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CHCNSNFri, 30 Oct
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Lowest fareNZ$185Air NewZealand
Fastest1h 0mgate to gate
Options found92flights on this route
Find your flightCHC → NSN
Available Flights & Fares
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Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Air NewZealand
NZ-5334
07:30
2026-10-30
Christchurch (CHC)Christchurch International
12H :55 M
1 Stop
WLG
· 11h 05m Wellington (WLG), New Zealand
20:25
2026-10-30
Nelson (NSN)Nelson
Non Refundable 5 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
1 Pieces 1 Pieces
NZ$396
Flight DetailsCHC to NSN - 12H :55 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 1 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Air NewZealand
NZ-5334
07:30
2026-10-30
Christchurch (CHC)Christchurch International
13H :15 M
1 Stop
WLG
· 11h 25m Wellington (WLG), New Zealand
20:45
2026-10-30
Nelson (NSN)Nelson
Non Refundable 5 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
1 Pieces 1 Pieces
NZ$396
Flight DetailsCHC to NSN - 13H :15 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 1 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Air NewZealand
NZ-5326
12:15
2026-10-30
Christchurch (CHC)Christchurch International
8H :10 M
1 Stop
WLG
· 6h 20m Wellington (WLG), New Zealand
20:25
2026-10-30
Nelson (NSN)Nelson
Non Refundable 5 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
1 Pieces 1 Pieces
NZ$396
Flight DetailsCHC to NSN - 8H :10 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 1 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
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Airfare Highlights
From flights departing on Fri, 30 Oct 2026.
Lowest fareNZ$185Air NewZealand08:00
Earliest departureNZ$728Air NewZealand05:45
Shortest durationNZ$185Air NewZealand08:00
Night
00:00-05:59
NZ$728Air NewZealand at 05:45Morning
06:00-11:59
NZ$185Air NewZealand at 08:00Afternoon
12:00-17:59
NZ$255Air NewZealand at 13:05Evening
18:00-23:59
NZ$255Air NewZealand at 19:05
Departure & Arrival Airport Details
Christchurch (CHC)
Christchurch International
New Zealand
GMT 12
Latitude: -43.48939895629883
Longitude: 172.53199768066406
Nelson (NSN)
Nelson
New Zealand
GMT 12
Latitude: -41.298301696777344
Longitude: 173.2209930419922
Distance: Christchurch (CHC), New Zealand to Nelson (NSN), New Zealand - 250.12 km
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How to travel Christchurch to Nelson
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OptionFromJourney timeAvailabilityAction
Non-stop flight Fastest₹10,0141h6 flights
Connecting flight₹16,213Longer, includes a stop86 options
Air distance is about 250 km. FlyX does not currently sell a bus on this pair.
Road distance and coach duration are approximate estimates from the air distance, not a timetable.
Airlines flying from Christchurch to Nelson
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AI
Air NewZealand Flights
from NZ$18592 flights
Fares from
NZ$185
Non-stop
6 in these results
Departures
92 in the list above
Route Overview & Flight Facts
Fastest flight duration
1h 0m · Air NewZealand
First departure of the day
05:45 · Air NewZealand
Last departure of the day
19:05 · Air NewZealand
Flight options found
92
Direct / non-stop options
6
Airport codes
Christchurch–CHC, Nelson–NSN
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Flight Schedule, Timings & Airfare Insights
Daily Flight Schedule & Travel Duration
The search for Fri, 30 Oct found 92 flight options, 6 of them non-stop. The first flight leaves around 05:45 and the last around 19:05. The fastest flight takes about 1h 0m.
Morning vs Evening Departure Fares
Lowest fare by departure window: Morning from NZ$185, Afternoon from NZ$255, Evening from NZ$255, Night from NZ$728. These observations do not predict the cheapest departure window on other dates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it worth booking Christchurch to Nelson flights in advance?
There is no guaranteed cheapest booking window. Compare your planned dates early, check nearby dates and consider baggage, connection time and change conditions as well as price. On the Christchurch to Nelson dates shown on this page, the lowest fare is on a Friday at NZ$185. This can change from week to week.
How far is Christchurch from Nelson by air?
The direct air distance between Christchurch (CHC) and Nelson (NSN) is about 250 km. Actual flight time varies with the routing the airline files and with winds on the day.
Are there non-stop flights from CHC to NSN?
Yes. 6 non-stop flights are listed on this page for Christchurch to Nelson. Use the Stops filter to see only those.
Which airlines fly Christchurch to Nelson?
Air NewZealand is listed on this route for the dates shown here. Fares, baggage allowance and refund rules differ by airline and by fare type, so compare the fare conditions and not only the headline price.
How long is the flight from Christchurch to Nelson?
The quickest non-stop Christchurch to Nelson flight on this page takes about 1h. Journeys with a stop take longer, since the total includes the layover.
What is the baggage allowance on Christchurch to Nelson flights?
Allowance is set by the airline and the fare you pick, not by the route. Fares on this page include 1 Pieces. Cabin baggage is counted separately, and the exact allowance for the fare you choose is shown in the fare conditions before payment.
What is the cheapest Christchurch to Nelson flight fare?
The lowest Christchurch to Nelson fare on this page is NZ$185. Fares on the same dates run up to NZ$822, depending on airline, timing and fare type. Airline prices change often, so search your dates for the current fare.
What time do Christchurch to Nelson flights depart?
On the dates shown here, the first departure is around 05:45 and the last around 19:05, local time at Christchurch. Use the departure-time filter on the results above to narrow to a morning, afternoon or evening slot.
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Approx route distance: 250.12 km.
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Lowest Christchurch to Nelson airfare, in 30 days and in 90 days
Cheapest Fare
Fare
Date
Airline
Departure
Lowest Airfare
NZ$185
30/10/2026
Air NewZealand
08:00
Cheapest Airfare Within 30 Days
NZ$181
07/11/2026
Air NewZealand
08:00
Cheapest Airfare Within 90 Days
NZ$175
06/01/2027
Air NewZealand
08:00
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Christchurch to Nelson Flight Distance, Duration and Time
The aerial distance between Christchurch and Nelson is about 250 KM. In these results, journey times range from 1h to 14h 45m. Flights with a layover take longer because the total includes the connection time.
Christchurch to Nelson Flight Schedule and Timing
The search for these dates returned 92 flight options, 6 of them non-stop. The first departure from Christchurch is at 05:45 and the last is at 19:05. Flights leave from Christchurch International and land at Nelson.
Flight Route Details & Analysis
Flight Details
Information
Route
Christchurch to Nelson
Aerial Distance
250 KM
Flight Duration
1h - 14h 45m
Airport Codes
Christchurch - CHC, Nelson - NSN
Total Flights Available
92 flights6 direct86 with layovers
First Flight Departure
Departs at 05:45
Last Flight Departure
Departs at 19:05
Early Morning Flights (12 AM - 8 AM)
31 flights0 direct31 with layovers
Morning Flights (8 AM - 12 PM)
28 flights3 direct25 with layovers
Afternoon Flights (12 PM - 4 PM)
22 flights1 direct21 with layovers
Evening Flights (4 PM - 8 PM)
11 flights2 direct9 with layovers
Night Flights (8 PM - 12 AM)
No flights in this time slot
Airport Information & Terminals
CHC: Christchurch airport. Airport access in Christchurch depends on arrival time, terminal, hotel location and local traffic. Confirm the airport name on the ticket, then choose between official taxi, app cab, airport bus, rail or hotel transfer based on luggage and time of day.
NSN: Nelson airport. Airport access in Nelson depends on arrival time, terminal, hotel location and local traffic. Confirm the airport name on the ticket, then choose between official taxi, app cab, airport bus, rail or hotel transfer based on luggage and time of day.
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