Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Christchurch to Nelson?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Christchurch to Nelson flights typically cost between $164 and $268 in October. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $159 on Air New Zealand (10 Oct-17 Oct). Find deals

Question 1

How much does it cost for a return flight from Christchurch to Nelson?

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Christchurch to Nelson flights typically cost between $164 and $268 in October.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $159 on Air New Zealand (10 Oct-17 Oct). Find deals

Question 2

How popular is this Christchurch to Nelson flight route?

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The Christchurch to Nelson flight path was viewed by 285 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season. Find deals

Question 3

How long is the flight from Christchurch to Nelson?

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Air New Zealand can get you from Christchurch to Nelson in just under 55m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. The distance between Christchurch and Nelson is about 249 km. All flights are typically direct. Find deals

Question 4

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Christchurch to Nelson round-trip?

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Cheapflights users have booked flights from Christchurch to Nelson round-trip from $156. Air New Zealand is currently priced 42% below the average price you’ll pay for this route. Find deals

Question 5

How far ahead should I book a flight from Christchurch to Nelson?

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Booking 72 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Christchurch to Nelson. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Question 6

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Christchurch to Nelson?

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Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Nelson (average of $146). Flying from Christchurch to Nelson in October is currently the most expensive (average of $206). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Question 7

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

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Christchurch to Nelson flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 8

Weekly flight availability from Christchurch to Nelson

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The most flights from CHC to NSN are scheduled on a Monday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Nelson ranges from 70.0 - 80.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 80.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Nelson when rainfall is around 70.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Nelson, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 7.0 C).

Question 11

What are the cheapest flights from Christchurch to Nelson?

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On average you can expect to pay $212 for a flight from Christchurch to Nelson. The cheapest flight overall is $121 while the most popular route, (Christchurch - Nelson) is currently priced at $162.

Question 12

What are the most reliable airlines from Christchurch to Nelson?

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The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Christchurch to Nelson are Qantas Airways (88%), Air New Zealand (83%) and Singapore Airlines (82%).

Question 13

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Christchurch to Nelson?

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Travellers have found that booking a Monday departure is the best way to save up to 47% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

Question 14

How far in advance should I book a flight from Christchurch to Nelson?

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When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 61 days in advance, which can save you up to 136% on flights from Christchurch to Nelson compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 61 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $311. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $429.

Question 15

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

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Flights from Christchurch to Nelson lean towards being more expensive in October. Prices are generally better when you fly from Christchurch to Nelson in September, with the cheapest ticket starting at $155.

Question 16

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHC to NSN?

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A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Christchurch to Nelson in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 26% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

Question 17

What airports do I use to fly from Christchurch to Nelson?

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If you book a flight from Christchurch to Nelson, you will be flying from Christchurch to Nelson. Flights to Nelson (NSN) from Christchurch (CHC) take 0h 55m for a nonstop flight. There are 5 flights from Christchurch to Nelson per day from 1 airline.

Question 18

Can I find deals for flights from Christchurch to Nelson that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Christchurch to Nelson flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 19

How can I find direct flights from Christchurch to Nelson?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Christchurch to Nelson.

Question 20

Can I find deals for business class flights from Christchurch to Nelson?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Christchurch to Nelson by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Question 21

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Christchurch to Nelson?

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Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from Christchurch to Nelson. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

Question 22

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Christchurch to Nelson?

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By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to Nelson from Christchurch.

Question 23

Can Cheapflights find flights from Christchurch to Nelson with no change fees?

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Yes, we can. To see specific flights from Christchurch to Nelson with no change fees, users can toggle flexible booking options after using the search form above to find flights.

Question 24

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Christchurch to Nelson become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on Christchurch to Nelson flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

Round-trip from	$159
One-way from	$147
Popular in	October
Cheapest in	September
Average price	$285
Good round-trip deal	$158 or less
Good one-way deal	$181 or less

Cheap flights from Christchurch to Nelson from $147

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 18/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Christchurch to Nelson are usually found in September or June, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

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