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Christchurch International Airport to Melbourne Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Christchurch International Airport to Melbourne Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from SEK 1,404 and round-trip from SEK 3,282. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        CHC 06:00
        4h
        Direct
        MEL 08:00
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 9 | Air New Zealand
        MEL 19:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CHC 00:35
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 16 | Air New Zealand
        SEK 3,282 SEK 4,902
        33% off
        33% off
        SEK 4,902 SEK 3,282
      • CHC 06:00
        4h
        Direct
        MEL 08:00
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 28 | Air New Zealand
        MEL 19:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CHC 00:35
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 4 | Air New Zealand
        SEK 3,283 SEK 4,902
        33% off
        33% off
        SEK 4,902 SEK 3,283
      • CHC 06:00
        4h
        Direct
        MEL 08:00
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 23 | Air New Zealand
        MEL 19:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CHC 00:35
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 28 | Air New Zealand
        SEK 3,316 SEK 4,902
        32% off
        32% off
        SEK 4,902 SEK 3,316
      • CHC 06:05
        3h 55m
        Direct
        MEL 08:00
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 8 | Qantas Airways
        MEL 09:10
        3h 20m
        Direct
        CHC 14:30
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 12 | Qantas Airways
        SEK 3,389
        31% off
        SEK 4,902 SEK 3,389
      • CHC 16:00
        4h
        Direct
        MEL 18:00
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 4 | Air New Zealand
        MEL 19:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CHC 00:35
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Dec 9 | Air New Zealand
        SEK 3,398
        31% off
        SEK 4,902 SEK 3,398
      • CHC 15:45
        3h 55m
        Direct
        MEL 17:40
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Sat, Nov 7 | Qantas Airways
        MEL 09:10
        3h 20m
        Direct
        CHC 14:30
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 14 | Qantas Airways
        SEK 3,425
        30% off
        SEK 4,902 SEK 3,425
      • CHC 06:20
        3h 50m
        Direct
        MEL 08:10
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Thu, Oct 15 | Qantas Airways
        MEL 18:40
        3h 30m
        Direct
        CHC 00:10
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Thu, Oct 22 | Qantas Airways
        SEK 3,453
        30% off
        SEK 4,902 SEK 3,453
      • CHC 15:45
        3h 55m
        Direct
        MEL 17:40
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 23 | Qantas Airways
        MEL 18:50
        3h 20m
        Direct
        CHC 00:10
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 28 | Qantas Airways
        SEK 3,459
        28% off
        SEK 4,902 SEK 3,459
      • CHC 06:00
        4h
        Direct
        MEL 08:00
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 5 | Air New Zealand
        MEL 09:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CHC 14:35
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Thu, Dec 10 | Air New Zealand
        SEK 3,597
        27% off
        SEK 4,902 SEK 3,597
      • CHC 06:20
        3h 50m
        Direct
        MEL 08:10
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Thu, Oct 22 | Qantas Airways
        MEL 18:40
        3h 30m
        Direct
        CHC 00:10
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, Oct 25 | Qantas Airways
        SEK 3,627
        26% off
        SEK 4,902 SEK 3,627
      • CHC 20:10
        27h 20m
        1 stop
        MEL 21:30
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 3 | Air New Zealand
        MEL 19:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CHC 00:35
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Dec 7 | Air New Zealand
        SEK 3,576
        27% off
        SEK 4,902 SEK 3,576
      • CHC 20:40
        13h 30m
        1 stop
        MEL 08:10
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 1 | Air New Zealand
        MEL 19:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CHC 00:35
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Nov 6 | Air New Zealand
        SEK 3,578
        27% off
        SEK 4,902 SEK 3,578
      • CHC 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL 14:00
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Fri, Oct 16 | Normal Airline
        MEL 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        CHC 16:00
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, Oct 18 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CHC 06:05
        3h 55m
        Direct
        MEL 08:00
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 19 | Qantas Airways
        SEK 1,404 SEK 2,100
        33% off
        33% off
        SEK 2,100 SEK 1,404
      • CHC 09:15
        3h 50m
        Direct
        MEL 11:05
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Thu, Oct 29 | Jetstar Airways
        SEK 1,408 SEK 2,100
        33% off
        33% off
        SEK 2,100 SEK 1,408
      • CHC 09:15
        3h 50m
        Direct
        MEL 11:05
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
        SEK 1,435 SEK 2,100
        32% off
        32% off
        SEK 2,100 SEK 1,435
      • CHC 06:00
        4h
        Direct
        MEL 08:00
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Tue, Nov 3 | Air New Zealand
        SEK 1,466
        30% off
        SEK 2,100 SEK 1,466
      • CHC 09:15
        3h 50m
        Direct
        MEL 11:05
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 28 | Jetstar Airways
        SEK 1,468
        30% off
        SEK 2,100 SEK 1,468
      • CHC 16:00
        4h
        Direct
        MEL 18:00
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 16 | Air New Zealand
        SEK 1,486
        28% off
        SEK 2,100 SEK 1,486
      • CHC 06:00
        4h
        Direct
        MEL 08:00
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 1 | Air New Zealand
        SEK 1,489
        28% off
        SEK 2,100 SEK 1,489
      • CHC 06:00
        4h
        Direct
        MEL 08:00
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Sun, Oct 25 | Air New Zealand
        SEK 1,490
        28% off
        SEK 2,100 SEK 1,490
      • CHC 09:15
        3h 50m
        Direct
        MEL 11:05
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
        SEK 1,496
        28% off
        SEK 2,100 SEK 1,496
      • CHC 06:00
        4h
        Direct
        MEL 08:00
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Fri, Nov 6 | Air New Zealand
        SEK 1,548
        26% off
        SEK 2,100 SEK 1,548
      • CHC 09:15
        3h 50m
        Direct
        MEL 11:05
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 2 | Jetstar Airways
        SEK 1,554
        26% off
        SEK 2,100 SEK 1,554
      • CHC 13:10
        23h 45m
        1 stop
        MEL 10:55
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Sat, Nov 28 | Air New Zealand
        SEK 1,541
        27% off
        SEK 2,100 SEK 1,541
      • CHC 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL 14:00
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Fri, Oct 16 | Normal Airline
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Flight fares from Christchurch International Airport to Melbourne Airport are based on the average fares across airlines for the next three months, based on Trip.com’s latest data.

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from Christchurch International Airport to Melbourne Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Christchurch International Airport to Melbourne Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Christchurch International Airport to Melbourne Airport, the best time to buy is in November, with an average price of SEK 1,941. You’ll want to avoid April, when the average price can reach as high as SEK 2,992.

SEK 2,992
SEK 2,467
SEK 1,941
SEK 1,416
    Cheapest
  • SEK 1,955
    Oct
  • SEK 1,941
    Nov
  • SEK 2,336
    Dec
  • SEK 2,431
    Jan
  • SEK 2,183
    Feb
  • SEK 2,481
    Mar
  • SEK 2,992
    Apr
  • SEK 2,032
    May
  • SEK 1,975
    Jun
  • SEK 2,359
    Jul
  • SEK 2,039
    Aug
  • SEK 2,352
    Sep

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly round-trip fares from Christchurch International 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 International Airport to Melbourne Airport, with an average price of SEK 3,221. In contrast, January is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching SEK 6,152.

SEK 6,152
SEK 4,687
SEK 3,221
SEK 1,756
    Cheapest
  • SEK 4,422
    Oct
  • SEK 3,221
    Nov
  • SEK 4,640
    Dec
  • SEK 6,152
    Jan
  • SEK 4,062
    Feb
  • SEK 4,454
    Mar
  • SEK 5,629
    Apr
  • SEK 3,538
    May
  • SEK 5,095
    Jun
  • SEK 4,830
    Jul
  • SEK 4,372
    Aug
  • SEK 4,441
    Sep

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Christchurch International 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 International 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.

SEK 2,563
SEK 2,412
SEK 2,261
SEK 2,110
  • SEK 2,261
    Mon
  • SEK 2,328
    Tue
  • SEK 2,389
    Wed
  • SEK 2,294
    Thu
  • SEK 2,435
    Fri
  • SEK 2,431
    Sat
  • SEK 2,563
    Sun

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

The cheapest airline flying from Christchurch International Airport to Melbourne Airport is Jetstar Airways (from SEK 1,420) among 5 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From SEK 1,420
Air New Zealand
From SEK 1,489
Emirates
From SEK 1,557
Qantas Airways
From SEK 1,563
China Southern Airlines
From SEK 8,743

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What is the flight schedule from Christchurch International 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 International Airport

    08:20

    CHC

    3h 45m

    10:05

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  2. QF168

    Christchurch International Airport

    06:20

    CHC

    3h 50m

    08:10

    MEL

    S M T W T F -
    Search

  3. EK5388

    Christchurch International Airport

    16:45

    CHC

    3h 50m

    17:35

    MEL

    S - T - T F S
    Search

  4. QF170

    Christchurch International Airport

    15:45

    CHC

    3h 50m

    17:35

    MEL

    S - T - T F S
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  5. NZ213

    Christchurch International Airport

    06:10

    CHC

    3h 55m

    08:05

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  6. NZ215

    Christchurch International Airport

    15:35

    CHC

    3h 55m

    17:30

    MEL

    - M - W - - -
    Search

  7. NZ588

    Christchurch International Airport

    21:00

    CHC

    1h 25m

    Direct

    22:25

    AKL

    - M T W - - S
    Search

  8. NZ121

    Auckland Airport

    08:55

    AKL

    4h

    Direct

    10:55

    MEL

    S M T W T F S

  9. NZ588

    Christchurch International Airport

    21:00

    CHC

    1h 25m

    Direct

    22:25

    AKL

    - M T W - - S
    Search

  10. NZ125

    Auckland Airport

    15:30

    AKL

    4h 15m

    Direct

    16:45

    MEL

    S - T W - F S

  11. NZ546

    Christchurch International Airport

    13:05

    CHC

    1h 25m

    Direct

    14:30

    AKL

    - - - - T F -
    Search

  12. NZ121

    Auckland Airport

    08:55

    AKL

    4h

    Direct

    10:55

    MEL

    S M T W T F S

  13. NZ574

    Christchurch International Airport

    20:10

    CHC

    1h 25m

    Direct

    21:35

    AKL

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  14. NZ125

    Auckland Airport

    15:30

    AKL

    4h 15m

    Direct

    16:45

    MEL

    S - T W - F S
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About Christchurch International Airport and Melbourne Airport

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

Flight distance 2,416.51km
Cheapest one-way ticket price SEK 1,404
Cheapest return ticket price SEK 3,282

FAQs for Christchurch International Airport to Melbourne Airport Flights

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

    Christchurch International Airport to Melbourne Airport takes about 3 hours 24 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 7 daily flights from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Melbourne Airport (MEL).
  • The earliest flight from Christchurch International Airport to Melbourne Airport departs at 06:05, and the last departs at 16:45, 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 International Airport (CHC) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around SEK 2,712 in January, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) at 06:00 and arrives in Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 07:55.
  • The latest flight departs from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) at 20:30 and arrives in Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 22:15.
    • The distance from Melbourne Airport to downtown is about 18km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
    • The distance from Avalon Airport to downtown is about 50km, by taxi about 1 hour 10 minutes.
    • The distance from Essendon Airport to downtown is about 11km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is Essendon Airport. The distance is around 8km.
  • Qantas Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 1802 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Christchurch International Airport to Melbourne Airport currently start from SEK 1,404, and round-trip fares start from SEK 3,282. The current lowest fare is a Qantas Airways flight departing on Thu, Nov 19; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand and Jetstar Airways operate direct flights from Christchurch International Airport to Melbourne Airport, with an average flight time of 3 hours 21 minutes, and around 27 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 International Airport to Melbourne Airport is SEK 2,211. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • IndiGo and Jetstar Airways are the most popular budget airlines flying from Christchurch International Airport to Melbourne Airport, with one-way fares starting from SEK 1,404. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Christchurch International Airport to Melbourne Airport operates around 27 weekly flights, mainly by Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand and Jetstar Airways. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Christchurch International 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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