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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 CAD 289 and round-trip from CAD 482. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        MEL 19:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CHC 00:35
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 11 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 15:45
        3h 55m
        Direct
        MEL 17:40
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 16 | Qantas Airways
        CAD 488 CAD 643
        24% off
        24% off
        CAD 643 CAD 488
      • MEL 19:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CHC 00:35
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, Nov 8 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 06:00
        4h
        Direct
        MEL 08:00
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 15 | Air New Zealand
        CAD 495 CAD 643
        23% off
        23% off
        CAD 643 CAD 495
      • MEL 18:20
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CHC 23:45
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 10 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 06:00
        4h
        Direct
        MEL 08:00
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Sat, Nov 14 | Air New Zealand
        CAD 495 CAD 643
        23% off
        23% off
        CAD 643 CAD 495
      • MEL 19:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CHC 00:35
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 16 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 16:00
        4h
        Direct
        MEL 18:00
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 23 | Air New Zealand
        CAD 495
        23% off
        CAD 643 CAD 495
      • MEL 19:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CHC 00:35
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Nov 6 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 06:00
        4h
        Direct
        MEL 08:00
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Tue, Nov 10 | Air New Zealand
        CAD 495
        23% off
        CAD 643 CAD 495
      • MEL 18:20
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CHC 23:45
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 17 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 06:00
        4h
        Direct
        MEL 08:00
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 19 | Air New Zealand
        CAD 495
        23% off
        CAD 643 CAD 495
      • MEL 18:40
        3h 30m
        Direct
        CHC 00:10
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, Oct 27 | Qantas Airways
        CHC 09:15
        3h 50m
        Direct
        MEL 11:05
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Sat, Oct 31 | Jetstar Airways
        CAD 498
        23% off
        CAD 643 CAD 498
      • MEL 18:50
        3h 20m
        Direct
        CHC 00:10
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, Nov 15 | Qantas Airways
        CHC 15:45
        3h 55m
        Direct
        MEL 17:40
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Sat, Nov 21 | Qantas Airways
        CAD 499
        22% off
        CAD 643 CAD 499
      • MEL 18:50
        3h 20m
        Direct
        CHC 00:10
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 12 | Qantas Airways
        CHC 15:45
        3h 55m
        Direct
        MEL 17:40
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Tue, Nov 17 | Qantas Airways
        CAD 500
        22% off
        CAD 643 CAD 500
      • MEL 19:10
        11h
        1 stop
        CHC 08:10
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, Nov 15 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 06:00
        4h
        Direct
        MEL 08:00
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Sat, Nov 21 | Air New Zealand
        CAD 482
        25% off
        CAD 643 CAD 482
      • MEL 08:15
        7h 15m
        1 stop
        CHC 17:30
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 7 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 06:00
        4h
        Direct
        MEL 08:00
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 12 | Air New Zealand
        CAD 500
        22% off
        CAD 643 CAD 500
      • MEL 08:15
        7h 55m
        1 stop
        CHC 18:10
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 14 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 16:00
        4h
        Direct
        MEL 18:00
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Wed, Nov 18 | Air New Zealand
        CAD 501
        22% off
        CAD 643 CAD 501
      • MEL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHC 14:00
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Sep 23 | Normal Airline
        CHC 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        MEL 16:00
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Fri, Sep 25 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        MEL 12:05
        3h 15m
        Direct
        CHC 17:20
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 18 | Jetstar Airways
        CAD 289 CAD 430
        33% off
        33% off
        CAD 430 CAD 289
      • MEL 19:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CHC 00:35
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 3 | Air New Zealand
        CAD 319 CAD 430
        26% off
        26% off
        CAD 430 CAD 319
      • MEL 19:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CHC 00:35
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, Nov 8 | Air New Zealand
        CAD 320 CAD 430
        26% off
        26% off
        CAD 430 CAD 320
      • MEL 19:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CHC 00:35
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 10 | Air New Zealand
        CAD 320
        26% off
        CAD 430 CAD 320
      • MEL 19:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CHC 00:35
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 5 | Air New Zealand
        CAD 320
        26% off
        CAD 430 CAD 320
      • MEL 19:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CHC 00:35
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, Nov 15 | Air New Zealand
        CAD 326
        24% off
        CAD 430 CAD 326
      • MEL 12:05
        3h 15m
        Direct
        CHC 17:20
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 19 | Jetstar Airways
        CAD 328
        24% off
        CAD 430 CAD 328
      • MEL 19:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CHC 00:35
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Nov 20 | Air New Zealand
        CAD 330
        23% off
        CAD 430 CAD 330
      • MEL 19:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CHC 00:35
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Nov 13 | Air New Zealand
        CAD 330
        23% off
        CAD 430 CAD 330
      • MEL 18:20
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CHC 23:45
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 7 | Air New Zealand
        CAD 330
        23% off
        CAD 430 CAD 330
      • MEL 23:55
        20h 25m
        1 stop
        CHC 22:20
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 16 | Jetstar Airways
        CAD 327
        24% off
        CAD 430 CAD 327
      • MEL 23:55
        16h 30m
        1 stop
        CHC 18:25
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 10 | Jetstar Airways
        CAD 335
        22% off
        CAD 430 CAD 335
      • MEL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHC 14:00
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Sep 23 | Normal Airline
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Flight fares from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport are based on average airline prices for the next 3 months, according to Trip.com’s latest data.

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

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 CAD 358. It is best to avoid September, when the average price can reach CAD 512.

CAD 512
CAD 435
CAD 358
CAD 281
    Cheapest
  • CAD 512
    Sep
  • CAD 396
    Oct
  • CAD 447
    Nov
  • CAD 490
    Dec
  • CAD 405
    Jan
  • CAD 466
    Feb
  • CAD 384
    Mar
  • CAD 459
    Apr
  • CAD 358
    May
  • CAD 414
    Jun
  • CAD 420
    Jul
  • CAD 420
    Aug

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, October is often the month to find the lowest fares from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport, with an average price of CAD 527. September is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching CAD 1,030.

CAD 1,030
CAD 779
CAD 527
CAD 276
    Cheapest
  • CAD 1,030
    Sep
  • CAD 527
    Oct
  • CAD 710
    Nov
  • CAD 952
    Dec
  • CAD 679
    Jan
  • CAD 853
    Feb
  • CAD 717
    Mar
  • CAD 820
    Apr
  • CAD 570
    May
  • CAD 771
    Jun
  • CAD 775
    Jul
  • CAD 637
    Aug

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 Sunday as prices are typically highest on that day.

CAD 481
CAD 446
CAD 410
CAD 375
    Cheapest
  • CAD 432
    Mon
  • CAD 426
    Tue
  • CAD 410
    Wed
  • CAD 431
    Thu
  • CAD 441
    Fri
  • CAD 468
    Sat
  • CAD 481
    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 CAD 269) among 7 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Air New Zealand
From CAD 269
Qantas Airways
From CAD 297
Emirates
From CAD 322
Virgin Australia
From CAD 323
Jetstar Airways
From CAD 336
Air Tahiti Nui
From CAD 952
Fiji Airways
From CAD 994

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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

    00:10

    CHC

    S M T W T - S
    Search

  3. QF167

    Melbourne Airport

    09:15

    MEL

    3h 30m

    14:45

    CHC

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  4. EK5389

    Melbourne Airport

    18:40

    MEL

    3h 30m

    00:10

    CHC

    S M T W T - S
    Search

  5. EK5069

    Melbourne Airport

    09:15

    MEL

    3h 30m

    14:45

    CHC

    S - T - T F S
    Search

  6. NZ216

    Melbourne Airport

    18:30

    MEL

    3h 25m

    23:55

    CHC

    S M T W T - S
    Search

  7. NZ214

    Melbourne Airport

    09:10

    MEL

    3h 25m

    14:35

    CHC

    S M - W - F -
    Search

  8. VA7116

    Melbourne Airport

    18:30

    MEL

    3h 25m

    23:55

    CHC

    S M T W T - S
    Search

  9. NZ122

    Melbourne Airport

    12:10

    MEL

    3h 35m

    Direct

    17:45

    AKL

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  10. NZ573

    Auckland Airport

    20:45

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    22:10

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  11. NZ120

    Melbourne Airport

    08:35

    MEL

    3h 40m

    Direct

    14:15

    AKL

    S M T W T F S
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  12. NZ569

    Auckland Airport

    20:00

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    21:25

    CHC

    - - T W T F 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 distance2,416.51km
Cheapest one-way ticket priceCAD 289
Cheapest return ticket priceCAD 482

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 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 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 CAD 766 in September, 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 CAD 289, and round-trip fares start from CAD 482. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Wed, Nov 18; 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 58 minutes, and around 26 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 CAD 482. 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 CAD 289. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport operates around 18 weekly flights, mainly by Qantas Airways, Jetstar 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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