Wellington to Christchurch (WLG–CHC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
WLG–CHC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air New Zealand and Jetstar lead the route. The flight covers 189 miles in approximately 1h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NZ Air New Zealand Also: EY, QF, SQ | 70 | 32A, AT7, DH3 | 0h55-1h05 | – | Star Alliance | EY, QF, SQ |
| JQ Jetstar Also: EK, FJ, QF | 14 | 320 | 0h50 | – | – | EK, FJ, QF |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Christchurch from Wellington
| Metric | WLG→CHC | PMR→CHC | NSN→CHC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from WLG | – | 81 mi | 82 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 247 | 37 | 40 |
| Flight time | 1h 5m | 1h 25m | 0h 55m |
Travel Essentials
WLG: NZST · CHC: NZST
When it's 6:00 PM in Wellington, it's 6:00 PM in Christchurch.
WLG–CHC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from WLG to CHC
Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) are connected by nonstop service from Air New Zealand and Jetstar. With 247 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
WLG to CHC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from WLG to CHC is about 1 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 189 miles (304 km). There are approximately 247 weekly flights outbound and 226 return, totaling 473 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dunedin, Auckland and New Plymouth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Palmerston North (PMR), Nelson (NSN) and New Plymouth (NPL).