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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Wellington to Christchurch:

• Earliest: departs at 6:30 am and lands at 7:33 am
• Latest: departs at 8:55 pm and lands at 9:58 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 03m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Wellington to Christchurch.

A direct flight from Wellington to Christchurch takes 1h 03m, covering 490 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driver's licence.

Round-trip flights from Wellington to Christchurch range from C$ 138 to C$ 252, with an average of C$ 175 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 138 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 52% above the C$ 175 route average. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 19–C$ 140 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The ATR 72-201 / 202 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air New Zealand. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Wellington to Christchurch flights, with 41% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, Afternoon flights for 26%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 124 to C$ 867. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Wellington to Christchurch are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about C$ 108.

Christchurch Airport (CHC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging C$ 60 for economy cars. Top options include:

• EZU Car Rental
• New Zealand Discount Car Rentals
• Mode
• Snap Rentals
• Yes Rentals

Flights from Wellington to Christchurch usually depart from Wellington (WLG) and arrive at Christchurch (CHC).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Wellington to Christchurch route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 29m.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 34% on flights from Wellington to Christchurch. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 147 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at C$ 219, a difference of C$ 73.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Wellington and Christchurch. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Air New Zealand
• Jetstar

Cathedral Square is one of the most viewed places in Christchurch on KAYAK.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Jetstar: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air New Zealand: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.