Question 1

How popular is this Wellington to Christchurch flight route?

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The Wellington to Christchurch flight path was viewed by 4 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

Question 2

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Wellington to Christchurch round-trip?

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Currently priced at $71, Jetstar will fly you from Wellington to Christchurch and back. In addition to Jetstar, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. This flight start at 31% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

Question 3

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

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The price you pay for your flight from Wellington to Christchurch may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 76 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 4

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Wellington to Christchurch?

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Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Christchurch (average of $1,101). Flying from Wellington to Christchurch in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,869). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Question 5

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

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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Wellington to Christchurch flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 6

Weekly flight availability from Wellington to Christchurch

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The most flights from WLG to CHC are scheduled on a Monday (33 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Christchurch ranges from 1.6 - 2.4 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.4 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Christchurch when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Christchurch, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 42.8 F).

Question 9

What are the cheapest flights from Wellington to Christchurch?

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Looking for the cheapest flight from Wellington to Christchurch? While on average our users pay $621, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $50. The most popular route (Wellington - Christchurch), is priced around $63.

Question 10

What are the most reliable airlines from Wellington to Christchurch?

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No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Wellington to Christchurch consider choosing Singapore Airlines (91%), Fiji Airways (83%) or Jetstar (83%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

Question 11

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Wellington to Christchurch?

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Departing on a Tuesday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 851% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

Question 12

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

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To save on the cost of your flight from Wellington to Christchurch, book at least 56 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 87% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $109 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $156.

Question 13

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

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Flights from Wellington to Christchurch lean towards being more expensive in April. Prices are generally better when you fly from Wellington to Christchurch in May, with the cheapest ticket starting at $53.

Question 14

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from WLG to CHC?

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It’s typically best to fly out from Wellington to Christchurch in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 50% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Question 15

What airports do I use to fly from Wellington to Christchurch?

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If you wish to fly to Christchurch from Wellington, then you need to book flights from Wellington to Christchurch. There are 25 flights from Wellington (WLG) to Christchurch (CHC) per day to choose from. Flights to Christchurch from Wellington are available from 2 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 0h 50m is how long a nonstop flight from Wellington to Christchurch typically takes.

Question 16

Can I find deals for flights from Wellington to Christchurch that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Wellington to Christchurch flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 17

How can I find direct flights from Wellington to Christchurch?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Wellington to Christchurch.

Question 18

Can I find deals for business class flights from Wellington to Christchurch?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Wellington to Christchurch by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Round-trip from	$71 (Jetstar)
One-way from	$36 (Jetstar)
Popular in	April
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$99
Good round-trip deal	$114 or less
Good one-way deal	$66 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest$49	Average$96	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$89	Average$174	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%

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