New Zealand Β· 189 miles (304 km)

Christchurch (CHC) to Wellington (WLG) flights

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5,700 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Qantas Frequent Flyer

An economy award from Christchurch (CHC) to Wellington (WLG) starts at 5,700 miles one way with Qantas Frequent Flyer on Jetstar, plus taxes and fees from $14.10. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Christchurch (CHC) to Wellington (WLG): Air New Zealand and Jetstar. The two airports are 189 miles (304 km) apart. Air New Zealand is in Star Alliance. There are also 10 ways to fly it with one stop, through Nelson, New Plymouth and Napier and more.

How many miles CHC to WLG costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Jetstar5,700$14.10–42.75
Etihad GuestOn Air New Zealand6,000$5–270
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Air New Zealand7,500$5–20
Air Canada AeroplanOn Air New Zealand8,000$33–48
Emirates SkywardsOn Jetstar8,000$5–370
JAL Mileage BankOn Jetstar12,000$5–20
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Air New Zealand14,500$5–20
ANA Mileage ClubOn Air New Zealand15,000$5–20
Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Air New Zealand15,000$5–60
EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Air New Zealand17,500$5–20
Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Air New Zealand17,500$5–20
Avianca LifeMilesOn Air New Zealand21,000$30–45

Business and first class prices, and 1 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

Compare every program in the Award Flight Pricer

Airlines flying nonstop from CHC to WLG

  • Air New Zealand logo
    Air New ZealandStar Alliance Β· bookable with 12 programsWho books it
  • Jetstar logo
    JetstarNot in an alliance Β· bookable with 1 programWho books it

Book CHC to WLG with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

CHC to WLG with one stop

10 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Nelson (NSN)Air New Zealand the whole way
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    Air New Zealand logo
    S8
  • Via New Plymouth (NPL)Air New Zealand the whole way
    Air New Zealand logo
    Air New Zealand logo
  • Via Napier (NPE)Air New Zealand the whole way
    Air New Zealand logo
    Air New Zealand logo
  • Via Dunedin (DUD)Air New Zealand the whole way
    Air New Zealand logo
    Air New Zealand logo
  • Via Queenstown (ZQN)Air New Zealand the whole way
    Air New Zealand logo
    Jetstar logo
    Air New Zealand logo
  • Via Hamilton (HLZ)Air New Zealand the whole way
    Air New Zealand logo
    Jetstar logo
    Air New Zealand logo
  • Via Rotorua (ROT)Air New Zealand the whole way
    Air New Zealand logo
    Air New Zealand logo
  • Via Tauranga (TRG)Air New Zealand the whole way
    Air New Zealand logo
    Air New Zealand logo
  • Via Auckland (AKL)Jetstar and Air New Zealand the whole way
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    Air New Zealand logo
    Jetstar logo
    Air New Zealand logo
  • Via Chatham Island (CHT)Air Chathams the whole way
    3C
    3C

CHC to WLG: common questions

How many miles does CHC to WLG cost?

In economy it starts at 5,700 miles one way with Qantas Frequent Flyer on Jetstar, plus taxes and fees from $14.10. Next cheapest: Etihad Guest (6,000), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (7,500) and Air Canada Aeroplan (8,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from CHC to WLG?

Air New Zealand (Star Alliance) and Jetstar fly nonstop from Christchurch (CHC) to Wellington (WLG).

How far is Christchurch from Wellington by plane?

Christchurch (CHC) and Wellington (WLG) are 189 miles (304 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book CHC to WLG award flights?

13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Christchurch and Wellington?

The most direct connections are through Nelson (NSN), New Plymouth (NPL), Napier (NPE), Dunedin (DUD) and Queenstown (ZQN). On 10 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air New Zealand through Nelson.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.