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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

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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

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $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

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The cheapest price seen for each departure date — per traveler in Economy.
DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
15 Nov – 22 Nov$277JetstarWellington International Airport (WLG) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates

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

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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

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $46 12 Jan 2027found 2 days agoOpen this trip

Cheapest we hold, of any age $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.

$46, the cheapest one-way found recently, sits here in that range of $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

17 Nov: $44, found 6 days ago18 Nov: $56, found 5 days ago20 Nov: $141, found 7 days ago25 Nov: $43, found 3 days ago9 Dec: $47, found 2 days ago10 Dec: $54, found 5 days ago14 Dec: $47, found 2 days ago16 Dec: $47, found 2 days ago17 Dec: $73, found 2 days ago18 Dec: $103, found 7 days ago12 Jan 2027: $46, found 2 days ago23 Jan 2027: $47, found 3 days ago24 Jan 2027: $59, found 4 days agoNovDecJan
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The cheapest price seen for each departure date — per traveler in Economy.
DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
17 Nov$44JetstarWellington International Airport (WLG) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC)nonstopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
18 Nov$56JetstarWellington International Airport (WLG) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC)nonstopfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
20 Nov$141JetstarWellington International Airport (WLG) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC)nonstopfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
25 Nov$43JetstarWellington International Airport (WLG) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC)nonstopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
9 Dec$47JetstarWellington International Airport (WLG) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC)nonstopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
10 Dec$54JetstarWellington International Airport (WLG) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC)nonstopfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
14 Dec$47JetstarWellington International Airport (WLG) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC)nonstopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
16 Dec$47JetstarWellington International Airport (WLG) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC)nonstopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
17 Dec$73JetstarWellington International Airport (WLG) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC)nonstopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
18 Dec$103JetstarWellington International Airport (WLG) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC)nonstopfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
12 Jan 2027$46JetstarWellington International Airport (WLG) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC)nonstopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
23 Jan 2027$47JetstarWellington International Airport (WLG) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC)nonstopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
24 Jan 2027$59JetstarWellington International Airport (WLG) → Christchurch International Airport (CHC)nonstopfound 4 days agoOpen this trip

Which month looks cheapest?

November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $43.

November 2026From $43Cheapest seen4 departure dates25 Nov · found 3 days agoOpen this trip
December 2026From $476 departure dates9 Dec · found 2 days agoOpen this trip
January 2027From $463 departure dates12 Jan 2027 · found 2 days agoOpen this trip

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.

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.

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Typical price in each booking range — round trip, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
14–29 days$80$80Cheapest seen12
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.

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Typical price in each booking range — one way, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays 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$42Cheapest seen33
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

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Blenheim → Christchurch

80 km from Wellington

$165

$119 more than flying from Wellington

19 Nov · BHE → CHC · 1 stop

found 4 days ago

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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