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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 £167 and round-trip from £277. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        MEL 19:10
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CHC 00:35
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Dec 7 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 09:15
        3h 50m
        Nonstop
        MEL 11:05
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
        £277 £327
        15% off
        15% off
        £327 £277
      • MEL 19:10
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CHC 00:35
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sat, Dec 5 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 09:15
        3h 50m
        Nonstop
        MEL 11:05
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
        £277 £327
        15% off
        15% off
        £327 £277
      • MEL 19:10
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CHC 00:35
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, Dec 6 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 09:15
        3h 50m
        Nonstop
        MEL 11:05
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
        £281 £327
        14% off
        14% off
        £327 £281
      • MEL 19:10
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CHC 00:35
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Dec 4 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 09:15
        3h 50m
        Nonstop
        MEL 11:05
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
        £281
        14% off
        £327 £281
      • MEL 19:10
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CHC 00:35
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 30 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 09:15
        3h 50m
        Nonstop
        MEL 11:05
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
        £282
        14% off
        £327 £282
      • MEL 12:05
        3h 15m
        Nonstop
        CHC 17:20
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 09:15
        3h 50m
        Nonstop
        MEL 11:05
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
        £282
        14% off
        £327 £282
      • MEL 19:10
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CHC 00:35
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 28 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 09:15
        3h 50m
        Nonstop
        MEL 11:05
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
        £289
        12% off
        £327 £289
      • MEL 19:10
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CHC 00:35
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, Nov 29 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 09:15
        3h 50m
        Nonstop
        MEL 11:05
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
        £289
        12% off
        £327 £289
      • MEL 19:10
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CHC 00:35
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 4 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 09:15
        3h 50m
        Nonstop
        MEL 11:05
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Fri, Nov 6 | Jetstar Airways
        £289
        12% off
        £327 £289
      • MEL 12:05
        3h 15m
        Nonstop
        CHC 17:20
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 09:15
        3h 50m
        Nonstop
        MEL 11:05
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
        £294
        10% off
        £327 £294
      • MEL 12:05
        3h 15m
        Nonstop
        CHC 17:20
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 09:15
        3h 50m
        Nonstop
        MEL 11:05
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
        £296
        9% off
        £327 £296
      • MEL 12:05
        3h 15m
        Nonstop
        CHC 17:20
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 09:15
        3h 50m
        Nonstop
        MEL 11:05
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
        £297
        9% off
        £327 £297
      • MEL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHC 14:00
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, Oct 11 | Normal Airline
        CHC 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        MEL 16:00
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 13 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        MEL 12:05
        3h 15m
        Nonstop
        CHC 17:20
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 21 | Jetstar Airways
        £167 £207
        19% off
        19% off
        £207 £167
      • MEL 19:10
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CHC 00:35
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 4 | Air New Zealand
        £168 £207
        19% off
        19% off
        £207 £168
      • MEL 19:10
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CHC 00:35
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 9 | Air New Zealand
        £172 £207
        17% off
        17% off
        £207 £172
      • MEL 18:10
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CHC 23:35
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 21 | Air New Zealand
        £172
        17% off
        £207 £172
      • MEL 19:10
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CHC 00:35
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Dec 4 | Air New Zealand
        £173
        16% off
        £207 £173
      • MEL 12:05
        3h 15m
        Nonstop
        CHC 17:20
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Nov 20 | Jetstar Airways
        £178
        14% off
        £207 £178
      • MEL 18:25
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CHC 23:50
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 14 | Air New Zealand
        £185
        11% off
        £207 £185
      • MEL 12:05
        3h 15m
        Nonstop
        CHC 17:20
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
        £185
        11% off
        £207 £185
      • MEL 19:10
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CHC 00:35
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 25 | Air New Zealand
        £188
        9% off
        £207 £188
      • MEL 12:05
        3h 15m
        Nonstop
        CHC 17:20
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
        £188
        9% off
        £207 £188
      • MEL 19:10
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CHC 00:35
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 16 | Air New Zealand
        £188
        9% off
        £207 £188
      • MEL 18:55
        25h 15m
        1 stop
        CHC 22:10
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Oct 19 | Air New Zealand
        £180
        13% off
        £207 £180
      • MEL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHC 14:00
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, Oct 11 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International 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 Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport

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

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

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, for cheaper one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport, it is best to book in May, when average fares are £193. Try to avoid September, as fares peak at around £274.

£274
£234
£193
£153
    Cheapest
  • £209
    Oct
  • £241
    Nov
  • £265
    Dec
  • £218
    Jan
  • £251
    Feb
  • £207
    Mar
  • £248
    Apr
  • £193
    May
  • £224
    Jun
  • £227
    Jul
  • £227
    Aug
  • £274
    Sep

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

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

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, October usually offers the lowest round-trip fares from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport, with an average price of £285. September is typically the most expensive month, with average fares reaching £599.

£599
£442
£285
£128
  • £285
    Oct
  • £383
    Nov
  • £513
    Dec
  • £366
    Jan
  • £460
    Feb
  • £387
    Mar
  • £442
    Apr
  • £308
    May
  • £416
    Jun
  • £418
    Jul
  • £344
    Aug
  • £599
    Sep

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

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

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

£260
£241
£222
£203
    Cheapest
  • £236
    Mon
  • £233
    Tue
  • £222
    Wed
  • £233
    Thu
  • £239
    Fri
  • £260
    Sat
  • £255
    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 Jetstar Airways (from £167) among 9 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From £167
Air New Zealand
From £168
Qantas Airways
From £192
Emirates
From £196
Virgin Australia
From £204
Air Tahiti Nui
From £283
Fiji Airways
From £763
China Southern Airlines
From £969
Malaysia Airlines
From £1,401

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

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

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. JQ171

    Melbourne Airport

    11:05

    MEL

    3h 20m

    17:25

    CHC

    S M T W T F S
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  2. NZ216

    Melbourne Airport

    18:10

    MEL

    3h 25m

    23:35

    CHC

    S M T W T - S
    Search

  3. NZ120

    Melbourne Airport

    08:35

    MEL

    3h 40m

    Nonstop

    14:15

    AKL

    S M T W T F S
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  4. NZ559

    Auckland Airport

    16:45

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    18:10

    CHC

    - - - W - F S

  5. NZ126

    Melbourne Airport

    17:55

    MEL

    3h 40m

    Nonstop

    00:35

    AKL

    S - T W - F S
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  6. NZ519

    Auckland Airport

    06:45

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    08:10

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  7. JQ217

    Melbourne Airport

    23:55

    MEL

    3h 35m

    Nonstop

    05:30

    AKL

    S - T W T - S
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  8. JQ233

    Auckland Airport

    13:15

    AKL

    1h 20m

    Nonstop

    14:35

    CHC

    S M - W T F S

  9. NZ128

    Melbourne Airport

    14:00

    MEL

    3h 35m

    Nonstop

    20:35

    AKL

    S - T - T - S
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  10. NZ519

    Auckland Airport

    06:45

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    08:10

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  11. JQ217

    Melbourne Airport

    23:55

    MEL

    3h 35m

    Nonstop

    05:30

    AKL

    S - T W T - S
    Search

  12. JQ241

    Auckland Airport

    21:00

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    22:25

    CHC

    S M - - T - S

  13. JQ217

    Melbourne Airport

    23:55

    MEL

    3h 35m

    Nonstop

    05:30

    AKL

    S - T W T - S
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  14. JQ239

    Auckland Airport

    19:35

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    21:00

    CHC

    S M T - 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 2,416.51 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price £167
Cheapest return ticket price £277

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 £292 in December, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Melbourne Airport at 09:05 and arrives in Christchurch International Airport at 14:30.
  • The latest flight departs from Melbourne Airport at 18:55 and arrives in Christchurch International Airport at 00:20.
    • The distance from Christchurch International Airport to downtown is about 9 km, 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 £167, and round-trip fares start from £277. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Wed, Oct 21; 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 £267. 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 £167. 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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