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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 US$214 and round-trip from US$342. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 00:35
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Dec 21 | Air New Zealand
      CHC 16:00
      4h
      Direct
      MEL 18:00
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 28 | Air New Zealand
      US$342 US$430
      20% off
      20% off
      US$430 US$342
    • MEL 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 00:35
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Nov 27 | Air New Zealand
      CHC 06:00
      4h
      Direct
      MEL 08:00
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 2 | Air New Zealand
      US$355 US$430
      17% off
      17% off
      US$430 US$355
    • MEL 18:20
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 23:45
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, Nov 29 | Air New Zealand
      CHC 06:00
      4h
      Direct
      MEL 08:00
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 5 | Air New Zealand
      US$355 US$430
      17% off
      17% off
      US$430 US$355
    • MEL 09:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 14:35
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, Dec 20 | Air New Zealand
      CHC 06:00
      4h
      Direct
      MEL 08:00
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 23 | Air New Zealand
      US$355
      17% off
      US$430 US$355
    • MEL 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 00:35
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Sat, Dec 5 | Air New Zealand
      CHC 16:00
      4h
      Direct
      MEL 18:00
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 12 | Air New Zealand
      US$355
      17% off
      US$430 US$355
    • MEL 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 00:35
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 25 | Air New Zealand
      CHC 06:00
      4h
      Direct
      MEL 08:00
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 29 | Air New Zealand
      US$355
      17% off
      US$430 US$355
    • MEL 18:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CHC 00:10
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, Dec 1 | Qantas Airways
      CHC 15:45
      3h 55m
      Direct
      MEL 17:40
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 6 | Qantas Airways
      US$358
      17% off
      US$430 US$358
    • MEL 18:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CHC 00:10
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 24 | Qantas Airways
      CHC 15:45
      3h 55m
      Direct
      MEL 17:40
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Fri, Nov 27 | Qantas Airways
      US$361
      16% off
      US$430 US$361
    • MEL 08:15
      7h 55m
      1 stop
      CHC 18:10
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Dec 4 | Air New Zealand
      CHC 06:00
      4h
      Direct
      MEL 08:00
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Tue, Dec 8 | Air New Zealand
      US$346
      20% off
      US$430 US$346
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 14:00
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
      CHC 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      MEL 16:00
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Fri, Oct 30 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Jan 18 | Jetstar Airways
      US$214 US$497
      56% off
      56% off
      US$497 US$214
    • MEL 19:10
      11h 40m
      1 stop
      CHC 08:50
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Dec 4 | Air New Zealand
      US$217 US$293
      26% off
      26% off
      US$293 US$217
    • MEL 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 00:35
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, Jan 10 | Air New Zealand
      US$221 US$497
      56% off
      56% off
      US$497 US$221
    • MEL 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 00:35
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 30 | Air New Zealand
      US$222
      24% off
      US$293 US$222
    • MEL 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 00:35
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 25 | Air New Zealand
      US$222
      24% off
      US$293 US$222
    • MEL 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 00:35
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Jan 15 | Air New Zealand
      US$225
      55% off
      US$497 US$225
    • MEL 18:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CHC 00:10
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Dec 4 | Qantas Airways
      US$227
      23% off
      US$293 US$227
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, Jan 17 | Jetstar Airways
      US$232
      53% off
      US$497 US$232
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      US$235
      53% off
      US$497 US$235
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 14:00
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Jan 18 | Jetstar Airways
      US$214 US$497
      56% off
      56% off
      US$497 US$214
    • MEL 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 00:35
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, Jan 10 | Air New Zealand
      US$221 US$497
      56% off
      56% off
      US$497 US$221
    • MEL 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 00:35
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 30 | Air New Zealand
      US$222 US$293
      24% off
      24% off
      US$293 US$222
    • MEL 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 00:35
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 25 | Air New Zealand
      US$222
      24% off
      US$293 US$222
    • MEL 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 00:35
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Jan 15 | Air New Zealand
      US$225
      55% off
      US$497 US$225
    • MEL 18:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CHC 00:10
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Dec 4 | Qantas Airways
      US$227
      23% off
      US$293 US$227
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, Jan 17 | Jetstar Airways
      US$232
      53% off
      US$497 US$232
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      US$235
      53% off
      US$497 US$235
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      US$235
      53% off
      US$497 US$235
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 14:00
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Jan 18 | Jetstar Airways
      US$214 US$517
      59% off
      59% off
      US$517 US$214
    • MEL 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 00:35
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, Jan 10 | Air New Zealand
      US$221 US$517
      56% off
      56% off
      US$517 US$221
    • MEL 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 00:35
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Jan 15 | Air New Zealand
      US$225 US$517
      56% off
      56% off
      US$517 US$225
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, Jan 17 | Jetstar Airways
      US$232
      55% off
      US$517 US$232
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      US$235
      55% off
      US$517 US$235
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      US$235
      55% off
      US$517 US$235
    • MEL 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 00:35
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Dec 4 | Air New Zealand
      US$245
      53% off
      US$517 US$245
    • MEL 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 00:35
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Thu, Dec 3 | Air New Zealand
      US$245
      53% off
      US$517 US$245
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      US$274
      47% off
      US$517 US$274
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 14:00
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 00:35
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 2 | Air New Zealand
      US$302 US$918
      67% off
      67% off
      US$918 US$302
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 2 | Jetstar Airways
      US$375 US$918
      59% off
      59% off
      US$918 US$375
    • MEL 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 00:35
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 2 | Virgin Australia
      US$375 US$918
      59% off
      59% off
      US$918 US$375
    • MEL 18:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CHC 00:10
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, Nov 1 | Qantas Airways
      US$383
      57% off
      US$918 US$383
    • MEL 09:10
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CHC 14:30
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, Oct 27 | Qantas Airways
      US$454
      51% off
      US$918 US$454
    • MEL 18:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CHC 00:10
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 28 | Qantas Airways
      US$454
      51% off
      US$918 US$454
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, Oct 27 | Jetstar Airways
      US$495
      46% off
      US$918 US$495
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 28 | Jetstar Airways
      US$529
      42% off
      US$918 US$529
    • MEL 09:10
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CHC 14:30
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, Oct 27 | Emirates
      US$537
      42% off
      US$918 US$537
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 14:00
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Jan 18 | Jetstar Airways
      US$214 US$497
      56% off
      56% off
      US$497 US$214
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, Jan 17 | Jetstar Airways
      US$232 US$497
      53% off
      53% off
      US$497 US$232
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      US$235 US$497
      53% off
      53% off
      US$497 US$235
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      US$235
      53% off
      US$497 US$235
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 28 | Jetstar Airways
      US$242
      17% off
      US$293 US$242
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      US$274
      45% off
      US$497 US$274
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 25 | Jetstar Airways
      US$307
      38% off
      US$497 US$307
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Jan 15 | Qantas Airways
      US$326
      61% off
      US$834 US$326
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 4 | Jetstar Airways
      US$388
      53% off
      US$834 US$388
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 14:00
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 28 | 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.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport

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 US$257. It is best to avoid September, when the average price can reach US$364.

US$364
US$311
US$257
US$204
    Cheapest
  • US$280
    Oct
  • US$321
    Nov
  • US$352
    Dec
  • US$290
    Jan
  • US$334
    Feb
  • US$276
    Mar
  • US$329
    Apr
  • US$257
    May
  • US$297
    Jun
  • US$301
    Jul
  • US$301
    Aug
  • US$364
    Sep

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 US$409. September is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching US$796.

US$796
US$603
US$409
US$216
    Cheapest
  • US$543
    Oct
  • US$509
    Nov
  • US$682
    Dec
  • US$487
    Jan
  • US$612
    Feb
  • US$514
    Mar
  • US$588
    Apr
  • US$409
    May
  • US$553
    Jun
  • US$556
    Jul
  • US$457
    Aug
  • US$796
    Sep

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.

US$348
US$324
US$299
US$275
    Cheapest
  • US$316
    Mon
  • US$313
    Tue
  • US$299
    Wed
  • US$310
    Thu
  • US$320
    Fri
  • US$348
    Sat
  • US$341
    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 Air New Zealand (from US$217) among 7 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Air New Zealand
From US$217
Qantas Airways
From US$227
Jetstar Airways
From US$242
Emirates
From US$245
Virgin Australia
From US$269
Air Tahiti Nui
From US$359
Fiji Airways
From US$715

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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

    17:25

    CHC

    S M T W T F S
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  2. NZ214

    Melbourne Airport

    09:10

    MEL

    3h 25m

    14:35

    CHC

    S M T W - F -
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  3. NZ216

    Melbourne Airport

    19:10

    MEL

    3h 25m

    00:35

    CHC

    S - T - - F -
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  4. NZ120

    Melbourne Airport

    08:35

    MEL

    3h 40m

    Direct

    14:15

    AKL

    S M T W T F S
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  5. NZ555

    Auckland Airport

    16:05

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    17:30

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  6. NZ124

    Melbourne Airport

    10:20

    MEL

    3h 40m

    Direct

    16:00

    AKL

    S M - - T - S
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  7. NZ567

    Auckland Airport

    19:00

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    20:25

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  8. NZ122

    Melbourne Airport

    12:10

    MEL

    3h 35m

    Direct

    17:45

    AKL

    S M T W T F S
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  9. NZ575

    Auckland Airport

    21:15

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    22:40

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  10. NZ126

    Melbourne Airport

    17:55

    MEL

    3h 40m

    Direct

    00:35

    AKL

    S M T W T F S
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  11. NZ515

    Auckland Airport

    06:00

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    07:25

    CHC

    - M T W T F -

  12. NZ126

    Melbourne Airport

    17:55

    MEL

    3h 40m

    Direct

    00:35

    AKL

    S M T W T F S
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  13. NZ519

    Auckland Airport

    06:45

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    08:10

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  14. NZ126

    Melbourne Airport

    17:55

    MEL

    3h 40m

    Direct

    00:35

    AKL

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  15. NZ527

    Auckland Airport

    08:50

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    10:15

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  16. JQ432

    Melbourne Airport

    06:35

    MEL

    2h 5m

    Direct

    08:40

    OOL

    - - T - T F S
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  17. JQ187

    Gold Coast Airport

    17:45

    OOL

    3h 20m

    Direct

    00:05

    CHC

    S - - W - F -
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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 US$214
Cheapest return ticket price US$342

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 7 minutes 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 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 US$478 in October, 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 US$217, and round-trip fares start from US$342. The current lowest fare is a Air New Zealand 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 3 hours 7 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 US$362. 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 US$217. 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.
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