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Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport Flights Info

Cheapest one-way
€202
Air New Zealand Air New Zealand 3h 25m · Direct Sun, Dec 20
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Cheapest return
€334
Air New Zealand Air New Zealand 3h 25m · Direct Wed, Dec 16 - Mon, Dec 21
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Best time to book
May
Cheapest
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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 €133 and round-trip from €334. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 00:35
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Dec 16 | Air New Zealand
      CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 21 | Jetstar Airways
      €334 €425
      21% off
      21% off
      €425 €334
    • MEL 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 00:35
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Dec 21 | Air New Zealand
      CHC 06:00
      4h
      Direct
      MEL 08:00
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 24 | Air New Zealand
      €335 €425
      21% off
      21% off
      €425 €335
    • MEL 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 00:35
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Dec 14 | Air New Zealand
      CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 21 | Jetstar Airways
      €336 €425
      21% off
      21% off
      €425 €336
    • MEL 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 00:35
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, Dec 13 | Air New Zealand
      CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 20 | Jetstar Airways
      €338
      20% off
      €425 €338
    • MEL 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 00:35
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, Dec 20 | Air New Zealand
      CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 25 | Jetstar Airways
      €339
      20% off
      €425 €339
    • MEL 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 00:35
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, Dec 15 | Air New Zealand
      CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 20 | Jetstar Airways
      €339
      20% off
      €425 €339
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 21 | Jetstar Airways
      €341
      20% off
      €425 €341
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      CHC 06:05
      3h 55m
      Direct
      MEL 08:00
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Tue, Dec 22 | Qantas Airways
      €344
      19% off
      €425 €344
    • MEL 09:10
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CHC 14:30
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Dec 14 | Qantas Airways
      CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 21 | Jetstar Airways
      €345
      19% off
      €425 €345
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 14:00
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 17 | Normal Airline
      CHC 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      MEL 16:00
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 19 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      MEL 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 00:35
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, Dec 20 | Air New Zealand
      €202 €280
      28% off
      28% off
      €280 €202
    • MEL 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 00:35
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Sat, Jan 16 | Air New Zealand
      €204 €552
      63% off
      63% off
      €552 €204
    • MEL 18:20
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 23:45
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 17 | Air New Zealand
      €206 €280
      26% off
      26% off
      €280 €206
    • MEL 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 00:35
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, Jan 17 | Air New Zealand
      €206
      63% off
      €552 €206
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      €208
      26% off
      €280 €208
    • MEL 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 00:35
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Dec 21 | Air New Zealand
      €208
      26% off
      €280 €208
    • MEL 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 00:35
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Jan 13 | Air New Zealand
      €209
      62% off
      €552 €209
    • MEL 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 00:35
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Jan 15 | Air New Zealand
      €209
      62% off
      €552 €209
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Dec 18 | Jetstar Airways
      €211
      25% off
      €280 €211
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 14:00
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 17 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 00:35
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, Dec 20 | Air New Zealand
      €202 €280
      28% off
      28% off
      €280 €202
    • MEL 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 00:35
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Sat, Jan 16 | Air New Zealand
      €204 €552
      63% off
      63% off
      €552 €204
    • MEL 18:20
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 23:45
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 17 | Air New Zealand
      €206 €280
      26% off
      26% off
      €280 €206
    • MEL 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 00:35
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, Jan 17 | Air New Zealand
      €206
      63% off
      €552 €206
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      €208
      26% off
      €280 €208
    • MEL 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 00:35
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Dec 21 | Air New Zealand
      €208
      26% off
      €280 €208
    • MEL 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 00:35
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Jan 13 | Air New Zealand
      €209
      62% off
      €552 €209
    • MEL 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 00:35
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Jan 15 | Air New Zealand
      €209
      62% off
      €552 €209
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Dec 18 | Jetstar Airways
      €211
      25% off
      €280 €211
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 14:00
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 17 | Normal Airline
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    • IGR 22:23
      9h 44m
      1 stop
      SCL 08:07
      Iguazu - Santiago | Fri, Dec 11 | JetSMART
      €133 €592
      78% off
      78% off
      €592 €133
    • IGR 13:30
      7h 10m
      1 stop
      SCL 20:40
      Iguazu - Santiago | Sun, Dec 6 | Aerolineas Argentinas
      €145 €592
      76% off
      76% off
      €592 €145
    • IGR 14:55
      5h 45m
      1 stop
      SCL 20:40
      Iguazu - Santiago | Sun, Dec 13 | Aerolineas Argentinas
      €485 €592
      18% off
      18% off
      €592 €485
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 14:00
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 17 | Normal Airline
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    • MEL 10:20
      7h 5m
      1 stop
      CHC 19:25
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 16 | Air New Zealand
      €609 €743
      18% off
      18% off
      €743 €609
    • MEL 15:00
      6h 59m
      1 stop
      CHC 23:59
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 16 | Qantas Airways
      €378 €743
      49% off
      49% off
      €743 €378
    • MEL 09:10
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CHC 14:30
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 17 | Qantas Airways
      €439 €743
      41% off
      41% off
      €743 €439
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 17 | Jetstar Airways
      €516
      31% off
      €743 €516
    • MEL 13:15
      7h 5m
      1 stop
      CHC 22:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 17 | Jetstar Airways
      €410
      45% off
      €743 €410
    • MEL 14:40
      7h 45m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:25
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 17 | Qantas Airways
      €373
      50% off
      €743 €373
    • MEL 06:35
      6h 50m
      1 stop
      CHC 15:25
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 18 | Emirates
      €383
      48% off
      €743 €383
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 18 | Jetstar Airways
      €386
      48% off
      €743 €386
    • MEL 12:50
      7h 30m
      1 stop
      CHC 22:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 18 | Jetstar Airways
      €289
      61% off
      €743 €289
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 14:00
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 17 | Normal Airline
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    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      €208 €280
      26% off
      26% off
      €280 €208
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Dec 18 | Jetstar Airways
      €211 €280
      25% off
      25% off
      €280 €211
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Dec 21 | Jetstar Airways
      €216 €280
      23% off
      23% off
      €280 €216
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      €221
      60% off
      €552 €221
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Sat, Dec 19 | Jetstar Airways
      €224
      20% off
      €280 €224
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, Jan 17 | Jetstar Airways
      €224
      59% off
      €552 €224
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, Dec 20 | Jetstar Airways
      €228
      19% off
      €280 €228
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Jan 18 | Jetstar Airways
      €232
      57% off
      €552 €232
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      €232
      57% off
      €552 €232
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 14:00
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 17 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Melbourne to Christchurch are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

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 €202) among 2 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.
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Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport

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

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

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, May is often the month to find the lowest fares from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport, with an average price of €371. September is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching €721.

€721
€546
€371
€196
    Cheapest
  • €461
    Nov
  • €619
    Dec
  • €441
    Jan
  • €554
    Feb
  • €466
    Mar
  • €533
    Apr
  • €371
    May
  • €501
    Jun
  • €504
    Jul
  • €415
    Aug
  • €721
    Sep
  • €424
    Oct

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, the cheapest one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport are usually in May, with an average price of €233. It is best to avoid September, when the average price can reach €330.

€330
€282
€233
€185
    Cheapest
  • €286
    Nov
  • €319
    Dec
  • €263
    Jan
  • €303
    Feb
  • €250
    Mar
  • €298
    Apr
  • €233
    May
  • €269
    Jun
  • €273
    Jul
  • €273
    Aug
  • €330
    Sep
  • €315
    Oct

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 departure day from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport is Wednesday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Saturday as prices are typically highest on that day.

€317
€297
€276
€256
    Cheapest
  • €291
    Mon
  • €287
    Tue
  • €276
    Wed
  • €283
    Thu
  • €292
    Fri
  • €317
    Sat
  • €310
    Sun

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

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  2. NZ218

    Melbourne Airport

    18:20

    MEL

    3h 25m

    23:45

    CHC

    - - T - T - S
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  3. NZ216

    Melbourne Airport

    19:10

    MEL

    3h 25m

    00:35

    CHC

    S - - W - F -
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  4. NZ122

    Melbourne Airport

    12:10

    MEL

    3h 35m

    Direct

    17:45

    AKL

    S M T W T F S
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  5. NZ575

    Auckland Airport

    21:15

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    22:40

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  6. NZ126

    Melbourne Airport

    19:10

    MEL

    3h 40m

    Direct

    00:50

    AKL

    S - T W T F S
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  7. NZ515

    Auckland Airport

    06:00

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    07:25

    CHC

    S M T W T F -

  8. NZ126

    Melbourne Airport

    19:10

    MEL

    3h 40m

    Direct

    00:50

    AKL

    S - T W T F S
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  9. NZ519

    Auckland Airport

    06:45

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    08:10

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  10. NZ256

    Melbourne Airport

    18:20

    MEL

    3h 35m

    Direct

    23:55

    WLG

    - - - W - - -
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  11. NZ5331

    Wellington International Airport

    06:30

    WLG

    1h 5m

    Direct

    07:35

    CHC

    S M T W T - -

  12. NZ126

    Melbourne Airport

    19:10

    MEL

    3h 40m

    Direct

    00:50

    AKL

    S - T W T F S
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  13. NZ523

    Auckland Airport

    08:00

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    09:25

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  14. NZ128

    Melbourne Airport

    15:00

    MEL

    3h 35m

    Direct

    20:35

    AKL

    S M - W - F S
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  15. NZ515

    Auckland Airport

    06:00

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    07:25

    CHC

    S M T W T F -

  16. NZ256

    Melbourne Airport

    18:20

    MEL

    3h 35m

    Direct

    23:55

    WLG

    - - - W - - -
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  17. NZ5343

    Wellington International Airport

    10:00

    WLG

    1h 5m

    Direct

    11:05

    CHC

    S M T W T F -
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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 3 hours 1 minute on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 9 daily flights from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC).
  • The earliest flight from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport departs at 09:10, and the last departs at 19:10, with about 6 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 €346 in November, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Christchurch International Airport to downtown is about 9 km. It takes about 20 minutes by taxi.
  • 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 €202, and round-trip fares start from €334. The current lowest fare is a Air New Zealand flight departing on Sun, Dec 20; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways and Jetstar Airways operate direct flights from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport, with an average flight time of 3 hours 2 minutes, and around 27 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 €324. 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 €202. 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.
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