport (WLG) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 20 Nov | $141 | Jetstar | Wellington International Airport (WLG) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC) | nonstop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 25 Nov | $43 | Jetstar | Wellington International Airport (WLG) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 9 Dec | $47 | Jetstar | Wellington International Airport (WLG) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 10 Dec | $54 | Jetstar | Wellington International Airport (WLG) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 14 Dec | $47 | Jetstar | Wellington International Airport (WLG) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 16 Dec | $47 | Jetstar | Wellington International Airport (WLG) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 17 Dec | $73 | Jetstar | Wellington International Airport (WLG) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 18 Dec | $103 | Jetstar | Wellington International Airport (WLG) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC) | nonstop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 12 Jan 2027 | $46 | Jetstar | Wellington International Airport (WLG) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 23 Jan 2027 | $47 | Jetstar | Wellington International Airport (WLG) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 24 Jan 2027 | $59 | Jetstar | Wellington International Airport (WLG) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $43.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Jetstar.
Premium cabin fares from Wellington to Christchurch
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 15 Nov – 22 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 12 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Wellington to Christchurch?
Return
The cheapest fares were 14 to 29 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (31 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14–29 days | $80 | $80 | Cheapest seen | 12 |
| 60–89 days | $100 | $100 | +25% | 16 |
| 90–179 days | $104 | $86 | +30% | 18 |
One-way
Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 43% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $77 | $41 | +75% | 37 |
| 7–13 days | $48 | $41 | +9% | 35 |
| 14–29 days | $46 | $42 | +5% | 33 |
| 30–59 days | $44 | $42 | Cheapest seen | 33 |
| 60–89 days | $49 | $46 | +11% | 44 |
| 90–179 days | $50 | $49 | +13% | 36 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
One-way
Nelson → Christchurch
125 km from Wellington
$135
$89 more than flying from Wellington
16 Nov · NSN → CHC · 1 stop
found 7 days ago
Blenheim → Christchurch
80 km from Wellington
$165
$119 more than flying from Wellington
19 Nov · BHE → CHC · 1 stop
found 4 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 15 Nov – 22 Nov. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Wellington to Christchurch?
The cheapest return found recently is $277 with Jetstar, 15 Nov to 22 Nov, found 4 days ago.
How much is a one-way flight from Wellington to Christchurch?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $46 with Jetstar, 12 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $43 with Jetstar, 25 Nov, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 13 departure dates is usually $47 to $59.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Wellington to Christchurch?
November 2026 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $43, 25 Nov, found 3 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Wellington to Christchurch?
In 31 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares were cheapest 14 to 29 days before departure. In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 43% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Wellington to Christchurch?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $277 with Jetstar, 15 Nov to 22 Nov, found 4 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $46 with Jetstar, 12 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.
How long is the flight from Wellington to Christchurch?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Jetstar on 12 Jan 2027, takes 50 min from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Wellington to Christchurch?
Between 17 Nov and 24 Jan 2027, Jetstar has the cheapest one-way on all 13 departure dates we hold.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work