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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 BRL 1,062 and round-trip from BRL 1,773. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        MEL 19:10
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CHC 00:35
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, Dec 1 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 16:00
        4h
        Nonstop
        MEL 18:00
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Tue, Dec 8 | Air New Zealand
        BRL 1,773 BRL 2,462
        28% off
        28% off
        BRL 2,462 BRL 1,773
      • MEL 19:10
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CHC 00:35
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 7 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 06:00
        4h
        Nonstop
        MEL 08:00
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 12 | Air New Zealand
        BRL 1,839 BRL 2,462
        25% off
        25% off
        BRL 2,462 BRL 1,839
      • MEL 18:20
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CHC 23:45
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 9 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 06:00
        4h
        Nonstop
        MEL 08:00
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 15 | Air New Zealand
        BRL 1,839 BRL 2,462
        25% off
        25% off
        BRL 2,462 BRL 1,839
      • MEL 09:10
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CHC 14:35
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 30 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 06:00
        4h
        Nonstop
        MEL 08:00
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 3 | Air New Zealand
        BRL 1,840
        25% off
        BRL 2,462 BRL 1,840
      • MEL 19:10
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CHC 00:35
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, Nov 15 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 16:00
        4h
        Nonstop
        MEL 18:00
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 22 | Air New Zealand
        BRL 1,841
        25% off
        BRL 2,462 BRL 1,841
      • MEL 19:10
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CHC 00:35
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 5 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 06:00
        4h
        Nonstop
        MEL 08:00
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 9 | Air New Zealand
        BRL 1,841
        25% off
        BRL 2,462 BRL 1,841
      • MEL 18:50
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CHC 00:10
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 11 | Qantas Airways
        CHC 15:45
        3h 55m
        Nonstop
        MEL 17:40
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 16 | Qantas Airways
        BRL 1,852
        25% off
        BRL 2,462 BRL 1,852
      • MEL 18:50
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CHC 00:10
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 4 | Qantas Airways
        CHC 15:45
        3h 55m
        Nonstop
        MEL 17:40
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Sat, Nov 7 | Qantas Airways
        BRL 1,871
        24% off
        BRL 2,462 BRL 1,871
      • MEL 08:15
        7h 55m
        1 stop
        CHC 18:10
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 14 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 06:00
        4h
        Nonstop
        MEL 08:00
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Wed, Nov 18 | Air New Zealand
        BRL 1,794
        27% off
        BRL 2,462 BRL 1,794
      • MEL 19:10
        10h 15m
        1 stop
        CHC 07:25
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 19 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 05:45
        7h 10m
        1 stop
        MEL 10:55
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Wed, Nov 25 | Air New Zealand
        BRL 1,837
        25% off
        BRL 2,462 BRL 1,837
      • MEL 08:15
        7h 15m
        1 stop
        CHC 17:30
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Nov 6 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 06:00
        4h
        Nonstop
        MEL 08:00
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Wed, Nov 11 | Air New Zealand
        BRL 1,859
        24% off
        BRL 2,462 BRL 1,859
      • MEL 12:10
        17h 15m
        1 stop
        CHC 07:25
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Nov 13 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 06:00
        4h
        Nonstop
        MEL 08:00
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Wed, Nov 18 | Air New Zealand
        BRL 1,861
        24% off
        BRL 2,462 BRL 1,861
      • MEL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHC 14:00
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 7 | Normal Airline
        CHC 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        MEL 16:00
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Fri, Oct 9 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        MEL 12:05
        3h 15m
        Nonstop
        CHC 17:20
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
        BRL 1,062 BRL 1,575
        33% off
        33% off
        BRL 1,575 BRL 1,062
      • MEL 19:10
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CHC 00:35
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Dec 4 | Air New Zealand
        BRL 1,151 BRL 1,575
        27% off
        27% off
        BRL 1,575 BRL 1,151
      • MEL 19:10
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CHC 00:35
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Nov 27 | Air New Zealand
        BRL 1,151 BRL 1,575
        27% off
        27% off
        BRL 1,575 BRL 1,151
      • MEL 19:10
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CHC 00:35
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 28 | Air New Zealand
        BRL 1,151
        27% off
        BRL 1,575 BRL 1,151
      • MEL 19:10
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CHC 00:35
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, Nov 22 | Air New Zealand
        BRL 1,151
        27% off
        BRL 1,575 BRL 1,151
      • MEL 19:10
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CHC 00:35
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Nov 20 | Air New Zealand
        BRL 1,151
        27% off
        BRL 1,575 BRL 1,151
      • MEL 18:20
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CHC 23:45
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 19 | Air New Zealand
        BRL 1,151
        27% off
        BRL 1,575 BRL 1,151
      • MEL 19:10
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CHC 00:35
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, Nov 15 | Air New Zealand
        BRL 1,151
        27% off
        BRL 1,575 BRL 1,151
      • MEL 19:10
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CHC 00:35
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 26 | Air New Zealand
        BRL 1,182
        25% off
        BRL 1,575 BRL 1,182
      • MEL 19:10
        10h 15m
        1 stop
        CHC 07:25
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Dec 2 | Air New Zealand
        BRL 1,170
        26% off
        BRL 1,575 BRL 1,170
      • MEL 08:15
        9h 10m
        1 stop
        CHC 19:25
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 25 | Air New Zealand
        BRL 1,170
        26% off
        BRL 1,575 BRL 1,170
      • MEL 23:55
        19h 10m
        1 stop
        CHC 21:05
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 17 | Jetstar Airways
        BRL 1,197
        24% off
        BRL 1,575 BRL 1,197
      • MEL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHC 14:00
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 7 | 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 BRL 1,330. Try to avoid September, as fares peak at around BRL 1,886.

BRL 1,886
BRL 1,608
BRL 1,330
BRL 1,052
    Cheapest
  • BRL 1,438
    Oct
  • BRL 1,662
    Nov
  • BRL 1,823
    Dec
  • BRL 1,503
    Jan
  • BRL 1,730
    Feb
  • BRL 1,427
    Mar
  • BRL 1,705
    Apr
  • BRL 1,330
    May
  • BRL 1,539
    Jun
  • BRL 1,560
    Jul
  • BRL 1,559
    Aug
  • BRL 1,886
    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 BRL 1,960. September is typically the most expensive month, with average fares reaching BRL 4,125.

BRL 4,125
BRL 3,043
BRL 1,960
BRL 878
  • BRL 1,960
    Oct
  • BRL 2,638
    Nov
  • BRL 3,537
    Dec
  • BRL 2,523
    Jan
  • BRL 3,170
    Feb
  • BRL 2,665
    Mar
  • BRL 3,047
    Apr
  • BRL 2,119
    May
  • BRL 2,865
    Jun
  • BRL 2,881
    Jul
  • BRL 2,369
    Aug
  • BRL 4,125
    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.

BRL 1,789
BRL 1,660
BRL 1,530
BRL 1,401
    Cheapest
  • BRL 1,616
    Mon
  • BRL 1,581
    Tue
  • BRL 1,530
    Wed
  • BRL 1,611
    Thu
  • BRL 1,646
    Fri
  • BRL 1,789
    Sat
  • BRL 1,762
    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 BRL 1,062) among 7 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From BRL 1,062
Air New Zealand
From BRL 1,151
Qantas Airways
From BRL 1,338
Emirates
From BRL 1,349
Virgin Australia
From BRL 1,547
Air Tahiti Nui
From BRL 1,827
Fiji Airways
From BRL 5,139

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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

    16:25

    CHC

    S M T W T F S
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  2. NZ216

    Melbourne Airport

    18:30

    MEL

    3h 25m

    23:55

    CHC

    S M T W T - S
    Search

  3. NZ214

    Melbourne Airport

    09:10

    MEL

    3h 25m

    14:35

    CHC

    - M - W - F -
    Search

  4. NZ126

    Melbourne Airport

    17:55

    MEL

    3h 40m

    Nonstop

    00:35

    AKL

    S - T W - F S
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  5. NZ519

    Auckland Airport

    06:45

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    08:10

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  6. NZ120

    Melbourne Airport

    08:35

    MEL

    3h 40m

    Nonstop

    14:15

    AKL

    S M T W T F S
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  7. NZ569

    Auckland Airport

    20:00

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    21:25

    CHC

    - - - W T F S

  8. NZ128

    Melbourne Airport

    14:00

    MEL

    3h 35m

    Nonstop

    20:35

    AKL

    S - T - T - S
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  9. NZ519

    Auckland Airport

    06:45

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    08:10

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  10. JQ217

    Melbourne Airport

    23:55

    MEL

    3h 35m

    Nonstop

    05:30

    AKL

    S - T W T - S
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  11. JQ241

    Auckland Airport

    21:00

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    22:25

    CHC

    S M T W T - S

  12. JQ217

    Melbourne Airport

    23:55

    MEL

    3h 35m

    Nonstop

    05:30

    AKL

    S - T W T - S
    Search

  13. JQ239

    Auckland Airport

    18:30

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    19:55

    CHC

    S M T 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 2,416.51 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price BRL 1,062
Cheapest return ticket price BRL 1,773

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 BRL 1,963 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 BRL 1,062, and round-trip fares start from BRL 1,773. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Fri, Dec 4; 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 BRL 1,845. 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 BRL 1,062. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport operates around 26 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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