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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 MYR 918 and round-trip from MYR 1,501. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        MEL 12:05
        3h 20m
        Direct
        CHC 17:25
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 2 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 09:15
        3h 50m
        Direct
        MEL 11:05
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Sat, Nov 7 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 1,501 MYR 2,054
        27% off
        27% off
        MYR 2,054 MYR 1,501
      • MEL 19:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CHC 00:35
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 11 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 09:15
        3h 50m
        Direct
        MEL 11:05
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Wed, Nov 18 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 1,551 MYR 2,054
        24% off
        24% off
        MYR 2,054 MYR 1,551
      • MEL 19:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CHC 00:35
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 9 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 09:15
        3h 50m
        Direct
        MEL 11:05
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Sat, Nov 14 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 1,551 MYR 2,054
        24% off
        24% off
        MYR 2,054 MYR 1,551
      • MEL 19:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CHC 00:35
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Nov 13 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 09:15
        3h 50m
        Direct
        MEL 11:05
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Wed, Nov 18 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 1,553
        24% off
        MYR 2,054 MYR 1,553
      • MEL 19:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CHC 00:35
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Nov 6 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 09:15
        3h 50m
        Direct
        MEL 11:05
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 12 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 1,553
        24% off
        MYR 2,054 MYR 1,553
      • MEL 12:05
        3h 15m
        Direct
        CHC 17:20
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 11 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 06:05
        3h 55m
        Direct
        MEL 08:00
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 15 | Emirates
        MYR 1,555
        24% off
        MYR 2,054 MYR 1,555
      • MEL 18:20
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CHC 23:45
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 3 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 09:15
        3h 50m
        Direct
        MEL 11:05
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 9 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 1,555
        24% off
        MYR 2,054 MYR 1,555
      • MEL 18:30
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CHC 23:55
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sat, Oct 31 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 09:15
        3h 50m
        Direct
        MEL 11:05
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Fri, Nov 6 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 1,558
        24% off
        MYR 2,054 MYR 1,558
      • MEL 18:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CHC 23:35
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, Oct 25 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 09:20
        3h 45m
        Direct
        MEL 11:05
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 28 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 1,576
        23% off
        MYR 2,054 MYR 1,576
      • MEL 11:05
        3h 20m
        Direct
        CHC 16:25
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Sep 23 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 08:20
        3h 45m
        Direct
        MEL 10:05
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Fri, Sep 25 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 1,576
        23% off
        MYR 2,054 MYR 1,576
      • MEL 09:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CHC 14:35
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 2 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 09:15
        3h 50m
        Direct
        MEL 11:05
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 5 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 1,592
        22% off
        MYR 2,054 MYR 1,592
      • MEL 18:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CHC 23:35
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Oct 23 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 09:20
        3h 45m
        Direct
        MEL 11:05
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Fri, Oct 30 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 1,602
        22% off
        MYR 2,054 MYR 1,602
      • MEL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHC 14:00
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Sep 23 | Normal Airline
        CHC 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        MEL 16:00
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Fri, Sep 25 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        MEL 18:20
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CHC 23:45
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Nov 20 | Air New Zealand
        MYR 918 MYR 1,249
        27% off
        27% off
        MYR 1,249 MYR 918
      • MEL 12:05
        3h 15m
        Direct
        CHC 17:20
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, Oct 25 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 926 MYR 1,249
        26% off
        26% off
        MYR 1,249 MYR 926
      • MEL 19:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CHC 00:35
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 7 | Air New Zealand
        MYR 931 MYR 1,249
        25% off
        25% off
        MYR 1,249 MYR 931
      • MEL 19:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CHC 00:35
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 2 | Air New Zealand
        MYR 932
        25% off
        MYR 1,249 MYR 932
      • MEL 18:20
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CHC 23:45
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 18 | Air New Zealand
        MYR 932
        25% off
        MYR 1,249 MYR 932
      • MEL 19:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CHC 00:35
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 14 | Air New Zealand
        MYR 932
        25% off
        MYR 1,249 MYR 932
      • MEL 19:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CHC 00:35
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 9 | Air New Zealand
        MYR 932
        25% off
        MYR 1,249 MYR 932
      • MEL 19:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CHC 00:35
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 4 | Air New Zealand
        MYR 932
        25% off
        MYR 1,249 MYR 932
      • MEL 18:20
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CHC 23:45
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Nov 6 | Air New Zealand
        MYR 961
        23% off
        MYR 1,249 MYR 961
      • MEL 19:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CHC 00:35
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 12 | Air New Zealand
        MYR 963
        23% off
        MYR 1,249 MYR 963
      • MEL 23:55
        16h 30m
        1 stop
        CHC 18:25
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 3 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 974
        22% off
        MYR 1,249 MYR 974
      • MEL 23:55
        19h 10m
        1 stop
        CHC 21:05
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 2 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 974
        22% off
        MYR 1,249 MYR 974
      • MEL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHC 14:00
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Sep 23 | 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 data.

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 MYR 1,042. It is best to avoid September, when the average price can reach MYR 1,489.

MYR 1,489
MYR 1,266
MYR 1,042
MYR 819
    Cheapest
  • MYR 1,489
    Sep
  • MYR 1,153
    Oct
  • MYR 1,301
    Nov
  • MYR 1,427
    Dec
  • MYR 1,177
    Jan
  • MYR 1,355
    Feb
  • MYR 1,118
    Mar
  • MYR 1,335
    Apr
  • MYR 1,042
    May
  • MYR 1,205
    Jun
  • MYR 1,221
    Jul
  • MYR 1,221
    Aug

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, October is often the month to find the lowest fares from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport, with an average price of MYR 1,534. September is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching MYR 2,998.

MYR 2,998
MYR 2,266
MYR 1,534
MYR 802
    Cheapest
  • MYR 2,998
    Sep
  • MYR 1,534
    Oct
  • MYR 2,065
    Nov
  • MYR 2,770
    Dec
  • MYR 1,976
    Jan
  • MYR 2,482
    Feb
  • MYR 2,087
    Mar
  • MYR 2,386
    Apr
  • MYR 1,659
    May
  • MYR 2,243
    Jun
  • MYR 2,256
    Jul
  • MYR 1,855
    Aug

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 Sunday as prices are typically highest on that day.

MYR 1,399
MYR 1,297
MYR 1,194
MYR 1,092
    Cheapest
  • MYR 1,257
    Mon
  • MYR 1,239
    Tue
  • MYR 1,194
    Wed
  • MYR 1,253
    Thu
  • MYR 1,282
    Fri
  • MYR 1,363
    Sat
  • MYR 1,399
    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 MYR 920) among 7 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From MYR 920
Air New Zealand
From MYR 935
Emirates
From MYR 1,022
Qantas Airways
From MYR 1,031
Virgin Australia
From MYR 1,087
Air Tahiti Nui
From MYR 1,506
Fiji Airways
From MYR 2,149

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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

    16:25

    CHC

    S M T W T F S
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  2. QF169

    Melbourne Airport

    18:40

    MEL

    3h 30m

    00:10

    CHC

    S M T W T - S
    Search

  3. QF167

    Melbourne Airport

    09:15

    MEL

    3h 30m

    14:45

    CHC

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  4. EK5389

    Melbourne Airport

    18:40

    MEL

    3h 30m

    00:10

    CHC

    S M T W T - S
    Search

  5. NZ216

    Melbourne Airport

    18:30

    MEL

    3h 25m

    23:55

    CHC

    S M T W T - S
    Search

  6. NZ214

    Melbourne Airport

    09:10

    MEL

    3h 25m

    14:35

    CHC

    - M - W - F -
    Search

  7. NZ120

    Melbourne Airport

    08:35

    MEL

    3h 40m

    Direct

    14:15

    AKL

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  8. NZ569

    Auckland Airport

    20:00

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    21:25

    CHC

    S - T W T F S

  9. NZ126

    Melbourne Airport

    18:55

    MEL

    3h 40m

    Direct

    00:35

    AKL

    S - T W - F S
    Search

  10. NZ527

    Auckland Airport

    09:00

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    10:25

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  11. NZ126

    Melbourne Airport

    18:55

    MEL

    3h 40m

    Direct

    00:35

    AKL

    S - T W - F S
    Search

  12. NZ541

    Auckland Airport

    12:40

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    14:05

    CHC

    - - - - - F 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 distance2,416.51km
Cheapest one-way ticket priceMYR 918
Cheapest return ticket priceMYR 1,501

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 8 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 MYR 2,230 in September, 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 MYR 918, and round-trip fares start from MYR 1,501. The current lowest fare is a Air New Zealand flight departing on Fri, Nov 20; 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 58 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 MYR 1,404. 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 MYR 918. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport operates around 18 weekly flights, mainly by Qantas Airways, Jetstar Airways and Air New Zealand. 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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