Cheap Flights from Wellington to Christchurch
Cheap Flights from Wellington to Christchurch
Looking for cheap flights from Wellington to Christchurch? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Wellington to Christchurch vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 5,700 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Wellington to Christchurch for specific travel dates.
2026-11-28
WLG - CHC
Economy | Non stop
From 5,700 Pts + $19.1
2026-11-30
WLG - CHC
Economy | Non stop
From 5,700 Pts + $19.3
2026-12-01
WLG - CHC
Economy | Non stop
From 5,700 Pts + $19.3
2026-12-02
WLG - CHC
Economy | Non stop
From 5,700 Pts + $19.3
2026-12-03
WLG - CHC
Economy | Non stop
From 5,700 Pts + $19.3
2026-12-04
WLG - CHC
Economy | Non stop
From 5,700 Pts + $19.3
Wellington to Christchurch flight facts
Distance
189 mi
304 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 1h
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
Christchurch is in the same time zone as Wellington.
Airports in Wellington
WLG · Wellington Intl
Airports in Christchurch
CHC · Christchurch Intl
Premium cabin flights from Wellington to Christchurch
Selected hotels for your next stay
Christchurch (New Zealand)
The George Christchurch(SLH)
From 55,000 Pts or $258
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Wellington to Christchurch depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Wellington to Christchurch.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Wellington to Christchurch.
Wellington and Christchurch are about 189 miles (304 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 189-mile straight-line distance takes about 1h in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Christchurch is in the same time zone as Wellington.
Departures from Wellington: Wellington Intl (WLG). Arrivals in Christchurch: Christchurch Intl (CHC).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Christchurch, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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