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.
CHC — NSN
1 Sep — 8 Sep1
1 adult

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

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 27 August 2025.

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
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 10/10-17/10
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 50m total
  • Christchurch to Nelson
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 18/12
  • Nonstop
  • 0h 55m total
  • Christchurch to Nelson
High demand for flights, 8% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Christchurch to Nelson.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Christchurch to Nelson.

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Cheapest flights from Christchurch to Nelson
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Christchurch to Nelson. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 August 2025.

Fri 10/1006:45CHC - NSN
Nonstop0h 55mAir New Zealand
Fri 17/1020:00NSN - CHC
Nonstop0h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 25/8$159
Fri 3/1006:45CHC - NSN
Nonstop0h 55mAir New Zealand
Fri 10/1020:00NSN - CHC
Nonstop0h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 24/8$167
Wed 10/916:10CHC - NSN
Nonstop0h 55mAir New Zealand
Sun 14/908:10NSN - CHC
Nonstop0h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 26/8$203
Thu 9/1011:10CHC - NSN
Nonstop0h 55mAir New Zealand
Thu 16/1006:30NSN - CHC
Nonstop0h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 25/8$217
Thu 11/911:10CHC - NSN
Nonstop0h 55mAir New Zealand
Mon 15/908:10NSN - CHC
Nonstop0h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 27/8$224
Sat 11/1016:35CHC - NSN
1 stop3h 50mAir New Zealand
Sat 18/1017:35NSN - CHC
Nonstop0h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 27/8$241
Sat 11/1006:45CHC - NSN
1 stop10h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 18/1011:20NSN - CHC
1 stop9h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8$297
Wed 10/906:45CHC - NSN
1 stop7h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/908:10NSN - CHC
Nonstop0h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8$309

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Christchurch to Nelson that are best for you.

Fly from

Christchurch

Fly to

Nelson

Route

Departure

Return

Price

ChristchurchNelson

CHC - NSN

CHCNSN

Christchurch

Fri 10/10

06:45-07:40

Nonstop0h 55m

Nelson

Fri 17/10

20:00-20:55

Nonstop0h 55m

$159

ChristchurchNelson

CHC - NSN

CHCNSN

Christchurch

Sat 11/10

08:40-09:35

Nonstop0h 55m

Nelson

Sat 18/10

17:35-18:30

Nonstop0h 55m

$159

ChristchurchNelson

CHC - NSN

CHCNSN

Christchurch

Fri 3/10

06:45-07:40

Nonstop0h 55m

Nelson

Fri 10/10

20:00-20:55

Nonstop0h 55m

$167

ChristchurchNelson

CHC - NSN

CHCNSN

Christchurch

Wed 10/9

16:10-17:05

Nonstop0h 55m

Nelson

Sun 14/9

08:10-09:05

Nonstop0h 55m

$203

ChristchurchNelson

CHC - NSN

CHCNSN

Christchurch

Thu 9/10

11:10-12:05

Nonstop0h 55m

Nelson

Thu 16/10

06:30-07:25

Nonstop0h 55m

$217

ChristchurchNelson

CHC - NSN

CHCNSN

Christchurch

Sat 11/10

06:45-17:25

1 stop10h 40m

Nelson

Sat 18/10

11:20-20:30

1 stop9h 10m

$297

ChristchurchNelson

CHC - NSN

CHCNSN

Christchurch

Thu 18/12

10:20-11:15

Nonstop0h 55m

$147

ChristchurchNelson

CHC - NSN

CHCNSN

Christchurch

Sat 20/12

10:20-11:15

Nonstop0h 55m

$162

ChristchurchNelson

CHC - NSN

CHCNSN

Christchurch

Sun 21/12

19:05-20:00

Nonstop0h 55m

$162

ChristchurchNelson

CHC - NSN

CHCNSN

Christchurch

Mon 22/12

11:35-12:30

Nonstop0h 55m

$191

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Best time to book a flight from Christchurch to Nelson

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Christchurch to Nelson

How far ahead should I 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 22 August 2025.

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.

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

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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Christchurch to Nelson. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 27 August 2025.

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.

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

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 27 August 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand from Christchurch to Nelson. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

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

  • How popular is this Christchurch to Nelson flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Christchurch to Nelson?

    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.

  • 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 $156. Air New Zealand is currently priced 42% 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 Qantas Airways (88%), Air New Zealand (83%) and Singapore Airlines (82%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Christchurch to Nelson?

    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.

  • 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.

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

    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.

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Air New ZealandCheapest$156Average$280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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