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Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport flight

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      • Cheapest nonstop
        MEL 11:05
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CHC 16:25
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Thu, Jul 23 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 08:20
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:05
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Mon, Jul 27 | Jetstar Airways
        €278 €392
        28% off
        28% off
        €392 €278
      • MEL 11:05
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CHC 16:25
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Aug 3 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 08:20
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:05
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Fri, Aug 7 | Jetstar Airways
        €280 €392
        28% off
        28% off
        €392 €280
      • MEL 11:05
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CHC 16:25
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Aug 12 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 08:20
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:05
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Mon, Aug 17 | Jetstar Airways
        €281 €392
        28% off
        28% off
        €392 €281
      • MEL 11:05
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CHC 16:25
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Aug 21 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 08:20
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:05
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Tue, Aug 25 | Jetstar Airways
        €281
        28% off
        €392 €281
      • MEL 11:05
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CHC 16:25
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Thu, Aug 20 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 08:20
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:05
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Mon, Aug 24 | Jetstar Airways
        €282
        28% off
        €392 €282
      • MEL 11:05
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CHC 16:25
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Thu, Aug 13 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 08:20
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:05
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Wed, Aug 19 | Jetstar Airways
        €282
        28% off
        €392 €282
      • MEL 11:05
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CHC 16:25
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, Aug 18 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 08:20
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:05
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Mon, Aug 24 | Jetstar Airways
        €282
        28% off
        €392 €282
      • MEL 11:05
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CHC 16:25
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Aug 14 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 08:20
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:05
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Mon, Aug 17 | Jetstar Airways
        €284
        28% off
        €392 €284
      • MEL 11:05
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CHC 16:25
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Sep 2 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 08:20
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:05
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Mon, Sep 7 | Jetstar Airways
        €285
        27% off
        €392 €285
      • MEL 11:05
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CHC 16:25
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Aug 26 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 08:20
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:05
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Mon, Aug 31 | Jetstar Airways
        €286
        27% off
        €392 €286
      • MEL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHC 14:00
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Jul 8 | Normal Airline
        CHC 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        MEL 16:00
        Christchurch - Melbourne | Fri, Jul 10 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        MEL 11:05
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CHC 16:25
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Sep 2 | Jetstar Airways
        €138 €221
        38% off
        38% off
        €221 €138
      • MEL 11:05
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CHC 16:25
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Aug 24 | Jetstar Airways
        €157 €221
        28% off
        28% off
        €221 €157
      • MEL 11:05
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CHC 16:25
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Aug 31 | Jetstar Airways
        €157 €221
        28% off
        28% off
        €221 €157
      • MEL 11:05
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CHC 16:25
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Aug 26 | Jetstar Airways
        €157
        28% off
        €221 €157
      • MEL 11:05
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CHC 16:25
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Aug 19 | Jetstar Airways
        €157
        28% off
        €221 €157
      • MEL 11:05
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CHC 16:25
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, Sep 1 | Jetstar Airways
        €157
        28% off
        €221 €157
      • MEL 11:05
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CHC 16:25
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, Aug 18 | Jetstar Airways
        €157
        28% off
        €221 €157
      • MEL 11:05
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CHC 16:25
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sat, Aug 22 | Jetstar Airways
        €157
        28% off
        €221 €157
      • MEL 11:05
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CHC 16:25
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Aug 10 | Jetstar Airways
        €159
        28% off
        €221 €159
      • MEL 11:05
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CHC 16:25
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Sat, Aug 29 | Jetstar Airways
        €161
        27% off
        €221 €161
      • MEL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHC 14:00
        Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Jul 8 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport 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 Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport?

Data is based on average one-way flight prices from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport in Trip.com's database over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport, the best time to buy is in August, with an average price of €218. You’ll want to avoid December, when the average price can reach as high as €303.

€303
€261
€218
€176
    Cheapest
  • €249
    Jul
  • €218
    Aug
  • €279
    Sep
  • €245
    Oct
  • €276
    Nov
  • €303
    Dec
  • €250
    Jan
  • €287
    Feb
  • €237
    Mar
  • €283
    Apr
  • €221
    May
  • €256
    Jun

What’s the cheapest month to fly round-trip from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport?

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

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, August is typically the cheapest month to find flights from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport, with an average price of €313. In contrast, December is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching €587.

€587
€450
€313
€176
    Cheapest
  • €403
    Jul
  • €313
    Aug
  • €482
    Sep
  • €325
    Oct
  • €438
    Nov
  • €587
    Dec
  • €419
    Jan
  • €526
    Feb
  • €442
    Mar
  • €506
    Apr
  • €352
    May
  • €475
    Jun

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International 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 day to depart from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport is Wednesday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Sunday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

€294
€271
€248
€225
    Cheapest
  • €263
    Mon
  • €251
    Tue
  • €248
    Wed
  • €266
    Thu
  • €276
    Fri
  • €278
    Sat
  • €294
    Sun

Selected Airlines from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport

See which airlines fly from Melbourne to Christchurch. Find the airline that best meets your travel needs by comparing prices and treat yourself to an enjoyable journey.

Jetstar Airways
From €161
Air New Zealand
From €181
Virgin Australia
From €212
Qantas Airways
From €215
Emirates
From €222
Air Tahiti Nui
From €339
Fiji Airways
From €392

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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

    MEL

    3h 20m

    16:25

    CHC

    S M T W T F S
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Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport Flights Info

Flight distance 2,416.51 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price €138
Cheapest return ticket price €278

FAQs for Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport Flights

  • How long does it take to fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)?

    It takes around 3 hours 26 minutes to fly from Melbourne Airport (mel) to Christchurch International Airport (chc).
  • There are around 7 daily flights from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC).
  • Tickets cost around €217 in August, making it the cheapest month to book. Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • The route from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around €286 in July, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 09:10 and arrives in Christchurch International Airport (CHC) at 14:30.
  • The latest flight departs from Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 19:00 and arrives in Christchurch International Airport (CHC) at 00:20.
    • The distance from Christchurch International Airport to downtown is about 9 km, by taxi about 20 minutes.
  • Jetstar Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 2229 flights per month.

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