Cheap flights from Nelson to Christchurch

One-way fares from $137 · NSN → CHC · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Cheapest fare
$137

Air New Zealand · Thu, 12 Nov

Cheapest month
November

from $137

Direct flights
Yes

Air New Zealand

Flight time
0h 55m

260 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Nelson to Christchurch

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

  1. November 2026 Cheapest $137

Cheapest dates in November 2026

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

Air New Zealand
Depart14:35 Thu, 12 NovNSN → CHC 0h 55m · Direct
$137one way, per person
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Air New Zealand
Depart09:30 Wed, 11 NovNSN → CHC 0h 55m · Direct
$223one way, per person
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Air New Zealand
Depart12:10 Tue, 10 NovNSN → CHC 0h 55m · Direct
$244one way, per person
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About flights from Nelson to Christchurch

Nelson (NSN) and Christchurch (CHC) are about 260 km apart. Direct flights take around 0h 55m, and recent direct fares were with Air New Zealand. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $137, and November 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Nelson to Christchurch?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $137 with Air New Zealand, departing Thursday, 12 November 2026.

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

November 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $137 one way.

Are there direct flights from Nelson to Christchurch?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Air New Zealand.

How long is the flight from Nelson to Christchurch?

A direct flight takes about 0h 55m. Nelson and Christchurch are around 260 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Nelson to Christchurch?

Recent fares on this route were with Air New Zealand.

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