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How popular is this Nelson to Christchurch flight route?

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This flight path from Nelson to Christchurch was viewed by 862 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season. Find deals

Question 2

How long is the flight from Nelson to Christchurch?

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For as low as $203, Air New Zealand can have you in Christchurch from Nelson in 55m. There are 249 km between Nelson and Christchurch. All flights are typically direct. Find deals

Question 3

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

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Flying on Air New Zealand is currently your cheapest option to Christchurch, with prices starting at $155. Users have found that Air New Zealand is 46% cheaper than the other options available to this destination. Find deals

Question 4

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

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Booking 60 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Nelson to Christchurch. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be. Find deals

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

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Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nelson to Christchurch (average of $97). Flying from Nelson to Christchurch in November is currently the most expensive (average of $182). 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 6

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

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

Question 7

Weekly flight availability from Nelson to Christchurch

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The most flights from NSN to CHC are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Christchurch ranges from 40.0 - 60.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Christchurch when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Christchurch, 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 June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 6.0 C).

Question 10

What are the cheapest flights from Nelson to Christchurch?

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Looking for the cheapest flight from Nelson to Christchurch? While on average our users pay $308, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $105. The most popular route (Nelson - Christchurch), is priced around $203.

Question 11

What are the most reliable airlines from Nelson to Christchurch?

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Before booking your flight to Christchurch from Nelson, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Singapore Airlines (90%), Air New Zealand (77%), Qantas Airways( 73%).

Question 12

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

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Monday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Nelson to Christchurch. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Christchurch.

Question 13

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

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Users have found that booking a flight from Nelson to Christchurch at least 61 days early can save you up to 196% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 61 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Nelson to Christchurch for as little as $293 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $461 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

Question 14

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

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September is one of the best times of the year to fly to Christchurch from Nelson. Prices for September average $291 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $157. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of August. Opting for a September flight can save you 23% on your journey compared to booking in August

Question 15

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

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A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Nelson to Christchurch in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 49% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

Question 16

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

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If you book a flight from Nelson to Christchurch, you will be flying from Nelson to Christchurch. Flights to Christchurch (CHC) from Nelson (NSN) take 0h 55m for a nonstop flight. There are 7 flights from Nelson to Christchurch per day from 1 airline.

Question 17

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

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

Question 18

How can I find direct flights from Nelson to Christchurch?

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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 Nelson to Christchurch.

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

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

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

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Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from Nelson to Christchurch. 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 21

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

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Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to Christchurch from Nelson by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

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

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

Question 23

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

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Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on Nelson to Christchurch 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	$203
One-way from	$82
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	September
Average price	$360
Good round-trip deal	$295 or less
Good one-way deal	$143 or less

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