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Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from € 192 and round-trip from € 364. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 09:10
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CHC 14:30
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Dec 7 | Qantas Airways
      CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      € 364 € 502
      27% off
      27% off
      € 502 € 364
    • MEL 09:10
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CHC 14:30
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Dec 7 | Emirates
      CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      € 365 € 502
      27% off
      27% off
      € 502 € 365
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      € 365 € 502
      27% off
      27% off
      € 502 € 365
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      € 368
      27% off
      € 502 € 368
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      € 371
      26% off
      € 502 € 371
    • MEL 18:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CHC 00:10
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Dec 2 | Emirates
      CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      € 373
      26% off
      € 502 € 373
    • MEL 18:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CHC 00:10
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Dec 2 | Qantas Airways
      CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      € 375
      25% off
      € 502 € 375
    • MEL 18:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CHC 00:10
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Thu, Dec 3 | Emirates
      CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      € 389
      23% off
      € 502 € 389
    • MEL 18:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CHC 00:10
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Thu, Dec 10 | Emirates
      CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      € 389
      23% off
      € 502 € 389
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 14:00
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 14 | Normal Airline
      CHC 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      MEL 16:00
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 16 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      MEL 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 00:35
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Jan 13 | Air New Zealand
      € 192 € 454
      57% off
      57% off
      € 454 € 192
    • MEL 19:10
      11h
      1 stop
      CHC 08:10
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Jan 11 | Air New Zealand
      € 194 € 289
      33% off
      33% off
      € 289 € 194
    • MEL 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 00:35
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Jan 15 | Air New Zealand
      € 201 € 454
      56% off
      56% off
      € 454 € 201
    • MEL 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 00:35
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Sat, Jan 16 | Air New Zealand
      € 201
      56% off
      € 454 € 201
    • MEL 19:10
      11h
      1 stop
      CHC 08:10
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Thu, Dec 10 | Air New Zealand
      € 204
      28% off
      € 289 € 204
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      € 204
      28% off
      € 289 € 204
    • MEL 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 00:35
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Jan 18 | Air New Zealand
      € 222
      51% off
      € 454 € 222
    • MEL 19:10
      10h 15m
      1 stop
      CHC 07:25
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, Dec 8 | Air New Zealand
      € 223
      23% off
      € 289 € 223
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, Jan 17 | Jetstar Airways
      € 223
      51% off
      € 454 € 223
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 14:00
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 14 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 00:35
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Jan 13 | Air New Zealand
      € 192 € 454
      57% off
      57% off
      € 454 € 192
    • MEL 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 00:35
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Jan 15 | Air New Zealand
      € 201 € 454
      56% off
      56% off
      € 454 € 201
    • MEL 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 00:35
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Sat, Jan 16 | Air New Zealand
      € 201 € 454
      56% off
      56% off
      € 454 € 201
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      € 204
      28% off
      € 289 € 204
    • MEL 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 00:35
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Jan 18 | Air New Zealand
      € 222
      51% off
      € 454 € 222
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, Jan 17 | Jetstar Airways
      € 223
      51% off
      € 454 € 223
    • MEL 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 00:35
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Thu, Dec 10 | Air New Zealand
      € 223
      51% off
      € 454 € 223
    • MEL 18:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CHC 00:10
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 26 | Emirates
      € 224
      22% off
      € 289 € 224
    • MEL 18:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CHC 00:10
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Nov 27 | Qantas Airways
      € 224
      22% off
      € 289 € 224
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 14:00
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 14 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 00:35
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Jan 13 | Air New Zealand
      € 192 € 475
      60% off
      60% off
      € 475 € 192
    • MEL 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 00:35
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Jan 15 | Air New Zealand
      € 201 € 475
      57% off
      57% off
      € 475 € 201
    • MEL 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 00:35
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Sat, Jan 16 | Air New Zealand
      € 201 € 475
      57% off
      57% off
      € 475 € 201
    • MEL 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 00:35
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Jan 18 | Air New Zealand
      € 222
      53% off
      € 475 € 222
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, Jan 17 | Jetstar Airways
      € 223
      53% off
      € 475 € 223
    • MEL 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 00:35
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Thu, Dec 10 | Air New Zealand
      € 223
      53% off
      € 475 € 223
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      € 231
      51% off
      € 475 € 231
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Jan 18 | Jetstar Airways
      € 231
      51% off
      € 475 € 231
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      € 232
      51% off
      € 475 € 232
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 14:00
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 14 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 00:35
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 14 | Air New Zealand
      € 228 € 739
      69% off
      69% off
      € 739 € 228
    • MEL 18:20
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 23:45
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 18 | Air New Zealand
      € 248 € 739
      66% off
      66% off
      € 739 € 248
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 17 | Jetstar Airways
      € 319 € 739
      56% off
      56% off
      € 739 € 319
    • MEL 18:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CHC 00:10
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Nov 13 | Qantas Airways
      € 341
      54% off
      € 739 € 341
    • MEL 09:10
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CHC 14:30
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 17 | Qantas Airways
      € 348
      53% off
      € 739 € 348
    • MEL 18:20
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 23:45
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Nov 13 | Air New Zealand
      € 394
      47% off
      € 739 € 394
    • MEL 18:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CHC 00:10
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 19 | Emirates
      € 403
      45% off
      € 739 € 403
    • MEL 09:10
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CHC 14:30
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, Nov 15 | Qantas Airways
      € 417
      44% off
      € 739 € 417
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 19 | Jetstar Airways
      € 421
      43% off
      € 739 € 421
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 14:00
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 14 | Normal Airline
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    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      € 204 € 289
      28% off
      28% off
      € 289 € 204
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, Jan 17 | Jetstar Airways
      € 223 € 454
      51% off
      51% off
      € 454 € 223
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      € 231 € 454
      49% off
      49% off
      € 454 € 231
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Jan 18 | Jetstar Airways
      € 231
      49% off
      € 454 € 231
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      € 232
      49% off
      € 454 € 232
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      € 235
      48% off
      € 454 € 235
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Sat, Jan 30 | Jetstar Airways
      € 265
      60% off
      € 662 € 265
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Feb 1 | Jetstar Airways
      € 289
      56% off
      € 662 € 289
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 25 | Jetstar Airways
      € 354
      22% off
      € 454 € 354
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 14:00
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 14 | Normal Airline
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Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport?

The data is based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months and shows the average one-way fares by month from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport are usually in May, with an average price of € 232. September sees the highest fares, around € 328.

€ 328
€ 280
€ 232
€ 184
    Cheapest
  • € 285
    Nov
  • € 317
    Dec
  • € 262
    Jan
  • € 301
    Feb
  • € 248
    Mar
  • € 297
    Apr
  • € 232
    May
  • € 268
    Jun
  • € 271
    Jul
  • € 271
    Aug
  • € 328
    Sep
  • € 313
    Oct

Which month has the cheapest round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport?

The data is based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months and shows the average round-trip fares by month from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest round‑trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport are usually in May, with an average price of € 369. September sees the highest fares, around € 717.

€ 717
€ 543
€ 369
€ 195
    Cheapest
  • € 459
    Nov
  • € 615
    Dec
  • € 439
    Jan
  • € 551
    Feb
  • € 464
    Mar
  • € 530
    Apr
  • € 369
    May
  • € 498
    Jun
  • € 501
    Jul
  • € 412
    Aug
  • € 717
    Sep
  • € 422
    Oct

Which day of the week has the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport?

The data is based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months and shows the average fares by each day of the week from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day for flights from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport is Wednesday, with average prices lower than other days. Try to avoid departing on Saturday, as fares are typically the highest.

€ 315
€ 295
€ 274
€ 254
    Cheapest
  • € 290
    Mon
  • € 285
    Tue
  • € 274
    Wed
  • € 281
    Thu
  • € 290
    Fri
  • € 315
    Sat
  • € 308
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport is Air New Zealand (from € 194) among 9 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Air New Zealand
From € 194
Jetstar Airways
From € 204
Emirates
From € 224
Qantas Airways
From € 224
Virgin Australia
From € 268
Qatar Airways
From € 303
Air Tahiti Nui
From € 338
Fiji Airways
From € 483
China Southern Airlines
From € 924

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What is the flight schedule from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Melbourne to Christchurch and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. JQ171

    Melbourne Airport

    11:05

    MEL

    3h 20m

    16:25

    CHC

    S M T W T F S
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  2. NZ216

    Melbourne Airport

    18:25

    MEL

    3h 25m

    23:50

    CHC

    S - - W - F -
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  3. NZ218

    Melbourne Airport

    18:20

    MEL

    3h 25m

    23:45

    CHC

    - - T - T - S
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  4. NZ124

    Melbourne Airport

    10:20

    MEL

    3h 35m

    Direct

    15:55

    AKL

    S M - - T - S
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  5. NZ567

    Auckland Airport

    19:00

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    20:25

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  6. NZ122

    Melbourne Airport

    12:10

    MEL

    3h 35m

    Direct

    17:45

    AKL

    S M T W T F S
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  7. NZ575

    Auckland Airport

    21:15

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    22:40

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  8. NZ126

    Melbourne Airport

    19:05

    MEL

    3h 45m

    Direct

    00:50

    AKL

    S - T W T F S
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  9. NZ515

    Auckland Airport

    06:00

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    07:25

    CHC

    S M T W T F -

  10. NZ124

    Melbourne Airport

    10:20

    MEL

    3h 35m

    Direct

    15:55

    AKL

    S M - - T - S
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  11. NZ575

    Auckland Airport

    21:15

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    22:40

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  12. NZ126

    Melbourne Airport

    19:05

    MEL

    3h 45m

    Direct

    00:50

    AKL

    S - T W T F S
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  13. NZ519

    Auckland Airport

    06:45

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    08:10

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  14. NZ128

    Melbourne Airport

    15:00

    MEL

    3h 35m

    Direct

    20:35

    AKL

    S M - W - F S
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  15. NZ515

    Auckland Airport

    06:00

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    07:25

    CHC

    S M T W T F -

  16. JQ432

    Melbourne Airport

    06:35

    MEL

    2h 5m

    Direct

    07:40

    OOL

    - M T - T F S
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  17. JQ187

    Gold Coast Airport

    17:55

    OOL

    3h 15m

    Direct

    00:10

    CHC

    S - - W - F -
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About Melbourne Airport and Christchurch International Airport

Learn about Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 2,416.51km
Cheapest one-way ticket price € 192
Cheapest return ticket price € 364

FAQs for Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport?

    Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport takes about 3 hours 1 minute on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 9 daily flights from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC).
  • The earliest flight from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport departs at 09:10, and the last departs at 19:10, with about 6 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around € 381 in December, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 09:10 and arrives in Christchurch International Airport (CHC) at 14:35.
  • The latest flight departs from Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 18:40 and arrives in Christchurch International Airport (CHC) at 00:10.
    • The distance from Christchurch International Airport to downtown is about 9km, by taxi about 20 minutes.
  • Jetstar Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 2229 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport currently start from € 194, and round-trip fares start from € 364. The current lowest fare is a Air New Zealand flight departing on Mon, Jan 11; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand and Jetstar Airways operate direct flights from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport, with an average flight time of 3 hours, and around 28 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport is € 322. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • IndiGo and Jetstar Airways are the most popular budget airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport, with one-way fares starting from € 194. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport operates around 26 weekly flights, mainly by Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand and Jetstar Airways. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Melbourne Airport and Christchurch International Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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