Cheap flights from Christchurch to Melbourne

25 nonstop flights a week. Operated by 3 airlines, about 3h 55m in the air, 1,495 mi (2,406 km). Tickets from $163.

Flights from Christchurch to Melbourne

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Prices by day: Christchurch to Melbourne

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Christchurch to Melbourne at a glance

flight time, from 3h 45m to 4h
3h 55m
straight-line distance
1,495 mi (2,406 km)
flights a week
25
next flight
10 November
first and last departure
06:00 - 16:00
lowest price, nonstop, 12 December
$163
average across months
$197
airlines
3

Christchurch to Melbourne ticket prices by month

Lowest one-way fare found by recent searches

Cheapest month: December 2026, tickets from $163. Prices come from searches over the last few days; check the search for your exact date.

The most expensive month is November 2026: from $239. The average across months is $197.

Christchurch to Melbourne flight schedule

25 flights a week, 4 seasonal or one-off. Departure and arrival times are local.

FlightDepartsArrivesDurationDaysAircraft
NZ 213
Air New Zealand
06:00 Christchurch International
08:00 Tullamarine, terminal 2
4h
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Airbus A320
QF 168
Qantas
06:05 Christchurch International
08:00 Tullamarine, terminal 2
3h 55m
Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat
Boeing 737-800
JQ 172
Jetstar
09:15 Christchurch International
11:05 Tullamarine, terminal 2
3h 50m
Daily
Airbus A320
QF 170
Qantas
15:45 Christchurch International
17:40 Tullamarine, terminal 2
3h 55m
Daily
Boeing 737-800
NZ 215
Air New Zealand
16:00 Christchurch International
18:00 Tullamarine, terminal 2
4h
Mon, Thu, Sat
Airbus A320

Seasonal and one-off flights

Not operating in the next two weeks. The first of them is on 28 March.

FlightDepartsArrivesDurationDaysAircraft
NZ 213
Air New Zealand
06:10 Christchurch International
08:05 Tullamarine, terminal 2
3h 55m
Seasonal
Airbus A320 NEO
JQ 172
Jetstar
08:20 Christchurch International
10:05 Tullamarine, terminal 2
3h 45m
Seasonal
Airbus A320
QF 168
Qantas
06:20 Christchurch International
08:10 Tullamarine, terminal 2
3h 50m
Seasonal
Boeing 737-800
NZ 215
Air New Zealand
15:35 Christchurch International
17:30 Tullamarine, terminal 2
3h 55m
Seasonal
Airbus A320 NEO

Days of the week are taken from the schedule for the next 14 days; schedules change by season. Melbourne is 2 hours behind Christchurch. The search shows seat availability and the price for your date.

Airlines flying Christchurch to Melbourne

Flights a week by schedule and the cheapest nonstop fare of each airline found by recent searches

Airports

Where flights from Christchurch to Melbourne depart and land

Departure from Christchurch

25 flights a week, 6 mi (9 km) from the city centre

Arrival in Melbourne

25 flights a week, terminal 2, 12 mi (19 km) from the city centre

When to visit Melbourne

Weather by month

Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December, +17° to +26° by day, sea +13° to +22°. In November it is +21° by day and +11° at night, sea +18°, with 13 rainy days.

Jan
+26° +15° +22° 9 days
Feb
+26° +15° +22° 6 days
Mar
+24° +14° +21° 8 days
Apr
+20° +11° +18° 9 days
May
+16° +8° +15° 10 days
Jun
+14° +7° +12° 13 days
Jul
+13° +6° +11° 13 days
Aug
+15° +7° +12° 11 days
Sep
+17° +8° +13° 13 days
Oct
+19° +9° +16° 15 days
Nov
+21° +11° +18° 13 days
Dec
+24° +13° +20° 9 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Christchurch to Melbourne?
A nonstop flight takes 3 hours 55 minutes on average, from 3h 45m to 4h depending on the flight.
How far is Melbourne from Christchurch?
1,495 mi (2,406 km) in a straight line between the cities.
Which airlines fly nonstop from Christchurch to Melbourne?
Qantas (11 a week), Air New Zealand (7 a week) and Jetstar (7 a week).
How many flights a day are there from Christchurch to Melbourne?
There are 25 a week, about 3.6 a day on average.
When are the first and last flights from Christchurch to Melbourne?
The first departure is at 06:00 (NZ213), the last at 16:00 (NZ215). Local time.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Christchurch to Melbourne?
December 2026: tickets from $163. The most expensive is November 2026, from $239.
What is the cheapest upcoming date to fly from Christchurch to Melbourne?
12 December 2026 (Saturday): from $163 one way, nonstop, by recent searches. The search shows the price for your dates.
Which airline is the cheapest from Christchurch to Melbourne?
Jetstar: nonstop tickets from $163 on 12 December by recent searches. Prices change daily, so compare the sellers in the search.
What is the time difference between Christchurch and Melbourne?
Melbourne is 2 hours behind Christchurch. Schedule times on this page are local to each airport.
Which Christchurch airport do flights to Melbourne leave from?
Christchurch International (25 a week).