Direct flights from Christchurch to Wellington

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Last updated on: 04-02-2026

Christchurch

New Zealand

CHC

Christchurch International Airport

Wellington

New Zealand

WLG

Wellington International Airport

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Distance

189 miles · (304 km)

Flight time

50 minutes

Airlines

Air New Zealand
Jetstar

Alliances

Oneworld
SkyTeam
Star Alliance

Classes

Economy
Premium Economy
Business Class
First Class

Aircrafts

Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72
Airbus A320 (sharklets)
Airbus A320-100/200
De Havilland Canada DHC-8-300 Dash 8 / 8Q

Christchurch to Wellington Flight Schedule

Scan through all non-stop flights from Christchurch to Wellington. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from CHC to WLG, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.

Note: for airline-specific flight schedules, please scroll further down.

Return schedule

Best time to visit Wellington

What is the best time to visit Wellington?

🌊 🌧️ Oceanic / Maritime

Wellington 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.

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The best time to visit Wellington 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.

Wellington

WLG

Airlines flying from Christchurch to Wellington

Airline-specific flight schedules from Christchurch to Wellington

In total there are 2 airlines operating nonstop flights from Christchurch CHC to Wellington WLG. 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 WLG flight schedule.

Air New Zealand (NZ)

Jetstar (JQ)

Air New Zealand flight schedulefrom Christchurch to Wellington

Air New Zealand is a member of Star Alliance

Return schedule

Jetstar flight schedulefrom Christchurch to Wellington

Return schedule

Christchurch to Wellington Flights

Flights from CHC to WLG are operated 112 times a week, with an average of 16 flights per day. Departure times vary between 06:00 - 20:40. The earliest flight departs at 06:00, the last flight departs at 20:40. 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 Wellington takes 50 minutes. The flight distance between Christchurch and Wellington is 189 miles (or 304 km).

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