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Christchurch Airport to Melbourne flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Christchurch Airport to Melbourne over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $138 and round-trip from $396. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        CHC 9:15 AM
        3h 50m
        Nonstop
        MEL 11:05 AM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Fri, Oct 30 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 7:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CHC 12:35 AM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 3 | Air New Zealand
        $396 $494
        20% off
        20% off
        $494 $396
      • CHC 9:15 AM
        3h 50m
        Nonstop
        MEL 11:05 AM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Sat, Oct 31 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 7:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CHC 12:35 AM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 3 | Air New Zealand
        $397 $494
        20% off
        20% off
        $494 $397
      • CHC 6:10 AM
        3h 55m
        Nonstop
        MEL 8:05 AM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 21 | Air New Zealand
        MEL 6:30 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CHC 11:55 PM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, Oct 25 | Air New Zealand
        $400 $494
        19% off
        19% off
        $494 $400
      • CHC 9:15 AM
        3h 50m
        Nonstop
        MEL 11:05 AM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 8 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 6:20 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CHC 11:45 PM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 14 | Air New Zealand
        $403
        18% off
        $494 $403
      • CHC 9:15 AM
        3h 50m
        Nonstop
        MEL 11:05 AM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 12 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 7:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CHC 12:35 AM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 17 | Air New Zealand
        $403
        18% off
        $494 $403
      • CHC 9:15 AM
        3h 50m
        Nonstop
        MEL 11:05 AM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Thu, Oct 29 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 7:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CHC 12:35 AM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sat, Oct 31 | Air New Zealand
        $403
        18% off
        $494 $403
      • CHC 9:15 AM
        3h 50m
        Nonstop
        MEL 11:05 AM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Tue, Nov 3 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 7:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CHC 12:35 AM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 5 | Air New Zealand
        $403
        18% off
        $494 $403
      • CHC 9:15 AM
        3h 50m
        Nonstop
        MEL 11:05 AM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Fri, Nov 6 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 7:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CHC 12:35 AM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 12 | Air New Zealand
        $403
        18% off
        $494 $403
      • CHC 9:15 AM
        3h 50m
        Nonstop
        MEL 11:05 AM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 1 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 7:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CHC 12:35 AM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 5 | Air New Zealand
        $404
        18% off
        $494 $404
      • CHC 6:00 AM
        4h
        Nonstop
        MEL 8:00 AM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Sat, Nov 14 | Air New Zealand
        MEL 6:20 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CHC 11:45 PM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 16 | Air New Zealand
        $405
        18% off
        $494 $405
      • CHC 6:00 AM
        4h
        Nonstop
        MEL 8:00 AM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Fri, Nov 13 | Air New Zealand
        MEL 7:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CHC 12:35 AM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, Nov 15 | Air New Zealand
        $405
        18% off
        $494 $405
      • CHC 6:00 AM
        4h
        Nonstop
        MEL 8:00 AM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Wed, Nov 11 | Air New Zealand
        MEL 7:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CHC 12:35 AM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, Nov 15 | Air New Zealand
        $405
        18% off
        $494 $405
      • CHC 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL 2:00 PM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Fri, Sep 18 | Normal Airline
        MEL 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        CHC 4:00 PM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, Sep 20 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CHC 8:20 AM
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:05 AM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Thu, Sep 17 | Jetstar Airways
        $138 $188
        27% off
        27% off
        $188 $138
      • CHC 4:00 PM
        4h
        Nonstop
        MEL 6:00 PM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 9 | Air New Zealand
        $140 $188
        26% off
        26% off
        $188 $140
      • CHC 4:00 PM
        4h
        Nonstop
        MEL 6:00 PM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Sat, Oct 31 | Air New Zealand
        $149 $188
        21% off
        21% off
        $188 $149
      • CHC 6:00 AM
        4h
        Nonstop
        MEL 8:00 AM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 8 | Air New Zealand
        $149
        21% off
        $188 $149
      • CHC 6:20 AM
        3h 50m
        Nonstop
        MEL 8:10 AM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Thu, Oct 22 | Qantas Airways
        $152
        19% off
        $188 $152
      • CHC 6:10 AM
        3h 55m
        Nonstop
        MEL 8:05 AM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Thu, Oct 22 | Air New Zealand
        $152
        19% off
        $188 $152
      • CHC 6:10 AM
        3h 55m
        Nonstop
        MEL 8:05 AM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 21 | Air New Zealand
        $152
        19% off
        $188 $152
      • CHC 6:20 AM
        3h 50m
        Nonstop
        MEL 8:10 AM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Thu, Oct 22 | Emirates
        $153
        19% off
        $188 $153
      • CHC 9:20 AM
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        MEL 11:05 AM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Mon, Oct 12 | Jetstar Airways
        $154
        18% off
        $188 $154
      • CHC 4:00 PM
        4h
        Nonstop
        MEL 6:00 PM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 28 | Air New Zealand
        $154
        18% off
        $188 $154
      • CHC 9:15 AM
        3h 50m
        Nonstop
        MEL 11:05 AM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 9 | Jetstar Airways
        $154
        18% off
        $188 $154
      • CHC 9:15 AM
        3h 50m
        Nonstop
        MEL 11:05 AM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 28 | Jetstar Airways
        $154
        18% off
        $188 $154
      • CHC 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL 2:00 PM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Fri, Sep 18 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Christchurch Airport to Melbourne are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

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

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Christchurch Airport to Melbourne?

Data is based on average one-way flight prices from Christchurch Airport to Melbourne in Trip.com's database over the past 12 months.

According to Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest month for one-way flights from Christchurch Airport to Melbourne is September, with an average price of $194. In contrast, the most expensive month is usually April, with an average price of $300.

$300
$247
$194
$141
  • $194
    Sep
  • $208
    Oct
  • $195
    Nov
  • $234
    Dec
  • $244
    Jan
  • $219
    Feb
  • $249
    Mar
  • $300
    Apr
  • $204
    May
  • $198
    Jun
  • $237
    Jul
  • $205
    Aug

What’s the cheapest month to book a round-trip flight from Christchurch Airport to Melbourne?

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

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, November is usually the cheapest month to find flights from Christchurch Airport to Melbourne, with an average price of $323. In contrast, January is typically the most expensive month, with average fares reaching $616.

$616
$470
$323
$177
    Cheapest
  • $382
    Sep
  • $443
    Oct
  • $323
    Nov
  • $465
    Dec
  • $616
    Jan
  • $407
    Feb
  • $446
    Mar
  • $564
    Apr
  • $355
    May
  • $511
    Jun
  • $484
    Jul
  • $438
    Aug

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

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

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Christchurch Airport to Melbourne is Monday, with average fares usually lower than on other days. Avoid flying on Sunday, as ticket prices are typically highest that day.

$251
$237
$222
$208
  • $222
    Mon
  • $231
    Tue
  • $232
    Wed
  • $226
    Thu
  • $239
    Fri
  • $238
    Sat
  • $251
    Sun

Which airlines are the most popular for Christchurch Airport to Melbourne flights?

The most popular airlines flying from Christchurch Airport to Melbourne are Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways, and Air New Zealand, among 3 carriers on this route. Jetstar Airways offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
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Air New Zealand logo Air New Zealand

Flight Schedule from Christchurch Airport to Melbourne

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

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. JQ172

    Christchurch Airport

    8:20 AM

    CHC

    3h 45m

    10:05 AM

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  2. QF168

    Christchurch Airport

    6:20 AM

    CHC

    3h 50m

    8:10 AM

    MEL

    S M T W T F -
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  3. EK5070

    Christchurch Airport

    6:20 AM

    CHC

    3h 50m

    8:10 AM

    MEL

    S M T W T F -
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  4. EK5388

    Christchurch Airport

    3:45 PM

    CHC

    3h 50m

    5:35 PM

    MEL

    S - T - T F S
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  5. QF170

    Christchurch Airport

    3:45 PM

    CHC

    3h 50m

    5:35 PM

    MEL

    S - T - T F S
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  6. NZ213

    Christchurch Airport

    6:10 AM

    CHC

    3h 55m

    8:05 AM

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  7. NZ215

    Christchurch Airport

    3:35 PM

    CHC

    3h 55m

    5:30 PM

    MEL

    - M - W - - -
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  8. NZ5386

    Christchurch Airport

    8:40 PM

    CHC

    1h 5m

    Nonstop

    9:45 PM

    WLG

    S M T W T F S
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  9. NZ253

    Wellington International Airport

    6:00 AM

    WLG

    4h 10m

    Nonstop

    8:10 AM

    MEL

    S M T W T F S

  10. NZ574

    Christchurch Airport

    8:10 PM

    CHC

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    9:35 PM

    AKL

    - M T W T F S
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  11. NZ121

    Auckland Intl. Airport

    8:55 AM

    AKL

    4h

    Nonstop

    10:55 AM

    MEL

    S M T W T F S

  12. NZ588

    Christchurch Airport

    9:00 PM

    CHC

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    10:25 PM

    AKL

    S M T W T - S
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  13. NZ125

    Auckland Intl. Airport

    3:30 PM

    AKL

    4h 15m

    Nonstop

    5:45 PM

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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What to know about flights from Christchurch Airport to Melbourne?

Cheapest round-trip ticket price$329
Cheapest one-way flight price$137
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary

FAQs for Christchurch Airport to Melbourne Flights

  • When is peak season for travel to Melbourne?

    ؜The peak travel time for visiting Melbourne is September. During this time, flights from Christchurch Airport to Melbourne are the most expensive. Cheap tickets can still be booked on Trip.com.
  • Flights from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) take around 3 hours 45 minutes.
  • Qantas Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 1802 flights per month.
  • The earliest flight departs from Christchurch Airport (CHC) at 06:00 and arrives in Melbourne (MEL) at 07:55.
  • The latest flight departs from Christchurch Airport (CHC) at 21:05 and arrives in Melbourne (MEL) at 22:50.
    • The distance from Melbourne Airport to downtown is about 18 km. It takes about 30 minutes by taxi.
    • The distance from Avalon Airport to downtown is about 50 km. It takes about 1 hour 10 minutes by taxi.
    • The distance from Essendon Airport to downtown is about 11 km. It takes about 30 minutes by taxi.
  • Yes. Qantas Airways, Jetstar Airways and Air New Zealand operate direct flights from Christchurch Airport to Melbourne. The average flight time is approximately 1 hour 33 minutes, with about 1 flights per week. Actual schedules may vary by season.
  • Yes. The average flight time from Christchurch Airport to Melbourne is about 3 hours 39 minutes. Actual flight time may vary due to routing, weather, and air traffic.
  • Currently, multiple airlines offer flights from Christchurch Airport to Melbourne, including: Jetstar Airways Qantas Airways Air New Zealand Emirates The selected airlines are based on Trip.com user booking data from the past 90 days.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Christchurch Airport to Melbourne is $310, and the average round-trip fare is $599. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.

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