Wellington to Christchurch

Travelling between Wellington and Christchurch is possible by flight. At the moment it is the only option available for this route.

Travelling by land the distance between Wellington and Christchurch is 396 km while it is about 304 km as the crow flies.

Travelling by flight between Wellington and Christchurch, expect to spend about 2 hours.

flight tickets for Wellington - Christchurch route will set you back about NZD 383.54. To ensure the best price, buy tickets in advance.

Flights from Wellington to Christchurch are operated 14 times a day.

• 0 by Ferry+Train from Wellington to Christchurch starting from 08:45 Picton until 19:00 Picton

To get from Wellington to Christchurch your choice is limited to a single transportation option but it does not mean you cannot make your trip as comfortable as possible. Check our simple hints to avoid disappointment during your travel.

Flights

Useful tips for air travellers:

• Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.
• Remember to calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.
• In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Wellington and Christchurch

Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways.

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