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

NSN Airport Page →
155 mi airlines charter/private 43/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 13 flights Verified 23m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
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
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

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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 30m NZQFS8 EKEYFJ Wellington (WLG) to Christchurch flights
AKL Auckland 3h 40m CANZQF BRCAEK Auckland (AKL) to Christchurch flights
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Nelson to Christchurch
1 carrier, 43 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 155 mi 0h 55m nonstop

NSN–CHC 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, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NSN–CHC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
NZ Air New Zealand Also: QF, SQ 23 AT7, DH3 0h55 Star Alliance QF, SQ
Aircraft on this route
AT7 Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72 – NZ, QF
DH3 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-300 Dash 8 – NZ, SQ
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: NZ (23 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, NSN to CHC direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
43
Outbound / wk
37
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NSN to CHC.
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
29
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 Christchurch from Nelson

Nearby airports with service to Christchurch International Airport.
Metric NSN→CHC WLG→CHC PMR→CHC
Distance from NSN 82 mi 142 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 7 3
Weekly flights 43 238 36
Flight time 0h 55m 0h 50m 1h 25m
Airports within 200 miles of NSN with service to Christchurch International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

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

NSN–CHC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nelson to Christchurch route.
Route details
Distance155 mi / 250 km
Flight time0h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights43 out / 37 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: NSN
IATA / ICAONSN / NZNS
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: CHC
IATA / ICAOCHC / NZCH
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Passengers/yr6.5M
Elevation123 ft / 37 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NSN to CHC flights.
Nonstop flights from Nelson Airport to Christchurch International Airport take about 0h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 155 miles.
1 airline operates flights from NSN to CHC: 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 CHC to NSN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include WLG, PMR and HKK. 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 NSN to CHC

Nelson Airport (NSN) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) are connected by nonstop service from Air New Zealand. With 43 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

NSN to CHC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NSN to CHC is about 0 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 155 miles (250 km). There are approximately 43 weekly flights outbound and 37 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), Palmerston North (PMR) and (HKK).