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Direct flights from Nelson to Christchurch

Airlines Schedules

NSN - CHC route map All flights from NSN to CHC non-stop. There are direct flights from Nelson (NSN), New Zealand to Christchurch International (CHC), New Zealand with Air New Zealand. 37 weekly departures are currently scheduled on this route. Departure times range from 06:40 to 19:20 depending on the schedule period. The flight distance is 156 miles (251 km). Flight time is about 55 minutes.

NSN
Nelson
New ZealandNelson , New Zealand
CHC
Christchurch
New ZealandChristchurch , New Zealand
NSN
Nelson
New ZealandNelson , New Zealand
Christchurch
New ZealandChristchurch , New Zealand
CHC
Flight time 0h 55min
Updated Jun 8, 2026
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Airlines with non-stop routes:

Air New Zealand Star Alliance

Departure times vary between 06:40 and 19:20
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37 flights/week
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Weekday-labels: HAS FLIGHTS UPCOMING NO FLIGHTS
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Flight schedule from Nelson to Christchurch with Air New Zealand

This is a weekly direct flight schedule for Air New Zealand. Use the arrows or click on the date to change week. Click on any flight departure time to show more information and check availability.

 
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NZ5841
06:40
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NZ5851
09:30
09:30
09:30
09:30
09:30
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09:30
NZ5845
12:10
12:10
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NZ5859
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13:05
13:05
NZ5843
14:35
14:35
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14:35
NZ5853
17:45
17:45
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NZ5857
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The timetable & schedule information was updated at 2026-06-08

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Nelson to Christchurch scheduled departures

Select a date to see every published non-stop departure between NSN and CHC.

Tuesday
Tue
Jul 07
5 flights(5)
Wednesday
Wed
Jul 08
4 flights(4)
Thursday
Thu
Jul 09
6 flights(6)
Friday
Fri
Jul 10
4 flights(4)
Saturday
Sat
Jul 11
4 flights(4)
Sunday
Sun
Jul 12
5 flights(5)
Monday
Mon
Jul 13
5 flights(5)
Time
Airline
Flight
06:40
Air New Zealand Air New Zealand
NZ5841
09:30
Air New Zealand Air New Zealand
NZ5851
12:10
Air New Zealand Air New Zealand
NZ5845
14:35
Air New Zealand Air New Zealand
NZ5843
17:45
Air New Zealand Air New Zealand
NZ5853
06:40
Air New Zealand Air New Zealand
NZ5841
09:30
Air New Zealand Air New Zealand
NZ5851
14:35
Air New Zealand Air New Zealand
NZ5843
17:45
Air New Zealand Air New Zealand
NZ5853
06:40
Air New Zealand Air New Zealand
NZ5841
09:30
Air New Zealand Air New Zealand
NZ5851
12:10
Air New Zealand Air New Zealand
NZ5845
14:35
Air New Zealand Air New Zealand
NZ5843
17:45
Air New Zealand Air New Zealand
NZ5853
19:20
Air New Zealand Air New Zealand
NZ5857
06:40
Air New Zealand Air New Zealand
NZ5841
09:30
Air New Zealand Air New Zealand
NZ5851
12:10
Air New Zealand Air New Zealand
NZ5845
17:45
Air New Zealand Air New Zealand
NZ5853
06:40
Air New Zealand Air New Zealand
NZ5841
09:30
Air New Zealand Air New Zealand
NZ5851
13:05
Air New Zealand Air New Zealand
NZ5859
17:45
Air New Zealand Air New Zealand
NZ5853
09:30
Air New Zealand Air New Zealand
NZ5851
12:10
Air New Zealand Air New Zealand
NZ5845
13:05
Air New Zealand Air New Zealand
NZ5859
14:35
Air New Zealand Air New Zealand
NZ5843
17:45
Air New Zealand Air New Zealand
NZ5853
06:40
Air New Zealand Air New Zealand
NZ5841
09:30
Air New Zealand Air New Zealand
NZ5851
12:10
Air New Zealand Air New Zealand
NZ5845
14:35
Air New Zealand Air New Zealand
NZ5843
17:45
Air New Zealand Air New Zealand
NZ5853
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NSN - CHC route facts

  • Distance
    156 miles (251 km)
  • Flight time
    55 minutes
  • Airline
    Air New Zealand Air New Zealand
  • Airline alliances
    Star Alliance
  • Cabins
    Economy
  • Hub airports
    CHC
  • Aircraft
    De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-300 Dash 8 / 8Q and ATR 72

Route FAQ

Air New Zealand operates non-stop flights from NSN to CHC with 37 weekly departures.

Scheduled flight time from NSN to CHC is 55 minutes. The route covers 156 miles (251 km).

37 weekly departures are currently scheduled on this route, with published departure times ranging from 06:40 to 19:20 depending on the schedule period.

Economy are currently scheduled on non-stop flights for this route.
Domestic flights from Nelson (NSN)
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WLG Wellington International

From Nelson to Auckland

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