NZ 1291 Wellington to Christchurch Flight Status

Air New Zealand Flight NZ1291 from Wellington International Airport WLG to Christchurch International Airport CHC is not scheduled for today November 2nd, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on August 27th, 2026.
Check the table below for NZ1291's most recent flight history:

NZ 1291 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Aug 27 14:18 14:56
Landed
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Aug 20 15:21 15:56
Delayed
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Air New Zealand NZ 1291 Wellington to Christchurch Flight Information

Air New Zealand Flight NZ1291 connects Wellington, New Zealand to Christchurch, New Zealand, taking off from Wellington International Airport WLG and landing at Christchurch International Airport CHC.

How long is the NZ1291 flight from Wellington to Christchurch?

The average flight time from Wellington to Christchurch is 36 minutes. The flight distance is 304 km / 189 miles and the average flight speed is 501 km/h / 311 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Air New Zealand Flight NZ1291 Wellington to Christchurch?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Air New Zealand Flight NZ1291 is 4.5/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

When was the latest NZ1291 flight?

The latest flight took off on Thursday, August 27th, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 14:56.

How else can the flight NZ1291 be referenced as?

This Air New Zealand flight can also be referenced as ANZ1291, NZ 1291, ANZ 1291.

How often is flight NZ1291 delayed?

On average, 50% of all NZ1291 flights are delayed. The average delay is 56 minutes.

See our NZ1291 Flight Tracker above for more details.

NZ1291 and Wellington WLG to Christchurch CHC Flights

Other flights departing from Wellington WLG: S8241, S8283, NZ5329, S8341

Other flights arriving at Christchurch CHC: PH61, PH61, NZ5329

All flights connecting Wellington WLG to Christchurch CHC.

NZ1291 Air New Zealand Flight: Wellington to Christchurch Route Map

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