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

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155 mi airlines charter/private 37/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 13 flights Verified 28m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
NZ5842
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
8:00 AM
NZST
9:00 AM
NZST
1h
72%
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ5858
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
10:15 AM
NZST
11:15 AM
NZST
1h
72%
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ4524+1
SQ Singapore Airlines
DH3
11:35 AM
NZST
12:35 PM
NZST
1h
45%
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ5852+1
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
4:10 PM
NZST
5:10 PM
NZST
1h
72%
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ5856
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
5:45 PM
NZST
6:45 PM
NZST
1h
72%
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ5854
NZ Air New Zealand
DH3
7:05 PM
NZST
8:05 PM
NZST
1h
72%
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ4526cs
SQ Singapore Airlines
DH3
6:40 AM
NZST
7:35 AM
NZST
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ5841+1
NZ Air New Zealand
DH3
6:40 AM
NZST
7:35 AM
NZST
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ5851+2
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
9:30 AM
NZST
10:25 AM
NZST
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF8559cs
QF Qant
AT7
9:30 AM
NZST
10:25 AM
NZST
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF8555+1
QF Qant
AT7
12:10 PM
NZST
1:05 PM
NZST
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ5853
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
5:45 PM
NZST
6:40 PM
NZST
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ5857
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
7:20 PM
NZST
8:15 PM
NZST
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
WLG Wellington 2h 40m EKEYFJ NZ Wellington (WLG) to Nelson flights
AKL Auckland 3h 45m BRCAEK CANZQF Auckland (AKL) to Nelson flights
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Christchurch to Nelson
1 carrier, 37 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 155 mi 1h nonstop

CHC–NSN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air New Zealand leads the route. The flight covers 155 miles in approximately 1h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 Also: SQ 30 AT7, DH3 1h Star Alliance SQ
Aircraft on this route
AT7 Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72 – NZ
DH3 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-300 Dash 8 – NZ, SQ
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: NZ (30 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
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
37
Outbound / wk
43
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CHC to NSN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~3h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
30
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 37 33
Flight time 1h 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: NZST · NSN: NZST

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 1h 0m gate to gate.

CHC–NSN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Christchurch to Nelson route.
Route details
Distance155 mi / 250 km
Flight time1h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights37 out / 43 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 1h gate to gate. The route covers 155 miles.
1 airline operates flights from CHC to NSN: Air New Zealand.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Wellington and Auckland.
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 37 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

CHC to NSN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CHC to NSN is about 1 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 155 miles (250 km). There are approximately 37 weekly flights outbound and 43 return, totaling 80 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Wellington and Auckland. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Wellington (WLG).