On this page, you can find and purchase flight tickets for the route from Christchurch to Melbourne. The flight between these cities covers a distance of 2,412 km, with regular services including about 16 flights per week.
Flights are operated by NZ, QF, and JQ. Before purchasing, we recommend exploring how to get to Christchurch Airport and how to get from Melbourne Airport, and using the low-fare calendar to choose the optimal date.
The table shows direct flights Christchurch → Melbourne on the selected date. The flight takes approximately 3 h 45 min. Regular flights are operated by Qantas, Air New Zealand and Jetstar Airways. Departures from Christchurch International Airport airports, arrivals at Tullamarine Airport and Avalon Airport.
For each flight, the following details are shown: departure time (local), arrival city and airport, flight number and airline, terminal or gate, and status. Click on a flight to open its details and go to ticket search. To view flights on a different day, change the date above the table.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Christchurch — Melbourne by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from $138 in ,, and the most expensive are around $251 in u. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Christchurch → Melbourne, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | $300 | high | May | $232 | low | Sep | $266 | medium |
| Feb | $218 | low | Jun | $273 | medium | Oct | $225 | low |
| Mar | $246 | medium | Jul | $287 | high | Nov | $246 | medium |
| Apr | $259 | medium | Aug | $253 | medium | Dec | $314 | high |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
Climate conditions in Melbourne are most pleasant in January, when average temperatures reach 26.3°C. The coldest month is July, with a daily high of 12.7°C, while the peak rainfall occurs in October.
From a budget perspective, the most affordable month to fly is August, with tickets starting $138. The highest prices are recorded in April, starting $251.
September and October are the best choices for a balance of price and weather. We recommend avoiding booking for April if your goal is to save as much as possible on your flight.
Three main airlines operate on this route: national carriers Air New Zealand and Qantas, as well as the low-cost carrier Jetstar. There are approximately 16 regular flights per week, most of which are direct. You can find detailed information about schedules for specific dates and available connection options in the interactive list below.
Flights Christchurch — Melbourne depart from Christchurch International Airport and arrive at Tullamarine Airport and Avalon Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
The average travel time for a direct flight over a distance of 2,412 km is approximately 3 hours.
Regular flights are operated by Air New Zealand, Qantas, and the low-cost airline Jetstar.
Yes, there are about 16 direct departures per week on this route.
Flights from Christchurch arrive at Melbourne's main international airport (Tullamarine).
The cost depends on the season and booking time; current minimum fares are always displayed in the low-price calendar on this page.
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