How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch?

There are many flights that can get you from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch in 3h 15m. Fly via Jetstar or Air New Zealand to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 2412 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back. Find deals

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch round-trip?

Flying on Virgin Australia is currently your cheapest option to Christchurch, with prices starting at $244. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Jetstar and Emirates, with the lowest prices starting at $244 and $302, respectively. Virgin Australia is 53% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination. Find deals

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch one-way?

$280 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Jetstar. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qantas Airways and Emirates, with prices starting from $289 and $307, respectively. Find deals

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne Airport to Christchurch flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch

The most flights from MEL to CHC are scheduled on a Monday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Christchurch ranges from 40.0 - 60.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Christchurch when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Christchurch, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 6.0 C).

What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch?

Looking for the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch? While on average our users pay $476, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $265. The most popular route (Melbourne - Christchurch), is priced around $426.

What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch?

Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch on time: American Airlines (93%), Jetstar (85%), Qantas Airways (83%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch?

Emirates, Jetstar and Air New Zealand are the most popular airlines when flying from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Christchurch from Melbourne?

Christchurch (CHC), located 9.5 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Melbourne to Christchurch. 5 airlines have flights to Christchurch from Melbourne on a regular basis. Booking flights from Melbourne to Christchurch should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 11 inbound flights from Melbourne per day.

Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Christchurch that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Christchurch flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Christchurch?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Christchurch.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Christchurch?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Christchurch by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Melbourne Airport to Christchurch flights typically cost between $447 and $645 in October. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $409 on Jetstar (10 Oct-14 Oct). Find deals

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Christchurch are usually found in May or June, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Christchurch

Round-trip from	$409
One-way from	$276
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$543
Good round-trip deal	$504 or less
Good one-way deal	$331 or less

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7h 00m total
Melbourne to Christchurch

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20h 40m total
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Christchurch
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Christchurch. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 September 2025.

Thu 30/1012:05MEL - CHC

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Thu 6/1109:15CHC - MEL

Nonstop3h 45mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$432

Thu 9/1012:05MEL - CHC

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Mon 13/1009:20CHC - MEL

Nonstop3h 45mJetstar

Deal found 16/9$433

Wed 8/1012:05MEL - CHC

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Tue 14/1009:20CHC - MEL

Nonstop3h 45mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$436

Mon 6/1012:05MEL - CHC

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Tue 14/1009:20CHC - MEL

Nonstop3h 45mJetstar

Deal found 16/9$442

Fri 10/1018:25MEL - CHC

Nonstop3h 25mAir New Zealand

Sun 19/1006:10CHC - MEL

Nonstop3h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 16/9$454

Sat 11/1012:05MEL - CHC

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Sun 19/1009:20CHC - MEL

Nonstop3h 45mJetstar

Deal found 17/9$457

Sat 6/1209:05MEL - CHC

Nonstop3h 25mAir New Zealand

Tue 16/1216:30CHC - MEL

1 stop7h 00mAir New Zealand

Deal found 16/9$462

Sat 22/1110:35MEL - CHC

1 stop6h 50mAir New Zealand

Sun 30/1106:00CHC - MEL

Nonstop3h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 16/9$463

Thu 30/1018:50MEL - CHC

1 stop10h 35mAir New Zealand

Thu 6/1106:00CHC - MEL

Nonstop3h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 17/9$465

Best flights from Melbourne to Christchurch
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Melbourne to Christchurch that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 18 September 2025.

Thu 30/1012:05MEL - CHC

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Thu 6/1109:15CHC - MEL

Nonstop3h 45mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$432

Sat 6/1212:10MEL - CHC

1 stop8h 00mAir New Zealand

Tue 16/1216:30CHC - MEL

1 stop7h 00mAir New Zealand

Deal found 16/9$472

Thu 9/1012:05MEL - CHC

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Wed 15/1009:20CHC - MEL

Nonstop3h 45mJetstar

Deal found 16/9$433

Fri 16/118:55MEL - CHC

Nonstop3h 25mAir New Zealand

Fri 30/106:00CHC - MEL

Nonstop3h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 16/9$477

Fri 23/118:55MEL - CHC

Nonstop3h 25mAir New Zealand

Sat 31/106:00CHC - MEL

Nonstop3h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 15/9$477

Sat 11/1012:05MEL - CHC

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Sun 19/1009:20CHC - MEL

Nonstop3h 45mJetstar

Deal found 16/9$481

Fri 16/118:55MEL - CHC

Nonstop3h 25mAir New Zealand

Sat 31/106:00CHC - MEL

Nonstop3h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 17/9$478

Mon 8/1212:05MEL - CHC

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Tue 16/1209:15CHC - MEL

Nonstop3h 45mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$481

Thu 11/1218:50MEL - CHC

1 stop10h 35mAir New Zealand

Mon 15/1206:00CHC - MEL

Nonstop3h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 16/9$487

Thu 29/112:05MEL - CHC

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Sun 1/209:15CHC - MEL

Nonstop3h 45mJetstar

Deal found 16/9$501

Direct flights from Melbourne to Christchurch
Explore direct flight options from Melbourne to Christchurch based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 18 September 2025.

Thu 30/1012:05MEL - CHC

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Thu 6/1109:15CHC - MEL

Nonstop3h 45mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$432

Thu 9/1012:05MEL - CHC

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Wed 15/1009:20CHC - MEL

Nonstop3h 45mJetstar

Deal found 16/9$433

Wed 8/1012:05MEL - CHC

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Tue 14/1009:20CHC - MEL

Nonstop3h 45mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$436

Mon 6/1012:05MEL - CHC

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Tue 14/1009:20CHC - MEL

Nonstop3h 45mJetstar

Deal found 16/9$442

Fri 10/1018:25MEL - CHC

Nonstop3h 25mAir New Zealand

Sun 19/1006:10CHC - MEL

Nonstop3h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 16/9$454

Sat 11/1012:05MEL - CHC

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Sun 19/1009:20CHC - MEL

Nonstop3h 45mJetstar

Deal found 17/9$457

Wed 22/1018:25MEL - CHC

Nonstop3h 25mMultiple Airlines

Thu 30/1009:15CHC - MEL

Nonstop3h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$471

Thu 30/1012:05MEL - CHC

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Mon 10/1109:15CHC - MEL

Nonstop3h 45mJetstar

Deal found 17/9$475

Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Christchurch
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Christchurch. Data last updated 18 September 2025 and is based on user searches.

Mon 6/1012:05MEL - CHC

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Tue 14/1009:20CHC - MEL

Nonstop3h 45mJetstar

Deal found 16/9$442

Wed 8/1012:05MEL - CHC

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Tue 14/1009:20CHC - MEL

Nonstop3h 45mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$436

Thu 9/1012:05MEL - CHC

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Mon 13/1009:20CHC - MEL

Nonstop3h 45mJetstar

Deal found 16/9$433

Fri 10/1018:25MEL - CHC

Nonstop3h 25mAir New Zealand

Sun 19/1006:10CHC - MEL

Nonstop3h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 16/9$454

Sat 11/1012:05MEL - CHC

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Sun 19/1009:20CHC - MEL

Nonstop3h 45mJetstar

Deal found 17/9$457

Thu 30/1012:05MEL - CHC

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Thu 6/1109:15CHC - MEL

Nonstop3h 45mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$432

Thu 30/1018:50MEL - CHC

1 stop10h 35mAir New Zealand

Thu 6/1106:00CHC - MEL

Nonstop3h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 15/9$463

One-way flights from Melbourne to Christchurch
Search for one-way flight options from Melbourne to Christchurch. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 18 September 2025.

Fri 17/1018:55MEL - CHC

1 stop20h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 17/9$276

Thu 13/1112:05MEL - CHC

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Deal found 17/9$280

Fri 10/1012:05MEL - CHC

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$282

Thu 13/1118:50MEL - CHC

Nonstop3h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 17/9$289

Wed 22/1018:55MEL - CHC

1 stop10h 30mAir New Zealand

Deal found 15/9$291

Tue 2/1208:35MEL - CHC

1 stop11h 35mAir New Zealand

Deal found 16/9$292

Wed 15/1015:00MEL - CHC

1 stop14h 25mAir New Zealand

Deal found 17/9$294

Wed 8/1015:00MEL - CHC

1 stop14h 25mAir New Zealand

Deal found 15/9$295

Thu 30/1012:05MEL - CHC

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$297

Sun 30/1116:50MEL - CHC

1 stop12h 35mAir New Zealand

Deal found 15/9$298

Wed 15/1018:40MEL - CHC

Nonstop3h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 16/9$303

Sun 19/1007:00MEL - CHC

Nonstop3h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 17/9$304

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12:05-17:20

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12:05-17:20

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MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Sat 6/12

12:10-22:10

1 stop8h 00m

Christchurch

Tue 16/12

16:30-21:30

1 stop7h 00m

$472

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

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18:55-00:20

Nonstop3h 25m

Christchurch

Fri 30/1

06:00-07:55

Nonstop3h 55m

$477

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Fri 23/1

18:55-00:20

Nonstop3h 25m

Christchurch

Sat 31/1

06:00-07:55

Nonstop3h 55m

$477

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MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Fri 16/1

18:55-00:20

Nonstop3h 25m

Christchurch

Sat 31/1

06:00-07:55

Nonstop3h 55m

$478

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Sat 11/10

12:05-17:20

Nonstop3h 15m

Christchurch

Sun 19/10

09:20-11:05

Nonstop3h 45m

$481

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Mon 8/12

12:05-17:20

Nonstop3h 15m

Christchurch

Tue 16/12

09:15-11:00

Nonstop3h 45m

$481

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Thu 11/12

18:50-07:25

1 stop10h 35m

Christchurch

Mon 15/12

06:00-07:55

Nonstop3h 55m

$487

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Thu 29/1

12:05-17:20

Nonstop3h 15m

Christchurch

Sun 1/2

09:15-11:00

Nonstop3h 45m

$501

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch (average of $346). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch in December is currently the most expensive (average of $480). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to CHC?

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 44% on flights from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Christchurch

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Air New Zealand, andVirgin Australia from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,339 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,339 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,339 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,339 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

416 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,339 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

907 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,339 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Jetstar

6.5

Okay

474 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,339 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Christchurch from Melbourne?
Christchurch (CHC), located 9.5 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Melbourne to Christchurch. 5 airlines have flights to Christchurch from Melbourne on a regular basis. Booking flights from Melbourne to Christchurch should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 11 inbound flights from Melbourne per day.
How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch?
There are many flights that can get you from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch in 3h 15m. Fly via Jetstar or Air New Zealand to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 2412 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch round-trip?
Flying on Virgin Australia is currently your cheapest option to Christchurch, with prices starting at $244. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Jetstar and Emirates, with the lowest prices starting at $244 and $302, respectively. Virgin Australia is 53% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch one-way?
$280 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Jetstar. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qantas Airways and Emirates, with prices starting from $289 and $307, respectively.
What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch?
Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch on time: American Airlines (93%), Jetstar (85%), Qantas Airways (83%).
What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch?
Looking for the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch? While on average our users pay $476, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $265. The most popular route (Melbourne - Christchurch), is priced around $426.
Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Christchurch that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Christchurch flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Christchurch?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Christchurch.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Christchurch?
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch (average of $346). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch in December is currently the most expensive (average of $480). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Melbourne to Christchurch

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$244	Average$695	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Jetstar	Cheapest$244	Average$491	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Emirates	Cheapest$302	Average$599	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$316	Average$619	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$322	Average$543	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Christchurch are usually found in May or June, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

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