Christchurch to Nelson (CHC–NSN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

CHC Airport Page →
155 mi airlines 16/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 7 flights Verified 32m ago
Nonstop 1-Stop 2-Stop Hide separate tickets Hide overnight
  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
NZ5842
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
8:00 AM
NZDT
8:55 AM
NZDT
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ5856
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
5:30 PM
NZDT
6:25 PM
NZDT
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ5854
NZ Air New Zealand
DH3
7:05 PM
NZDT
8:00 PM
NZDT
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ5841
NZ Air New Zealand
DH3
6:40 AM
NZDT
7:40 AM
NZDT
1h
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ5859
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
1:00 PM
NZDT
2:00 PM
NZDT
1h
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ5853
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
5:30 PM
NZDT
6:30 PM
NZDT
1h
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ5857
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
7:00 PM
NZDT
8:00 PM
NZDT
1h
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

1-STOP
2-STOP Loading...
Christchurch to Nelson
1 carrier, 16 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 16 Flights/wk 155 mi 0h 55m nonstop 2 1-stop hubs

CHC–NSN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air New Zealand leads the route. The flight covers 155 miles in approximately 0h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CHC–NSN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
NZ Air New Zealand 16 AT7, DH3 0h55 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
AT7 Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72 – NZ
DH3 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-300 Dash 8 – NZ
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: NZ (16 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CHC to NSN direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
16
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CHC to NSN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
28
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Nelson from Christchurch

Nearby airports with service to Nelson Airport.
Metric CHC→NSN WLG→NSN
Distance from CHC 189 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 16 19
Flight time 0h 55m 0h 45m
Airports within 200 miles of CHC with service to Nelson Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Nelson is 0 hours the same as Christchurch.
CHC: NZDT · NSN: NZDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Christchurch, it's 6:00 PM in Nelson.
Distance & Flight Time
155 mi / 250 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 55m.

CHC–NSN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Christchurch to Nelson route.
Route details
Distance155 mi / 250 km
Flight time0h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights16 out / 21 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: CHC
IATA / ICAOCHC / NZCH
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Passengers/yr6.5M
Elevation123 ft / 37 m
Destination: NSN
IATA / ICAONSN / NZNS
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Elevation17 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CHC to NSN flights.
Nonstop flights from Christchurch International Airport to Nelson Airport take approximately 0h 55m. The route covers 155 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air New Zealand.
There are approximately 16 nonstop flights per week from CHC to NSN. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through WLG and AKL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from NSN to CHC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include WLG. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CHC to NSN

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and Nelson Airport (NSN) are connected by nonstop service from Air New Zealand. With 16 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

CHC to NSN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CHC to NSN ranges from 0 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 155 miles (250 km). There are approximately 16 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 37 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via WLG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Wellington (WLG).