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Christchurch International Airport to Nelson Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Christchurch International Airport to Nelson Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from AU$77 and round-trip from AU$164. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        CHC 10:15 AM
        1h
        Nonstop
        NSN 11:15 AM
        Christchurch - Nelson | Sat, Oct 17 | Air New Zealand
        NSN 5:45 PM
        55m
        Nonstop
        CHC 6:40 PM
        Nelson - Christchurch | Sat, Oct 24 | Air New Zealand
        AU$164 AU$266
        38% off
        38% off
        AU$266 AU$164
      • CHC 8:00 AM
        1h
        Nonstop
        NSN 9:00 AM
        Christchurch - Nelson | Sun, Nov 1 | Air New Zealand
        NSN 9:30 AM
        55m
        Nonstop
        CHC 10:25 AM
        Nelson - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 3 | Air New Zealand
        AU$185 AU$266
        30% off
        30% off
        AU$266 AU$185
      • CHC 10:15 AM
        1h
        Nonstop
        NSN 11:15 AM
        Christchurch - Nelson | Tue, Sep 29 | Air New Zealand
        NSN 1:05 PM
        55m
        Nonstop
        CHC 2:00 PM
        Nelson - Christchurch | Tue, Oct 6 | Air New Zealand
        AU$191 AU$266
        28% off
        28% off
        AU$266 AU$191
      • CHC 11:35 AM
        1h
        Nonstop
        NSN 12:35 PM
        Christchurch - Nelson | Fri, Nov 6 | Air New Zealand
        NSN 7:20 PM
        55m
        Nonstop
        CHC 8:15 PM
        Nelson - Christchurch | Fri, Nov 13 | Air New Zealand
        AU$193
        27% off
        AU$266 AU$193
      • CHC 10:15 AM
        1h
        Nonstop
        NSN 11:15 AM
        Christchurch - Nelson | Thu, Sep 17 | Air New Zealand
        NSN 5:45 PM
        55m
        Nonstop
        CHC 6:40 PM
        Nelson - Christchurch | Mon, Sep 21 | Air New Zealand
        AU$197
        26% off
        AU$266 AU$197
      • CHC 10:15 AM
        1h
        Nonstop
        NSN 11:15 AM
        Christchurch - Nelson | Fri, Oct 30 | Air New Zealand
        NSN 9:30 AM
        55m
        Nonstop
        CHC 10:25 AM
        Nelson - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 3 | Air New Zealand
        AU$197
        26% off
        AU$266 AU$197
      • CHC 8:00 AM
        1h
        Nonstop
        NSN 9:00 AM
        Christchurch - Nelson | Thu, Nov 5 | Air New Zealand
        NSN 7:20 PM
        55m
        Nonstop
        CHC 8:15 PM
        Nelson - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 5 | Air New Zealand
        AU$198
        26% off
        AU$266 AU$198
      • CHC 8:00 AM
        1h
        Nonstop
        NSN 9:00 AM
        Christchurch - Nelson | Sun, Sep 27 | Air New Zealand
        NSN 5:45 PM
        55m
        Nonstop
        CHC 6:40 PM
        Nelson - Christchurch | Sat, Oct 3 | Air New Zealand
        AU$199
        25% off
        AU$266 AU$199
      • CHC 10:15 AM
        1h
        Nonstop
        NSN 11:15 AM
        Christchurch - Nelson | Tue, Oct 20 | Air New Zealand
        NSN 2:35 PM
        55m
        Nonstop
        CHC 3:30 PM
        Nelson - Christchurch | Sun, Oct 25 | Air New Zealand
        AU$201
        24% off
        AU$266 AU$201
      • CHC 8:00 AM
        1h
        Nonstop
        NSN 9:00 AM
        Christchurch - Nelson | Mon, Oct 5 | Air New Zealand
        NSN 2:35 PM
        55m
        Nonstop
        CHC 3:30 PM
        Nelson - Christchurch | Mon, Oct 12 | Air New Zealand
        AU$207
        22% off
        AU$266 AU$207
      • CHC 10:15 AM
        1h
        Nonstop
        NSN 11:15 AM
        Christchurch - Nelson | Tue, Oct 6 | Air New Zealand
        NSN 6:40 AM
        55m
        Nonstop
        CHC 7:35 AM
        Nelson - Christchurch | Tue, Oct 13 | Air New Zealand
        AU$210
        21% off
        AU$266 AU$210
      • CHC 8:00 AM
        1h
        Nonstop
        NSN 9:00 AM
        Christchurch - Nelson | Sat, Oct 10 | Air New Zealand
        NSN 9:30 AM
        55m
        Nonstop
        CHC 10:25 AM
        Nelson - Christchurch | Sun, Oct 11 | Air New Zealand
        AU$218
        18% off
        AU$266 AU$218
      • CHC 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        NSN 2:00 PM
        Christchurch - Nelson | Fri, Sep 18 | Normal Airline
        NSN 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        CHC 4:00 PM
        Nelson - Christchurch | Sun, Sep 20 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CHC 8:00 AM
        1h
        Nonstop
        NSN 9:00 AM
        Christchurch - Nelson | Sun, Oct 18 | Air New Zealand
        AU$77 AU$180
        56% off
        56% off
        AU$180 AU$77
      • CHC 10:15 AM
        1h
        Nonstop
        NSN 11:15 AM
        Christchurch - Nelson | Thu, Oct 22 | Air New Zealand
        AU$88 AU$180
        51% off
        51% off
        AU$180 AU$88
      • CHC 8:00 AM
        1h
        Nonstop
        NSN 9:00 AM
        Christchurch - Nelson | Mon, Nov 2 | Air New Zealand
        AU$89 AU$180
        51% off
        51% off
        AU$180 AU$89
      • CHC 8:00 AM
        1h
        Nonstop
        NSN 9:00 AM
        Christchurch - Nelson | Tue, Oct 27 | Air New Zealand
        AU$91
        49% off
        AU$180 AU$91
      • CHC 8:00 AM
        1h
        Nonstop
        NSN 9:00 AM
        Christchurch - Nelson | Sun, Nov 1 | Air New Zealand
        AU$91
        49% off
        AU$180 AU$91
      • CHC 8:00 AM
        1h
        Nonstop
        NSN 9:00 AM
        Christchurch - Nelson | Mon, Nov 9 | Air New Zealand
        AU$91
        49% off
        AU$180 AU$91
      • CHC 8:00 AM
        1h
        Nonstop
        NSN 9:00 AM
        Christchurch - Nelson | Sun, Nov 8 | Air New Zealand
        AU$91
        49% off
        AU$180 AU$91
      • CHC 8:00 AM
        1h
        Nonstop
        NSN 9:00 AM
        Christchurch - Nelson | Mon, Oct 26 | Air New Zealand
        AU$93
        48% off
        AU$180 AU$93
      • CHC 10:15 AM
        1h
        Nonstop
        NSN 11:15 AM
        Christchurch - Nelson | Tue, Nov 3 | Air New Zealand
        AU$100
        44% off
        AU$180 AU$100
      • CHC 10:15 AM
        1h
        Nonstop
        NSN 11:15 AM
        Christchurch - Nelson | Thu, Nov 12 | Air New Zealand
        AU$103
        43% off
        AU$180 AU$103
      • CHC 10:15 AM
        1h
        Nonstop
        NSN 11:15 AM
        Christchurch - Nelson | Thu, Oct 29 | Air New Zealand
        AU$106
        41% off
        AU$180 AU$106
      • CHC 10:15 AM
        1h
        Nonstop
        NSN 11:15 AM
        Christchurch - Nelson | Thu, Oct 15 | Air New Zealand
        AU$147
        18% off
        AU$180 AU$147
      • CHC 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        NSN 2:00 PM
        Christchurch - Nelson | Fri, Sep 18 | Normal Airline
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Flight fares from Christchurch International Airport to Nelson Airport are based on average airline prices for the next 3 months, according to Trip.com’s latest data.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Nelson Airport

Which month has the lowest one-way flight price from Christchurch International Airport to Nelson Airport?

The data is based on the average one-way flight prices on Trip.com for flights from Christchurch International Airport to Nelson Airport across different months over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for low one-way flight fares from Christchurch International Airport to Nelson Airport, the best time to book is in June, with an average price of AU$126. Try to avoid July, when prices are highest, averaging around AU$249.

AU$249
AU$188
AU$126
AU$65
    Cheapest
  • AU$202
    Sep
  • AU$179
    Oct
  • AU$194
    Nov
  • AU$162
    Dec
  • AU$178
    Jan
  • AU$145
    Feb
  • AU$173
    Mar
  • AU$187
    Apr
  • AU$158
    May
  • AU$126
    Jun
  • AU$249
    Jul
  • AU$187
    Aug

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Christchurch International Airport to Nelson Airport?

The data is based on the average flight prices on Trip.com from Christchurch International Airport to Nelson Airport across different days of the week over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Christchurch International Airport to Nelson Airport is usually Saturday, with average fares typically lower than other days. Try to avoid departing on Wednesday, as prices are usually the highest on that day.

AU$216
AU$187
AU$158
AU$129
    Cheapest
  • AU$178
    Mon
  • AU$176
    Tue
  • AU$216
    Wed
  • AU$192
    Thu
  • AU$172
    Fri
  • AU$158
    Sat
  • AU$189
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Christchurch International Airport to Nelson Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Christchurch International Airport to Nelson Airport is Air New Zealand (from AU$77) among 4 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Air New Zealand
From AU$77
Jetstar Airways
From AU$176
Qantas Airways
From AU$1,085
Emirates
From AU$1,564

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What is the flight schedule from Christchurch International Airport to Nelson Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Christchurch to Nelson and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. NZ5842

    Christchurch International Airport

    8:00 AM

    CHC

    1h

    9:00 AM

    NSN

    S M T W T F S
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  2. NZ5858

    Christchurch International Airport

    10:15 AM

    CHC

    1h

    11:15 AM

    NSN

    S M T W T - -
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  3. NZ5854

    Christchurch International Airport

    7:05 PM

    CHC

    1h

    8:05 PM

    NSN

    S M T W T - S
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  4. NZ5844

    Christchurch International Airport

    11:35 AM

    CHC

    1h

    12:35 PM

    NSN

    - - - - T F S
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  5. NZ5852

    Christchurch International Airport

    4:10 PM

    CHC

    1h

    5:10 PM

    NSN

    S M T W T F S
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About Christchurch International Airport and Nelson Airport

Learn about Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and Nelson Airport (NSN) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance250.49 km
Cheapest one-way ticket priceAU$77
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$164

FAQs for Christchurch International Airport to Nelson Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Christchurch International Airport to Nelson Airport?

    Christchurch International Airport to Nelson Airport takes about 48 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 5 daily flights from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Nelson Airport (NSN).
  • The earliest flight from Christchurch International Airport to Nelson Airport departs at 08:00, and the last departs at 19:05, with about 8 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Nelson Airport (NSN) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around AU$194 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Nelson Airport to downtown is about 5 km. It takes about 20 minutes by taxi.
  • The closest airport to Nelson Airport (NSN) is Marlborough Airport Blenheim. The distance is around 58 km.
  • Air New Zealand is a very popular airline operating an average of 594 flights per month.
  • Yes. Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways and Singapore Airlines operate direct flights from Christchurch International Airport to Nelson Airport, with an average flight time of 46 minutes, and around 9 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Christchurch International Airport to Nelson Airport is AU$185. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Christchurch International Airport to Nelson Airport operates around 20 weekly flights, mainly by Air New Zealand. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Christchurch International Airport and Nelson Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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