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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 IDR 3,900,300 and round-trip from IDR 6,088,100. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        MEL 7:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CHC 12:35 AM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Thu, Dec 3 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 4:00 PM
        4h
        Nonstop
        MEL 6:00 PM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 10 | Air New Zealand
        IDR 6,088,100 IDR 8,453,600
        28% off
        28% off
        IDR 8,453,600 IDR 6,088,100
      • MEL 7:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CHC 12:35 AM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 9 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 6:00 AM
        4h
        Nonstop
        MEL 8:00 AM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 16 | Air New Zealand
        IDR 6,315,200 IDR 8,453,600
        25% off
        25% off
        IDR 8,453,600 IDR 6,315,200
      • MEL 6:20 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CHC 11:45 PM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 11 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 6:00 AM
        4h
        Nonstop
        MEL 8:00 AM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Tue, Nov 17 | Air New Zealand
        IDR 6,315,200 IDR 8,453,600
        25% off
        25% off
        IDR 8,453,600 IDR 6,315,200
      • MEL 9:10 AM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CHC 2:35 PM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Dec 2 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 6:00 AM
        4h
        Nonstop
        MEL 8:00 AM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 5 | Air New Zealand
        IDR 6,317,900
        25% off
        IDR 8,453,600 IDR 6,317,900
      • MEL 7:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CHC 12:35 AM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 17 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 4:00 PM
        4h
        Nonstop
        MEL 6:00 PM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Tue, Nov 24 | Air New Zealand
        IDR 6,320,600
        25% off
        IDR 8,453,600 IDR 6,320,600
      • MEL 7:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CHC 12:35 AM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 7 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 6:00 AM
        4h
        Nonstop
        MEL 8:00 AM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Wed, Nov 11 | Air New Zealand
        IDR 6,320,600
        25% off
        IDR 8,453,600 IDR 6,320,600
      • MEL 6:50 PM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CHC 12:10 AM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Nov 13 | Qantas Airways
        CHC 3:45 PM
        3h 55m
        Nonstop
        MEL 5:40 PM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Wed, Nov 18 | Qantas Airways
        IDR 6,360,600
        25% off
        IDR 8,453,600 IDR 6,360,600
      • MEL 6:50 PM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CHC 12:10 AM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Nov 6 | Qantas Airways
        CHC 3:45 PM
        3h 55m
        Nonstop
        MEL 5:40 PM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 9 | Qantas Airways
        IDR 6,424,700
        24% off
        IDR 8,453,600 IDR 6,424,700
      • MEL 8:15 AM
        7h 55m
        1 stop
        CHC 6:10 PM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 16 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 6:00 AM
        4h
        Nonstop
        MEL 8:00 AM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Fri, Nov 20 | Air New Zealand
        IDR 6,160,300
        27% off
        IDR 8,453,600 IDR 6,160,300
      • MEL 7:10 PM
        10h 15m
        1 stop
        CHC 7:25 AM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 21 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 5:45 AM
        7h 10m
        1 stop
        MEL 10:55 AM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Fri, Nov 27 | Air New Zealand
        IDR 6,307,200
        25% off
        IDR 8,453,600 IDR 6,307,200
      • MEL 8:15 AM
        7h 15m
        1 stop
        CHC 5:30 PM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, Nov 8 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 6:00 AM
        4h
        Nonstop
        MEL 8:00 AM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Fri, Nov 13 | Air New Zealand
        IDR 6,384,700
        24% off
        IDR 8,453,600 IDR 6,384,700
      • MEL 12:10 PM
        17h 15m
        1 stop
        CHC 7:25 AM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, Nov 15 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 6:00 AM
        4h
        Nonstop
        MEL 8:00 AM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Fri, Nov 20 | Air New Zealand
        IDR 6,390,000
        24% off
        IDR 8,453,600 IDR 6,390,000
      • MEL 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHC 2:00 PM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 7 | Normal Airline
        CHC 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        MEL 4:00 PM
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Fri, Oct 9 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        MEL 7:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CHC 12:35 AM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 19 | Air New Zealand
        IDR 3,900,300 IDR 5,539,800
        30% off
        30% off
        IDR 5,539,800 IDR 3,900,300
      • MEL 12:05 PM
        3h 15m
        Nonstop
        CHC 5:20 PM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 5 | Jetstar Airways
        IDR 3,911,000 IDR 5,539,800
        28% off
        28% off
        IDR 5,539,800 IDR 3,911,000
      • MEL 7:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CHC 12:35 AM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Thu, Dec 3 | Air New Zealand
        IDR 3,945,700 IDR 5,539,800
        28% off
        28% off
        IDR 5,539,800 IDR 3,945,700
      • MEL 7:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CHC 12:35 AM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 12 | Air New Zealand
        IDR 3,951,000
        28% off
        IDR 5,539,800 IDR 3,951,000
      • MEL 7:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CHC 12:35 AM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 2 | Air New Zealand
        IDR 3,951,000
        28% off
        IDR 5,539,800 IDR 3,951,000
      • MEL 12:05 PM
        3h 15m
        Nonstop
        CHC 5:20 PM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
        IDR 3,983,100
        28% off
        IDR 5,539,800 IDR 3,983,100
      • MEL 9:05 AM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CHC 2:30 PM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 3 | Air New Zealand
        IDR 4,127,300
        25% off
        IDR 5,539,800 IDR 4,127,300
      • MEL 6:50 PM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CHC 12:10 AM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Nov 13 | Qantas Airways
        IDR 4,140,700
        25% off
        IDR 5,539,800 IDR 4,140,700
      • MEL 12:05 PM
        3h 15m
        Nonstop
        CHC 5:20 PM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Nov 6 | Jetstar Airways
        IDR 4,170,100
        25% off
        IDR 5,539,800 IDR 4,170,100
      • MEL 11:55 PM
        20h 25m
        1 stop
        CHC 10:20 PM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 17 | Jetstar Airways
        IDR 4,100,600
        26% off
        IDR 5,539,800 IDR 4,100,600
      • MEL 11:55 PM
        19h 10m
        1 stop
        CHC 9:05 PM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 16 | Jetstar Airways
        IDR 4,100,600
        26% off
        IDR 5,539,800 IDR 4,100,600
      • MEL 12:50 PM
        7h 30m
        1 stop
        CHC 10:20 PM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 11 | Jetstar Airways
        IDR 4,210,200
        24% off
        IDR 5,539,800 IDR 4,210,200
      • MEL 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHC 2:00 PM
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 7 | Normal Airline
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Flight fares from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport are based on average airline prices for the next 3 months, according to Trip.com’s latest 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 IDR 4,567,800. Try to avoid September, when prices are highest, averaging around IDR 6,477,300.

IDR 6,477,300
IDR 5,522,550
IDR 4,567,800
IDR 3,613,050
    Cheapest
  • IDR 4,939,200
    Oct
  • IDR 5,706,200
    Nov
  • IDR 6,258,700
    Dec
  • IDR 5,162,000
    Jan
  • IDR 5,942,100
    Feb
  • IDR 4,900,500
    Mar
  • IDR 5,853,800
    Apr
  • IDR 4,567,800
    May
  • IDR 5,285,700
    Jun
  • IDR 5,356,200
    Jul
  • IDR 5,355,200
    Aug
  • IDR 6,477,300
    Sep

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, October is usually the cheapest month to find flights from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport, with an average price of IDR 6,729,700. In contrast, September is typically the most expensive month, with average prices reaching IDR 14,169,100.

IDR 14,169,100
IDR 10,449,400
IDR 6,729,700
IDR 3,010,000
  • IDR 6,729,700
    Oct
  • IDR 9,058,700
    Nov
  • IDR 12,149,300
    Dec
  • IDR 8,664,400
    Jan
  • IDR 10,888,100
    Feb
  • IDR 9,154,000
    Mar
  • IDR 10,464,600
    Apr
  • IDR 7,275,600
    May
  • IDR 9,838,800
    Jun
  • IDR 9,893,700
    Jul
  • IDR 8,137,500
    Aug
  • IDR 14,169,100
    Sep

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.

IDR 6,143,900
IDR 5,699,150
IDR 5,254,400
IDR 4,809,650
    Cheapest
  • IDR 5,549,100
    Mon
  • IDR 5,428,600
    Tue
  • IDR 5,254,400
    Wed
  • IDR 5,531,500
    Thu
  • IDR 5,653,800
    Fri
  • IDR 6,143,900
    Sat
  • IDR 6,050,000
    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 Air New Zealand (from IDR 3,900,300) among 8 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Air New Zealand
From IDR 3,900,300
Jetstar Airways
From IDR 3,911,000
Qantas Airways
From IDR 4,140,700
Emirates
From IDR 4,533,400
Virgin Australia
From IDR 4,789,900
Air Tahiti Nui
From IDR 6,261,800
Fiji Airways
From IDR 16,458,500
China Southern Airlines
From IDR 20,684,600

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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 AM

    MEL

    3h 20m

    4:25 PM

    CHC

    S M T W T F S
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  2. QF169

    Melbourne Airport

    6:40 PM

    MEL

    3h 30m

    12:10 AM

    CHC

    S M T W T - S
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  3. NZ216

    Melbourne Airport

    6:30 PM

    MEL

    3h 25m

    11:55 PM

    CHC

    S M T W T - S
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  4. NZ214

    Melbourne Airport

    9:10 AM

    MEL

    3h 25m

    2:35 PM

    CHC

    - M - W - F -
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  5. NZ120

    Melbourne Airport

    8:35 AM

    MEL

    3h 40m

    Nonstop

    2:15 PM

    AKL

    S M T W T F S
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  6. NZ559

    Auckland Airport

    5:00 PM

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    6:25 PM

    CHC

    - M T W - F S

  7. NZ126

    Melbourne Airport

    5:55 PM

    MEL

    3h 40m

    Nonstop

    12:35 AM

    AKL

    S - T W - F S
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  8. NZ519

    Auckland Airport

    6:45 AM

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    8:10 AM

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  9. JQ217

    Melbourne Airport

    11:55 PM

    MEL

    3h 35m

    Nonstop

    5:30 AM

    AKL

    S - T W T - S
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  10. JQ241

    Auckland Airport

    9:00 PM

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    10:25 PM

    CHC

    S M T W T - S

  11. JQ217

    Melbourne Airport

    11:55 PM

    MEL

    3h 35m

    Nonstop

    5:30 AM

    AKL

    S - T W T - S
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  12. JQ239

    Auckland Airport

    6:30 PM

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    7:55 PM

    CHC

    S M T W T - 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 distance 2,416.51 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price IDR 3,900,300
Cheapest return ticket price IDR 6,088,100

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 2 hours 41 minutes 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 08:10, 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 IDR 6,740,000 in December, 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 IDR 3,900,300, and round-trip fares start from IDR 6,088,100. The current lowest fare is a Air New Zealand flight departing on Thu, Nov 19; 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 55 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 IDR 6,336,300. 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 IDR 3,900,300. 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.

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