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Currency and cost comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
40%Trains in Christchurch are 40% cheaper than in Wellington.
Wellington$4.00
Christchurch$2.50
MealMid-priced restaurant
0%A meal in Christchurch costs roughly the same as in Wellington.
Wellington$29.00
Christchurch$28.00
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
10%Taxis are 10% more expensive in Christchurch than in Wellington.
Wellington$3.98
Christchurch$4.50
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
3%Coffee in Christchurch is 3% cheaper than in Wellington.
Wellington$5.82
Christchurch$5.63
Distance: 306 kms
Wellington airports
Wellington International Airport (WLG)How far from city centre: 6 kms
Christchurch airports
Christchurch International Airport (CHC)How far from city centre: 10 kms

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Wellington to Christchurch

Is it safe to travel from Wellington to Christchurch during the Covid-19 situation?
At eDreams we do our best to ensure that your travel plans won't be affected by restrictions or possible cancellations that New Zealand may apply. Using the flexible ticket gurantee you can decide if you rather rebook or get a refund!
For flights from Wellington to Christchurch, how can I find the cheapest price?
The cheapest price for a flight from Wellington to Christchurch is 45$. 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 Christchurch more expensive than Wellington to visit?

Looking at cab fares, a ride in Christchurch costs about $ 4.50 NZD, 13% more expensive than Wellington, with a fare of $ 3.98 NZD,

while train tickets cost 37% less at Christchurch: $ 2.50 NZD versus $ 4.00 NZD at Wellington.

Comparing the price of a meal, they range from 28.00 NZD euros in Christchurch, 3% less than the 29.00 NZD euros in Wellington.

The price of the coffee is around 3% cheaper in Christchurch, with an average of 5.63 NZD, while in Wellington the coffee costs 5.82 NZD.

How long does the flight from Wellington to Christchurch take?
Flight length from Wellington to Christchurch is around 00:55 hours on average, at an average distance of 303 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in Christchurch compared to Wellington?
While in Wellington the temperatures can reach an average of 22.98 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 3 mm ,Christchurch's temperatures can go up to 30 ºC during the hot season, with 3 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -2.38 ºC in Christchurch, compared to the 2.7 ºC average degrees reported in Wellington. During the winter period, Wellington can register 6 mm precipitation, while Christchurch have an average of 2.3 mm rain level.
Which airports have flights between Wellington and Christchurch?

The main route from Wellington to Christchurch is: Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC). The following airlines fly this route:

Jetstar.

Air New Zealand.

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