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Scan through all non-stop flights from Christchurch to Nelson. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from CHC to NSN, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.
Note: for airline-specific flight schedules, please scroll further down.
Nelson is an oceanic/maritime destination, known for its mild summer temperatures, which are usually between 15°C and 25°C (59°F to 77°F). The winters here are refreshingly cool, without the harshness of freezing temperatures. Visitors can enjoy the green surroundings and plenty of outdoor adventures in the nearby areas, making it an excellent choice for those who enjoy temperate weather.
The best time to visit Nelson is during the summer months, spanning from November to February. During this period, visitors can expect pleasant to warm temperatures, while rainfall tends to occur more frequently in the autumn and winter months, from March to August.
Currently, there is only one airline operating non-stop flights from Christchurch CHC to Nelson NSN, which is Air New Zealand. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.
Click an airline below to view their CHC NSN flight schedule.
Flights from CHC to NSN are operated 35 times a week, with an average of 5 flights per day. Departure times vary between 08:00 - 19:05. The earliest flight departs at 08:00, the last flight departs at 19:05. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.
On this non-stop route, you can fly in Economy only.
The fastest direct flight from Christchurch to Nelson takes 1 hour. The flight distance between Christchurch and Nelson is 155 miles (or 249 km).
There is 1 airport in Nelson: Nelson Airport (NSN).
There are 35 flights per week flying from Christchurch to Nelson (as of April 2026).
1 hour is the average flight time from Christchurch to Nelson.
The distance from Christchurch to Nelson is 155 miles (249 kilometers).
Air New Zealand is the only airline flying nonstop from Christchurch to Nelson.
Star Alliance is currently the only alliance flying nonstop from Christchurch to Nelson.
You can fly non-stop in Economy only.
Aircraft types that fly from Christchurch to Nelson:
The earliest flight departs at 08:00 from Christchurch and arrives at 09:00 at Nelson.
The latest flight departs at 19:05 from Christchurch and arrives at 20:05 at Nelson.
155 miles (249 km) · 1h
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09:00
Air New Zealand
Star Alliance
NZ 5842
Air New Zealand
Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72
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08:00
09:00
Air New Zealand
Star Alliance
NZ 5842
Air New Zealand
Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72
Y
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08:00
09:00
Air New Zealand
Star Alliance
NZ 5842
Air New Zealand
Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72
Y
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J
F
10:15
11:15
Air New Zealand
Star Alliance
NZ 5858
Air New Zealand
Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72
Y
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F
10:15
11:15
Air New Zealand
Star Alliance
NZ 5858
Air New Zealand
Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72
Y
W
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F
11:35
12:35
Air New Zealand
Star Alliance
NZ 5844
Air New Zealand
Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72
Y
W
J
F
11:35
12:35
Air New Zealand
Star Alliance
NZ 5844
Air New Zealand
De Havilland Canada DHC-8-300 Dash 8 / 8Q
Y
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F
11:35
12:35
Air New Zealand
Star Alliance
NZ 5844
Air New Zealand
Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72
Y
W
J
F
11:35
12:35
Air New Zealand
Star Alliance
NZ 5844
Air New Zealand
Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72
Y
W
J
F
11:35
12:35
Air New Zealand
Star Alliance
NZ 5844
Air New Zealand
Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72
Y
W
J
F
13:05
14:05
Air New Zealand
Star Alliance
NZ 5848
Air New Zealand
De Havilland Canada DHC-8-300 Dash 8 / 8Q
Y
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J
F
13:05
14:05
Air New Zealand
Star Alliance
NZ 5848
Air New Zealand
De Havilland Canada DHC-8-300 Dash 8 / 8Q
Y
W
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F
13:05
14:05
Air New Zealand
Star Alliance
NZ 5848
Air New Zealand
De Havilland Canada DHC-8-300 Dash 8 / 8Q
Y
W
J
F
13:05
14:05
Air New Zealand
Star Alliance
NZ 5848
Air New Zealand
De Havilland Canada DHC-8-300 Dash 8 / 8Q
Y
W
J
F
13:05
14:05
Air New Zealand
Star Alliance
NZ 5848
Air New Zealand
De Havilland Canada DHC-8-300 Dash 8 / 8Q
Y
W
J
F
13:05
14:05
Air New Zealand
Star Alliance
NZ 5848
Air New Zealand
Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72
Y
W
J
F
13:05
14:05
Air New Zealand
Star Alliance
NZ 5848
Air New Zealand
De Havilland Canada DHC-8-300 Dash 8 / 8Q
Y
W
J
F
13:05
14:05
Air New Zealand
Star Alliance
NZ 5848
Air New Zealand
De Havilland Canada DHC-8-300 Dash 8 / 8Q
Y
W
J
F
16:10
17:10
Air New Zealand
Star Alliance
NZ 5852
Air New Zealand
Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72
Y
W
J
F
16:10
17:10
Air New Zealand
Star Alliance
NZ 5852
Air New Zealand
Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72
Y
W
J
F
16:10
17:10
Air New Zealand
Star Alliance
NZ 5852
Air New Zealand
Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72
Y
W
J
F
16:10
17:10
Air New Zealand
Star Alliance
NZ 5852
Air New Zealand
Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72
Y
W
J
F
17:45
18:45
Air New Zealand
Star Alliance
NZ 5856
Air New Zealand
Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72
Y
W
J
F
17:45
18:45
Air New Zealand
Star Alliance
NZ 5856
Air New Zealand
Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72
Y
W
J
F
19:05
20:05
Air New Zealand
Star Alliance
NZ 5854
Air New Zealand
De Havilland Canada DHC-8-300 Dash 8 / 8Q
Y
W
J
F
19:05
20:05
Air New Zealand
Star Alliance
NZ 5854
Air New Zealand
Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72
Y
W
J
F
19:05
20:05
Air New Zealand
Star Alliance
NZ 5854
Air New Zealand
De Havilland Canada DHC-8-300 Dash 8 / 8Q
Y
W
J
F
19:05
20:05
Air New Zealand
Star Alliance
NZ 5854
Air New Zealand
Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72
Y
W
J
F
19:05
20:05
Air New Zealand
Star Alliance
NZ 5854
Air New Zealand
De Havilland Canada DHC-8-300 Dash 8 / 8Q
Y
W
J
F
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