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

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NZ5841
NZ Air New Zealand
DH3
6:40 AM
NZDT
7:40 AM
NZDT
1h
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NZ5859
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
1:00 PM
NZDT
2:00 PM
NZDT
1h
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NZ5853
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
5:30 PM
NZDT
6:30 PM
NZDT
1h
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NZ5857
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
7:00 PM
NZDT
8:00 PM
NZDT
1h
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NZ5842
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
8:00 AM
NZDT
8:55 AM
NZDT
0h 55m
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NZ5856
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
5:30 PM
NZDT
6:25 PM
NZDT
0h 55m
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NZ5854
NZ Air New Zealand
DH3
7:05 PM
NZDT
8:00 PM
NZDT
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Nelson to Christchurch
1 carrier, 21 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 155 mi 1h nonstop 2 1-stop hubs

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

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 21 AT7, DH3 1h 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 (21 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
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
16
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NSN to CHC.
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One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
27
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 5 1
Weekly flights 21 192 11
Flight time 1h 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: NZDT · CHC: NZDT

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 1h 0m.

NSN–CHC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nelson to Christchurch route.
Route details
Distance155 mi / 250 km
Flight time1h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights21 out / 16 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
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 approximately 1h. The route covers 155 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air New Zealand.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from NSN to CHC. The return direction has about 16 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through WLG and AKL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

NSN to CHC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NSN to CHC ranges from 1 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 155 miles (250 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 16 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), Palmerston North (PMR) and (HKK).