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How to get fromChristchurch to Melbourneby plane or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Christchurch to Melbourne by plane or train

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  1. Fly to Melbourne Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane CHC - MEL
    6h 57m
    $302–732

  2. Fly to Avalon Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane CHC - AVV
    2. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    11h 25m
    $276–1,216

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

Calendar71Weekly Planes
Duration5h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$153Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,447.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 57m

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 3 hours.

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