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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 €192 and round-trip from €365. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      €365 €502
      27% off
      27% off
      €502 €365
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      €369 €502
      26% off
      26% off
      €502 €369
    • MEL 18:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CHC 00:10
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Thu, Dec 3 | Emirates
      CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      €373 €502
      26% off
      26% off
      €502 €373
    • MEL 18:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CHC 00:10
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Thu, Dec 3 | Qantas Airways
      CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      €376
      25% off
      €502 €376
    • MEL 18:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CHC 00:10
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Dec 4 | Emirates
      CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      €389
      23% off
      €502 €389
    • MEL 18:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CHC 00:10
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Dec 11 | Emirates
      CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      €390
      22% off
      €502 €390
    • MEL 09:10
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CHC 14:30
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, Dec 8 | Emirates
      CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      €390
      22% off
      €502 €390
    • MEL 18:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CHC 00:10
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Dec 7 | Emirates
      CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      €390
      22% off
      €502 €390
    • MEL 09:10
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CHC 14:30
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Dec 4 | Qantas Airways
      CHC 09:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      €391
      22% off
      €502 €391
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 14:00
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 14 | Normal Airline
      CHC 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      MEL 16:00
      Christchurch - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 16 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      MEL 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 00:35
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Jan 13 | Air New Zealand
      €192 €477
      60% off
      60% off
      €477 €192
    • MEL 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 00:35
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Jan 15 | Air New Zealand
      €201 €477
      57% off
      57% off
      €477 €201
    • MEL 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 00:35
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Sat, Jan 16 | Air New Zealand
      €202 €477
      57% off
      57% off
      €477 €202
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 23 | Jetstar Airways
      €206
      30% off
      €293 €206
    • MEL 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 00:35
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, Nov 22 | Air New Zealand
      €207
      28% off
      €293 €207
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, Nov 22 | Jetstar Airways
      €209
      28% off
      €293 €209
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      €212
      28% off
      €293 €212
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      €215
      27% off
      €293 €215
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, Jan 17 | Jetstar Airways
      €217
      55% off
      €477 €217
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 14:00
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 14 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 00:35
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Jan 13 | Air New Zealand
      €192 €535
      64% off
      64% off
      €535 €192
    • MEL 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 00:35
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Jan 15 | Air New Zealand
      €201 €535
      62% off
      62% off
      €535 €201
    • MEL 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 00:35
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Sat, Jan 16 | Air New Zealand
      €202 €535
      62% off
      62% off
      €535 €202
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, Jan 17 | Jetstar Airways
      €217
      59% off
      €535 €217
    • MEL 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 00:35
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Jan 18 | Air New Zealand
      €222
      59% off
      €535 €222
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      €231
      56% off
      €535 €231
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Jan 18 | Jetstar Airways
      €231
      56% off
      €535 €231
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      €236
      56% off
      €535 €236
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      €249
      53% off
      €535 €249
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 14:00
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 14 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 00:35
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Jan 13 | Air New Zealand
      €192 €477
      60% off
      60% off
      €477 €192
    • MEL 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 00:35
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Jan 15 | Air New Zealand
      €201 €477
      57% off
      57% off
      €477 €201
    • MEL 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 00:35
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Sat, Jan 16 | Air New Zealand
      €202 €477
      57% off
      57% off
      €477 €202
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 23 | Jetstar Airways
      €206
      30% off
      €293 €206
    • MEL 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 00:35
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, Nov 22 | Air New Zealand
      €207
      28% off
      €293 €207
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, Nov 22 | Jetstar Airways
      €209
      28% off
      €293 €209
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      €212
      28% off
      €293 €212
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      €215
      27% off
      €293 €215
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, Jan 17 | Jetstar Airways
      €217
      55% off
      €477 €217
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 14:00
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 14 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 18:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CHC 00:10
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Nov 13 | Qantas Airways
      €337 €812
      57% off
      57% off
      €812 €337
    • MEL 18:20
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 23:45
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 18 | Air New Zealand
      €342 €812
      57% off
      57% off
      €812 €342
    • MEL 18:20
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 23:45
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Nov 13 | Air New Zealand
      €348 €812
      56% off
      56% off
      €812 €348
    • MEL 18:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CHC 00:10
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 19 | Emirates
      €370
      54% off
      €812 €370
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Fri, Nov 13 | Jetstar Airways
      €379
      53% off
      €812 €379
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 19 | Jetstar Airways
      €400
      51% off
      €812 €400
    • MEL 09:10
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CHC 14:30
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 17 | Qantas Airways
      €427
      47% off
      €812 €427
    • MEL 09:10
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CHC 14:30
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, Nov 15 | Qantas Airways
      €429
      47% off
      €812 €429
    • MEL 18:20
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CHC 23:45
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, Nov 15 | Air New Zealand
      €431
      47% off
      €812 €431
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 14:00
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 14 | Normal Airline
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    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 23 | Jetstar Airways
      €206 €293
      30% off
      30% off
      €293 €206
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, Nov 22 | Jetstar Airways
      €209 €293
      28% off
      28% off
      €293 €209
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      €212 €293
      28% off
      28% off
      €293 €212
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      €215
      27% off
      €293 €215
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Sun, Jan 17 | Jetstar Airways
      €217
      55% off
      €477 €217
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      €231
      52% off
      €477 €231
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Mon, Jan 18 | Jetstar Airways
      €231
      52% off
      €477 €231
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      €236
      51% off
      €477 €236
    • MEL 12:05
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 17:20
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      €249
      48% off
      €477 €249
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 14:00
      Melbourne - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 14 | Normal Airline
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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.

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

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International 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 Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport are usually in May, with an average price of €232. It is best to avoid September, when the average price can reach €329.

€329
€281
€232
€184
    Cheapest
  • €285
    Nov
  • €318
    Dec
  • €262
    Jan
  • €302
    Feb
  • €249
    Mar
  • €297
    Apr
  • €232
    May
  • €268
    Jun
  • €272
    Jul
  • €272
    Aug
  • €329
    Sep
  • €313
    Oct

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

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

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, May is often the month to find the lowest fares from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport, with an average price of €369. September is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching €718.

€718
€544
€369
€195
    Cheapest
  • €459
    Nov
  • €616
    Dec
  • €439
    Jan
  • €552
    Feb
  • €464
    Mar
  • €531
    Apr
  • €369
    May
  • €499
    Jun
  • €502
    Jul
  • €413
    Aug
  • €718
    Sep
  • €422
    Oct

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 departure day from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport is Wednesday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Saturday as prices are typically highest on that day.

€315
€295
€275
€255
    Cheapest
  • €290
    Mon
  • €286
    Tue
  • €275
    Wed
  • €281
    Thu
  • €291
    Fri
  • €315
    Sat
  • €309
    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 Jetstar Airways (from €193) among 8 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From €193
Air New Zealand
From €208
Qantas Airways
From €221
Emirates
From €224
Virgin Australia
From €238
Qatar Airways
From €303
Air Tahiti Nui
From €335
Fiji Airways
From €480

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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

    MEL

    3h 20m

    16:25

    CHC

    S M T W T F S
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  2. NZ216

    Melbourne Airport

    18:25

    MEL

    3h 25m

    23:50

    CHC

    S - - W - F -
    Search

  3. NZ218

    Melbourne Airport

    18:20

    MEL

    3h 25m

    23:45

    CHC

    - - T - T - S
    Search

  4. NZ124

    Melbourne Airport

    10:20

    MEL

    3h 35m

    Direct

    15:55

    AKL

    S M - - T - S
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  5. NZ563

    Auckland Airport

    18:00

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    19:25

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  6. NZ124

    Melbourne Airport

    10:20

    MEL

    3h 35m

    Direct

    15:55

    AKL

    S M - - T - S
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  7. NZ567

    Auckland Airport

    19:00

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    20:25

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  8. NZ122

    Melbourne Airport

    12:10

    MEL

    3h 35m

    Direct

    17:45

    AKL

    S M T W T F S
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  9. NZ575

    Auckland Airport

    21:15

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    22:40

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  10. NZ126

    Melbourne Airport

    19:05

    MEL

    3h 45m

    Direct

    00:50

    AKL

    S - T W T F S
    Search

  11. NZ515

    Auckland Airport

    06:00

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    07:25

    CHC

    S M T W T F -

  12. NZ124

    Melbourne Airport

    10:20

    MEL

    3h 35m

    Direct

    15:55

    AKL

    S M - - T - S
    Search

  13. NZ575

    Auckland Airport

    21:15

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    22:40

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  14. NZ126

    Melbourne Airport

    19:05

    MEL

    3h 45m

    Direct

    00:50

    AKL

    S - T W T F S
    Search

  15. NZ519

    Auckland Airport

    06:45

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    08:10

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  16. NZ120

    Melbourne Airport

    08:00

    MEL

    3h 45m

    Direct

    13:45

    AKL

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  17. NZ575

    Auckland Airport

    21:15

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    22:40

    CHC

    S M T W T F 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 2,416.51km
Cheapest one-way ticket price €192
Cheapest return ticket price €365

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 €382 in December, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Christchurch International Airport to downtown is about 9km, by taxi about 20 minutes.
  • 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 €206, and round-trip fares start from €365. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Mon, Nov 23; 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 3 hours, and around 28 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 €322. 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 €206. 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.
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