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Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport flight
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Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport Flights Info

Cheapest one-way
PHP 14,327
Air New Zealand Air New Zealand 3h 25m · Direct Sat, Jan 16
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Cheapest return
PHP 23,410
Air New Zealand Air New Zealand 3h 25m · Direct Sun, Dec 13 - Fri, Dec 18
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Best time to book
May
Cheapest

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 PHP 14,327 and round-trip from PHP 23,410. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Displayed flight fares from Melbourne to Christchurch are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

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 PHP 14,327) among 1 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport

What is the cheapest month to fly return from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly return fares from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, May is often the month to find the lowest fares from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport, with an average price of PHP 26,013. September is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching PHP 50,660.

PHP 50,660
PHP 38,337
PHP 26,013
PHP 13,690
    Cheapest
  • PHP 32,388
    Nov
  • PHP 43,438
    Dec
  • PHP 30,978
    Jan
  • PHP 38,929
    Feb
  • PHP 32,729
    Mar
  • PHP 37,415
    Apr
  • PHP 26,013
    May
  • PHP 35,177
    Jun
  • PHP 35,374
    Jul
  • PHP 29,094
    Aug
  • PHP 50,660
    Sep
  • PHP 29,771
    Oct

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's 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 PHP 16,332. It is best to avoid September, when the average price can reach PHP 23,159.

PHP 23,159
PHP 19,746
PHP 16,332
PHP 12,919
    Cheapest
  • PHP 20,098
    Nov
  • PHP 22,377
    Dec
  • PHP 18,456
    Jan
  • PHP 21,245
    Feb
  • PHP 17,521
    Mar
  • PHP 20,930
    Apr
  • PHP 16,332
    May
  • PHP 18,898
    Jun
  • PHP 19,150
    Jul
  • PHP 19,147
    Aug
  • PHP 23,159
    Sep
  • PHP 22,083
    Oct

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest departure day from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport is Wednesday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Saturday as prices are typically highest on that day.

PHP 22,229
PHP 20,786
PHP 19,342
PHP 17,899
    Cheapest
  • PHP 20,439
    Mon
  • PHP 20,131
    Tue
  • PHP 19,342
    Wed
  • PHP 19,830
    Thu
  • PHP 20,489
    Fri
  • PHP 22,229
    Sat
  • PHP 21,741
    Sun

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

    11:05

    MEL

    3h 20m

    16:25

    CHC

    S M T W T F S
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  2. NZ218

    18:20

    MEL

    3h 25m

    23:45

    CHC

    - - T - T - S
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  3. NZ216

    19:10

    MEL

    3h 25m

    00:35

    CHC

    S - - W - F -
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  4. NZ122

    12:10

    MEL

    3h 35m

    Direct

    17:45

    AKL

    S M T W T F S
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  5. NZ575

    21:15

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    22:40

    CHC

    S M T W T F S
  6. NZ126

    19:10

    MEL

    3h 40m

    Direct

    00:50

    AKL

    S - T W T F S
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  7. NZ515

    06:00

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    07:25

    CHC

    S M T W T F -
  8. NZ126

    19:10

    MEL

    3h 40m

    Direct

    00:50

    AKL

    S - T W T F S
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  9. NZ519

    06:45

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    08:10

    CHC

    S M T W T F S
  10. NZ256

    18:20

    MEL

    3h 35m

    Direct

    23:55

    WLG

    - - - W - - -
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  11. NZ5331

    06:30

    WLG

    1h 5m

    Direct

    07:35

    CHC

    S M T W T - -
  12. NZ126

    19:10

    MEL

    3h 40m

    Direct

    00:50

    AKL

    S - T W T F S
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  13. NZ523

    08:00

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    09:25

    CHC

    S M T W T F S
  14. NZ128

    15:00

    MEL

    3h 35m

    Direct

    20:35

    AKL

    S M - W - F S
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  15. NZ515

    06:00

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    07:25

    CHC

    S M T W T F -
  16. NZ256

    18:20

    MEL

    3h 35m

    Direct

    23:55

    WLG

    - - - W - - -
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  17. NZ5343

    10:00

    WLG

    1h 5m

    Direct

    11:05

    CHC

    S M T W T F -
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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 PHP 24,298 in November, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • 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 PHP 14,814, and round-trip fares start from PHP 23,410. The current lowest fare is a Air New Zealand flight departing on Fri, Dec 18; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways and Jetstar Airways operate direct flights from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport, with an average flight time of 3 hours 2 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 PHP 22,723. 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 PHP 14,814. 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.

Note: Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest price and include all taxes and fees found in the last 24 hours.

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