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Christchurch Nelson
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Wed., 01 Jan. CHC - NSN
Tue., 07 Jan. NSN - CHC
$433 $411
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Thu., 03 Apr. CHC - NSN
$96 $88
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Mon., 20 Jan. CHC - NSN
Mon., 27 Jan. NSN - CHC
$257 $238
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Mon., 06 Jan. CHC - NSN
Tue., 14 Jan. NSN - CHC
$256 $245
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Wed., 22 Jan. NSN - CHC
$258 $245
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Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket
60% Trains are 60% more expensive in Nelson than in Christchurch.
Christchurch $2.26
Nelson $3.62
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
11% A meal in Nelson is 11% cheaper than a meal in Christchurch.
Christchurch $25.33
Nelson $22.62
Exchange rate
1 AUD = 1.11 NZD
1 NZD = 0.91 AUD
Last checked on 23 December 2024
Distance: 254 kms
Christchurch airports
Christchurch International Airport (CHC) How far from city centre: 10 kms
Nelson airports
Nelson Airport (NSN) How far from city centre: 2 kms

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Christchurch to Nelson

How long does the flight take to go from Christchurch to Nelson?
The total flight time between Christchurch and Nelson is of around 00:55 hours on average, considering an average distance of 249 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How can I find cheap flights from Christchurch to Nelson at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Christchurch to Nelson is $88. At Opodo 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 expensive to visit compared to Christchurch?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Nelson costs an average of 3.60 AUD, 12% cheaper than Christchurch, with a fare of 4.07 AUD, while train tickets costs 60% more in Nelson: 3.62 AUD against 2.26 AUD in Christchurch. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 22.62 AUD in Nelson, 11% less than the 25.33 AUD in Christchurch. The price of the coffee is around 3% cheaper in Nelson, with an average of 4.92 AUD, while in Christchurch the coffee costs 5.09 AUD.
Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Christchurch to Nelson?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions New Zealand may apply when travelling from Christchurch. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
How is the weather in Nelson compared to Christchurch?
While in Christchurch the temperatures can reach an average of 30.0 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 3.0 mm ,Nelson's temperatures can go up to 26.47 ºC during the hot season, with 9.0 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -4.61 ºC in Nelson, compared to the -2.38 ºC average degrees reported in Christchurch. During the winter period, Christchurch can register 2.3 mm precipitation, while Nelson have an average of 9.0 mm rain level.
Which airports have flights between Christchurch and Nelson?
The main airport route flying between Christchurch and Nelson is: Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Nelson Airport (NSN). This route is covered by the following airline(s): Air New Zealand.

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