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Christchurch Airport to Melbourne Airport flight

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 $145 and round-trip from $338. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        CHC 8:20 AM
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:05 AM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Fri, Sep 4 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 11:05 AM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CHC 4:25 PM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Sep 9 | Jetstar Airways
        $338 $455
        26% off
        26% off
        $455 $338
      • CHC 3:45 PM
        3h 50m
        Nonstop
        MEL 5:35 PM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Mon, Sep 14 | Qantas Airways
        MEL 6:40 PM
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        CHC 12:10 AM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Sep 18 | Qantas Airways
        $345 $455
        24% off
        24% off
        $455 $345
      • CHC 6:20 AM
        3h 50m
        Nonstop
        MEL 8:10 AM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Mon, Sep 21 | Qantas Airways
        MEL 6:40 PM
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        CHC 1:10 AM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Sep 28 | Qantas Airways
        $346 $455
        24% off
        24% off
        $455 $346
      • CHC 3:35 PM
        3h 55m
        Nonstop
        MEL 5:30 PM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 13 | Air New Zealand
        MEL 6:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CHC 11:35 PM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Oct 19 | Air New Zealand
        $347
        24% off
        $455 $347
      • CHC 6:10 AM
        3h 55m
        Nonstop
        MEL 8:05 AM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Wed, Sep 9 | Air New Zealand
        MEL 6:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CHC 11:35 PM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Sep 11 | Air New Zealand
        $348
        24% off
        $455 $348
      • CHC 6:05 AM
        3h 55m
        Nonstop
        MEL 8:00 AM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Sat, Oct 24 | Air New Zealand
        MEL 7:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CHC 12:35 AM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sat, Oct 31 | Air New Zealand
        $352
        23% off
        $455 $352
      • CHC 6:00 AM
        4h
        Nonstop
        MEL 8:00 AM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Sun, Oct 25 | Air New Zealand
        MEL 7:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CHC 12:35 AM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sat, Oct 31 | Air New Zealand
        $353
        22% off
        $455 $353
      • CHC 6:00 AM
        4h
        Nonstop
        MEL 8:00 AM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 27 | Air New Zealand
        MEL 9:10 AM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CHC 2:35 PM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 2 | Air New Zealand
        $358
        21% off
        $455 $358
      • CHC 8:20 AM
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:05 AM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Mon, Sep 7 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 11:05 AM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CHC 4:25 PM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Sep 9 | Jetstar Airways
        $362
        20% off
        $455 $362
      • CHC 6:20 AM
        3h 50m
        Nonstop
        MEL 8:10 AM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 21 | Qantas Airways
        MEL 9:10 AM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CHC 2:30 PM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, Oct 27 | Qantas Airways
        $363
        20% off
        $455 $363
      • CHC 6:10 AM
        3h 55m
        Nonstop
        MEL 8:05 AM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 21 | Air New Zealand
        MEL 7:10 PM
        19h 15m
        1 stop
        CHC 4:25 PM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, Oct 27 | Air New Zealand
        $356
        22% off
        $455 $356
      • CHC 9:00 AM
        10h 45m
        1 stop
        MEL 5:45 PM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Sat, Sep 12 | Air New Zealand
        MEL 6:30 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CHC 11:55 PM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Thu, Sep 17 | Air New Zealand
        $364
        20% off
        $455 $364
      • CHC 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL 2:00 PM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Sat, Sep 5 | Normal Airline
        MEL 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        CHC 4:00 PM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Sep 7 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CHC 9:20 AM
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        MEL 11:05 AM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 13 | Jetstar Airways
        $145 $193
        25% off
        25% off
        $193 $145
      • CHC 8:20 AM
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:05 AM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Sun, Sep 13 | Jetstar Airways
        $145 $193
        25% off
        25% off
        $193 $145
      • CHC 8:20 AM
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:05 AM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Thu, Sep 17 | Jetstar Airways
        $145 $193
        25% off
        25% off
        $193 $145
      • CHC 8:20 AM
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:05 AM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Sat, Sep 19 | Jetstar Airways
        $145
        25% off
        $193 $145
      • CHC 9:15 AM
        3h 50m
        Nonstop
        MEL 11:05 AM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Thu, Oct 29 | Jetstar Airways
        $149
        23% off
        $193 $149
      • CHC 9:15 AM
        3h 50m
        Nonstop
        MEL 11:05 AM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Mon, Oct 26 | Jetstar Airways
        $150
        22% off
        $193 $150
      • CHC 9:20 AM
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        MEL 11:05 AM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Thu, Oct 15 | Jetstar Airways
        $151
        22% off
        $193 $151
      • CHC 8:20 AM
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:05 AM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Sun, Sep 20 | Jetstar Airways
        $151
        22% off
        $193 $151
      • CHC 8:20 AM
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:05 AM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Mon, Sep 21 | Jetstar Airways
        $151
        22% off
        $193 $151
      • CHC 8:20 AM
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:05 AM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Fri, Sep 18 | Jetstar Airways
        $151
        22% off
        $193 $151
      • CHC 8:20 AM
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:05 AM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Sat, Sep 5 | Jetstar Airways
        $154
        20% off
        $193 $154
      • CHC 6:10 PM
        29h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL 9:35 PM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Sat, Sep 5 | Air New Zealand
        $152
        21% off
        $193 $152
      • CHC 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL 2:00 PM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Sat, Sep 5 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Christchurch Airport to Melbourne Airport 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 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 September, with an average price of $189. You’ll want to avoid April, when the average price can reach as high as $300.

$300
$245
$189
$134
    Cheapest
  • $237
    Aug
  • $189
    Sep
  • $208
    Oct
  • $195
    Nov
  • $234
    Dec
  • $244
    Jan
  • $219
    Feb
  • $249
    Mar
  • $300
    Apr
  • $204
    May
  • $198
    Jun
  • $236
    Jul

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.

$249
$236
$222
$209
  • $222
    Mon
  • $232
    Tue
  • $232
    Wed
  • $226
    Thu
  • $241
    Fri
  • $235
    Sat
  • $249
    Sun

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

The cheapest airline flying from Christchurch Airport to Melbourne Airport is Jetstar Airways (from $142) among 5 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From $142
Air New Zealand
From $156
Emirates
From $158
Qantas Airways
From $159
Fiji Airways
From $423

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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

    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

    - M T W T F -
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  3. NZ215

    Christchurch Airport

    3:35 PM

    CHC

    3h 55m

    5:30 PM

    MEL

    - - - W - - -
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  4. NZ566

    Christchurch Airport

    6:10 PM

    CHC

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    7:35 PM

    AKL

    S M T W T F S
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  5. NZ125

    Auckland Intl. Airport

    3:30 PM

    AKL

    4h 15m

    Nonstop

    5:45 PM

    MEL

    - M T W T F S

  6. NZ566

    Christchurch Airport

    6:10 PM

    CHC

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    7:35 PM

    AKL

    S M T W T F S
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  7. NZ129

    Auckland Intl. Airport

    7:20 PM

    AKL

    4h 15m

    Nonstop

    9:35 PM

    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 $145
Cheapest return ticket price $338

FAQs for Christchurch Airport to Melbourne Airport Flights

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

    It takes around 3 hours 52 minutes to fly from Christchurch Airport (chc) to Melbourne Airport (mel).
  • There are around 6 daily flights from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Melbourne Airport (MEL).
  • Tickets cost around $196 in November, making it the cheapest month to book. Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • The route from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around $330 in October, 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.
  • The earliest flight from Christchurch Airport to Melbourne Airport departs at 06:10, and the last departs at 15:45, with about 28 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • Christchurch Airport to Melbourne Airport takes about 1 hour 38 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • Yes. Emirates, Qantas Airways, IndiGo, Jetstar Airways and Air India operate direct flights from Christchurch Airport to Melbourne Airport, with an average flight time of 1 hour 36 minutes, and around 23 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.

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