Flights from Nelson Flights to Christchurch

Direct flights from Nelson to Christchurch

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Last updated on: 04-02-2026

Nelson

New Zealand

NSN

Nelson Airport

Christchurch

New Zealand

CHC

Christchurch International Airport

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Distance

155 miles · (249 km)

Flight time

55 minutes

Airlines

Air New Zealand

Alliances

Oneworld
SkyTeam
Star Alliance

Classes

Economy
Premium Economy
Business Class
First Class

Aircrafts

Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72
De Havilland Canada DHC-8-300 Dash 8 / 8Q

Nelson to Christchurch Flight Schedule

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

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

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Best time to visit Christchurch

What is the best time to visit Christchurch?

🌊 🌧️ Oceanic / Maritime

Christchurch 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 Christchurch 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.

Christchurch

CHC

Airlines flying from Nelson to Christchurch

Airline-specific flight schedules from Nelson to Christchurch

Currently, there is only one airline operating non-stop flights from Nelson NSN to Christchurch CHC, 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 NSN CHC flight schedule.

Air New Zealand (NZ)

Air New Zealand flight schedulefrom Nelson to Christchurch

Air New Zealand is a member of Star Alliance

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Nelson to Christchurch Flights

Flights from NSN to CHC are operated 35 times a week, with an average of 5 flights per day. Departure times vary between 06:40 - 19:20. The earliest flight departs at 06:40, the last flight departs at 19:20. 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 Nelson to Christchurch takes 55 minutes. The flight distance between Nelson and Christchurch is 155 miles (or 249 km).

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Frequently asked questions - FAQ

How many airports are there in Christchurch?

There is 1 airport in Christchurch: Christchurch International Airport (CHC).

How many flights per week are there from NSN to CHC?

There are 35 flights per week flying from Nelson to Christchurch (as of April 2026).

How long does it take to fly from Nelson to Christchurch?

55 minutes is the average flight time from Nelson to Christchurch.

How far is Christchurch from Nelson?

The distance from Nelson to Christchurch is 155 miles (249 kilometers).

What airlines fly nonstop from NSN airport to CHC airport?

Air New Zealand is the only airline flying nonstop from Nelson to Christchurch.

What alliances have direct flights from Nelson to Christchurch?

Star Alliance is currently the only alliance flying nonstop from Nelson to Christchurch.

What classes are available from Nelson to Christchurch?

You can fly non-stop in Economy only.

What aircraft types fly from Nelson to Christchurch?

Aircraft types that fly from Nelson to Christchurch:

Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72
De Havilland Canada DHC-8-300 Dash 8 / 8Q

What is the earliest flight departing from Nelson to Christchurch?

The earliest flight departs at 06:40 from Nelson and arrives at 07:35 at Christchurch.

What is the latest flight available from Nelson to Christchurch?

The latest flight departs at 19:20 from Nelson and arrives at 20:15 at Christchurch.

Popular flights from Nelson, New Zealand

Nelson to Wellington

Nelson to Auckland

Nelson to Christchurch

Nelson to Paraparaumu Beach

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Popular routes operated by Air New Zealand

Christchurch to Auckland

Christchurch to Wellington

Christchurch to Invercargill

Christchurch to Nelson

Christchurch to Dunedin

Nelson to Christchurch

Christchurch to Palmerston North

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Non-stop flights from NSN to CHC

155 miles (249 km) · 55m

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Classes

06:40
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Air New Zealand

Star Alliance
NZ 5841
Air New Zealand
De Havilland Canada DHC-8-300 Dash 8 / 8Q
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W
J
F

06:40
07:35
Air New Zealand

Star Alliance
NZ 5841
Air New Zealand
De Havilland Canada DHC-8-300 Dash 8 / 8Q
Y
W
J
F

06:40
07:35
Air New Zealand

Star Alliance
NZ 5841
Air New Zealand
De Havilland Canada DHC-8-300 Dash 8 / 8Q
Y
W
J
F

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10:25
Air New Zealand

Star Alliance
NZ 5851
Air New Zealand
Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72
Y
W
J
F

09:30
10:25
Air New Zealand

Star Alliance
NZ 5851
Air New Zealand
Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72
Y
W
J
F

12:10
13:05
Air New Zealand

Star Alliance
NZ 5845
Air New Zealand
Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72
Y
W
J
F

12:10
13:05
Air New Zealand

Star Alliance
NZ 5845
Air New Zealand
Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72
Y
W
J
F

13:05
14:00
Air New Zealand

Star Alliance
NZ 5859
Air New Zealand
De Havilland Canada DHC-8-300 Dash 8 / 8Q
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W
J
F

13:05
14:00
Air New Zealand

Star Alliance
NZ 5859
Air New Zealand
Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72
Y
W
J
F

13:05
14:00
Air New Zealand

Star Alliance
NZ 5859
Air New Zealand
Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72
Y
W
J
F

13:05
14:00
Air New Zealand

Star Alliance
NZ 5859
Air New Zealand
Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72
Y
W
J
F

13:05
14:00
Air New Zealand

Star Alliance
NZ 5859
Air New Zealand
Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72
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W
J
F

14:35
15:30
Air New Zealand

Star Alliance
NZ 5843
Air New Zealand
De Havilland Canada DHC-8-300 Dash 8 / 8Q
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14:35
15:30
Air New Zealand

Star Alliance
NZ 5843
Air New Zealand
De Havilland Canada DHC-8-300 Dash 8 / 8Q
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W
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14:35
15:30
Air New Zealand

Star Alliance
NZ 5843
Air New Zealand
Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72
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F

14:35
15:30
Air New Zealand

Star Alliance
NZ 5843
Air New Zealand
De Havilland Canada DHC-8-300 Dash 8 / 8Q
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W
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F

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18:40
Air New Zealand

Star Alliance
NZ 5853
Air New Zealand
Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72
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17:45
18:40
Air New Zealand

Star Alliance
NZ 5853
Air New Zealand
Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72
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20:15
Air New Zealand

Star Alliance
NZ 5857
Air New Zealand
Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72
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19:20
20:15
Air New Zealand

Star Alliance
NZ 5857
Air New Zealand
Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72
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