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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 NZD 389 and round-trip from NZD 614. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        MEL 19:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CHC 00:35
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 9 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 06:00
        4h
        Direct
        MEL 08:00
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 16 | Air New Zealand
        NZD 630 NZD 825
        24% off
        24% off
        NZD 825 NZD 630
      • MEL 18:20
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CHC 23:45
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 11 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 06:00
        4h
        Direct
        MEL 08:00
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Tue, Nov 17 | Air New Zealand
        NZD 630 NZD 825
        24% off
        24% off
        NZD 825 NZD 630
      • MEL 19:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CHC 00:35
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 17 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 16:00
        4h
        Direct
        MEL 18:00
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Tue, Nov 24 | Air New Zealand
        NZD 630 NZD 825
        24% off
        24% off
        NZD 825 NZD 630
      • MEL 19:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CHC 00:35
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 7 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 06:00
        4h
        Direct
        MEL 08:00
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Wed, Nov 11 | Air New Zealand
        NZD 630
        24% off
        NZD 825 NZD 630
      • MEL 18:50
        3h 20m
        Direct
        CHC 00:10
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Nov 13 | Qantas Airways
        CHC 15:45
        3h 55m
        Direct
        MEL 17:40
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Wed, Nov 18 | Qantas Airways
        NZD 634
        23% off
        NZD 825 NZD 634
      • MEL 18:50
        3h 20m
        Direct
        CHC 00:10
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Nov 6 | Qantas Airways
        CHC 15:45
        3h 55m
        Direct
        MEL 17:40
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 9 | Qantas Airways
        NZD 641
        22% off
        NZD 825 NZD 641
      • MEL 19:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CHC 00:35
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 5 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 06:00
        4h
        Direct
        MEL 08:00
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Tue, Nov 10 | Air New Zealand
        NZD 643
        22% off
        NZD 825 NZD 643
      • MEL 08:15
        7h 55m
        1 stop
        CHC 18:10
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 16 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 06:00
        4h
        Direct
        MEL 08:00
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Fri, Nov 20 | Air New Zealand
        NZD 614
        26% off
        NZD 825 NZD 614
      • MEL 19:10
        10h 15m
        1 stop
        CHC 07:25
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 21 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 05:45
        7h 10m
        1 stop
        MEL 10:55
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Fri, Nov 27 | Air New Zealand
        NZD 629
        24% off
        NZD 825 NZD 629
      • MEL 08:15
        7h 15m
        1 stop
        CHC 17:30
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, Nov 8 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 06:00
        4h
        Direct
        MEL 08:00
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Fri, Nov 13 | Air New Zealand
        NZD 637
        23% off
        NZD 825 NZD 637
      • MEL 12:10
        17h 15m
        1 stop
        CHC 07:25
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, Nov 15 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 06:00
        4h
        Direct
        MEL 08:00
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Fri, Nov 20 | Air New Zealand
        NZD 637
        23% off
        NZD 825 NZD 637
      • MEL 15:00
        15h 10m
        1 stop
        CHC 08:10
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 12 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 14:20
        9h 10m
        1 stop
        MEL 21:30
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Wed, Nov 18 | Air New Zealand
        NZD 642
        22% off
        NZD 825 NZD 642
      • MEL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHC 14:00
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, Oct 4 | Normal Airline
        CHC 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        MEL 16:00
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 6 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        MEL 19:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CHC 00:35
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 24 | Air New Zealand
        NZD 389 NZD 562
        31% off
        31% off
        NZD 562 NZD 389
      • MEL 12:05
        3h 15m
        Direct
        CHC 17:20
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 25 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 400 NZD 562
        28% off
        28% off
        NZD 562 NZD 400
      • MEL 18:20
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CHC 23:45
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 11 | Air New Zealand
        NZD 402 NZD 562
        28% off
        28% off
        NZD 562 NZD 402
      • MEL 18:20
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CHC 23:45
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 18 | Air New Zealand
        NZD 402
        28% off
        NZD 562 NZD 402
      • MEL 09:05
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CHC 14:30
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, Nov 8 | Air New Zealand
        NZD 412
        27% off
        NZD 562 NZD 412
      • MEL 09:05
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CHC 14:30
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 5 | Air New Zealand
        NZD 415
        26% off
        NZD 562 NZD 415
      • MEL 18:30
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CHC 23:55
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, Oct 13 | Air New Zealand
        NZD 418
        26% off
        NZD 562 NZD 418
      • MEL 09:05
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CHC 14:30
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 14 | Air New Zealand
        NZD 418
        26% off
        NZD 562 NZD 418
      • MEL 18:40
        3h 30m
        Direct
        CHC 00:10
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, Oct 20 | Qantas Airways
        NZD 428
        24% off
        NZD 562 NZD 428
      • MEL 18:20
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CHC 23:45
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 23 | Air New Zealand
        NZD 436
        22% off
        NZD 562 NZD 436
      • MEL 19:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CHC 00:35
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 19 | Air New Zealand
        NZD 438
        22% off
        NZD 562 NZD 438
      • MEL 15:00
        26h 25m
        1 stop
        CHC 19:25
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 28 | Air New Zealand
        NZD 426
        24% off
        NZD 562 NZD 426
      • MEL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHC 14:00
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, Oct 4 | 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 NZD 456. September sees the highest fares, around NZD 762.

NZD 762
NZD 609
NZD 456
NZD 303
    Cheapest
  • NZD 762
    Sep
  • NZD 504
    Oct
  • NZD 569
    Nov
  • NZD 624
    Dec
  • NZD 515
    Jan
  • NZD 593
    Feb
  • NZD 489
    Mar
  • NZD 584
    Apr
  • NZD 456
    May
  • NZD 527
    Jun
  • NZD 534
    Jul
  • NZD 534
    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 NZD 671. September sees the highest fares, around NZD 1,900.

NZD 1,900
NZD 1,286
NZD 671
NZD 57
    Cheapest
  • NZD 1,900
    Sep
  • NZD 671
    Oct
  • NZD 903
    Nov
  • NZD 1,211
    Dec
  • NZD 864
    Jan
  • NZD 1,085
    Feb
  • NZD 913
    Mar
  • NZD 1,043
    Apr
  • NZD 725
    May
  • NZD 981
    Jun
  • NZD 986
    Jul
  • NZD 811
    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 Saturday, as fares are typically the highest.

NZD 613
NZD 569
NZD 524
NZD 480
    Cheapest
  • NZD 553
    Mon
  • NZD 541
    Tue
  • NZD 524
    Wed
  • NZD 552
    Thu
  • NZD 564
    Fri
  • NZD 613
    Sat
  • NZD 603
    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 NZD 395) among 7 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Air New Zealand
From NZD 395
Jetstar Airways
From NZD 417
Qantas Airways
From NZD 461
Emirates
From NZD 469
Virgin Australia
From NZD 521
Air Tahiti Nui
From NZD 635
Fiji Airways
From NZD 1,201

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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. QF169

    Melbourne Airport

    18:40

    MEL

    3h 30m

    01:10

    CHC

    S M T W T - S
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  3. NZ216

    Melbourne Airport

    18:10

    MEL

    3h 25m

    23:35

    CHC

    S M T W T - S
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  4. NZ214

    Melbourne Airport

    08:10

    MEL

    3h 25m

    14:35

    CHC

    - M - W - F -
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  5. NZ120

    Melbourne Airport

    07:35

    MEL

    3h 40m

    Direct

    14:15

    AKL

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  6. NZ559

    Auckland Airport

    16:45

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    18:10

    CHC

    - M T W - - S

  7. NZ126

    Melbourne Airport

    17:55

    MEL

    3h 40m

    Direct

    00:35

    AKL

    S - T W - F S
    Search

  8. NZ519

    Auckland Airport

    06:45

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    08:10

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  9. NZ120

    Melbourne Airport

    07:35

    MEL

    3h 40m

    Direct

    14:15

    AKL

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  10. NZ569

    Auckland Airport

    20:00

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    21:25

    CHC

    S - - W T F S

  11. JQ217

    Melbourne Airport

    23:55

    MEL

    3h 35m

    Direct

    05:30

    AKL

    S - T W T F S
    Search

  12. JQ237

    Auckland Airport

    16:10

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    17:35

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  13. JQ217

    Melbourne Airport

    23:55

    MEL

    3h 35m

    Direct

    05:30

    AKL

    S - T W T F S
    Search

  14. JQ241

    Auckland Airport

    21:00

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    22:25

    CHC

    S M T W T - S
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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 NZD 389
Cheapest return ticket price NZD 614

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 11 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 08:10, and the last departs at 18:40, with about 5 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 NZD 685 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 NZD 389, and round-trip fares start from NZD 614. The current lowest fare is a Air New Zealand flight departing on Tue, Nov 24; 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 2 hours 49 minutes, and around 27 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 NZD 632. 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 NZD 389. 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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