Cheap flights from Christchurch to Nelson

One-way fares from $206 · CHC → NSN · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Nelson → Christchurch
Cheapest fare
$206

Air New Zealand · Tue, 10 Nov

Cheapest month
November

from $206

Direct flights
Yes

Air New Zealand

Flight time
1h 00m

260 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Christchurch to Nelson

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 Cheapest $206

Cheapest dates in November 2026

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

Air New Zealand
Depart15:55 Tue, 10 NovCHC → NSN 1h 50m · 1 stop
$206one way, per person
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Air New Zealand
Depart17:45 Fri, 13 NovCHC → NSN 1h 00m · Direct
$222one way, per person
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Air New Zealand
Depart06:00 Thu, 12 NovCHC → NSN 1h 50m · 1 stop
$246one way, per person
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About flights from Christchurch to Nelson

Christchurch (CHC) and Nelson (NSN) are about 260 km apart. Direct flights take around 1h 00m, and recent direct fares were with Air New Zealand. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $206, and November 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Christchurch to Nelson?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $206 with Air New Zealand, departing Tuesday, 10 November 2026.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Christchurch to Nelson?

November 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $206 one way.

Are there direct flights from Christchurch to Nelson?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Air New Zealand.

How long is the flight from Christchurch to Nelson?

A direct flight takes about 1h 00m. Christchurch and Nelson are around 260 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Christchurch to Nelson?

Recent fares on this route were with Air New Zealand.

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