Cheap flights from Christchurch to Wellington from $43 CHC → WLG
Christchurch International Airport (CHC) → Wellington International Airport (WLG)
The cheapest return found recently is $86 with Jetstar, 1 Feb 2027 – 6 Feb 2027, found 5 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $43 with Jetstar, 26 Nov, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $43, Jetstar, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $86, 1 Feb 2027 to 6 Feb 2027
- 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
$86
1 Feb 2027 – 6 Feb 2027 · Jetstar
Christchurch International Airport (CHC) → Wellington International Airport (WLG)
Leaves 7:00 p.m. · Return leaves 7:45 p.m. · 1 h 40 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 5 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$86
1 Feb 2027 – 6 Feb 2027 · Jetstar
Christchurch International Airport (CHC) → Wellington International Airport (WLG)
Leaves 7:00 p.m. · Return leaves 7:45 p.m. · 1 h 40 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 5 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$86 1 Feb 2027 – 6 Feb 2027found 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 35 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $86 to $274.
At $86, the cheapest return found recently is at the low 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 5-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 1 Feb 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
1 fares on 1 departure dates
See every date as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Feb 2027 – 6 Feb 2027 | $86 | Jetstar | Christchurch International Airport (CHC) → Wellington International Airport (WLG) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Jetstar.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 7 departure dates is usually $50 to $79.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$43
26 Nov · Jetstar
Christchurch International Airport (CHC) → Wellington International Airport (WLG)
Leaves 7:00 p.m. · 50 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$43
26 Nov · Jetstar
Christchurch International Airport (CHC) → Wellington International Airport (WLG)
Leaves 7:00 p.m. · 50 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$43 26 Novfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $42 to $60.
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 7 departure dates from 16 Nov to 15 Mar 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?
No. We hold one-way fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 26 Nov, and it is not cheaper.
Every date we hold
7 fares on 7 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Nov | $128 | Jetstar | Christchurch International Airport (CHC) → Wellington International Airport (WLG) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 24 Nov | $67 | Jetstar | Christchurch International Airport (CHC) → Wellington International Airport (WLG) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 26 Nov | $43 | Jetstar | Christchurch International Airport (CHC) → Wellington International Airport (WLG) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 14 Dec | $47 | Jetstar | Christchurch International Airport (CHC) → Wellington International Airport (WLG) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 30 Dec | $81 | Jetstar | Christchurch International Airport (CHC) → Wellington International Airport (WLG) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 3 Jan 2027 | $77 | Jetstar | Christchurch International Airport (CHC) → Wellington International Airport (WLG) | nonstop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 15 Mar 2027 | $53 | Jetstar | Christchurch International Airport (CHC) → Wellington International Airport (WLG) | nonstop | found 6 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 Christchurch to Wellington
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 1 Feb 2027 – 6 Feb 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 26 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Christchurch to Wellington?
Return
Not enough history yet: in 35 days of return prices, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, fewer than 3 booking ranges had prices on 7 days or more.
One-way
Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 37% 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 | $76 | $60 | +58% | 29 |
| 7–13 days | $60 | $44 | +25% | 34 |
| 14–29 days | $67 | $43 | +40% | 10 |
| 30–59 days | $48 | $42 | Cheapest seen | 36 |
| 60–89 days | $49 | $46 | +2% | 31 |
| 90–179 days | $50 | $45 | +4% | 18 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
One-way
Christchurch → Nelson
125 km from Wellington
$79
$36 more than flying to Wellington
19 Nov · CHC → NSN · nonstop
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 1 Feb 2027 – 6 Feb 2027. 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 Christchurch to Wellington?
The cheapest return found recently is $86 with Jetstar, 1 Feb 2027 to 6 Feb 2027, found 5 days ago.
How much is a one-way flight from Christchurch to Wellington?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $43 with Jetstar, 26 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 7 departure dates is usually $50 to $79.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Christchurch to Wellington?
November 2026 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $43, 26 Nov, found 2 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Christchurch to Wellington?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 37% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Christchurch to Wellington?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $86 with Jetstar, 1 Feb 2027 to 6 Feb 2027, found 5 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $43 with Jetstar, 26 Nov, found 2 days ago.
How long is the flight from Christchurch to Wellington?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Jetstar on 26 Nov, takes 50 min from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Wellington International Airport (WLG).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Christchurch to Wellington?
Between 16 Nov and 15 Mar 2027, Jetstar has the cheapest one-way on all 7 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