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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 NZD 245 and round-trip from NZD 586. 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
      NZD 586 NZD 800
      27% off
      27% off
      NZD 800 NZD 586
    • 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
      NZD 599 NZD 800
      25% off
      25% off
      NZD 800 NZD 599
    • 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
      NZD 601 NZD 800
      25% off
      25% off
      NZD 800 NZD 601
    • 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
      NZD 605
      24% off
      NZD 800 NZD 605
    • 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
      NZD 611
      24% off
      NZD 800 NZD 611
    • 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
      NZD 662
      17% off
      NZD 800 NZD 662
    • 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
      NZD 663
      17% off
      NZD 800 NZD 663
    • 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
      NZD 668
      17% off
      NZD 800 NZD 668
    • 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
      NZD 672
      16% off
      NZD 800 NZD 672
    • 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
      NZD 245 NZD 314
      22% off
      22% off
      NZD 314 NZD 245
    • CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 251 NZD 314
      20% off
      20% off
      NZD 314 NZD 251
    • CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 251 NZD 459
      45% off
      45% off
      NZD 459 NZD 251
    • CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 254
      19% off
      NZD 314 NZD 254
    • CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 254
      45% off
      NZD 459 NZD 254
    • CHC 15:45
      3h 55m
      Direct
      MEL 17:40
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Wed, Nov 25 | Qantas Airways
      NZD 258
      18% off
      NZD 314 NZD 258
    • CHC 06:05
      3h 55m
      Direct
      MEL 08:00
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Tue, Dec 8 | Qantas Airways
      NZD 258
      18% off
      NZD 314 NZD 258
    • CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 5 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 260
      17% off
      NZD 314 NZD 260
    • CHC 06:05
      3h 55m
      Direct
      MEL 08:00
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Fri, Nov 20 | Qantas Airways
      NZD 260
      17% off
      NZD 314 NZD 260
    • 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
      NZD 245 NZD 314
      22% off
      22% off
      NZD 314 NZD 245
    • CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 251 NZD 314
      20% off
      20% off
      NZD 314 NZD 251
    • CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 251 NZD 459
      45% off
      45% off
      NZD 459 NZD 251
    • CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 254
      19% off
      NZD 314 NZD 254
    • CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 254
      45% off
      NZD 459 NZD 254
    • CHC 15:45
      3h 55m
      Direct
      MEL 17:40
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Wed, Nov 25 | Qantas Airways
      NZD 258
      18% off
      NZD 314 NZD 258
    • CHC 06:05
      3h 55m
      Direct
      MEL 08:00
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Tue, Dec 8 | Qantas Airways
      NZD 258
      18% off
      NZD 314 NZD 258
    • CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 5 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 260
      17% off
      NZD 314 NZD 260
    • CHC 06:05
      3h 55m
      Direct
      MEL 08:00
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Fri, Nov 20 | Qantas Airways
      NZD 260
      17% off
      NZD 314 NZD 260
    • 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
      NZD 251 NZD 1,020
      75% off
      75% off
      NZD 1,020 NZD 251
    • CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 254 NZD 1,020
      75% off
      75% off
      NZD 1,020 NZD 254
    • CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Wed, Nov 4 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 261 NZD 1,020
      74% off
      74% off
      NZD 1,020 NZD 261
    • CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 5 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 261
      74% off
      NZD 1,020 NZD 261
    • CHC 06:00
      4h
      Direct
      MEL 08:00
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Sat, Nov 14 | Air New Zealand
      NZD 263
      74% off
      NZD 1,020 NZD 263
    • CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Thu, Oct 29 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 283
      72% off
      NZD 1,020 NZD 283
    • CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 299
      71% off
      NZD 1,020 NZD 299
    • CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 312
      69% off
      NZD 1,020 NZD 312
    • CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Tue, Nov 10 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 325
      68% off
      NZD 1,020 NZD 325
    • 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
      NZD 283 NZD 1,020
      72% off
      72% off
      NZD 1,020 NZD 283
    • CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 28 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 285 NZD 1,020
      72% off
      72% off
      NZD 1,020 NZD 285
    • CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 2 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 306 NZD 1,020
      70% off
      70% off
      NZD 1,020 NZD 306
    • CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 27 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 328
      68% off
      NZD 1,020 NZD 328
    • CHC 06:05
      3h 55m
      Direct
      MEL 08:00
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Fri, Oct 30 | Emirates
      NZD 347
      66% off
      NZD 1,020 NZD 347
    • CHC 06:00
      4h
      Direct
      MEL 08:00
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 2 | Air New Zealand
      NZD 385
      62% off
      NZD 1,020 NZD 385
    • CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Sat, Oct 31 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 393
      61% off
      NZD 1,020 NZD 393
    • CHC 06:00
      4h
      Direct
      MEL 08:00
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 1 | Air New Zealand
      NZD 399
      61% off
      NZD 1,020 NZD 399
    • CHC 16:00
      4h
      Direct
      MEL 18:00
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Sat, Oct 31 | Air New Zealand
      NZD 468
      54% off
      NZD 1,020 NZD 468
    • 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
      NZD 251 NZD 314
      20% off
      20% off
      NZD 314 NZD 251
    • CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 251 NZD 459
      45% off
      45% off
      NZD 459 NZD 251
    • CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 254 NZD 314
      19% off
      19% off
      NZD 314 NZD 254
    • CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 254
      45% off
      NZD 459 NZD 254
    • CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 5 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 260
      17% off
      NZD 314 NZD 260
    • CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Wed, Nov 4 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 261
      43% off
      NZD 459 NZD 261
    • CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 5 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 261
      43% off
      NZD 459 NZD 261
    • CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Thu, Oct 29 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 283
      38% off
      NZD 459 NZD 283
    • CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 299
      35% off
      NZD 459 NZD 299
    • 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 NZD 329. It is best to avoid April, when the average price can reach NZD 529.

NZD 529
NZD 429
NZD 329
NZD 229
  • NZD 329
    Oct
  • NZD 343
    Nov
  • NZD 413
    Dec
  • NZD 430
    Jan
  • NZD 386
    Feb
  • NZD 439
    Mar
  • NZD 529
    Apr
  • NZD 359
    May
  • NZD 349
    Jun
  • NZD 417
    Jul
  • NZD 361
    Aug
  • NZD 416
    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 NZD 569. January is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching NZD 1,087.

NZD 1,087
NZD 828
NZD 569
NZD 310
    Cheapest
  • NZD 944
    Oct
  • NZD 569
    Nov
  • NZD 820
    Dec
  • NZD 1,087
    Jan
  • NZD 718
    Feb
  • NZD 787
    Mar
  • NZD 995
    Apr
  • NZD 625
    May
  • NZD 900
    Jun
  • NZD 854
    Jul
  • NZD 773
    Aug
  • NZD 785
    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.

NZD 451
NZD 427
NZD 402
NZD 378
  • NZD 402
    Mon
  • NZD 410
    Tue
  • NZD 423
    Wed
  • NZD 406
    Thu
  • NZD 430
    Fri
  • NZD 431
    Sat
  • NZD 451
    Sun

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

The cheapest airline flying from Christchurch Airport to Melbourne Airport is Air New Zealand (from NZD 245) among 5 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Air New Zealand
From NZD 245
Jetstar Airways
From NZD 251
Qantas Airways
From NZD 258
Emirates
From NZD 261
Qatar Airways
From NZD 1,664

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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. QF168

    Christchurch Airport

    6:05 AM

    CHC

    3h 55m

    8:00 AM

    MEL

    S - - W - F -
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  3. QF170

    Christchurch Airport

    3:45 PM

    CHC

    3h 55m

    5:40 PM

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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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. NZ213

    Christchurch Airport

    6:00 AM

    CHC

    4h

    8:00 AM

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  7. NZ215

    Christchurch Airport

    4:00 PM

    CHC

    4h

    6:00 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

    S 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
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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 NZD 245
Cheapest return ticket price NZD 586

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 NZD 468 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 NZD 245, and round-trip fares start from NZD 586. 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 NZD 375. 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 NZD 245. 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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