Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Christchurch Airport to Melbourne Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from €124 and round-trip from €298. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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

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

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

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

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Christchurch Airport to Melbourne Airport, the best time to buy is in November, with an average price of €175. You’ll want to avoid April, when the average price can reach as high as €269.

€269
€222
€175
€128
  • €175
    Nov
  • €210
    Dec
  • €218
    Jan
  • €196
    Feb
  • €223
    Mar
  • €269
    Apr
  • €183
    May
  • €178
    Jun
  • €212
    Jul
  • €183
    Aug
  • €211
    Sep
  • €223
    Oct

What’s the cheapest month to fly round-trip from Christchurch Airport to Melbourne Airport?

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

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, November is typically the cheapest month to find flights from Christchurch Airport to Melbourne Airport, with an average price of €289. In contrast, January is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching €552.

€552
€421
€289
€158
  • €289
    Nov
  • €416
    Dec
  • €552
    Jan
  • €365
    Feb
  • €400
    Mar
  • €505
    Apr
  • €318
    May
  • €457
    Jun
  • €433
    Jul
  • €392
    Aug
  • €399
    Sep
  • €447
    Oct

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Christchurch Airport to Melbourne 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 day to depart from Christchurch Airport to Melbourne Airport is Monday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Sunday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

€230
€216
€202
€188
  • €202
    Mon
  • €210
    Tue
  • €214
    Wed
  • €205
    Thu
  • €218
    Fri
  • €217
    Sat
  • €230
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Christchurch Airport to Melbourne Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Christchurch Airport to Melbourne Airport is Air New Zealand (from €124) among 5 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Air New Zealand
From €124
Jetstar Airways
From €128
Qantas Airways
From €131
Emirates
From €136
Qatar Airways
From €785

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What is the flight schedule from Christchurch Airport to Melbourne Airport?

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

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule
  1. JQ172

    9:20 AM

    CHC

    3h 45m

    10:05 AM

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  2. QF170

    3:45 PM

    CHC

    3h 55m

    5:40 PM

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  3. EK5388

    3:45 PM

    CHC

    3h 50m

    5:35 PM

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  4. QF168

    6:05 AM

    CHC

    3h 55m

    8:00 AM

    MEL

    S - - W T F -
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  5. EK5070

    6:20 AM

    CHC

    3h 50m

    8:10 AM

    MEL

    S - - W T F -
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  6. NZ215

    4:00 PM

    CHC

    4h

    6:00 PM

    MEL

    S - - - - F -
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  7. NZ213

    6:00 AM

    CHC

    4h

    8:00 AM

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  8. NZ588

    9:10 PM

    CHC

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    10:35 PM

    AKL

    S - T W T - S
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  9. NZ123

    6:45 AM

    AKL

    4h 10m

    Nonstop

    8:55 AM

    MEL

    S M - - T - S
  10. NZ574

    8:10 PM

    CHC

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    9:35 PM

    AKL

    S M T W T F S
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  11. NZ127

    11:45 AM

    AKL

    4h

    Nonstop

    1:45 PM

    MEL

    S M - W - F S
  12. NZ546

    1:10 PM

    CHC

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    2:35 PM

    AKL

    S - T W T F S
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  13. NZ121

    8:55 AM

    AKL

    4h

    Nonstop

    10:55 AM

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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About Christchurch Airport and Melbourne Airport

Learn about Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Melbourne Airport (MEL) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 2,416.51 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price €124
Cheapest return ticket price €298

FAQs for Christchurch Airport to Melbourne Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Christchurch Airport to Melbourne Airport?

    Christchurch Airport to Melbourne Airport takes about 3 hours 34 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 7 daily flights from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Melbourne Airport (MEL).
  • The earliest flight from Christchurch Airport to Melbourne Airport departs at 06:00, and the last departs at 16:00, 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 Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around €231 in January, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Christchurch Airport (CHC) at 06:00 and arrives in Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 07:55.
  • The latest flight departs from Christchurch Airport (CHC) at 21:05 and arrives in Melbourne Airport (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.
  • The closest airport to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is Essendon Airport. The distance is around 8 km.
  • Qantas Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 1802 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Christchurch Airport to Melbourne Airport currently start from €124, and round-trip fares start from €298. The current lowest fare is a Air New Zealand flight departing on Thu, Nov 12; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand and Jetstar Airways operate direct flights from Christchurch Airport to Melbourne Airport, with an average flight time of 3 hours 28 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 Christchurch Airport to Melbourne Airport is €202. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • IndiGo and Jetstar Airways are the most popular budget airlines flying from Christchurch Airport to Melbourne Airport, with one-way fares starting from €124. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Christchurch Airport to Melbourne Airport operates around 27 weekly flights, mainly by Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways and Jetstar Airways. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Christchurch Airport and Melbourne 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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