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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Christchurch from A$297

Qantas, Air New Zealand and Jetstar Airways fly nonstop from Melbourne to Christchurch, about 22 flights a week. The flight takes around 3h 15m, and the cheapest one-way fare we found recently is A$297 on 1 Mar.

Direct flights available ~22 flights a week 3h 15m Cheapest in March Prices checked 13 days ago
MELCHC

Melbourne to Christchurch at a glance

Cheapest one-wayA$297Air New Zealand · nonstop · Mon 1 MarFastest flight3h 15mJetstar Airways · nonstop
Nonstop flights22/wkQantas, Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways

Airlines flying nonstop from Melbourne to Christchurch

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

AirlineFlights a weekTypical departuresFromSearch
Qantas~910:08–19:27A$384Search
Air New Zealand~717:56–19:13A$297Search
Jetstar Airways~611:14–11:49A$415Search

Cheapest dates from Melbourne to Christchurch

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

Air New ZealandNonstop
Mon 1 MarMEL → CHC · 3h 25m
One-way fromA$297
Air New Zealand1 stop via AKL
Wed 20 JanMEL → CHC · 5h 05m
One-way fromA$329
Air New ZealandNonstop
Thu 4 MarMEL → CHC · 3h 25m
One-way fromA$345
QantasNonstop
Wed 6 JanMEL → CHC · 3h 20m
One-way fromA$384
QantasNonstop
Sun 13 DecMEL → CHC · 3h 20m
One-way fromA$402
Jetstar AirwaysNonstop
Mon 30 NovMEL → CHC · 3h 15m
One-way fromA$415
Jetstar Airways1 stop via SYD
Tue 1 DecMEL → CHC · 4h 30m
One-way fromA$439

Cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Christchurch

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

Nov 26A$415Dec 26A$402Jan 27A$329Mar 27A$297

Good to know

Distance
2,414 km1,499 miles
Flight time
3h 15mfastest found
Time difference
+2hChristchurch vs Melbourne
Currency in Christchurch
NZD
Airports
MEL, AVV → CHC

Flights from Melbourne to Christchurch: questions answered

How much is a flight from Melbourne to Christchurch?
The cheapest one-way fare we found recently is A$297, nonstop, departing in March. Prices change constantly, so search your dates for the live fare.
Are there direct flights from Melbourne to Christchurch?
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 Melbourne to Christchurch?
A nonstop flight covers 2,414 km and takes around 3h 15m.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Christchurch?
March has the lowest fare we found (A$297), while November is the most expensive (A$415).
Which airlines fly from Melbourne to Christchurch?
Qantas, Air New Zealand and Jetstar Airways operate nonstop flights on this route.
Which airports serve Melbourne and Christchurch?
Melbourne: Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV). Christchurch: Christchurch International Airport (CHC).
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Christchurch?
Christchurch is 2 hours ahead of Melbourne.

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