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Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from SGD 283 and round-trip from SGD 470. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        MEL 7:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CHC 12:35 AM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sat, Dec 5 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 9:15 AM
        3h 50m
        Nonstop
        MEL 11:05 AM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 470 SGD 657
        28% off
        28% off
        SGD 657 SGD 470
      • MEL 7:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CHC 12:35 AM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Thu, Dec 3 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 9:15 AM
        3h 50m
        Nonstop
        MEL 11:05 AM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 473 SGD 657
        28% off
        28% off
        SGD 657 SGD 473
      • MEL 7:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CHC 12:35 AM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Dec 2 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 9:15 AM
        3h 50m
        Nonstop
        MEL 11:05 AM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 476 SGD 657
        28% off
        28% off
        SGD 657 SGD 476
      • MEL 7:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CHC 12:35 AM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Dec 9 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 9:15 AM
        3h 50m
        Nonstop
        MEL 11:05 AM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 477
        27% off
        SGD 657 SGD 477
      • MEL 7:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CHC 12:35 AM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Dec 4 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 9:15 AM
        3h 50m
        Nonstop
        MEL 11:05 AM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 477
        27% off
        SGD 657 SGD 477
      • MEL 7:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CHC 12:35 AM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Thu, Dec 10 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 9:15 AM
        3h 50m
        Nonstop
        MEL 11:05 AM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 477
        27% off
        SGD 657 SGD 477
      • MEL 7:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CHC 12:35 AM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Dec 7 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 9:15 AM
        3h 50m
        Nonstop
        MEL 11:05 AM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 478
        27% off
        SGD 657 SGD 478
      • MEL 7:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CHC 12:35 AM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 28 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 9:15 AM
        3h 50m
        Nonstop
        MEL 11:05 AM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 478
        27% off
        SGD 657 SGD 478
      • MEL 12:05 PM
        3h 15m
        Nonstop
        CHC 5:20 PM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 9:15 AM
        3h 50m
        Nonstop
        MEL 11:05 AM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 480
        27% off
        SGD 657 SGD 480
      • MEL 9:10 AM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CHC 2:30 PM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Thu, Dec 3 | Qantas Airways
        CHC 9:15 AM
        3h 50m
        Nonstop
        MEL 11:05 AM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 486
        26% off
        SGD 657 SGD 486
      • MEL 7:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CHC 12:35 AM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Nov 27 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 3:45 PM
        3h 55m
        Nonstop
        MEL 5:40 PM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 3 | Qantas Airways
        SGD 486
        26% off
        SGD 657 SGD 486
      • MEL 12:10 PM
        8h 30m
        1 stop
        CHC 10:40 PM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, Dec 8 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 9:15 AM
        3h 50m
        Nonstop
        MEL 11:05 AM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 479
        27% off
        SGD 657 SGD 479
      • MEL 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHC 2:00 PM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Oct 16 | Normal Airline
        CHC 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        MEL 4:00 PM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Sun, Oct 18 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        MEL 7:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CHC 12:35 AM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Dec 4 | Air New Zealand
        SGD 283 SGD 405
        30% off
        30% off
        SGD 405 SGD 283
      • MEL 7:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CHC 12:35 AM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Thu, Dec 3 | Air New Zealand
        SGD 283 SGD 405
        30% off
        30% off
        SGD 405 SGD 283
      • MEL 7:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CHC 12:35 AM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, Dec 6 | Air New Zealand
        SGD 283 SGD 405
        30% off
        30% off
        SGD 405 SGD 283
      • MEL 7:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CHC 12:35 AM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sat, Dec 5 | Air New Zealand
        SGD 283
        30% off
        SGD 405 SGD 283
      • MEL 7:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CHC 12:35 AM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Nov 27 | Air New Zealand
        SGD 283
        30% off
        SGD 405 SGD 283
      • MEL 7:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CHC 12:35 AM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, Nov 29 | Air New Zealand
        SGD 283
        30% off
        SGD 405 SGD 283
      • MEL 7:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CHC 12:35 AM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 28 | Air New Zealand
        SGD 283
        30% off
        SGD 405 SGD 283
      • MEL 7:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CHC 12:35 AM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 10 | Air New Zealand
        SGD 283
        30% off
        SGD 405 SGD 283
      • MEL 7:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CHC 12:35 AM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Thu, Dec 10 | Air New Zealand
        SGD 284
        30% off
        SGD 405 SGD 284
      • MEL 7:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CHC 12:35 AM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, Nov 22 | Air New Zealand
        SGD 299
        26% off
        SGD 405 SGD 299
      • MEL 3:00 PM
        15h 10m
        1 stop
        CHC 8:10 AM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 26 | Air New Zealand
        SGD 284
        30% off
        SGD 405 SGD 284
      • MEL 7:10 PM
        11h
        1 stop
        CHC 8:10 AM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Dec 9 | Air New Zealand
        SGD 288
        28% off
        SGD 405 SGD 288
      • MEL 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHC 2:00 PM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Oct 16 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Melbourne Airport 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 SGD 328. In contrast, the most expensive month is usually September, with an average price of SGD 465.

SGD 465
SGD 397
SGD 328
SGD 260
    Cheapest
  • SGD 355
    Oct
  • SGD 410
    Nov
  • SGD 449
    Dec
  • SGD 371
    Jan
  • SGD 427
    Feb
  • SGD 352
    Mar
  • SGD 420
    Apr
  • SGD 328
    May
  • SGD 379
    Jun
  • SGD 385
    Jul
  • SGD 384
    Aug
  • SGD 465
    Sep

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, October is usually the cheapest month to find flights from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch, with an average price of SGD 455. In contrast, September is typically the most expensive month, with average fares reaching SGD 1,016.

SGD 1,016
SGD 736
SGD 455
SGD 175
  • SGD 455
    Oct
  • SGD 650
    Nov
  • SGD 872
    Dec
  • SGD 622
    Jan
  • SGD 781
    Feb
  • SGD 657
    Mar
  • SGD 751
    Apr
  • SGD 522
    May
  • SGD 706
    Jun
  • SGD 710
    Jul
  • SGD 584
    Aug
  • SGD 1,016
    Sep

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 Saturday, as ticket prices are typically highest that day.

SGD 441
SGD 410
SGD 379
SGD 348
    Cheapest
  • SGD 402
    Mon
  • SGD 398
    Tue
  • SGD 379
    Wed
  • SGD 395
    Thu
  • SGD 408
    Fri
  • SGD 441
    Sat
  • SGD 436
    Sun

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

The most popular airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch are Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, and Qantas Airways, among 4 carriers on this route. Air New Zealand offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
Air New Zealand logo Air New Zealand
Jetstar Airways logo Jetstar Airways
Qantas Airways logo Qantas Airways
Virgin Australia logo Virgin Australia

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. QF169

    Melbourne Airport

    6:40 PM

    MEL

    3h 30m

    12:10 AM

    CHC

    S M T W T - S
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  3. QF167

    Melbourne Airport

    9:15 AM

    MEL

    3h 30m

    2:45 PM

    CHC

    S - T - T F S
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  4. NZ216

    Melbourne Airport

    6:30 PM

    MEL

    3h 25m

    11:55 PM

    CHC

    S M T W T - S
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  5. NZ214

    Melbourne Airport

    9:10 AM

    MEL

    3h 25m

    2:35 PM

    CHC

    - M - W - F -
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  6. NZ126

    Melbourne Airport

    5:55 PM

    MEL

    3h 40m

    Nonstop

    12:35 AM

    AKL

    S - T W - F S
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  7. NZ515

    Auckland Intl. Airport

    6:10 AM

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    7:35 AM

    CHC

    S M T W T F -

  8. NZ126

    Melbourne Airport

    5:55 PM

    MEL

    3h 40m

    Nonstop

    12:35 AM

    AKL

    S - T W - F S
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  9. NZ519

    Auckland Intl. Airport

    6:45 AM

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    8:10 AM

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  10. NZ128

    Melbourne Airport

    2:00 PM

    MEL

    3h 35m

    Nonstop

    8:35 PM

    AKL

    S - T - T - S
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  11. NZ519

    Auckland Intl. Airport

    6:45 AM

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    8:10 AM

    CHC

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

Cheapest round-trip ticket price SGD 452
Cheapest one-way flight price SGD 264
Off-season for travel September
Peak season for travel July

FAQs for Melbourne Airport to Christchurch Flights

  • When is peak season for travel to Christchurch?

    ؜The peak travel time for visiting Christchurch is November. During this time, flights from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch are the most expensive. Cheap tickets can still be booked on Trip.com.
  • Flights from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) take around 3 hours 15 minutes.
  • Jetstar Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 2229 flights per month.
  • The earliest flight departs from Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 09:05 and arrives in Christchurch (CHC) at 14:30.
  • The latest flight departs from Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 18:55 and arrives in Christchurch (CHC) at 00:20.
    • The distance from Christchurch International Airport to downtown is about 9 km. It takes about 20 minutes by taxi.
  • Yes. Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand and Jetstar Airways operate direct flights from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch. The average flight time is approximately 3 hours 14 minutes, with about 3 flights per week. Actual schedules may vary by season.
  • The cheapest one-way flight from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch currently starts from SGD 283, with round-trip fares from SGD 470. The lowest fare is offered by Air New Zealand departing on Fri, Dec 4; prices are subject to availability.
  • Yes. The average flight time from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch is about 3 hours 6 minutes. Actual flight time may vary due to routing, weather, and air traffic.
  • Currently, multiple airlines offer flights from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch, including: Qantas Airways Jetstar Airways Air New Zealand Emirates Virgin Australia 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 Melbourne Airport to Christchurch is SGD 450, and the average round-trip fare is SGD 692. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Flights from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch are usually cheapest in May, with an average one-way fare of about SGD 450. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • The earliest flight from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch departs at 09:10, and the latest one departs at 18:40. There are approximately 4 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before your trip.
  • Flights from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch usually arrive at Christchurch International Airport. Christchurch International Airport is the most convenient option for this route.
  • IndiGoand Jetstar Airways are the most popular budget airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch. Basic fares start from SGD 283. Before comparing final prices, watch out for baggage, seat selection, and payment surcharges.

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