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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 €127 and round-trip from €289. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        CHC 08:20
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:05
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Sat, Sep 5 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 11:05
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CHC 16:25
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Thu, Sep 10 | Jetstar Airways
        €289 €413
        30% off
        30% off
        €413 €289
      • CHC 08:20
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:05
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Wed, Aug 26 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 11:05
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CHC 16:25
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Aug 28 | Jetstar Airways
        €293 €413
        28% off
        28% off
        €413 €293
      • CHC 08:20
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:05
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Tue, Aug 25 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 11:05
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CHC 16:25
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, Sep 1 | Jetstar Airways
        €293 €413
        28% off
        28% off
        €413 €293
      • CHC 08:20
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:05
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Thu, Aug 27 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 11:05
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CHC 16:25
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sat, Aug 29 | Jetstar Airways
        €293
        28% off
        €413 €293
      • CHC 08:20
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:05
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Sat, Aug 22 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 11:05
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CHC 16:25
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sat, Aug 29 | Jetstar Airways
        €293
        28% off
        €413 €293
      • CHC 08:20
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:05
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Fri, Aug 21 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 11:05
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CHC 16:25
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Aug 28 | Jetstar Airways
        €293
        28% off
        €413 €293
      • CHC 08:20
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:05
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Sat, Aug 29 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 11:05
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CHC 16:25
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, Sep 1 | Jetstar Airways
        €293
        28% off
        €413 €293
      • CHC 08:20
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:05
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Mon, Aug 31 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 11:05
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CHC 16:25
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Sep 2 | Jetstar Airways
        €293
        28% off
        €413 €293
      • CHC 15:45
        3h 50m
        Nonstop
        MEL 17:35
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Tue, Sep 15 | Qantas Airways
        MEL 18:40
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        CHC 00:10
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sat, Sep 19 | Qantas Airways
        €295
        28% off
        €413 €295
      • CHC 06:20
        3h 50m
        Nonstop
        MEL 08:10
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Tue, Sep 22 | Qantas Airways
        MEL 18:40
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        CHC 01:10
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, Sep 29 | Qantas Airways
        €296
        28% off
        €413 €296
      • CHC 15:35
        3h 55m
        Nonstop
        MEL 17:30
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 14 | Air New Zealand
        MEL 18:10
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CHC 23:35
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, Oct 20 | Air New Zealand
        €297
        28% off
        €413 €297
      • CHC 06:10
        3h 55m
        Nonstop
        MEL 08:05
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Thu, Sep 10 | Air New Zealand
        MEL 18:10
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CHC 23:35
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sat, Sep 12 | Air New Zealand
        €297
        28% off
        €413 €297
      • CHC 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL 14:00
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Sat, Aug 22 | Normal Airline
        MEL 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        CHC 16:00
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Aug 24 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CHC 08:20
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:05
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Mon, Sep 21 | Jetstar Airways
        €127 €178
        28% off
        28% off
        €178 €127
      • CHC 08:20
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:05
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Tue, Sep 22 | Jetstar Airways
        €127 €178
        28% off
        28% off
        €178 €127
      • CHC 08:20
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:05
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Wed, Sep 2 | Jetstar Airways
        €127 €178
        28% off
        28% off
        €178 €127
      • CHC 08:20
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:05
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Fri, Sep 4 | Jetstar Airways
        €127
        28% off
        €178 €127
      • CHC 08:20
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:05
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Mon, Sep 14 | Jetstar Airways
        €127
        28% off
        €178 €127
      • CHC 08:20
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:05
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Wed, Sep 16 | Jetstar Airways
        €127
        28% off
        €178 €127
      • CHC 08:20
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:05
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Tue, Sep 15 | Jetstar Airways
        €127
        28% off
        €178 €127
      • CHC 08:20
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:05
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Sat, Sep 12 | Jetstar Airways
        €127
        28% off
        €178 €127
      • CHC 08:20
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:05
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Fri, Sep 18 | Jetstar Airways
        €127
        28% off
        €178 €127
      • CHC 08:20
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:05
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Sun, Sep 20 | Jetstar Airways
        €127
        28% off
        €178 €127
      • CHC 06:05
        3h 55m
        Nonstop
        MEL 08:00
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Sun, Oct 18 | Air New Zealand
        €128
        28% off
        €178 €128
      • CHC 06:10
        3h 55m
        Nonstop
        MEL 08:05
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Thu, Oct 15 | Air New Zealand
        €128
        28% off
        €178 €128
      • CHC 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL 14:00
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Sat, Aug 22 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Christchurch International Airport to Melbourne Airport 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 Christchurch International Airport to Melbourne Airport

Which month offers the lowest one-way fares when flying from Christchurch International Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Data is based on the past 12 months. It shows the average one-way fares by month for flights from Christchurch International Airport to Melbourne Airport on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, for cheaper one-way flights from Christchurch International Airport to Melbourne Airport, it is best to book in September, when average fares are €162. Try to avoid April, as fares peak at around €256.

€256
€209
€162
€115
    Cheapest
  • €171
    Aug
  • €162
    Sep
  • €178
    Oct
  • €166
    Nov
  • €200
    Dec
  • €208
    Jan
  • €187
    Feb
  • €213
    Mar
  • €256
    Apr
  • €174
    May
  • €169
    Jun
  • €202
    Jul

Which month offers the lowest round-trip fares from Christchurch International Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Data is based on the past 12 months. It shows the average round-trip fares by month for flights from Christchurch International Airport to Melbourne Airport on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, September usually offers the lowest round-trip fares from Christchurch International Airport to Melbourne Airport, with an average price of €218. January is typically the most expensive month, with average fares reaching €527.

€527
€373
€218
€64
    Cheapest
  • €340
    Aug
  • €218
    Sep
  • €379
    Oct
  • €276
    Nov
  • €397
    Dec
  • €527
    Jan
  • €348
    Feb
  • €381
    Mar
  • €482
    Apr
  • €303
    May
  • €436
    Jun
  • €413
    Jul

Which day of the week offers the cheapest flights from Christchurch International Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Data is based on the past 12 months. It shows the average fares by day of the week for flights from Christchurch International Airport to Melbourne Airport on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Christchurch International Airport to Melbourne Airport is Monday, when average fares are usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Sunday, as fares are typically the highest.

€215
€203
€190
€178
  • €190
    Mon
  • €199
    Tue
  • €198
    Wed
  • €194
    Thu
  • €206
    Fri
  • €200
    Sat
  • €215
    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 €127) among 4 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From €127
Air New Zealand
From €128
Qantas Airways
From €135
Emirates
From €135

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What is the flight schedule from Christchurch International Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Check on the flight schedule from Christchurch to Melbourne to find the flight that matches your travel plan.

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. QF170

    Christchurch International Airport

    15:45

    CHC

    3h 50m

    17:35

    MEL

    S - T - T F S
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  3. EK5388

    Christchurch International Airport

    15:45

    CHC

    3h 50m

    17:35

    MEL

    S - T - T F S
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  4. NZ213

    Christchurch International Airport

    06:10

    CHC

    3h 55m

    08:05

    MEL

    S M T W T - S
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  5. NZ574

    Christchurch International Airport

    20:10

    CHC

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    21:35

    AKL

    S - T W T F S
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  6. NZ127

    Auckland Airport

    11:45

    AKL

    4h

    Nonstop

    13:45

    MEL

    - - - W T F S

  7. NZ588

    Christchurch International Airport

    21:00

    CHC

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    22:25

    AKL

    - M T W - - S
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  8. NZ125

    Auckland Airport

    15:30

    AKL

    4h 15m

    Nonstop

    17:45

    MEL

    S M T W T F S

  9. NZ570

    Christchurch International Airport

    19:10

    CHC

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    20:35

    AKL

    S M T W T - S
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  10. NZ129

    Auckland Airport

    19:20

    AKL

    4h 15m

    Nonstop

    21:35

    MEL

    S M T W T 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 2,416.51 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price €127
Cheapest return ticket price €289

FAQs for Christchurch International Airport to Melbourne Airport Flights

  • How long is a flight from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)?

    It takes around 3 hours 51 minutes to fly from Christchurch International Airport (chc) to Melbourne Airport (mel).
  • There are around 6 daily flights from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Melbourne Airport (MEL).
  • Tickets cost around €161 in November, making it the cheapest month to book. Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • The route from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around €221 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Christchurch International Airport at 06:00 and arrives in Melbourne Airport at 07:55.
  • The latest flight departs from Christchurch International Airport at 20:30 and arrives in Melbourne Airport at 22:15.
    • The distance from Melbourne Airport to downtown is about 18 km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
    • The distance from Avalon Airport to downtown is about 50 km, by taxi about 1 hour 10 minutes.
    • The distance from Essendon Airport to downtown is about 11 km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is Essendon Airport. The distance is around 8 km.
  • Qantas Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 1802 flights per month.

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