Flights from Christchurch (CHC) to Melbourne (MEL)

Which airlines fly direct from Christchurch to Melbourne?

You can fly direct from Christchurch to Melbourne with a limited number of airlines:

• Air New Zealand: The national carrier of New Zealand offers up to two flights per day between the two cities with budget and premium options available.
• Jetstar: The only budget airline flying this route, you can often find great deals between Christchurch and Melbourne with Jetstar.
• Qantas: The only one offering full-service fares on this route, Qantas will include everything you need in the ticket –  and that includes meals and checked luggage.

Average price of flights between Christchurch and Melbourne

You can expect to pay about AU$175-$225 each way when flying between Christchurch to Melbourne. If there’s a sale though, you may be able to get a lower price. Our data shows the cheapest available fare is AU$303.

Flight time from Christchurch to Melbourne

When flying direct, it takes 3 hours and 45 minutes to fly from Christchurch to Melbourne. While there are plenty of direct options on this route, if you do end up booking a connection, expect it to add at least a few hours to the journey.

Visa requirements when flying to Melbourne

Neither Australians or New Zealanders need visas to travel to either country. If you’re a passport holder from a different country, including permanent residents, it’s best to check with the New Zealand government for your visa requirements.

Time difference between Christchurch and Melbourne

There is a time difference between Christchurch and Melbourne. Both countries participate in daylight savings, but do change at different times of the year.

Christchurch (and the rest of New Zealand) use NZDT or NZST, which is two hours ahead (GMT +13) of Sydney AEDT and AEST (GMT +11).

Our tips to getting the best price on flights

Looking to save money on your flight to Melbourne from Christchurch? Here’s a few tips we’ve got up our sleeves after years of travel expertise:

• Check out Traveloka’s promotions page, we almost always have a discount code available to save on flights, hotel travel activities and more
• Be flexible with your dates because travelling a day or two earlier could help you save heaps
• Travel outside of peak months and events when prices are inflated
• Consider a connecting flight on a budget airline as it’s likely cheaper than a full-service, direct option
• Book during a peak sale period, like EOFY, Black Friday or Boxing Day when prices are usually the lowest
• Refer to our constantly-update data above that shows you the cheapest month to book flights between Christchurch and Melbourne

Why trust Traveloka with your flight booking

Here’s just a few reasons why you should choose Traveloka for your flight from Christchurch to Melbourne:

• You won’t find cheaper flights anywhere.
• Traveloka offers plenty of payment options.
• We’re a one-stop shop where you can sort your flights and while you’re at it, book a hotel room and activities as well.
• Our price alerts will let you know when the price drops on your dream getaway.
• You can always find a coupon to slash the price.
• Our customer service is always on hand to help you out.
• You get what you pay for, no sneaky hidden fees.