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Melbourne to Christchurch International Airport flight
      • Cheapest nonstop
        MEL 11:05
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CHC 16:25
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, Aug 30 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 08:20
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:05
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Fri, Sep 4 | Jetstar Airways
        US$325 US$403
        19% off
        19% off
        US$403 US$325
      • MEL 11:05
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CHC 16:25
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, Aug 23 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 08:20
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:05
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Sat, Aug 29 | Jetstar Airways
        US$325 US$403
        19% off
        19% off
        US$403 US$325
      • MEL 11:05
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CHC 16:25
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, Sep 1 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 08:20
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:05
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Sat, Sep 5 | Jetstar Airways
        US$340 US$403
        16% off
        16% off
        US$403 US$340
      • MEL 11:05
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CHC 16:25
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sat, Aug 29 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 08:20
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:05
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Sat, Sep 5 | Jetstar Airways
        US$354
        12% off
        US$403 US$354
      • MEL 11:05
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CHC 16:25
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Aug 28 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 08:20
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:05
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Fri, Sep 4 | Jetstar Airways
        US$354
        12% off
        US$403 US$354
      • MEL 11:05
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CHC 16:25
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, Sep 15 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 08:20
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:05
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Tue, Sep 22 | Jetstar Airways
        US$354
        12% off
        US$403 US$354
      • MEL 11:05
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CHC 16:25
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Sep 14 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 08:20
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:05
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Sun, Sep 20 | Jetstar Airways
        US$354
        12% off
        US$403 US$354
      • MEL 11:05
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CHC 16:25
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, Aug 25 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 08:20
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:05
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Sun, Aug 30 | Jetstar Airways
        US$354
        12% off
        US$403 US$354
      • MEL 11:05
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CHC 16:25
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, Sep 6 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 08:20
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:05
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Fri, Sep 11 | Jetstar Airways
        US$354
        12% off
        US$403 US$354
      • MEL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHC 14:00
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Aug 10 | Normal Airline
        CHC 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        MEL 16:00
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Wed, Aug 12 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        MEL 11:05
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CHC 16:25
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sat, Sep 5 | Jetstar Airways
        US$197 US$244
        19% off
        19% off
        US$244 US$197
      • MEL 11:05
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CHC 16:25
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, Aug 23 | Jetstar Airways
        US$197 US$244
        19% off
        19% off
        US$244 US$197
      • MEL 11:05
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CHC 16:25
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, Aug 18 | Jetstar Airways
        US$199 US$244
        18% off
        18% off
        US$244 US$199
      • MEL 11:05
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CHC 16:25
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, Sep 6 | Jetstar Airways
        US$200
        18% off
        US$244 US$200
      • MEL 11:05
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CHC 16:25
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Aug 21 | Jetstar Airways
        US$201
        18% off
        US$244 US$201
      • MEL 11:05
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CHC 16:25
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, Aug 30 | Jetstar Airways
        US$201
        18% off
        US$244 US$201
      • MEL 11:05
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CHC 16:25
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, Sep 1 | Jetstar Airways
        US$207
        15% off
        US$244 US$207
      • MEL 11:05
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CHC 16:25
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, Sep 13 | Jetstar Airways
        US$211
        14% off
        US$244 US$211
      • MEL 11:05
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CHC 16:25
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Aug 31 | Jetstar Airways
        US$214
        12% off
        US$244 US$214
      • MEL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHC 14:00
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Aug 10 | Normal Airline
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Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Melbourne to Christchurch International Airport

Which month offers the lowest one-way fares from Melbourne 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 to Christchurch International Airport on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the lowest-priced month for one-way flights from Melbourne to Christchurch International Airport is August, with an average fare of US$251. The most expensive month is usually December, with average fares reaching US$348.

US$348
US$300
US$251
US$203
  • US$251
    Aug
  • US$320
    Sep
  • US$281
    Oct
  • US$320
    Nov
  • US$348
    Dec
  • US$287
    Jan
  • US$330
    Feb
  • US$273
    Mar
  • US$325
    Apr
  • US$254
    May
  • US$294
    Jun
  • US$298
    Jul

Which month offers the lowest round-trip fares from Melbourne 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 to Christchurch International Airport on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, August usually offers the lowest round-trip fares from Melbourne to Christchurch International Airport, with an average price of US$360. December is typically the most expensive month, with average fares reaching US$675.

US$675
US$518
US$360
US$203
  • US$360
    Aug
  • US$554
    Sep
  • US$374
    Oct
  • US$503
    Nov
  • US$675
    Dec
  • US$481
    Jan
  • US$605
    Feb
  • US$508
    Mar
  • US$581
    Apr
  • US$404
    May
  • US$546
    Jun
  • US$549
    Jul

Which day of the week offers the cheapest flights from Melbourne 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 to Christchurch International Airport on Trip.com.

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

US$338
US$312
US$286
US$260
    Cheapest
  • US$303
    Mon
  • US$295
    Tue
  • US$286
    Wed
  • US$303
    Thu
  • US$316
    Fri
  • US$330
    Sat
  • US$338
    Sun

Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Christchurch International Airport

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Flight Schedule from Melbourne to Christchurch International Airport

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Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. JQ171

    Melbourne Airport

    11:05

    MEL

    3h 20m

    16:25

    CHC

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  2. NZ216

    Melbourne Airport

    18:10

    MEL

    3h 25m

    23:35

    CHC

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  3. NZ122

    Melbourne Airport

    12:10

    MEL

    3h 35m

    Nonstop

    17:45

    AKL

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  4. NZ573

    Auckland Airport

    20:45

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    22:10

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  5. NZ120

    Melbourne Airport

    08:35

    MEL

    3h 40m

    Nonstop

    14:15

    AKL

    S M T W T F S
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  6. NZ563

    Auckland Airport

    18:00

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    19:25

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  7. NZ126

    Melbourne Airport

    18:55

    MEL

    3h 40m

    Nonstop

    00:35

    AKL

    - M T W - F S
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  8. NZ515

    Auckland Airport

    06:10

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    07:35

    CHC

    S M T W T - -

  9. NZ126

    Melbourne Airport

    18:55

    MEL

    3h 40m

    Nonstop

    00:35

    AKL

    - M T W - F S
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  10. NZ531

    Auckland Airport

    09:50

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    11:15

    CHC

    - - - - - F S

  11. NZ128

    Melbourne Airport

    15:00

    MEL

    3h 35m

    Nonstop

    20:35

    AKL

    S - - - T - S
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  12. NZ519

    Auckland Airport

    06:45

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    08:10

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  13. NZ126

    Melbourne Airport

    18:55

    MEL

    3h 40m

    Nonstop

    00:35

    AKL

    - M T W - F S
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  14. NZ543

    Auckland Airport

    13:00

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    14:25

    CHC

    S M T W T F S
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Flight Info of Flights from Melbourne to Christchurch International Airport

Cheapest one-way flight price US$181
Cheapest month October
Peak season for travel December

FAQs for Melbourne to Christchurch International Airport Flights

  • When are flight tickets from Melbourne to Christchurch the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Melbourne to Christchurch based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the cheapest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
  • According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around US$435.
  • It takes about 3 hours 24 minutes to fly from Melbourne to Christchurch.
    • The distance from Christchurch International Airport to downtown is about 9 km, by taxi about 20 minutes.
  • The earliest flight departs from Melbourne at 09:05 and arrives in Christchurch at 14:30.
  • The latest flight departs from Melbourne at 18:55 and arrives in Christchurch at 00:20.
  • Air New Zealand operates 9 direct flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Christchurch (CHC).
  • There are 1 airport(s) in Christchurch (CHC): Christchurch International Airport.

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