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Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Christchurch Airport to Melbourne Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from US$140 and round-trip from US$335. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      CHC 06:00
      4h
      Direct
      MEL 08:00
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Sat, Nov 21 | Air New Zealand
      MEL 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 00:35
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 26 | Air New Zealand
      US$335 US$456
      27% off
      27% off
      US$456 US$335
    • CHC 06:05
      3h 55m
      Direct
      MEL 08:00
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Fri, Nov 6 | Qantas Airways
      MEL 09:10
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CHC 14:30
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 10 | Qantas Airways
      US$342 US$456
      25% off
      25% off
      US$456 US$342
    • CHC 16:00
      4h
      Direct
      MEL 18:00
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 2 | Air New Zealand
      MEL 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 00:35
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Dec 7 | Air New Zealand
      US$343 US$456
      25% off
      25% off
      US$456 US$343
    • CHC 15:45
      3h 55m
      Direct
      MEL 17:40
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 5 | Qantas Airways
      MEL 09:10
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CHC 14:30
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 12 | Qantas Airways
      US$346
      24% off
      US$456 US$346
    • CHC 15:45
      3h 55m
      Direct
      MEL 17:40
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Sat, Nov 21 | Qantas Airways
      MEL 18:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CHC 00:10
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 26 | Qantas Airways
      US$349
      23% off
      US$456 US$349
    • CHC 06:05
      3h 55m
      Direct
      MEL 08:00
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Fri, Nov 6 | Emirates
      MEL 09:10
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CHC 14:30
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 10 | Emirates
      US$378
      17% off
      US$456 US$378
    • CHC 15:45
      3h 55m
      Direct
      MEL 17:40
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 2 | Qantas Airways
      MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      US$378
      17% off
      US$456 US$378
    • CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      US$382
      16% off
      US$456 US$382
    • CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      US$383
      16% off
      US$456 US$383
    • CHC 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 14:00
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
      MEL 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      CHC 16:00
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Oct 30 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      CHC 06:00
      4h
      Direct
      MEL 08:00
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Wed, Nov 25 | Air New Zealand
      US$140 US$179
      22% off
      22% off
      US$179 US$140
    • CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      US$143 US$179
      20% off
      20% off
      US$179 US$143
    • CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      US$143 US$262
      45% off
      45% off
      US$262 US$143
    • CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      US$145
      19% off
      US$179 US$145
    • CHC 15:45
      3h 55m
      Direct
      MEL 17:40
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Wed, Nov 25 | Qantas Airways
      US$147
      18% off
      US$179 US$147
    • CHC 06:05
      3h 55m
      Direct
      MEL 08:00
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Tue, Dec 8 | Qantas Airways
      US$148
      17% off
      US$179 US$148
    • CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 5 | Jetstar Airways
      US$149
      17% off
      US$179 US$149
    • CHC 06:05
      3h 55m
      Direct
      MEL 08:00
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Fri, Nov 20 | Qantas Airways
      US$149
      17% off
      US$179 US$149
    • CHC 15:45
      3h 55m
      Direct
      MEL 17:40
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 10 | Qantas Airways
      US$149
      17% off
      US$179 US$149
    • CHC 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 14:00
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CHC 06:00
      4h
      Direct
      MEL 08:00
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Wed, Nov 25 | Air New Zealand
      US$140 US$179
      22% off
      22% off
      US$179 US$140
    • CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      US$143 US$179
      20% off
      20% off
      US$179 US$143
    • CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      US$143 US$262
      45% off
      45% off
      US$262 US$143
    • CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      US$145
      19% off
      US$179 US$145
    • CHC 15:45
      3h 55m
      Direct
      MEL 17:40
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Wed, Nov 25 | Qantas Airways
      US$147
      18% off
      US$179 US$147
    • CHC 06:05
      3h 55m
      Direct
      MEL 08:00
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Tue, Dec 8 | Qantas Airways
      US$148
      17% off
      US$179 US$148
    • CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 5 | Jetstar Airways
      US$149
      17% off
      US$179 US$149
    • CHC 06:05
      3h 55m
      Direct
      MEL 08:00
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Fri, Nov 20 | Qantas Airways
      US$149
      17% off
      US$179 US$149
    • CHC 15:45
      3h 55m
      Direct
      MEL 17:40
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 10 | Qantas Airways
      US$149
      17% off
      US$179 US$149
    • CHC 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 14:00
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      US$143 US$583
      75% off
      75% off
      US$583 US$143
    • CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 5 | Jetstar Airways
      US$149 US$583
      74% off
      74% off
      US$583 US$149
    • CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Wed, Nov 4 | Jetstar Airways
      US$149 US$583
      74% off
      74% off
      US$583 US$149
    • CHC 06:00
      4h
      Direct
      MEL 08:00
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Sat, Nov 14 | Air New Zealand
      US$150
      74% off
      US$583 US$150
    • CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      US$158
      73% off
      US$583 US$158
    • CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Thu, Oct 29 | Jetstar Airways
      US$161
      72% off
      US$583 US$161
    • CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      US$171
      71% off
      US$583 US$171
    • CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
      US$178
      69% off
      US$583 US$178
    • CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Tue, Nov 10 | Jetstar Airways
      US$186
      68% off
      US$583 US$186
    • CHC 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 14:00
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Thu, Oct 29 | Jetstar Airways
      US$161 US$583
      72% off
      72% off
      US$583 US$161
    • CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 28 | Jetstar Airways
      US$163 US$583
      72% off
      72% off
      US$583 US$163
    • CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 2 | Jetstar Airways
      US$175 US$583
      70% off
      70% off
      US$583 US$175
    • CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 27 | Jetstar Airways
      US$197
      66% off
      US$583 US$197
    • CHC 06:05
      3h 55m
      Direct
      MEL 08:00
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Fri, Oct 30 | Emirates
      US$198
      66% off
      US$583 US$198
    • CHC 06:00
      4h
      Direct
      MEL 08:00
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 2 | Air New Zealand
      US$220
      62% off
      US$583 US$220
    • CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Sat, Oct 31 | Jetstar Airways
      US$225
      61% off
      US$583 US$225
    • CHC 06:00
      4h
      Direct
      MEL 08:00
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 1 | Air New Zealand
      US$228
      61% off
      US$583 US$228
    • CHC 06:00
      4h
      Direct
      MEL 08:00
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 27 | Air New Zealand
      US$266
      54% off
      US$583 US$266
    • CHC 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 14:00
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      US$143 US$179
      20% off
      20% off
      US$179 US$143
    • CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      US$143 US$262
      45% off
      45% off
      US$262 US$143
    • CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      US$145 US$179
      19% off
      19% off
      US$179 US$145
    • CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 5 | Jetstar Airways
      US$149
      17% off
      US$179 US$149
    • CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Wed, Nov 4 | Jetstar Airways
      US$149
      43% off
      US$262 US$149
    • CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      US$158
      40% off
      US$262 US$158
    • CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Thu, Oct 29 | Jetstar Airways
      US$161
      39% off
      US$262 US$161
    • CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      US$171
      35% off
      US$262 US$171
    • CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
      US$178
      32% off
      US$262 US$178
    • CHC 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 14:00
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Christchurch to Melbourne 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 Christchurch Airport to Melbourne Airport

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Christchurch Airport to Melbourne 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 Christchurch Airport to Melbourne Airport are usually in October, with an average price of US$188. It is best to avoid April, when the average price can reach US$302.

US$302
US$245
US$188
US$131
  • $188
    Oct
  • $196
    Nov
  • $236
    Dec
  • $245
    Jan
  • $220
    Feb
  • $250
    Mar
  • $302
    Apr
  • $205
    May
  • $200
    Jun
  • $238
    Jul
  • $206
    Aug
  • $237
    Sep

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

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

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, November is often the month to find the lowest fares from Christchurch Airport to Melbourne Airport, with an average price of US$325. January is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching US$620.

US$620
US$473
US$325
US$178
    Cheapest
  • $539
    Oct
  • $325
    Nov
  • $468
    Dec
  • $620
    Jan
  • $410
    Feb
  • $449
    Mar
  • $568
    Apr
  • $357
    May
  • $514
    Jun
  • $487
    Jul
  • $441
    Aug
  • $448
    Sep

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Christchurch Airport to Melbourne Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Christchurch Airport to Melbourne 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 Christchurch Airport to Melbourne Airport is Monday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Sunday as prices are typically highest on that day.

US$258
US$244
US$229
US$215
  • $229
    Mon
  • $234
    Tue
  • $241
    Wed
  • $232
    Thu
  • $245
    Fri
  • $246
    Sat
  • $258
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Christchurch Airport to Melbourne Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Christchurch Airport to Melbourne Airport is Jetstar Airways (from US$143) among 6 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From US$143
Air New Zealand
From US$146
Qantas Airways
From US$148
Emirates
From US$149
China Southern Airlines
From US$912
Qatar Airways
From US$1,014

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What is the flight schedule from Christchurch Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Christchurch to Melbourne and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. JQ172

    Christchurch Airport

    9:20 AM

    CHC

    3h 45m

    10:05 AM

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  2. NZ213

    Christchurch Airport

    6:10 AM

    CHC

    3h 55m

    8:05 AM

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  3. QF168

    Christchurch Airport

    6:05 AM

    CHC

    3h 55m

    8:00 AM

    MEL

    S - - W - F -
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  4. EK5070

    Christchurch Airport

    6:20 AM

    CHC

    3h 50m

    8:10 AM

    MEL

    S - - W - F -
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  5. EK5388

    Christchurch Airport

    3:45 PM

    CHC

    3h 50m

    5:35 PM

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  6. QF170

    Christchurch Airport

    3:45 PM

    CHC

    3h 55m

    5:40 PM

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  7. NZ215

    Christchurch Airport

    3:35 PM

    CHC

    3h 55m

    5:30 PM

    MEL

    S - T - - F -
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  8. NZ588

    Christchurch Airport

    9:10 PM

    CHC

    1h 25m

    Direct

    10:35 PM

    AKL

    S - T W T - S
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  9. NZ123

    Auckland Intl. Airport

    6:45 AM

    AKL

    4h 10m

    Direct

    8:55 AM

    MEL

    - M - - T - S

  10. NZ574

    Christchurch Airport

    8:10 PM

    CHC

    1h 25m

    Direct

    9:35 PM

    AKL

    S M T W T F S
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  11. NZ127

    Auckland Intl. Airport

    11:45 AM

    AKL

    4h

    Direct

    1:45 PM

    MEL

    S - T W - F S

  12. NZ588

    Christchurch Airport

    9:10 PM

    CHC

    1h 25m

    Direct

    10:35 PM

    AKL

    S - T W T - S
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  13. NZ125

    Auckland Intl. Airport

    3:30 PM

    AKL

    4h 15m

    Direct

    4:45 PM

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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About Christchurch Airport and Melbourne Airport

Learn about Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Melbourne Airport (MEL) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 2,416.51 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price US$140
Cheapest return ticket price US$335

FAQs for Christchurch Airport to Melbourne Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Christchurch Airport to Melbourne Airport?

    Christchurch Airport to Melbourne Airport takes about 3 hours 20 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 7 daily flights from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Melbourne Airport (MEL).
  • The earliest flight from Christchurch Airport to Melbourne Airport departs at 06:05, and the last departs at 15:45, 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 Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around $267 in January, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Christchurch Airport (CHC) at 06:00 and arrives in Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 07:55.
  • The latest flight departs from Christchurch Airport (CHC) at 21:05 and arrives in Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 22:50.
    • The distance from Melbourne Airport to downtown is about 18 km. It takes about 30 minutes by taxi.
    • The distance from Avalon Airport to downtown is about 50 km. It takes about 1 hour 10 minutes by taxi.
    • The distance from Essendon Airport to downtown is about 11 km. It takes about 30 minutes by taxi.
  • The closest airport to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is Essendon Airport. The distance is around 8 km.
  • Qantas Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 1802 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Christchurch Airport to Melbourne Airport currently start from US$140, and round-trip fares start from US$335. The current lowest fare is a Air New Zealand flight departing on Wed, Nov 25; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand and Jetstar Airways operate direct flights from Christchurch Airport to Melbourne Airport, with an average flight time of 3 hours 10 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 Christchurch Airport to Melbourne Airport is $214. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • IndiGo and Jetstar Airways are the most popular budget airlines flying from Christchurch Airport to Melbourne Airport, with one-way fares starting from US$140. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Christchurch Airport to Melbourne 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.
  • Enter Christchurch Airport and Melbourne 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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