There is 1 way to get from Melbourne to Christmas Island by plane
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Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Christmas Island Airport (XCH) flights
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The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Christmas Island is to fly which costs $330 - $800 and takes 12h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Christmas Island is to fly which takes 12h 27m and costs $330 - $800.
The distance between Melbourne and Christmas Island is 4966 km.
It takes approximately 12h 27m to get from Melbourne to Christmas Island, including transfers.
Christmas Island is 4h behind Melbourne. It is currently 12:48 PM in Melbourne and 8:48 AM in Christmas Island.
There are eight+ hotels available in Christmas Island.
What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Christmas Island?
Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Christmas Island Airport (XCH) 3 times a week.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Christmas Island Airport via Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $310–1,300
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Christmas Island Airport via Perth, Cocos Islands
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $410–1,500
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