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Cheap Flights from Christchurch (CHC) to Nelson (NSN)

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Fri, Mar 6 - Mon, Mar 9
Air New Zealand
Air New ZealandDirect
CHC - NSN
Air New Zealand
Air New ZealandDirect
NSN - CHC
144$
131$
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Thu, Jan 29 - Sat, Jan 31
Air New Zealand
Air New ZealandDirect
CHC - NSN
Air New Zealand
Air New ZealandDirect
NSN - CHC
145$
133$
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Tue, Jan 13 - Wed, Jan 21
Air New Zealand
Air New ZealandDirect
CHC - NSN
Air New Zealand
Air New ZealandDirect
NSN - CHC
165$
153$
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Thu, Feb 5 - Thu, Feb 12
Air New Zealand
Air New ZealandDirect
CHC - NSN
Air New Zealand
Air New ZealandDirect
NSN - CHC
182$
170$
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Fri, Jan 2 - Mon, Jan 5
Air New Zealand
Air New ZealandDirect
CHC - NSN
Air New Zealand
Air New ZealandDirect
NSN - CHC
207$
194$
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Fri, Feb 20
Air New Zealand
Air New ZealandDirect
CHC - NSN
57$
54$
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Sat, Jan 31
Air New Zealand
Air New ZealandDirect
CHC - NSN
59$
56$
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Thu, Jan 22
Air New Zealand
Air New ZealandDirect
CHC - NSN
65$
62$
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Sat, Jan 10
Air New Zealand
Air New ZealandDirect
CHC - NSN
67$
64$
Prime price per passenger
Tue, Mar 10
Air New Zealand
Air New ZealandDirect
CHC - NSN
-15 %
86$
74$
Prime price per passenger
Thu, Feb 12
Air New Zealand
Air New ZealandDirect
CHC - NSN
85$
79$
Prime price per passenger
The prices shown on this page were available within the last 20 days for the specified periods and should not be considered the final price offered. Please note that availability and prices are subject to change.

Cheapest time to fly from Christchurch to Nelson

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of February. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.
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DecemberJanuaryFebruaryMarch
Flying Time55 minutesWhen flying from Christchurch to Nelson, this can take around 55 minutes in flying time, however this flight duration can vary due to other factors
Cheapest flight$53The best price for flights from Christchurch to Nelson offered by eDreams, which have been found by our customers in the last 3 days
Departure AirportChristchurch International AirportChristchurch International Airport is where you'll take off when flying from Christchurch to Nelson
Arrival AirportNelson AirportYou'll land at Nelson Airport when flying from Christchurch to Nelson
Peak seasonAprilApril is the busiest time to fly from Christchurch to Nelson according to search data results from our customers
Airlines operating this routeAir New ZealandAirline(s) that fly from Christchurch to Nelson
Best time to bookOctoberOctober is one of the most frequent times to fly to Nelson from Christchurch according to real data from our customers

Local currency and cost comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
33%Trains are 33% more expensive in Nelson than in Christchurch.
Christchurch$1.74
Nelson$2.32
MealMid-priced restaurant
13%A meal in Nelson is 13% cheaper than a meal in Christchurch.
Christchurch$17.43
Nelson$15.11
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
15%A taxi fare in Nelson is 15% cheaper than in Christchurch.
Christchurch$2.61
Nelson$2.21
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
3%Coffee in Nelson is 3% cheaper than in Christchurch.
Christchurch$3.43
Nelson$3.34
Exchange rate
1 USD = 1.72 NZD
1 NZD = 0.59 USD
Last revised on Thu, 12/18
Distance: 158 miles
Christchurch airports
Christchurch International Airport (CHC)How far from city center: 6 miles
Nelson airports
Nelson Airport (NSN)How far from city center: 1 miles

Are you planning to travel to Nelson for vacations, business or family visits? eDreams offers you the cheapest flights and best deals departing from Christchurch. With our fast search engine you will get a large selection of airfares from standard and low cost airlines worldwide and easily book your tickets for this route. If you are flexible we help you identify the cheapest day to fly to Nelson and if you need to leave soon you can check our most convenient last minute fares. Read all the useful information about your next destination and proceed to the reservation, indicating your flight dates and completing your travel booking with hotels and car rental!

Frequently asked questions about flights from Christchurch to Nelson

What are the benefits of booking flexible flight tickets?
Using the flexible flight ticket, you're guaranteed a refund or a rebooking option (without fees) in case of flight cancellations when travelling to New Zealand. At eDreams have you covered!
For flights from Christchurch to Nelson, how can I find the cheapest price?
The cheapest price for a flight from Christchurch to Nelson is $54. At eDreams we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Nelson more expensive than Christchurch to visit?
Looking at cab fares, a ride in Nelson costs an average of 2.21 USD , 15% cheaper than Christchurch, with a fare of 2.61 USD,
while train tickets cost 33% more at Nelson: $ 2.32 USD versus $ 1.74 USD at Christchurch.
Comparing the price of a meal, they range from 15.11 USD euros in Nelson, 13% less than the 17.43 USD euros in Christchurch.
The price of the coffee is around 3% cheaper in Nelson, with an average of 3.34 USD, while in Christchurch the coffee costs 3.43 USD.
When booking, when is the best time to get the best prices for flights from Christchurch to Nelson?
The most popular months to book a trip from Christchurch to Nelson are October, January and December, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Christchurch to Nelson?
The best time of the year to visit Nelson depends on lots of personal preferences, especially the price. Regarding popularity, April is the best month to fly to Nelson from Christchurch in terms of searches from our customers, followed by November and February. If you prefer to avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds January, July and August are the months with fewer searches for Christchurch - Nelson.
How long does the flight from Christchurch to Nelson take?
Flight length from Christchurch to Nelson is around 00:55 hours on average, at an average distance of 249 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

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