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Christchurch Airport to Melbourne Airport Flights Info

Cheapest one-way
€134
Jetstar Airways Jetstar Airways 3h 50m · Direct Thu, Dec 10
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Cheapest return
€326
Air New Zealand Air New Zealand 4h · Direct Wed, Dec 2 - Sat, Dec 5
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Best time to book
June
Cheapest

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 €134 and round-trip from €326. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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.

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 €134) among 2 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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 June, with an average price of €181. It is best to avoid April, when the average price can reach €274.

€274
€228
€181
€135
    Cheapest
  • €182
    Nov
  • €214
    Dec
  • €222
    Jan
  • €200
    Feb
  • €227
    Mar
  • €274
    Apr
  • €186
    May
  • €181
    Jun
  • €216
    Jul
  • €187
    Aug
  • €215
    Sep
  • €227
    Oct

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.

€235
€221
€207
€193
  • €207
    Mon
  • €215
    Tue
  • €219
    Wed
  • €210
    Thu
  • €223
    Fri
  • €221
    Sat
  • €235
    Sun

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

    8:20 AM

    CHC

    3h 45m

    10:05 AM

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  2. QF168

    6:05 AM

    CHC

    3h 55m

    8:00 AM

    MEL

    S - - W T F -
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  3. EK5070

    6:05 AM

    CHC

    3h 55m

    8:00 AM

    MEL

    S - - W T F -
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  4. NZ213

    6:00 AM

    CHC

    4h

    8:00 AM

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  5. NZ215

    4:00 PM

    CHC

    4h

    6:00 PM

    MEL

    S - - W - F -
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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 31 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 06:00, and the last departs at 16:00, 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 €238 in November, 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 €134, and round-trip fares start from €326. 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 Christchurch Airport to Melbourne Airport, with an average flight time of 3 hours 22 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 €213. 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 €134. 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.
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