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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 S$ 291 and round-trip from S$ 452. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        MEL 12:05
        3h 20m
        Direct
        CHC 17:25
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sat, Oct 24 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 09:15
        3h 50m
        Direct
        MEL 11:05
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Thu, Oct 29 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 452 S$ 627
        28% off
        28% off
        S$ 627 S$ 452
      • MEL 12:05
        3h 15m
        Direct
        CHC 17:20
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 2 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 06:05
        3h 55m
        Direct
        MEL 08:00
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Fri, Nov 6 | Emirates
        S$ 482 S$ 627
        23% off
        23% off
        S$ 627 S$ 482
      • MEL 19:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CHC 00:35
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 2 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 15:45
        3h 55m
        Direct
        MEL 17:40
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Fri, Nov 6 | Emirates
        S$ 482 S$ 627
        23% off
        23% off
        S$ 627 S$ 482
      • MEL 19:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CHC 00:35
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sat, Oct 31 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 15:45
        3h 55m
        Direct
        MEL 17:40
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Wed, Nov 4 | Emirates
        S$ 482
        23% off
        S$ 627 S$ 482
      • MEL 18:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CHC 23:35
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 14 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 09:20
        3h 45m
        Direct
        MEL 11:05
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 21 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 485
        23% off
        S$ 627 S$ 485
      • MEL 19:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CHC 00:35
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 28 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 09:15
        3h 50m
        Direct
        MEL 11:05
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Tue, Nov 3 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 485
        23% off
        S$ 627 S$ 485
      • MEL 18:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CHC 23:35
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Oct 23 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 09:15
        3h 50m
        Direct
        MEL 11:05
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 27 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 485
        23% off
        S$ 627 S$ 485
      • MEL 18:30
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CHC 23:55
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Thu, Oct 22 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 09:15
        3h 50m
        Direct
        MEL 11:05
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Mon, Oct 26 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 486
        22% off
        S$ 627 S$ 486
      • MEL 18:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CHC 23:35
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Oct 16 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 09:20
        3h 45m
        Direct
        MEL 11:05
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Mon, Oct 19 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 488
        22% off
        S$ 627 S$ 488
      • MEL 11:05
        3h 20m
        Direct
        CHC 16:25
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Sep 14 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 08:20
        3h 45m
        Direct
        MEL 10:05
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Wed, Sep 16 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 488
        22% off
        S$ 627 S$ 488
      • MEL 09:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CHC 14:35
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sat, Oct 24 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 09:15
        3h 50m
        Direct
        MEL 11:05
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 27 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 493
        21% off
        S$ 627 S$ 493
      • MEL 18:30
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CHC 23:55
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Thu, Oct 15 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 09:20
        3h 45m
        Direct
        MEL 11:05
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 21 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 495
        21% off
        S$ 627 S$ 495
      • MEL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHC 14:00
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Thu, Sep 10 | Normal Airline
        CHC 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        MEL 16:00
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Sat, Sep 12 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        MEL 12:05
        3h 15m
        Direct
        CHC 17:20
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 5 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 291 S$ 409
        28% off
        28% off
        S$ 409 S$ 291
      • MEL 12:05
        3h 20m
        Direct
        CHC 17:25
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sat, Oct 24 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 297 S$ 409
        27% off
        27% off
        S$ 409 S$ 297
      • MEL 19:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CHC 00:35
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 28 | Air New Zealand
        S$ 297 S$ 409
        27% off
        27% off
        S$ 409 S$ 297
      • MEL 19:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CHC 00:35
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sat, Oct 31 | Air New Zealand
        S$ 298
        27% off
        S$ 409 S$ 298
      • MEL 12:05
        3h 15m
        Direct
        CHC 17:20
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 4 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 300
        27% off
        S$ 409 S$ 300
      • MEL 12:05
        3h 15m
        Direct
        CHC 17:20
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Thu, Oct 29 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 302
        26% off
        S$ 409 S$ 302
      • MEL 19:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CHC 00:35
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 7 | Air New Zealand
        S$ 310
        24% off
        S$ 409 S$ 310
      • MEL 18:20
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CHC 23:45
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, Nov 1 | Air New Zealand
        S$ 311
        24% off
        S$ 409 S$ 311
      • MEL 12:05
        3h 15m
        Direct
        CHC 17:20
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 2 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 319
        22% off
        S$ 409 S$ 319
      • MEL 18:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CHC 23:35
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 14 | Air New Zealand
        S$ 319
        22% off
        S$ 409 S$ 319
      • MEL 19:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CHC 00:35
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 2 | Air New Zealand
        S$ 321
        22% off
        S$ 409 S$ 321
      • MEL 18:50
        3h 20m
        Direct
        CHC 00:10
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 28 | Qantas Airways
        S$ 323
        21% off
        S$ 409 S$ 323
      • MEL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHC 14:00
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Thu, Sep 10 | Normal Airline
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Flight prices from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport are based on the average fares across airlines for the next three months, based on Trip.com’s latest data.

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 S$ 323. December sees the highest fares, around S$ 442.

S$ 442
S$ 383
S$ 323
S$ 264
    Cheapest
  • S$ 422
    Sep
  • S$ 357
    Oct
  • S$ 403
    Nov
  • S$ 442
    Dec
  • S$ 365
    Jan
  • S$ 420
    Feb
  • S$ 346
    Mar
  • S$ 414
    Apr
  • S$ 323
    May
  • S$ 373
    Jun
  • S$ 378
    Jul
  • S$ 378
    Aug

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 October, with an average price of S$ 475. December sees the highest fares, around S$ 858.

S$ 858
S$ 667
S$ 475
S$ 284
    Cheapest
  • S$ 718
    Sep
  • S$ 475
    Oct
  • S$ 640
    Nov
  • S$ 858
    Dec
  • S$ 612
    Jan
  • S$ 769
    Feb
  • S$ 646
    Mar
  • S$ 739
    Apr
  • S$ 514
    May
  • S$ 695
    Jun
  • S$ 699
    Jul
  • S$ 575
    Aug

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 Sunday, as fares are typically the highest.

S$ 433
S$ 401
S$ 369
S$ 337
    Cheapest
  • S$ 389
    Mon
  • S$ 384
    Tue
  • S$ 369
    Wed
  • S$ 388
    Thu
  • S$ 399
    Fri
  • S$ 418
    Sat
  • S$ 433
    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 Jetstar Airways (from S$ 291) among 7 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From S$ 291
Air New Zealand
From S$ 297
Qantas Airways
From S$ 323
Emirates
From S$ 328
Virgin Australia
From S$ 341
Air Tahiti Nui
From S$ 623
Fiji Airways
From S$ 775

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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

    19:10

    MEL

    3h 25m

    00:35

    CHC

    S M T W T F S
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  3. NZ214

    Melbourne Airport

    09:10

    MEL

    3h 25m

    14:35

    CHC

    - M - - - - -
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  4. NZ120

    Melbourne Airport

    08:35

    MEL

    3h 40m

    Direct

    14:15

    AKL

    S M T W T F S
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  5. NZ569

    Auckland Airport

    20:00

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    21:25

    CHC

    - - - W T F S

  6. NZ126

    Melbourne Airport

    18:55

    MEL

    3h 40m

    Direct

    00:35

    AKL

    S - T W T F S
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  7. NZ521

    Auckland Airport

    07:30

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    08:55

    CHC

    - - T W T - -
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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 S$ 291
Cheapest return ticket price S$ 452

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 2 hours 55 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 8 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 18:40, with about 27 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 S$ 600 in September, 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.
  • Yes. Qantas Airways, IndiGo, Emirates, Jetstar Airways and Air China operate direct flights from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport, with an average flight time of 5 hours 2 minutes, and around 25 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 S$ 435. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport operates around 14 weekly flights, mainly by Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand. 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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