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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 €128 and round-trip from €298. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      CHC 06:00
      4h
      Direct
      MEL 08:00
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 23 | Air New Zealand
      MEL 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 00:35
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 28 | Air New Zealand
      €298 €410
      27% off
      27% off
      €410 €298
    • CHC 06:05
      3h 55m
      Direct
      MEL 08:00
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 8 | Qantas Airways
      MEL 09:10
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CHC 14:30
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 12 | Qantas Airways
      €305 €410
      26% off
      26% off
      €410 €305
    • CHC 16:00
      4h
      Direct
      MEL 18:00
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 4 | Air New Zealand
      MEL 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 00:35
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Dec 9 | Air New Zealand
      €306 €410
      25% off
      25% off
      €410 €306
    • CHC 15:45
      3h 55m
      Direct
      MEL 17:40
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Sat, Nov 7 | Qantas Airways
      MEL 09:10
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CHC 14:30
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 14 | Qantas Airways
      €308
      25% off
      €410 €308
    • CHC 15:45
      3h 55m
      Direct
      MEL 17:40
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 23 | Qantas Airways
      MEL 18:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CHC 00:10
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 28 | Qantas Airways
      €311
      24% off
      €410 €311
    • CHC 06:05
      3h 55m
      Direct
      MEL 08:00
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 8 | Emirates
      MEL 09:10
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CHC 14:30
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 12 | Emirates
      €337
      18% off
      €410 €337
    • CHC 15:45
      3h 55m
      Direct
      MEL 17:40
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 4 | Qantas Airways
      MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      €337
      18% off
      €410 €337
    • CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      €342
      17% off
      €410 €342
    • CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      €342
      17% off
      €410 €342
    • CHC 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 14:00
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
      MEL 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      CHC 16:00
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Oct 30 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      €128 €164
      22% off
      22% off
      €164 €128
    • Cheapest
      CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      €128 €234
      45% off
      45% off
      €234 €128
    • CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      €129 €234
      45% off
      45% off
      €234 €129
    • CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Sat, Oct 31 | Jetstar Airways
      €131
      20% off
      €164 €131
    • CHC 06:05
      3h 55m
      Direct
      MEL 08:00
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Sat, Nov 21 | Qantas Airways
      €133
      19% off
      €164 €133
    • CHC 06:05
      3h 55m
      Direct
      MEL 08:00
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 14 | Qantas Airways
      €133
      19% off
      €164 €133
    • CHC 06:05
      3h 55m
      Direct
      MEL 08:00
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 9 | Qantas Airways
      €133
      19% off
      €164 €133
    • CHC 06:05
      3h 55m
      Direct
      MEL 08:00
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 17 | Qantas Airways
      €133
      19% off
      €164 €133
    • CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Fri, Nov 6 | Jetstar Airways
      €133
      19% off
      €164 €133
    • CHC 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 14:00
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      €128 €520
      75% off
      75% off
      €520 €128
    • CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      €129 €520
      75% off
      75% off
      €520 €129
    • CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 5 | Jetstar Airways
      €133 €520
      74% off
      74% off
      €520 €133
    • CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Wed, Nov 4 | Jetstar Airways
      €133
      74% off
      €520 €133
    • CHC 06:00
      4h
      Direct
      MEL 08:00
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Sat, Nov 14 | Air New Zealand
      €134
      74% off
      €520 €134
    • CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Thu, Oct 29 | Jetstar Airways
      €144
      72% off
      €520 €144
    • CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      €152
      71% off
      €520 €152
    • CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
      €159
      69% off
      €520 €159
    • CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Tue, Nov 10 | Jetstar Airways
      €166
      68% off
      €520 €166
    • CHC 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 14:00
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      €128 €164
      22% off
      22% off
      €164 €128
    • CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      €128 €234
      45% off
      45% off
      €234 €128
    • CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      €129 €234
      45% off
      45% off
      €234 €129
    • CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Sat, Oct 31 | Jetstar Airways
      €131
      20% off
      €164 €131
    • CHC 06:05
      3h 55m
      Direct
      MEL 08:00
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Sat, Nov 21 | Qantas Airways
      €133
      19% off
      €164 €133
    • CHC 06:05
      3h 55m
      Direct
      MEL 08:00
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 14 | Qantas Airways
      €133
      19% off
      €164 €133
    • CHC 06:05
      3h 55m
      Direct
      MEL 08:00
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 9 | Qantas Airways
      €133
      19% off
      €164 €133
    • CHC 06:05
      3h 55m
      Direct
      MEL 08:00
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 17 | Qantas Airways
      €133
      19% off
      €164 €133
    • CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Fri, Nov 6 | Jetstar Airways
      €133
      19% off
      €164 €133
    • CHC 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 14:00
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Thu, Oct 29 | Jetstar Airways
      €144 €520
      72% off
      72% off
      €520 €144
    • CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 28 | Jetstar Airways
      €145 €520
      72% off
      72% off
      €520 €145
    • CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 2 | Jetstar Airways
      €156 €520
      70% off
      70% off
      €520 €156
    • CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 27 | Jetstar Airways
      €176
      66% off
      €520 €176
    • CHC 06:05
      3h 55m
      Direct
      MEL 08:00
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Fri, Oct 30 | Emirates
      €177
      66% off
      €520 €177
    • CHC 06:00
      4h
      Direct
      MEL 08:00
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 2 | Air New Zealand
      €196
      62% off
      €520 €196
    • CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Sat, Oct 31 | Jetstar Airways
      €200
      62% off
      €520 €200
    • CHC 06:00
      4h
      Direct
      MEL 08:00
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 1 | Air New Zealand
      €203
      61% off
      €520 €203
    • CHC 06:00
      4h
      Direct
      MEL 08:00
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 27 | Air New Zealand
      €237
      54% off
      €520 €237
    • CHC 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 14:00
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      €128 €164
      22% off
      22% off
      €164 €128
    • CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      €128 €234
      45% off
      45% off
      €234 €128
    • CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      €129 €234
      45% off
      45% off
      €234 €129
    • CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Sat, Oct 31 | Jetstar Airways
      €131
      20% off
      €164 €131
    • CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Fri, Nov 6 | Jetstar Airways
      €133
      19% off
      €164 €133
    • CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 5 | Jetstar Airways
      €133
      43% off
      €234 €133
    • CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Wed, Nov 4 | Jetstar Airways
      €133
      43% off
      €234 €133
    • CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      €136
      17% off
      €164 €136
    • CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Thu, Oct 29 | Jetstar Airways
      €144
      38% off
      €234 €144
    • CHC 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 14:00
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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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.

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 October, with an average price of €168. It is best to avoid April, when the average price can reach €269.

€269
€219
€168
€118
  • €168
    Oct
  • €175
    Nov
  • €210
    Dec
  • €219
    Jan
  • €197
    Feb
  • €223
    Mar
  • €269
    Apr
  • €183
    May
  • €178
    Jun
  • €212
    Jul
  • €184
    Aug
  • €212
    Sep

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

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

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, November is often the month to find the lowest fares from Christchurch International Airport to Melbourne Airport, with an average price of €290. January is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching €553.

€553
€422
€290
€159
    Cheapest
  • €480
    Oct
  • €290
    Nov
  • €417
    Dec
  • €553
    Jan
  • €365
    Feb
  • €401
    Mar
  • €506
    Apr
  • €318
    May
  • €458
    Jun
  • €434
    Jul
  • €393
    Aug
  • €399
    Sep

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.

€230
€218
€205
€193
  • €205
    Mon
  • €209
    Tue
  • €215
    Wed
  • €207
    Thu
  • €219
    Fri
  • €219
    Sat
  • €230
    Sun

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 €128) among 6 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From €128
Air New Zealand
From €130
Qantas Airways
From €132
Emirates
From €133
China Southern Airlines
From €813
Qatar Airways
From €905

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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

    Christchurch International Airport

    09:20

    CHC

    3h 45m

    10:05

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  2. NZ213

    Christchurch International Airport

    06:10

    CHC

    3h 55m

    08:05

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  3. QF168

    Christchurch International Airport

    06:05

    CHC

    3h 55m

    08:00

    MEL

    S - - W - F -
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  4. EK5070

    Christchurch International Airport

    06:20

    CHC

    3h 50m

    08:10

    MEL

    S - - W - F -
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  5. EK5388

    Christchurch International Airport

    15:45

    CHC

    3h 50m

    17:35

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  6. QF170

    Christchurch International Airport

    15:45

    CHC

    3h 55m

    17:40

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  7. NZ215

    Christchurch International Airport

    15:35

    CHC

    3h 55m

    17:30

    MEL

    S - T - - F -
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  8. NZ588

    Christchurch International Airport

    21:10

    CHC

    1h 25m

    Direct

    22:35

    AKL

    S - T W T - S
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  9. NZ123

    Auckland Airport

    06:45

    AKL

    4h 10m

    Direct

    08:55

    MEL

    - M - - T - S

  10. NZ574

    Christchurch International Airport

    20:10

    CHC

    1h 25m

    Direct

    21:35

    AKL

    S M T W T F S
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  11. NZ127

    Auckland Airport

    11:45

    AKL

    4h

    Direct

    13:45

    MEL

    S - T W - F S

  12. NZ588

    Christchurch International Airport

    21:10

    CHC

    1h 25m

    Direct

    22:35

    AKL

    S - T W T - S
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  13. NZ129

    Auckland Airport

    19:20

    AKL

    4h 15m

    Direct

    21:35

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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About Christchurch International Airport and Melbourne Airport

Learn about Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and Melbourne Airport (MEL) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 2,416.51km
Cheapest one-way ticket price €128
Cheapest return ticket price €298

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 20 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 06:05, and the last departs at 15:45, 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 €238 in January, 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 €128, and round-trip fares start from €298. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Mon, Dec 7; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand and Jetstar Airways operate direct flights from Christchurch International Airport to Melbourne Airport, with an average flight time of 3 hours 10 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 €191. 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 €128. 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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