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Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from PLN 870 and round-trip from PLN 1,423. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        MEL 19:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CHC 00:35
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, Dec 6 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 09:15
        3h 50m
        Direct
        MEL 11:05
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
        PLN 1,423 PLN 2,036
        30% off
        30% off
        PLN 2,036 PLN 1,423
      • MEL 19:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CHC 00:35
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Dec 4 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 09:15
        3h 50m
        Direct
        MEL 11:05
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
        PLN 1,423 PLN 2,036
        30% off
        30% off
        PLN 2,036 PLN 1,423
      • MEL 19:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CHC 00:35
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sat, Dec 5 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 09:15
        3h 50m
        Direct
        MEL 11:05
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
        PLN 1,445 PLN 2,036
        28% off
        28% off
        PLN 2,036 PLN 1,445
      • MEL 19:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CHC 00:35
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Thu, Dec 3 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 09:15
        3h 50m
        Direct
        MEL 11:05
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
        PLN 1,446
        28% off
        PLN 2,036 PLN 1,446
      • MEL 19:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CHC 00:35
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, Nov 29 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 09:15
        3h 50m
        Direct
        MEL 11:05
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
        PLN 1,447
        28% off
        PLN 2,036 PLN 1,447
      • MEL 12:05
        3h 15m
        Direct
        CHC 17:20
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 09:15
        3h 50m
        Direct
        MEL 11:05
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
        PLN 1,447
        28% off
        PLN 2,036 PLN 1,447
      • MEL 19:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CHC 00:35
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Nov 27 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 09:15
        3h 50m
        Direct
        MEL 11:05
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
        PLN 1,487
        27% off
        PLN 2,036 PLN 1,487
      • MEL 19:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CHC 00:35
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 28 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 09:15
        3h 50m
        Direct
        MEL 11:05
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
        PLN 1,487
        27% off
        PLN 2,036 PLN 1,487
      • MEL 19:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CHC 00:35
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 3 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 09:15
        3h 50m
        Direct
        MEL 11:05
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 5 | Jetstar Airways
        PLN 1,487
        27% off
        PLN 2,036 PLN 1,487
      • MEL 12:05
        3h 15m
        Direct
        CHC 17:20
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 28 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 09:15
        3h 50m
        Direct
        MEL 11:05
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
        PLN 1,510
        26% off
        PLN 2,036 PLN 1,510
      • MEL 12:05
        3h 15m
        Direct
        CHC 17:20
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 09:15
        3h 50m
        Direct
        MEL 11:05
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
        PLN 1,520
        25% off
        PLN 2,036 PLN 1,520
      • MEL 12:05
        3h 15m
        Direct
        CHC 17:20
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 09:15
        3h 50m
        Direct
        MEL 11:05
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
        PLN 1,527
        25% off
        PLN 2,036 PLN 1,527
      • MEL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHC 14:00
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sat, Oct 10 | Normal Airline
        CHC 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        MEL 16:00
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Mon, Oct 12 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        MEL 12:05
        3h 15m
        Direct
        CHC 17:20
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
        PLN 870 PLN 1,260
        31% off
        31% off
        PLN 1,260 PLN 870
      • MEL 18:20
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CHC 23:45
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Nov 13 | Air New Zealand
        PLN 877 PLN 1,260
        30% off
        30% off
        PLN 1,260 PLN 877
      • MEL 19:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CHC 00:35
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 26 | Air New Zealand
        PLN 901 PLN 1,260
        28% off
        28% off
        PLN 1,260 PLN 901
      • MEL 19:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CHC 00:35
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Nov 27 | Air New Zealand
        PLN 901
        28% off
        PLN 1,260 PLN 901
      • MEL 12:05
        3h 15m
        Direct
        CHC 17:20
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 18 | Jetstar Airways
        PLN 913
        28% off
        PLN 1,260 PLN 913
      • MEL 19:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CHC 00:35
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 28 | Air New Zealand
        PLN 913
        28% off
        PLN 1,260 PLN 913
      • MEL 18:50
        3h 20m
        Direct
        CHC 00:10
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 26 | Qantas Airways
        PLN 931
        26% off
        PLN 1,260 PLN 931
      • MEL 18:50
        3h 20m
        Direct
        CHC 00:10
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 5 | Qantas Airways
        PLN 939
        25% off
        PLN 1,260 PLN 939
      • MEL 18:50
        3h 20m
        Direct
        CHC 00:10
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Nov 27 | Qantas Airways
        PLN 940
        25% off
        PLN 1,260 PLN 940
      • MEL 19:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CHC 00:35
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 4 | Air New Zealand
        PLN 942
        25% off
        PLN 1,260 PLN 942
      • MEL 19:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CHC 00:35
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 25 | Air New Zealand
        PLN 945
        25% off
        PLN 1,260 PLN 945
      • MEL 23:55
        19h 10m
        1 stop
        CHC 21:05
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 23 | Jetstar Airways
        PLN 941
        25% off
        PLN 1,260 PLN 941
      • MEL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHC 14:00
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sat, Oct 10 | Normal Airline
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Flight fares from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International 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 Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International 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 Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport, the best time to buy is in May, with an average price of PLN 993. You’ll want to avoid September, when the average price can reach as high as PLN 1,408.

PLN 1,408
PLN 1,201
PLN 993
PLN 786
    Cheapest
  • PLN 1,073
    Oct
  • PLN 1,240
    Nov
  • PLN 1,360
    Dec
  • PLN 1,122
    Jan
  • PLN 1,291
    Feb
  • PLN 1,065
    Mar
  • PLN 1,272
    Apr
  • PLN 993
    May
  • PLN 1,149
    Jun
  • PLN 1,164
    Jul
  • PLN 1,164
    Aug
  • PLN 1,408
    Sep

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

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

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, October is typically the cheapest month to find flights from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport, with an average price of PLN 1,462. In contrast, September is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching PLN 3,078.

PLN 3,078
PLN 2,270
PLN 1,462
PLN 654
  • PLN 1,462
    Oct
  • PLN 1,968
    Nov
  • PLN 2,640
    Dec
  • PLN 1,883
    Jan
  • PLN 2,366
    Feb
  • PLN 1,989
    Mar
  • PLN 2,274
    Apr
  • PLN 1,581
    May
  • PLN 2,138
    Jun
  • PLN 2,150
    Jul
  • PLN 1,768
    Aug
  • PLN 3,078
    Sep

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

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

PLN 1,337
PLN 1,240
PLN 1,143
PLN 1,046
    Cheapest
  • PLN 1,213
    Mon
  • PLN 1,196
    Tue
  • PLN 1,143
    Wed
  • PLN 1,197
    Thu
  • PLN 1,230
    Fri
  • PLN 1,337
    Sat
  • PLN 1,312
    Sun

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

The cheapest airline flying from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport is Air New Zealand (from PLN 861) among 8 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Air New Zealand
From PLN 861
Jetstar Airways
From PLN 885
Qantas Airways
From PLN 991
Emirates
From PLN 1,003
Virgin Australia
From PLN 1,071
Air Tahiti Nui
From PLN 1,452
Fiji Airways
From PLN 3,576
China Southern Airlines
From PLN 4,986

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What is the flight schedule from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International 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

    11:05

    MEL

    3h 20m

    16:25

    CHC

    S M T W T F S
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  2. QF169

    Melbourne Airport

    18:40

    MEL

    3h 30m

    00:10

    CHC

    S M T W T - S
    Search

  3. EK5389

    Melbourne Airport

    18:40

    MEL

    3h 30m

    01:10

    CHC

    S M T W T - S
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  4. NZ216

    Melbourne Airport

    18:10

    MEL

    3h 25m

    23:35

    CHC

    S M T W T - S
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  5. NZ120

    Melbourne Airport

    08:35

    MEL

    3h 40m

    Direct

    14:15

    AKL

    S M T W T F S
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  6. NZ569

    Auckland Airport

    20:00

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    21:25

    CHC

    - - - W T F S

  7. JQ217

    Melbourne Airport

    23:55

    MEL

    3h 35m

    Direct

    05:30

    AKL

    S - T W T - S
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  8. JQ241

    Auckland Airport

    21:00

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    22:25

    CHC

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

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

Flight distance 2,416.51km
Cheapest one-way ticket price PLN 870
Cheapest return ticket price PLN 1,423

FAQs for Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport Flights

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

    Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport takes about 2 hours 41 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 8 daily flights from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC).
  • The earliest flight from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport departs at 08:10, and the last departs at 18:40, 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 Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around PLN 1,439 in December, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 09:05 and arrives in Christchurch International Airport (CHC) at 14:30.
  • The latest flight departs from Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 18:55 and arrives in Christchurch International Airport (CHC) at 00:20.
    • The distance from Christchurch International Airport to downtown is about 9km, by taxi about 20 minutes.
  • Jetstar Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 2229 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport currently start from PLN 870, and round-trip fares start from PLN 1,423. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Thu, Dec 3; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand and Jetstar Airways operate direct flights from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport, with an average flight time of 2 hours 55 minutes, and around 26 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 Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport is PLN 1,377. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • IndiGo and Jetstar Airways are the most popular budget airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport, with one-way fares starting from PLN 870. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International 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 Melbourne Airport and Christchurch International 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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