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Cheap flights from Christchurch to Melbourne from NZ$241

Qantas, Air New Zealand and Jetstar Airways fly nonstop from Christchurch to Melbourne, about 22 flights a week. The flight takes around 3h 50m, and the cheapest one-way fare we found recently is NZ$241 on 5 Dec.

Direct flights available ~22 flights a week 3h 50m Cheapest in December Prices checked 13 days ago
CHCMEL

Christchurch to Melbourne at a glance

Cheapest one-wayNZ$241Jetstar Airways · nonstop · Sat 5 DecCheapest returnNZ$649Wed 13 Jan – Tue 19 JanFastest flight3h 50mJetstar Airways · nonstop
Nonstop flights22/wkQantas, Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways

Airlines flying nonstop from Christchurch to Melbourne

3 airlines on this route, about 22 flights a week in total (observed over the last 4 weeks).

AirlineFlights a weekTypical departuresFromSearch
Qantas~906:27–16:25—Search
Air New Zealand~706:20–16:07NZ$308Search
Jetstar Airways~608:17–09:31NZ$241Search

Cheapest dates from Christchurch to Melbourne

The lowest one-way fares found recently, cheapest first. Prices change; click through for the live fare.

Jetstar AirwaysNonstop
Sat 5 DecCHC → MEL · 3h 50m
One-way fromNZ$241
Jetstar AirwaysNonstop
Sun 6 DecCHC → MEL · 3h 50m
One-way fromNZ$244
Jetstar AirwaysNonstop
Fri 4 DecCHC → MEL · 3h 50m
One-way fromNZ$254
QantasNonstop
Sat 12 DecCHC → MEL · 3h 55m
One-way fromNZ$296
QantasNonstop
Wed 16 DecCHC → MEL · 3h 55m
One-way fromNZ$296
Air New ZealandNonstop
Sun 14 FebCHC → MEL · 4h 00m
One-way fromNZ$308
QantasNonstop
Fri 18 DecCHC → MEL · 3h 55m
One-way fromNZ$364

Cheapest month to fly from Christchurch to Melbourne

Lowest one-way fare found for each month: December is cheapest, November the most expensive.

Nov 26NZ$390Dec 26NZ$241Feb 27NZ$308

Good to know

Distance
2,414 km1,499 miles
Flight time
3h 50mfastest found
Time difference
-2hMelbourne vs Christchurch
Currency in Melbourne
AUD
Airports
CHC → MEL, AVV

Flights from Christchurch to Melbourne: questions answered

How much is a flight from Christchurch to Melbourne?
The cheapest one-way fare we found recently is NZ$241, nonstop, departing in December. Return trips start from NZ$649. Prices change constantly, so search your dates for the live fare.
Are there direct flights from Christchurch to Melbourne?
Yes. Qantas, Air New Zealand and Jetstar Airways fly this route nonstop, with about 22 flights a week in each direction.
How long is the flight from Christchurch to Melbourne?
A nonstop flight covers 2,414 km and takes around 3h 50m.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Christchurch to Melbourne?
December has the lowest fare we found (NZ$241), while November is the most expensive (NZ$390).
Which airlines fly from Christchurch to Melbourne?
Qantas, Air New Zealand and Jetstar Airways operate nonstop flights on this route.
Which airports serve Christchurch and Melbourne?
Christchurch: Christchurch International Airport (CHC). Melbourne: Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV).
What is the time difference between Christchurch and Melbourne?
Melbourne is 2 hours behind Christchurch.

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