Wellington to Christchurch (WLG–CHC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Wellington to Christchurch
2 carriers, 229 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines
229 Flights/wk
189 mi
0h 50m nonstop
14 1-stop hubs
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 0h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 14 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop WLG–CHC service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| NZ Air New Zealand Also: EY, QF, SQ | 67 | 32A, AT7, DH3 | 0h55-1h10 | – | Star Alliance | EY, QF, SQ |
| JQ Jetstar Also: EK, FJ, QF | 14 | 320 | 0h50 | – | – | EK, FJ, QF |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, WLG to CHC direction.
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36
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31
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Wed
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Afternoon/evening departures
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Nonstop flights
229
Outbound / wk
220
Return / wk
Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for WLG to CHC.
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One-Stop Connections
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~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
75
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.
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Christchurch from Wellington
Nearby airports with service to Christchurch International Airport.
| Metric | WLG→CHC | PMR→CHC | NSN→CHC |
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| Distance from WLG | – | 81 mi | 82 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 229 | 29 | 34 |
| Flight time | 0h 50m | 1h 25m | 0h 55m |
Palmerston North (PMR) to Christchurch flights · Nelson (NSN) to Christchurch flights · New Plymouth (NPL) to Christchurch flights
Airports within 200 miles of WLG with service to Christchurch International Airport.
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Time Difference
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WLG: NZST · CHC: NZST
When it's 6:00 PM in Wellington, it's 6:00 PM in Christchurch.
WLG: NZST · CHC: NZST
When it's 6:00 PM in Wellington, it's 6:00 PM in Christchurch.
Distance & Flight Time
189 mi / 304 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 50m to 1h 10m.
Facts
WLG–CHC Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Wellington to Christchurch route.
Route details
Distance189 mi / 304 km
Flight time0h 50m to 1h 10m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights229 out / 220 return
1-stop connections14 hubs
Origin: WLG
Full nameWellington International Airport
IATA / ICAOWLG / NZWN
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Passengers/yr6.0M
Elevation41 ft / 12 m
Destination: CHC
Full nameChristchurch International Airport
IATA / ICAOCHC / NZCH
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Passengers/yr6.5M
Elevation123 ft / 37 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about WLG to CHC flights.
Nonstop flights from Wellington International Airport to Christchurch International Airport take approximately 0h 50m to 1h 10m. The route covers 189 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Jetstar and Air New Zealand. Plus 5 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 229 nonstop flights per week from WLG to CHC. The return direction has about 220 weekly flights.
Yes, return flights from CHC to WLG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 WLG to CHC
Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) are connected by nonstop service from Jetstar and Air New Zealand. With 229 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
WLG to CHC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from WLG to CHC ranges from 0 hours 50 minutes to 1 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 189 miles (304 km). There are approximately 229 weekly flights outbound and 220 return, totaling 449 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
14 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via ROT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Palmerston North (PMR), Nelson (NSN) and New Plymouth (NPL).