Good to know - Cheap tickets Melbourne — Christchurch
| Cheapest flight found | $156 |
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| Minimal flight time | 3h 15m |
| Flight distance | 2398 km |
| Most popular airline | Qantas |
Airfare Melbourne – Christchurch by month
Here you can find out in what months how much a ticket Melbourne – Christchurch costs to buy cheap plane tickets.
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Remember that the optimal time for booking air tickets is 59 days before the departure date, this is the average time at which air tickets were sold at the lowest prices.
Schedule of direct flights Melbourne — Christchurch
| Departure | Arrival | Flight days | Flight | Airlines | Flight time | Airports | |
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| 07:00 | 12:30 | sun | QF167 | Qantas | 3h 30m | Tullamarine Airport — Christchurch International Airport | Select dates |
| 07:00 | 12:20 | mon | JQ8993 | Jetstar | 3h 20m | Tullamarine Airport — Christchurch International Airport | Select dates |
| 09:15 | 14:45 | mon, wed, fri, sat | QF167 | Qantas | 3h 30m | Tullamarine Airport — Christchurch International Airport | Select dates |
| 11:05 | 16:20 | tue, wed, fri, sat, sun | JQ171 | Jetstar | 3h 15m | Tullamarine Airport — Christchurch International Airport | Select dates |
| 18:00 | 23:25 | fri, sun | NZ216 | Air New Zealand | 3h 25m | Tullamarine Airport — Christchurch International Airport | Select dates |
| 18:25 | 23:50 | mon, tue, wed, thu, fri, sat | NZ214 | Air New Zealand | 3h 25m | Tullamarine Airport — Christchurch International Airport | Select dates |
| 18:40 | 00:10 | mon, tue, wed, thu, fri | QF169 | Qantas | 3h 30m | Tullamarine Airport — Christchurch International Airport | Select dates |
Popular airlines flying Melbourne — Christchurch
Flight Melbourne – Christchurch is served by 5 airlines. 3 airlines operate direct flights.
Airlines with direct flights
Other airlines flying with transfers
Dynamics airfare Melbourne — Christchurch by month for the last year
according to LowCost.Club for the last year
The airfare depends on the departure date. Our chart shows the low season prices on route Melbourne — Christchurch
The graph shows that booking flights Melbourne — Christchurch is best planned for November and flights Melbourne — Christchurch — Melbourne in the month of March.
Flights Melbourne — Christchurch
The selection of cheap flights Melbourne — Christchurch
Here you can find and purchase the cheapest flights Melbourne — Christchurch from $156 and Melbourne — Christchurch — Melbourne from $167.
The price of the flight Melbourne — Christchurch (New Zealand) — Melbourne from $167 (round-trip).
The average price of the flight Melbourne — Christchurch (New Zealand) — Melbourne $436 (round-trip).
- Departure city: Melbourne
- IATA code of the city of origin: MEL
- Departure airports: Moorabbin, Melbourne Ferry Port, Avalon Airport, Essendon Airport, Tullamarine Airport, City Heliport
- Departure country: Australia
- Destination city: Christchurch
- IATA code of the destination city: CHC
- Destination airports: Christchurch International Airport
- Destination country: New Zealand
Low cost flights Melbourne — Christchurch (MEL — CHC)
The distance between Melbourne and Christchurch 1490 miles (or 2398 kilometres).
The time difference between Melbourne and Christchurch is 2 h.
Minimal flight time from Melbourne to Christchurch 3h 15m.
LowCostClub always do a comparison of airfares Melbourne — Christchurch with several airlines (include Qantas, Jetstar, Air New Zealand). They will always give you all available options so you can find the cheapest flight to Christchurch. In addition, you can choose the platform where you want to place your orders. There are also special offers for air tickets Melbourne — Christchurch. Last week, for instance, the cheapest round-trip prices stood at $167 while the cheapest one-way price that was available within the last week cost $156
Routes from nearby cities to Christchurch
A flight from a neighbouring city can help you save money on plane tickets.
The most frequent flight to Christchurch is from Canberra. The cheapest airfare can be purchased with a flight from Launceston from $295. The nearest airports from Melbourne with a flight to Christchurch are in Merimbula.
Popular International routes from Melbourne
Popular routes from Christchurch
If you are going to fly from Christchurch, then study the popular flights. The most popular flights from Christchurch:
Popular domestic routes from Melbourne
FAQ about Melbourne — Christchurch
Are there any direct flights Melbourne — Christchurch?
Yes, they do: QF167, JQ8993, JQ171, NZ216, NZ214, QF169
Can we fly from Melbourne to Christchurch?
Yes, you can fly from Melbourne to Christchurch. Melbourne has 6 airports (Moorabbin, Melbourne Ferry Port, Avalon Airport, Essendon Airport, Tullamarine Airport, City Heliport) for flights. Qantas, Jetstar, Air New Zealand depart from Melbourne on mon, tue, wed, thu, fri, sat, sun. There are non-direct flights through Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Fiji Airways, Singapore Airlines, Tasman Cargo Airlines.
How long does it take to fly from Melbourne to Christchurch?
A direct flight lasts an average of 3h 15m, during which time the aircraft covers a distance of 2398 km.
How much do flights Melbourne — Christchurch cost?
The price of flights Melbourne — Christchurch starts from $156.
What days does the plane fly Melbourne — Christchurch?
Planes fly Melbourne — Christchurch 7 times a week on the following days: mon, tue, wed, thu, fri, sat, sun
What airports are there in Melbourne and Christchurch?
In Melbourne — Moorabbin, Melbourne Ferry Port, Avalon Airport, Essendon Airport, Tullamarine Airport, City Heliport. In Christchurch — Christchurch International Airport.
What flights are currently flying from Melbourne to Christchurch?
The following flights fly between Melbourne and Christchurch: QF167, JQ8993, QF167, JQ171, NZ216, NZ214, QF169
What month is the cheapest to fly from Melbourne to Christchurch?
High season is considered to be September and the cheapest month is November. Enter your preferred airports (or cities) and dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Melbourne — Christchurch flight deals.
Which airlines direct fly from Melbourne to Christchurch?
The following airlines have direct flights Melbourne — Christchurch: Qantas, Jetstar, Air New Zealand.
Which airlines fly from Melbourne to Christchurch?
All the following airlines flights Melbourne — Christchurch: Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Fiji Airways, Jetstar, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Tasman Cargo Airlines.