Flights from Melbourne to Christchurch

MELCHC

Melbourne Airport (Melbourne, Australia) → Christchurch International Airport (Christchurch, New Zealand)

Nonstop
3h 30m
Distance
2,414 km
Frequency
7×/week
One-way from
$260
Airlines
Air China, Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, Jetstar, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Virgin Australia
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Weekly schedule

Monday

  • QF16709:15→14:4527h 30mQantas
  • JQ17112:05→17:2527h 20mJetstar
  • NZ21618:10→23:3527h 25mAir New Zealand
  • QF16918:40→00:103h 30mQantas

Tuesday

  • NZ21409:10→14:3527h 25mAir New Zealand
  • JQ17112:05→17:2527h 20mJetstar
  • NZ21618:30→23:5527h 25mAir New Zealand
  • QF16918:40→00:103h 30mQantas

Wednesday

  • QF16709:15→14:4527h 30mQantas
  • JQ17112:05→17:2527h 20mJetstar
  • NZ21618:10→23:3527h 25mAir New Zealand
  • QF16918:40→00:103h 30mQantas

Thursday

  • NZ21408:10→14:3528h 25mAir New Zealand
  • QF20311:05→17:2528h 20mQantas
  • JQ17111:05→17:2528h 20mJetstar
  • SQ431217:10→23:5528h 45mSingapore Airlines
  • CA512017:10→23:5528h 45mAir China
  • VA711617:10→23:5528h 45mVirgin Australia
  • TK877017:10→23:5528h 45mTurkish Airlines
  • EY443917:10→23:5528h 45mEtihad Airways
  • NZ21617:10→23:5528h 45mAir New Zealand
  • QF16918:40→01:104h 30mQantas

Friday

  • QF16709:15→15:4528h 30mQantas
  • JQ17111:05→17:2528h 20mJetstar
  • NZ21617:10→23:3528h 25mAir New Zealand
  • QF16918:40→01:104h 30mQantas

Saturday

  • NZ21408:10→14:3528h 25mAir New Zealand
  • QF16709:15→15:4528h 30mQantas
  • JQ17111:05→17:2528h 20mJetstar

Sunday

  • QF16709:15→14:4527h 30mQantas
  • JQ17112:05→17:2527h 20mJetstar
  • NZ21618:10→23:3527h 25mAir New Zealand
  • QF16918:40→00:103h 30mQantas

Melbourne to Christchurch — frequently asked

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Christchurch?
MEL–CHC is 3h 30m nonstop, covering 2,414 km (1,500 mi).
Which airlines fly nonstop from Melbourne to Christchurch?
Air China, Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, Jetstar, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Virgin Australia operate this route nonstop.
How much is a flight from Melbourne to Christchurch?
One-way fares on MEL–CHC recently started from $260. The lowest recent fare is for travel in November 2026. Fares change daily, so check current prices before booking.
How often do flights run from Melbourne to Christchurch?
The route is served 7 days a week (33 scheduled departures).