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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 €193 and round-trip from €330. 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 7 | Air New Zealand
      CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      €330 €384
      14% off
      14% off
      €384 €330
    • MEL 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 00:35
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Sat, Dec 12 | Air New Zealand
      CHC 06:00
      4h
      Direct
      MEL 08:00
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Tue, Dec 15 | Air New Zealand
      €332 €384
      14% off
      14% off
      €384 €332
    • MEL 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 00:35
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Sat, Dec 5 | Air New Zealand
      CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      €333 €384
      13% off
      13% off
      €384 €333
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      CHC 06:05
      3h 55m
      Direct
      MEL 08:00
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 16 | Qantas Airways
      €333
      13% off
      €384 €333
    • MEL 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 00:35
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Dec 4 | Air New Zealand
      CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      €334
      13% off
      €384 €334
    • MEL 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 00:35
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Dec 11 | Air New Zealand
      CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      €336
      13% off
      €384 €336
    • MEL 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 00:35
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, Dec 6 | Air New Zealand
      CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      €336
      13% off
      €384 €336
    • MEL 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 00:35
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 30 | Air New Zealand
      CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      €336
      13% off
      €384 €336
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      €338
      12% off
      €384 €338
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 14:00
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 3 | Normal Airline
      CHC 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      MEL 16:00
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 5 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      €193 €268
      28% off
      28% off
      €268 €193
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Jan 18 | Jetstar Airways
      €201 €381
      47% off
      47% off
      €381 €201
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, Jan 17 | Jetstar Airways
      €209 €381
      45% off
      45% off
      €381 €209
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      €211
      45% off
      €381 €211
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      €213
      21% off
      €268 €213
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      €213
      44% off
      €381 €213
    • MEL 18:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CHC 00:10
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Dec 18 | Qantas Airways
      €215
      20% off
      €268 €215
    • MEL 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 00:35
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 12 | Air New Zealand
      €219
      18% off
      €268 €219
    • MEL 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 00:35
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Dec 4 | Air New Zealand
      €224
      41% off
      €381 €224
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 14:00
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 3 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      €193 €268
      28% off
      28% off
      €268 €193
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Jan 18 | Jetstar Airways
      €201 €381
      47% off
      47% off
      €381 €201
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, Jan 17 | Jetstar Airways
      €209 €381
      45% off
      45% off
      €381 €209
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      €211
      45% off
      €381 €211
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      €213
      21% off
      €268 €213
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      €213
      44% off
      €381 €213
    • MEL 18:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CHC 00:10
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Dec 18 | Qantas Airways
      €215
      20% off
      €268 €215
    • MEL 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 00:35
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 12 | Air New Zealand
      €219
      18% off
      €268 €219
    • MEL 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 00:35
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Dec 4 | Air New Zealand
      €224
      41% off
      €381 €224
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 14:00
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 3 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Jan 18 | Jetstar Airways
      €201 €705
      71% off
      71% off
      €705 €201
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, Jan 17 | Jetstar Airways
      €209 €705
      70% off
      70% off
      €705 €209
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      €211 €705
      70% off
      70% off
      €705 €211
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      €213
      70% off
      €705 €213
    • MEL 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 00:35
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Dec 4 | Air New Zealand
      €224
      68% off
      €705 €224
    • MEL 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 00:35
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Jan 15 | Air New Zealand
      €227
      68% off
      €705 €227
    • MEL 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 00:35
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Dec 2 | Air New Zealand
      €231
      67% off
      €705 €231
    • MEL 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 00:35
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Thu, Dec 3 | Air New Zealand
      €235
      67% off
      €705 €235
    • MEL 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 00:35
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, Jan 10 | Air New Zealand
      €270
      62% off
      €705 €270
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 14:00
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 3 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 18:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CHC 00:10
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 5 | Qantas Airways
      €313 €705
      56% off
      56% off
      €705 €313
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 4 | Jetstar Airways
      €319 €705
      55% off
      55% off
      €705 €319
    • MEL 18:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CHC 00:10
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 4 | Qantas Airways
      €328 €705
      53% off
      53% off
      €705 €328
    • MEL 18:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CHC 00:10
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, Nov 8 | Qantas Airways
      €328
      53% off
      €705 €328
    • MEL 18:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CHC 00:10
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Nov 6 | Qantas Airways
      €328
      53% off
      €705 €328
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 7 | Jetstar Airways
      €329
      53% off
      €705 €329
    • MEL 18:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CHC 00:10
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Nov 6 | Emirates
      €332
      53% off
      €705 €332
    • MEL 18:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CHC 00:10
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, Nov 8 | Emirates
      €332
      53% off
      €705 €332
    • MEL 18:20
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 23:45
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Nov 6 | Air New Zealand
      €359
      49% off
      €705 €359
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 14:00
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 3 | Normal Airline
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    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      €193 €268
      28% off
      28% off
      €268 €193
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Jan 18 | Jetstar Airways
      €201 €381
      47% off
      47% off
      €381 €201
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, Jan 17 | Jetstar Airways
      €209 €381
      45% off
      45% off
      €381 €209
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      €211
      45% off
      €381 €211
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      €213
      21% off
      €268 €213
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      €213
      44% off
      €381 €213
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      €226
      16% off
      €268 €226
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      €228
      15% off
      €268 €228
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
      €238
      11% off
      €268 €238
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 14:00
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 3 | 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 €231. It is best to avoid September, when the average price can reach €327.

€327
€279
€231
€183
    Cheapest
  • €251
    Oct
  • €288
    Nov
  • €316
    Dec
  • €261
    Jan
  • €300
    Feb
  • €247
    Mar
  • €295
    Apr
  • €231
    May
  • €267
    Jun
  • €270
    Jul
  • €270
    Aug
  • €327
    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 €367. September is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching €714.

€714
€541
€367
€194
    Cheapest
  • €487
    Oct
  • €457
    Nov
  • €612
    Dec
  • €437
    Jan
  • €549
    Feb
  • €462
    Mar
  • €528
    Apr
  • €367
    May
  • €496
    Jun
  • €499
    Jul
  • €410
    Aug
  • €714
    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.

€316
€296
€275
€255
    Cheapest
  • €287
    Mon
  • €284
    Tue
  • €275
    Wed
  • €278
    Thu
  • €288
    Fri
  • €316
    Sat
  • €308
    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 €181) among 9 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From €181
Air New Zealand
From €221
Qantas Airways
From €235
Emirates
From €251
Virgin Australia
From €274
Air Tahiti Nui
From €348
Fiji Airways
From €597
Qatar Airways
From €651
China Southern Airlines
From €1,081

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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. QF169

    Melbourne Airport

    18:50

    MEL

    3h 20m

    00:10

    CHC

    - - T W T - S
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  3. NZ216

    Melbourne Airport

    19:10

    MEL

    3h 25m

    00:35

    CHC

    S - T - - F -
    Search

  4. NZ214

    Melbourne Airport

    09:10

    MEL

    3h 25m

    14:35

    CHC

    S M T W - F -
    Search

  5. NZ122

    Melbourne Airport

    12:10

    MEL

    3h 35m

    Direct

    17:45

    AKL

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  6. NZ575

    Auckland Airport

    21:15

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    22:40

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  7. NZ120

    Melbourne Airport

    08:35

    MEL

    3h 40m

    Direct

    14:15

    AKL

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  8. NZ567

    Auckland Airport

    19:00

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    20:25

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  9. JQ430

    Melbourne Airport

    07:15

    MEL

    2h 5m

    Direct

    09:20

    OOL

    S M - W T F S
    Search

  10. JQ187

    Gold Coast Airport

    17:45

    OOL

    3h 20m

    Direct

    00:05

    CHC

    S - - W - F -

  11. JQ217

    Melbourne Airport

    22:55

    MEL

    3h 35m

    Direct

    05:30

    AKL

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  12. JQ239

    Auckland Airport

    19:35

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    21:00

    CHC

    S M T W T - S

  13. JQ450

    Melbourne Airport

    20:15

    MEL

    2h 5m

    Direct

    22:20

    OOL

    - - - W - - -
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  14. 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 2,416.51km
Cheapest one-way ticket price €193
Cheapest return ticket price €330

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 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 €334 in December, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Christchurch International Airport to downtown is about 9km, 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 €193, and round-trip fares start from €330. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Thu, Dec 10; 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 2 hours 54 minutes, and around 25 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 €327. 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 €193. 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 Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways 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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