Q: How many flights are there between Christchurch and Melbourne Airport per day?

Each day, there are between 2 and 4 nonstop flights that take off from Christchurch and land in Melbourne Airport, with an average flight time of 3h 50m. The most common departure time is 6:00 a.m. and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 21 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 19% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Thursday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Q: Which airlines fly most frequently between Christchurch and Melbourne?

Qantas Airways connects Christchurch to Melbourne with 9 flights per week. Jetstar also offers 6 flights per week, while Air New Zealand follows with 6 flights per week. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 1

How many flights are there between Christchurch and Melbourne Airport per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 2 and 4 nonstop flights that take off from Christchurch and land in Melbourne Airport, with an average flight time of 3h 50m. The most common departure time is 6:00 a.m. and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 21 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 19% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Thursday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 2

Which airlines fly most frequently between Christchurch and Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

Qantas Airways connects Christchurch to Melbourne with 9 flights per week. Jetstar also offers 6 flights per week, while Air New Zealand follows with 6 flights per week. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 3

What’s the earliest departure time from Christchurch to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Christchurch at 6:10 am and will be landing in Melbourne Airport at 8:05 am.

Question 4

What’s the latest departure time from Christchurch to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport jets off at 3:45 pm and lands at 5:35 pm.

Question 5

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Christchurch to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Christchurch to Melbourne flight route.

Question 6

Which airline alliances offer flights from Christchurch to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Christchurch and Melbourne, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

Question 7

On which days can I fly direct from Christchurch to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

There are direct flights from Christchurch to Melbourne on a daily basis.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport is August, where tickets cost C$ 432 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 542 and C$ 540 respectively.

Question 9

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Christchurch to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Christchurch to Melbourne. <a href='/flight-routes/Christchurch-CHC/Melbourne-MEL'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 10

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Christchurch to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne from Christchurch is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/Christchurch-CHC/Melbourne-MEL'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 11

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Christchurch to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Melbourne with an airline and back to Christchurch with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/Christchurch-CHC/Melbourne-MEL'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 12

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Christchurch to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Melbourne from Christchurch up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/Christchurch-CHC/Melbourne-MEL'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 13

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Christchurch and Melbourne Airport?

Accepted Answer

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 14

How far in advance should I book a flight from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 5 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Low season	September
High season	December

CHC - MEL

Find cheap flights from Christchurch to Melbourne

KAYAK searches hundreds of travel sites at once for deals on flights to Melbourne Airport

Cheap Flights from Christchurch to Melbourne (CHC-MEL)

Recent round-trip flight deals from Christchurch to Melbourne

Recent one-way flight deals from Christchurch to Melbourne

Expert advice for your flight from Christchurch to Melbourne

KAYAK's insights & trends for Christchurch to Melbourne flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Christchurch to Melbourne to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

The cheapest month for flights from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport is August, where tickets cost C$ 432 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 542 and C$ 540 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport?

To get a below average price on the flight from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 5 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Christchurch and Melbourne?

Qantas Airways connects Christchurch to Melbourne with 9 flights per week. Jetstar also offers 6 flights per week, while Air New Zealand follows with 6 flights per week.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Christchurch and Melbourne Airport?

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How many flights are there between Christchurch and Melbourne Airport per day?

What’s the earliest departure time from Christchurch to Melbourne?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Christchurch at 6:10 am and will be landing in Melbourne Airport at 8:05 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Christchurch to Melbourne?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport jets off at 3:45 pm and lands at 5:35 pm.

Good to know

When to book flights from Christchurch to Melbourne

FAQs for booking Christchurch to Melbourne flights

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Christchurch to Melbourne?

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Christchurch to Melbourne flight route.

Which airline alliances offer flights from Christchurch to Melbourne?

oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Christchurch and Melbourne, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

On which days can I fly direct from Christchurch to Melbourne?

There are direct flights from Christchurch to Melbourne on a daily basis.

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Christchurch to Melbourne?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Christchurch to Melbourne.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Christchurch to Melbourne?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne from Christchurch is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Christchurch to Melbourne?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Melbourne with an airline and back to Christchurch with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Christchurch to Melbourne?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Melbourne from Christchurch up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Prefer to fly direct from Christchurch to Melbourne?

Everything you need to know for your flight from Christchurch to Melbourne

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Cabin class types available on flights to Melbourne

Complete your trip to Melbourne with a hotel stay or car rental

Find direct flights to and from Christchurch and Melbourne

Flights to other popular destinations

Flights from domestic origins to Melbourne

Find deals for your return flight