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      • Cheapest nonstop
        MEL 11:05 AM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CHC 4:25 PM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, Jun 9 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 8:20 AM
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:05 AM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Sat, Jun 13 | Jetstar Airways
        $319 $408
        22% off
        22% off
        $408 $319
      • MEL 11:05 AM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CHC 4:25 PM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, May 19 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 8:20 AM
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:05 AM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Sun, May 24 | Jetstar Airways
        $329 $408
        19% off
        19% off
        $408 $329
      • MEL 11:05 AM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CHC 4:25 PM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Jun 12 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 8:20 AM
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:05 AM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Tue, Jun 16 | Jetstar Airways
        $334 $408
        18% off
        18% off
        $408 $334
      • MEL 11:05 AM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CHC 4:25 PM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, May 22 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 8:20 AM
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:05 AM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Thu, May 28 | Jetstar Airways
        $335
        18% off
        $408 $335
      • MEL 11:05 AM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CHC 4:25 PM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Jun 8 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 8:20 AM
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:05 AM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Sat, Jun 13 | Jetstar Airways
        $335
        18% off
        $408 $335
      • MEL 11:05 AM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CHC 4:25 PM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, May 29 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 8:20 AM
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:05 AM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Fri, Jun 5 | Jetstar Airways
        $336
        18% off
        $408 $336
      • MEL 11:05 AM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CHC 4:25 PM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Jun 5 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 8:20 AM
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:05 AM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Wed, Jun 10 | Jetstar Airways
        $337
        17% off
        $408 $337
      • MEL 11:05 AM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CHC 4:25 PM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Thu, Jun 4 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 8:20 AM
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:05 AM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Wed, Jun 10 | Jetstar Airways
        $337
        17% off
        $408 $337
      • MEL 11:05 AM
        3h 15m
        Nonstop
        CHC 4:20 PM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Jun 1 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 8:20 AM
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:05 AM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Sun, Jun 7 | Jetstar Airways
        $338
        17% off
        $408 $338
      • MEL 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHC 2:00 PM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, May 15 | Normal Airline
        CHC 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        MEL 4:00 PM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Sun, May 17 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        MEL 11:05 AM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CHC 4:25 PM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sat, May 23 | Jetstar Airways
        $174 $237
        27% off
        27% off
        $237 $174
      • MEL 11:05 AM
        3h 15m
        Nonstop
        CHC 4:20 PM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, Jun 14 | Jetstar Airways
        $178 $237
        25% off
        25% off
        $237 $178
      • MEL 11:05 AM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CHC 4:25 PM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Jun 24 | Jetstar Airways
        $188 $237
        21% off
        21% off
        $237 $188
      • MEL 11:05 AM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CHC 4:25 PM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Thu, Jul 9 | Jetstar Airways
        $188
        21% off
        $237 $188
      • MEL 11:05 AM
        3h 15m
        Nonstop
        CHC 4:20 PM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Jun 12 | Jetstar Airways
        $195
        18% off
        $237 $195
      • MEL 11:05 AM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CHC 4:25 PM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, May 19 | Jetstar Airways
        $195
        18% off
        $237 $195
      • MEL 11:05 AM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CHC 4:25 PM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, May 20 | Jetstar Airways
        $195
        18% off
        $237 $195
      • MEL 11:05 AM
        3h 15m
        Nonstop
        CHC 4:20 PM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, Jun 21 | Jetstar Airways
        $196
        17% off
        $237 $196
      • MEL 11:05 AM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CHC 4:25 PM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, Jun 16 | Jetstar Airways
        $196
        17% off
        $237 $196
      • MEL 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHC 2:00 PM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, May 15 | 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

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

Data is based on average one-way flight prices from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch 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 Melbourne Airport to Christchurch is May, with an average price of $232. In contrast, the most expensive month is usually December, with an average price of $345.

$345
$289
$232
$176
  • $232
    May
  • $233
    Jun
  • $287
    Jul
  • $249
    Aug
  • $318
    Sep
  • $279
    Oct
  • $315
    Nov
  • $345
    Dec
  • $285
    Jan
  • $328
    Feb
  • $271
    Mar
  • $323
    Apr

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

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

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, August is usually the cheapest month to find flights from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch, with an average price of $358. In contrast, December is typically the most expensive month, with average fares reaching $670.

$670
$514
$358
$202
    Cheapest
  • $537
    May
  • $393
    Jun
  • $456
    Jul
  • $358
    Aug
  • $551
    Sep
  • $371
    Oct
  • $500
    Nov
  • $670
    Dec
  • $478
    Jan
  • $601
    Feb
  • $505
    Mar
  • $577
    Apr

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

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

$332
$304
$276
$248
    Cheapest
  • $298
    Mon
  • $285
    Tue
  • $276
    Wed
  • $306
    Thu
  • $311
    Fri
  • $312
    Sat
  • $332
    Sun

Selected Airlines from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch

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

Flight Schedule from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch

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

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. JQ171

    Melbourne Airport

    11:05 AM

    MEL

    3h 20m

    4:25 PM

    CHC

    S M T W T F S
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  2. NZ216

    Melbourne Airport

    6:10 PM

    MEL

    3h 25m

    11:35 PM

    CHC

    - - T W T F S
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Flight Info of Flights from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch

Cheapest round-trip ticket price$319
Cheapest one-way flight price$188
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelDecember

FAQs for Melbourne Airport to Christchurch Flights

  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Christchurch?

    • The distance from Christchurch International Airport to downtown is about 9 km. It takes about 20 minutes by taxi.

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