Question 1

How long does a flight from Christchurch to Wellington take?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights cover the 189 miles separating Christchurch to Wellington in about 0h 50m.

Question 2

How many flights are there between Christchurch and Wellington per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 13 and 17 direct flights that take off from Christchurch and land in Wellington, with an average flight time of 1h 02m. The most common departure time is 07:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 102 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday.

Question 3

What is the cheapest flight from Christchurch to Wellington?

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Christchurch to Wellington was £34 for a one-way ticket and £68 for a return.

Question 4

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Christchurch to Wellington?

Accepted Answer

For Christchurch to Wellington, Friday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Thursday is the most expensive. Flying from Wellington back to Christchurch, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Friday being the most expensive.

Question 5

What’s the earliest departure time from Christchurch to Wellington?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Christchurch at 06:00 and will be landing in Wellington at 06:50.

Question 6

What’s the latest departure time from Christchurch to Wellington?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Christchurch to Wellington jets off at 20:40 and lands at 21:45.

Question 7

Which airlines fly direct between Christchurch and Wellington?

Accepted Answer

There is just one airline that flies from Christchurch to Wellington direct and that is Jetstar. The best return deal found from Jetstar for the route is £77.

Question 8

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Christchurch to Wellington?

Accepted Answer

The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Christchurch to Wellington flight route.

Question 9

On which days can I fly direct from Christchurch to Wellington?

Accepted Answer

There are direct flights from Christchurch to Wellington on a daily basis.

Question 10

What is the cheapest month to fly from Christchurch to Wellington?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Christchurch to Wellington is November, where tickets cost £69 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £104 and £103 respectively.

Question 11

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Christchurch to Wellington?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Christchurch to Wellington.

Question 12

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Christchurch to Wellington?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Wellington from Christchurch is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

Question 13

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Christchurch to Wellington?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Wellington with an airline and back to Christchurch with another airline.

Question 14

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Christchurch to Wellington?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Wellington from Christchurch up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 15

How often are flights from Christchurch to Wellington delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Christchurch and Wellington historically see delays in approximately 9% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 84 minutes.

Question 16

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Christchurch to Wellington flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, Air New Zealand have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 8% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 17

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Saturday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Tuesday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 18

What is the most punctual flight time for Christchurch to Wellington flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the morning tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the evening have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 19

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Christchurch and Wellington?

Accepted Answer

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 20

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Christchurch to Wellington?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Christchurch to Wellington were found on Jetstar (£68) and Air New Zealand (£169).

Question 21

How far in advance should I book a flight from Christchurch to Wellington?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Christchurch to Wellington, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 36% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Question 22

How much is a return flight from Christchurch to Wellington?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to Wellington from Christchurch usually cost between £71 and £130 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £68 on Jetstar (8 Oct–11 Oct).

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