Cheap flights from Christchurch to Nelson (CHC - NSN)
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Christchurch (CHC) to Nelson (NSN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated October 28, 2025.
Most accurate provider | eDreams 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | eDreams 3 stars |
Popular in | October |
Cheapest in | June |
Average price | $220 |
Good one-way deal | $65 or less |
Compare providers for flights from Christchurch to Nelson
Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Christchurch to Nelson in October.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Christchurch-Nelson flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Christchurch-Nelson flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Christchurch-Nelson flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Christchurch-Nelson flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Christchurch-Nelson flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Best time to book a flight from Christchurch to Nelson
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Christchurch to Nelson
How far ahead should I book a flight from Christchurch to Nelson?
Booking 64 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Christchurch to Nelson. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Christchurch to Nelson?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Nelson (average of $44). Flying from Christchurch to Nelson in September is currently the most expensive (average of $69). 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.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHC to NSN?
Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 69% on flights from Christchurch to Nelson by exploring options for tickets at noon.
How often are flights from Christchurch to Nelson delayed?
About 13% of weekly flights between Christchurch and Nelson have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 75 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Christchurch to Nelson flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Christchurch to Nelson flights?
Over the last year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 12% of flights being delayed.