There is 1 way to get from Melbourne to Christchurch by plane
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Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) flights
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The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Christchurch is to fly which costs $370 - $900 and takes 6h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Christchurch is to fly which takes 6h 24m and costs $370 - $900.
The distance between Melbourne and Christchurch is 2447 km.
It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Melbourne to Christchurch, including transfers.
Christchurch is 2h ahead of Melbourne. It is currently 8:49 PM in Melbourne and 10:49 PM in Christchurch.
There are 1745+ hotels available in Christchurch.
What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Christchurch, New Zealand?
Jetstar, Qantas, and Air New Zealand fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) every 2 hours.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–950
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $470–950
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $320–900
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $470–950
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