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Melbourne Airport to Christchurch Airport flight

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      • Cheapest nonstop
        MEL 11:05 AM
        3h 15m
        Nonstop
        CHC 4:20 PM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, May 15 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 8:20 AM
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:05 AM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Mon, May 18 | Jetstar Airways
        $301 $373
        19% off
        19% off
        $373 $301
      • MEL 11:05 AM
        3h 15m
        Nonstop
        CHC 4:20 PM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, May 4 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 8:20 AM
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:05 AM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Thu, May 7 | Jetstar Airways
        $305 $373
        18% off
        18% off
        $373 $305
      • MEL 11:05 AM
        3h 15m
        Nonstop
        CHC 4:20 PM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, May 3 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 8:20 AM
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:05 AM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Thu, May 7 | Jetstar Airways
        $305 $373
        18% off
        18% off
        $373 $305
      • MEL 11:05 AM
        3h 15m
        Nonstop
        CHC 4:20 PM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, May 5 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 8:20 AM
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:05 AM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Thu, May 7 | Jetstar Airways
        $305
        18% off
        $373 $305
      • MEL 11:05 AM
        3h 15m
        Nonstop
        CHC 4:20 PM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, May 13 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 8:20 AM
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:05 AM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Wed, May 20 | Jetstar Airways
        $306
        18% off
        $373 $306
      • MEL 11:05 AM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CHC 4:25 PM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, May 12 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 8:20 AM
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:05 AM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Tue, May 19 | Jetstar Airways
        $306
        18% off
        $373 $306
      • MEL 11:05 AM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CHC 4:25 PM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Thu, May 14 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 8:20 AM
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:05 AM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Thu, May 21 | Jetstar Airways
        $307
        18% off
        $373 $307
      • MEL 11:05 AM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CHC 4:25 PM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, May 10 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 8:20 AM
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:05 AM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Wed, May 13 | Jetstar Airways
        $312
        16% off
        $373 $312
      • MEL 11:05 AM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CHC 4:25 PM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Thu, Apr 30 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 8:20 AM
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:05 AM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Mon, May 4 | Jetstar Airways
        $313
        16% off
        $373 $313
      • MEL 6:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CHC 11:35 PM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, May 15 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 6:10 AM
        3h 55m
        Nonstop
        MEL 8:05 AM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Mon, May 18 | Air New Zealand
        $313
        16% off
        $373 $313
      • MEL 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHC Invalid Date
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Thu, Mar 19 | Normal Airline
        CHC 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        MEL 4:00 PM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Sat, Mar 21 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        MEL 12:05 PM
        3h 15m
        Nonstop
        CHC 5:20 PM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Mar 20 | Jetstar Airways
        $170 $233
        27% off
        27% off
        $233 $170
      • MEL 11:05 AM
        3h 15m
        Nonstop
        CHC 4:20 PM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Apr 29 | Jetstar Airways
        $173 $233
        26% off
        26% off
        $233 $173
      • MEL 11:05 AM
        3h 15m
        Nonstop
        CHC 4:20 PM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, Apr 21 | Jetstar Airways
        $189 $233
        19% off
        19% off
        $233 $189
      • MEL 11:05 AM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CHC 4:25 PM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, May 11 | Jetstar Airways
        $190
        18% off
        $233 $190
      • MEL 6:30 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CHC 11:55 PM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Thu, May 7 | Air New Zealand
        $191
        18% off
        $233 $191
      • MEL 12:05 PM
        3h 15m
        Nonstop
        CHC 5:20 PM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Mar 25 | Jetstar Airways
        $191
        18% off
        $233 $191
      • MEL 12:05 PM
        3h 15m
        Nonstop
        CHC 5:20 PM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Thu, Mar 26 | Jetstar Airways
        $192
        18% off
        $233 $192
      • MEL 11:05 AM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CHC 4:25 PM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Thu, Apr 30 | Jetstar Airways
        $192
        18% off
        $233 $192
      • MEL 11:05 AM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CHC 4:25 PM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, May 3 | Jetstar Airways
        $194
        17% off
        $233 $194
      • MEL 11:05 AM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CHC 4:25 PM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, Apr 28 | Jetstar Airways
        $195
        16% off
        $233 $195
      • MEL 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHC Invalid Date
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Thu, Mar 19 | Normal Airline
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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.

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

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

Data is based on average one-way flight prices from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch 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 Melbourne Airport to Christchurch Airport, the best time to buy is in May, with an average price of $230. You’ll want to avoid December, when the average price can reach as high as $340.

$340
$285
$230
$175
    Cheapest
  • $257
    Mar
  • $323
    Apr
  • $230
    May
  • $230
    Jun
  • $283
    Jul
  • $245
    Aug
  • $313
    Sep
  • $275
    Oct
  • $310
    Nov
  • $340
    Dec
  • $281
    Jan
  • $323
    Feb

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

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

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, August is typically the cheapest month to find flights from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch Airport, with an average price of $352. In contrast, December is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching $660.

$660
$506
$352
$198
    Cheapest
  • $433
    Mar
  • $601
    Apr
  • $529
    May
  • $387
    Jun
  • $449
    Jul
  • $352
    Aug
  • $543
    Sep
  • $366
    Oct
  • $493
    Nov
  • $660
    Dec
  • $471
    Jan
  • $592
    Feb

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch 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 Melbourne Airport to Christchurch Airport is Wednesday, 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.

$326
$299
$272
$245
    Cheapest
  • $299
    Mon
  • $279
    Tue
  • $272
    Wed
  • $298
    Thu
  • $310
    Fri
  • $311
    Sat
  • $326
    Sun

Selected Airlines from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch Airport

See which airlines fly from Melbourne to Christchurch. Find the airline that best meets your travel needs by comparing prices and treat yourself to an enjoyable journey.

Jetstar Airways
From $170
Air New Zealand
From $191
Emirates
From $210
Qantas Airways
From $214
Virgin Australia
From $230
Air Tahiti Nui
From $364
Fiji Airways
From $403
Malaysia Airlines
From $1,569

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Flight Schedule from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch 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

    12:05 PM

    MEL

    3h 15m

    5:20 PM

    CHC

    S M T W T F S
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  2. NZ216

    Melbourne Airport

    6:55 PM

    MEL

    3h 25m

    12:20 AM

    CHC

    - - - - T - S
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  3. NZ120

    Melbourne Airport

    8:35 AM

    MEL

    3h 40m

    Nonstop

    2:15 PM

    AKL

    S M T W T F S
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  4. NZ555

    Auckland Intl. Airport

    4:10 PM

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    5:35 PM

    CHC

    - M T W T F S

  5. NZ120

    Melbourne Airport

    8:35 AM

    MEL

    3h 40m

    Nonstop

    2:15 PM

    AKL

    S M T W T F S
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  6. NZ563

    Auckland Intl. Airport

    6:00 PM

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    7:25 PM

    CHC

    S M T W T F S
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Melbourne Airport to Christchurch Airport Flights Info

Flight distance2,416.51 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price$170
Cheapest return ticket price$301

FAQs for Melbourne Airport to Christchurch Airport Flights

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

    It takes around 3 hours 26 minutes to fly from Melbourne Airport (mel) to Christchurch Airport (chc).
  • There are around 6 daily flights from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Christchurch Airport (CHC).
  • Tickets cost around $225 in June, making it the cheapest month to book. Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Christchurch Airport (CHC) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • The route from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Christchurch Airport (CHC) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around $372 in April, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 09:05 and arrives in Christchurch Airport (CHC) at 14:30.
  • The latest flight departs from Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 18:55 and arrives in Christchurch Airport (CHC) at 00:20.
    • The distance from Christchurch International Airport to downtown is about 9 km. It takes about 20 minutes by taxi.
  • Jetstar Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 2229 flights per month.

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