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Christchurch International Airport to Melbourne Airport Flights Info

Cheapest one-way
JPY 23,490
Jetstar Airways Jetstar Airways 3h 50m · Direct Thu, Dec 10
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Cheapest return
JPY 57,360
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 International Airport to Melbourne Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from JPY 23,490 and round-trip from JPY 57,360. 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 International Airport to Melbourne Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Christchurch International Airport to Melbourne Airport is Jetstar Airways (from JPY 23,490) among 3 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from Christchurch International Airport to Melbourne Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Christchurch International 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 International Airport to Melbourne Airport are usually in June, with an average price of JPY 31,770. It is best to avoid April, when the average price can reach JPY 48,130.

JPY 48,130
JPY 39,950
JPY 31,770
JPY 23,590
    Cheapest
  • JPY 31,930
    Nov
  • JPY 37,580
    Dec
  • JPY 39,100
    Jan
  • JPY 35,110
    Feb
  • JPY 39,900
    Mar
  • JPY 48,130
    Apr
  • JPY 32,690
    May
  • JPY 31,770
    Jun
  • JPY 37,950
    Jul
  • JPY 32,790
    Aug
  • JPY 37,830
    Sep
  • JPY 39,950
    Oct

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Christchurch International 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 International 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.

JPY 41,290
JPY 38,800
JPY 36,310
JPY 33,820
  • JPY 36,310
    Mon
  • JPY 37,700
    Tue
  • JPY 38,550
    Wed
  • JPY 36,920
    Thu
  • JPY 39,190
    Fri
  • JPY 38,760
    Sat
  • JPY 41,290
    Sun

What is the flight schedule from Christchurch International 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

    08:20

    CHC

    3h 45m

    10:05

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  2. QF170

    15:45

    CHC

    3h 55m

    17:40

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  3. QF168

    06:05

    CHC

    3h 55m

    08:00

    MEL

    S - - W T F -
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  4. EK5388

    15:45

    CHC

    3h 55m

    17:40

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  5. NZ213

    06:00

    CHC

    4h

    08:00

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  6. NZ215

    16:00

    CHC

    4h

    18:00

    MEL

    S - - W - F -
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  7. NZ546

    13:30

    CHC

    1h 25m

    Direct

    14:55

    AKL

    S - T W T F -
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  8. NZ121

    08:55

    AKL

    4h

    Direct

    10:55

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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FAQs for Christchurch International Airport to Melbourne Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Christchurch International Airport to Melbourne Airport?

    Christchurch International 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 International Airport (CHC) to Melbourne Airport (MEL).
  • The earliest flight from Christchurch International 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 International Airport (CHC) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around JPY 41,780 in November, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Melbourne Airport to downtown is about 18km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
    • The distance from Avalon Airport to downtown is about 50km, by taxi about 1 hour 10 minutes.
    • The distance from Essendon Airport to downtown is about 11km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is Essendon Airport. The distance is around 8km.
  • Qantas Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 1802 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Christchurch International Airport to Melbourne Airport currently start from JPY 23,490, and round-trip fares start from JPY 57,360. 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 International 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 International Airport to Melbourne Airport is JPY 37,390. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • IndiGo and Jetstar Airways are the most popular budget airlines flying from Christchurch International Airport to Melbourne Airport, with one-way fares starting from JPY 23,490. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Christchurch International 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 International 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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