There is 1 way to get from Christchurch to Melbourne by plane
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Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights
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The cheapest way to get from Christchurch to Melbourne is to fly which costs $330 - $850 and takes 6h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Christchurch to Melbourne is to fly which takes 6h 59m and costs $330 - $850.
The distance between Christchurch and Melbourne is 2449 km.
It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Christchurch to Melbourne, including transfers.
Melbourne is 2h behind Christchurch. It is currently 8:57 AM in Christchurch and 6:57 AM in Melbourne.
There are 5509+ hotels available in Melbourne.
What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?
Jetstar, Qantas, and Air New Zealand fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) every 2 hours.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–800
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Melbourne Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $380–800
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Melbourne Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $380–800
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Melbourne Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–650
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Melbourne Airport via Queenstown
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Melbourne Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–650
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Melbourne Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–650
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