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Cheap flights from Christchurch to Nelson from $92

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 17/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CHC — NSN
1 May — 8 May1
1 adult
Wed 1/5
Wed 8/5

The best prices from Christchurch to Nelson are usually found in May or October, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from Christchurch to Nelson

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Christchurch (CHC) to Nelson (NSN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 26 April 2024.

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December

Cheapest in

May

Round-trip from

$234

One-way from

$92
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What is the cheapest day to fly return from Christchurch to Nelson?

Travellers have found that booking a Tuesday departure is the best way to save up to 44% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

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

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 58 days in advance, which can save you up to 147% on flights from Christchurch to Nelson compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 58 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 $217. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $316.

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

Flights from Christchurch to Nelson lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from Christchurch to Nelson in May, with the cheapest ticket starting at $128.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Christchurch to Nelson (CHC - NSN)?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Christchurch to Nelson in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 14% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

Cheap Air New Zealand flights from Christchurch to Nelson

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Air New Zealand for the route between Christchurch and Nelson. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 120,477 searches. Data last updated 26 April 2024.
Fri 26/706:45CHC - NSN
Nonstop0h 55mAir New Zealand
Tue 30/713:30NSN - CHC
1 stop7h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 25/4$108
Fri 26/706:45CHC - NSN
Nonstop0h 55mAir New Zealand
Tue 30/713:20NSN - CHC
Nonstop0h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 25/4$141
Fri 26/710:15CHC - NSN
1 stop6h 15mAir New Zealand
Tue 30/713:30NSN - CHC
1 stop7h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 25/4$155
Thu 23/514:00CHC - NSN
Nonstop0h 55mAir New Zealand
Sun 26/508:10NSN - CHC
Nonstop0h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 25/4$188
Thu 20/608:50CHC - NSN
1 stop7h 40mAir New Zealand
Sun 23/610:20NSN - CHC
Nonstop0h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 25/4$195
Thu 23/518:45CHC - NSN
Nonstop0h 55mAir New Zealand
Sun 26/511:55NSN - CHC
1 stop9h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 25/4$217
Thu 12/906:45CHC - NSN
Nonstop0h 55mAir New Zealand
Mon 16/908:10NSN - CHC
Nonstop0h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 24/4$244
Thu 12/918:30CHC - NSN
Nonstop0h 55mAir New Zealand
Mon 16/914:45NSN - CHC
1 stop6h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 25/4$259
Thu 20/608:50CHC - NSN
1 stop7h 40mAir New Zealand
Sun 23/611:55NSN - CHC
1 stop7h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 25/4$271

Cheap Christchurch to Nelson flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from Christchurch to Nelson specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 120,477 searches. Prices were last updated on 26 April 2024.
Thu 23/514:00CHC - NSN
Nonstop0h 55mAir New Zealand
Sun 26/508:10NSN - CHC
Nonstop0h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 25/4$188
Thu 23/518:45CHC - NSN
Nonstop0h 55mAir New Zealand
Sun 26/511:55NSN - CHC
1 stop9h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 25/4$217
Tue 21/516:10CHC - NSN
Nonstop0h 55mAir New Zealand
Fri 24/513:20NSN - CHC
Nonstop0h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 25/4$319
Thu 23/509:40CHC - NSN
1 stop9h 40mAir New Zealand
Sun 26/511:55NSN - CHC
1 stop9h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 25/4$321
Tue 21/516:10CHC - NSN
Nonstop0h 55mAir New Zealand
Fri 24/514:45NSN - CHC
1 stop6h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 25/4$331
Fri 26/406:45CHC - NSN
Nonstop0h 55mAir New Zealand
Sun 28/408:10NSN - CHC
Nonstop0h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 25/4$362
Fri 26/408:00CHC - NSN
1 stop5h 50mAir New Zealand
Sun 28/408:10NSN - CHC
Nonstop0h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 25/4$368
Fri 26/409:40CHC - NSN
1 stop5h 50mAir New Zealand
Sun 28/409:30NSN - CHC
1 stop6h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 25/4$483
Tue 21/520:25CHC - NSN
2 stops13h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 24/514:45NSN - CHC
1 stop3h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4$834

Christchurch to Nelson 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Christchurch and Nelson in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 120,477 searches. Data last updated 26 April 2024.
Fri 26/706:45CHC - NSN
Nonstop0h 55mAir New Zealand
Tue 30/713:30NSN - CHC
1 stop7h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 25/4$108
Fri 26/706:45CHC - NSN
Nonstop0h 55mAir New Zealand
Tue 30/713:20NSN - CHC
Nonstop0h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 25/4$141
Fri 26/710:15CHC - NSN
1 stop6h 15mAir New Zealand
Tue 30/713:30NSN - CHC
1 stop7h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 25/4$155
Mon 23/1207:05CHC - NSN
1 stop2h 40mAir New Zealand
Fri 27/1210:15NSN - CHC
Nonstop0h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 25/4$178
Mon 23/1216:10CHC - NSN
Nonstop0h 55mAir New Zealand
Fri 27/1217:35NSN - CHC
Nonstop0h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 25/4$183
Thu 23/514:00CHC - NSN
Nonstop0h 55mAir New Zealand
Sun 26/508:10NSN - CHC
Nonstop0h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 25/4$188
Thu 20/608:50CHC - NSN
1 stop7h 40mAir New Zealand
Sun 23/610:20NSN - CHC
Nonstop0h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 25/4$195
Thu 23/518:45CHC - NSN
Nonstop0h 55mAir New Zealand
Sun 26/511:55NSN - CHC
1 stop9h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 25/4$217
Mon 23/1213:05CHC - NSN
1 stop3h 25mAir New Zealand
Fri 27/1208:00NSN - CHC
1 stop6h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 25/4$240

Direct flights to Nelson from Christchurch

Discover direct flight options from Christchurch to Nelson. Find direct flights with no stopovers, providing a convenient travel experience. Explore direct flight options based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 120,477 searches. Data last updated 26 April 2024.
Fri 26/706:45CHC - NSN
Nonstop0h 55mAir New Zealand
Tue 30/713:20NSN - CHC
Nonstop0h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 25/4$141
Thu 23/514:00CHC - NSN
Nonstop0h 55mAir New Zealand
Sun 26/508:10NSN - CHC
Nonstop0h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 25/4$188
Thu 12/906:45CHC - NSN
Nonstop0h 55mAir New Zealand
Mon 16/908:10NSN - CHC
Nonstop0h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 24/4$244
Tue 21/516:10CHC - NSN
Nonstop0h 55mAir New Zealand
Fri 24/513:20NSN - CHC
Nonstop0h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 25/4$319

One-way flights to Nelson from Christchurch

Search for one-way flight options from Christchurch to Nelson. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 120,477 searches. Data last updated 26 April 2024.
Mon 17/606:45CHC - NSN
Nonstop0h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 25/4$92
Mon 17/608:50CHC - NSN
1 stop11h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 25/4$108
Mon 17/606:15CHC - NSN
2 stops14h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4$212

Find flights from Christchurch to Nelson within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Christchurch to Nelson that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 120,477 searches. Data last updated 26 April 2024.

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ChristchurchNelson

CHC - NSN

CHCNSN

Christchurch

Fri 26/7

Nonstop0h 55m

Nelson

Tue 30/7

1 stop7h 15m

$108

ChristchurchNelson

CHC - NSN

CHCNSN

Christchurch

Fri 26/7

Nonstop0h 55m

Nelson

Tue 30/7

Nonstop0h 55m

$141

ChristchurchNelson

CHC - NSN

CHCNSN

Christchurch

Fri 26/7

1 stop6h 15m

Nelson

Tue 30/7

1 stop7h 15m

$155

ChristchurchNelson

CHC - NSN

CHCNSN

Christchurch

Thu 23/5

Nonstop0h 55m

Nelson

Sun 26/5

Nonstop0h 55m

$188

ChristchurchNelson

CHC - NSN

CHCNSN

Christchurch

Thu 20/6

1 stop7h 40m

Nelson

Sun 23/6

Nonstop0h 55m

$195

ChristchurchNelson

CHC - NSN

CHCNSN

Christchurch

Thu 23/5

Nonstop0h 55m

Nelson

Sun 26/5

1 stop9h 55m

$217

ChristchurchNelson

CHC - NSN

CHCNSN

Christchurch

Thu 12/9

Nonstop0h 55m

Nelson

Mon 16/9

Nonstop0h 55m

$244

ChristchurchNelson

CHC - NSN

CHCNSN

Christchurch

Thu 12/9

Nonstop0h 55m

Nelson

Mon 16/9

1 stop6h 00m

$259

ChristchurchNelson

CHC - NSN

CHCNSN

Christchurch

Thu 20/6

2 stops16h 20m

Nelson

Sun 23/6

1 stop11h 20m

$385

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When is the best time to book a flight from Christchurch to Nelson?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Christchurch to Nelson. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
Booking 84 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.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Christchurch to Nelson?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Christchurch to Nelson. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Christchurch to Nelson flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Nelson by month

Plan your trip from Christchurch to Nelson by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Christchurch to Nelson is currently $137 while a return flight costs $210. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Nelson (average of $139). Flying from Christchurch to Nelson in March is currently the most expensive (average of $197). 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.

January

$279

February

$281

March

$331

April

$252

May

$245

June

$269

July

$264

August

$234

September

$279

October

$314

November

$306

December

$274

Temperature and rainfall in Nelson by month

Plan your trip to Nelson by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

NSN

Temperature

7 - 17 °C

Reviews of airlines servicing Nelson

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Nelson. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Nelson. Reviews last updated 26 April 2024.
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
647 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
647 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
647 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

Related info for your journey

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

    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 8 flights from Christchurch to Nelson per day from 1 airline.

  • Can I find flights from Christchurch to Nelson for under $200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Christchurch to Nelson for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Air New Zealand for just $108, but on average you can expect to pay $319.

  • Are there direct flights from Christchurch to Nelson for under $200 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has 4 direct flights from Christchurch to Nelson under $200. A good price for a direct flight from Christchurch to Nelson is less than $222.

  • How popular is this Christchurch to Nelson flight route?

    The Christchurch to Nelson flight path was viewed by 330 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Christchurch to Nelson round-trip from $108. Air New Zealand is currently priced 55% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Christchurch to Nelson?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Christchurch to Nelson are Singapore Airlines (93%), Qantas Airways (88%) and Air New Zealand (73%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Christchurch to Nelson?

    On average you can expect to pay $236 for a flight from Christchurch to Nelson. The cheapest flight overall is $81 while the most popular route, (Christchurch - Nelson) is currently priced at $158.

  • What does CHC to NSN mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Christchurch Airport to Nelson Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a CHC to NSN flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Christchurch to Nelson that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Christchurch to Nelson flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Christchurch to Nelson with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Christchurch to Nelson flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Christchurch to Nelson?

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

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

    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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Christchurch to Nelson that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Christchurch to Nelson offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Christchurch to Nelson?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Christchurch to Nelson flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Christchurch to Nelson flight deals updated?

    The Christchurch to Nelson flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 25/4.

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Weekly flight availability from Christchurch to Nelson

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