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Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport flight
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Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport Flights Info

Cheapest one-way
PHP 13,916
Air New Zealand Air New Zealand 11h · 1 stop Mon, Jan 11
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Cheapest round-trip
PHP 24,404
Jetstar Airways Jetstar Airways 3h 15m · Nonstop Sun, Dec 6 - Sun, Dec 13
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When to travel
May
Cheapest

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 PHP 13,916 and round-trip from PHP 24,404. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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.

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 Air New Zealand (from PHP 13,916) among 2 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport

Which month has the lowest one-way flight price from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport?

The data is based on the average one-way flight prices on Trip.com for flights from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport across different months over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for low one-way flight fares from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport, the best time to book is in May, with an average price of PHP 16,332. Try to avoid September, when prices are highest, averaging around PHP 23,159.

PHP 23,159
PHP 19,746
PHP 16,332
PHP 12,919
    Cheapest
  • PHP 20,098
    Nov
  • PHP 22,377
    Dec
  • PHP 18,456
    Jan
  • PHP 21,245
    Feb
  • PHP 17,521
    Mar
  • PHP 20,930
    Apr
  • PHP 16,332
    May
  • PHP 18,898
    Jun
  • PHP 19,150
    Jul
  • PHP 19,147
    Aug
  • PHP 23,159
    Sep
  • PHP 22,083
    Oct

Which month is the cheapest for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport?

The data is based on the average round-trip flight prices on Trip.com for flights from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport across different months over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, May is usually the cheapest month to find flights from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport, with an average price of PHP 26,013. In contrast, September is typically the most expensive month, with average prices reaching PHP 50,660.

PHP 50,660
PHP 38,337
PHP 26,013
PHP 13,690
    Cheapest
  • PHP 32,388
    Nov
  • PHP 43,438
    Dec
  • PHP 30,978
    Jan
  • PHP 38,929
    Feb
  • PHP 32,729
    Mar
  • PHP 37,415
    Apr
  • PHP 26,013
    May
  • PHP 35,177
    Jun
  • PHP 35,374
    Jul
  • PHP 29,094
    Aug
  • PHP 50,660
    Sep
  • PHP 29,771
    Oct

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

The data is based on the average flight prices on Trip.com from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport across different days of the week over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport is usually Wednesday, with average fares typically lower than other days. Try to avoid departing on Saturday, as prices are usually the highest on that day.

PHP 22,229
PHP 20,786
PHP 19,342
PHP 17,899
    Cheapest
  • PHP 20,439
    Mon
  • PHP 20,131
    Tue
  • PHP 19,342
    Wed
  • PHP 19,830
    Thu
  • PHP 20,489
    Fri
  • PHP 22,229
    Sat
  • PHP 21,741
    Sun

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

    11:05 AM

    MEL

    3h 20m

    4:25 PM

    CHC

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  2. NZ218

    6:20 PM

    MEL

    3h 25m

    11:45 PM

    CHC

    - - T - T - S
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  3. NZ216

    7:10 PM

    MEL

    3h 25m

    12:35 AM

    CHC

    S - - W - F -
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  4. NZ122

    12:10 PM

    MEL

    3h 35m

    Nonstop

    5:45 PM

    AKL

    S M T W T F S
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  5. NZ575

    9:15 PM

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    10:40 PM

    CHC

    S M T W T F S
  6. NZ126

    7:10 PM

    MEL

    3h 40m

    Nonstop

    12:50 AM

    AKL

    S - T W T F S
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  7. NZ515

    6:00 AM

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    7:25 AM

    CHC

    S M T W T F -
  8. NZ126

    7:10 PM

    MEL

    3h 40m

    Nonstop

    12:50 AM

    AKL

    S - T W T F S
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  9. NZ519

    6:45 AM

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    8:10 AM

    CHC

    S M T W T F S
  10. NZ256

    6:20 PM

    MEL

    3h 35m

    Nonstop

    11:55 PM

    WLG

    - - - W - - -
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  11. NZ5331

    6:30 AM

    WLG

    1h 5m

    Nonstop

    7:35 AM

    CHC

    S M T W T - -
  12. NZ126

    7:10 PM

    MEL

    3h 40m

    Nonstop

    12:50 AM

    AKL

    S - T W T F S
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  13. NZ523

    8:00 AM

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    9:25 AM

    CHC

    S M T W T F S
  14. NZ128

    3:00 PM

    MEL

    3h 35m

    Nonstop

    8:35 PM

    AKL

    S M - W - F S
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  15. NZ515

    6:00 AM

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    7:25 AM

    CHC

    S M T W T F -
  16. NZ256

    6:20 PM

    MEL

    3h 35m

    Nonstop

    11:55 PM

    WLG

    - - - W - - -
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  17. NZ5343

    10:00 AM

    WLG

    1h 5m

    Nonstop

    11:05 AM

    CHC

    S M T W T F -
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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 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 PHP 24,298 in November, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Christchurch International Airport to downtown is about 9 km. It takes about 20 minutes by taxi.
  • 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 PHP 13,916, and round-trip fares start from PHP 24,404. The current lowest fare is a Air New Zealand flight departing on Mon, Jan 11; 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 3 hours 2 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 Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport is PHP 22,723. 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 PHP 13,916. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport operates around 26 weekly flights, mainly by Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand 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.

Note: Prices shown on this page are the lowest estimated prices found in the last 24 hours and include all taxes and fees.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

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