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Scan through all non-stop flights from Christchurch to Melbourne. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from CHC to MEL, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.
Note: for airline-specific flight schedules, please scroll further down.
Melbourne is an oceanic/maritime destination, known for its mild summer temperatures, which are usually between 15°C and 25°C (59°F to 77°F). The winters here are refreshingly cool, without the harshness of freezing temperatures. Visitors can enjoy the green surroundings and plenty of outdoor adventures in the nearby areas, making it an excellent choice for those who enjoy temperate weather.
The best time to visit Melbourne is during the summer months, spanning from November to February. During this period, visitors can expect pleasant to warm temperatures, while rainfall tends to occur more frequently in the autumn and winter months, from March to August.
In total there are 3 airlines operating nonstop flights from Christchurch CHC to Melbourne MEL. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.
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Flights from CHC to MEL are operated twice a week. Departure times vary between 06:00 - 16:45. The earliest flight departs at 06:00, the last flight departs at 16:45. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.
You can fly in Economy and Business Class. Premium Economy and First Class are not available on this route (at least not as a non-stop flight).
The fastest direct flight from Christchurch to Melbourne takes 3 hours and 55 minutes. The flight distance between Christchurch and Melbourne is 1,499 miles (or 2,412 km).
There are 3 airports in Melbourne: Melbourne Airport (MEL), Essendon Airport (MEB) and Avalon Airport (AVV).
There are 2 flights per week flying from Christchurch to Melbourne (as of March 2026).
3 hours and 55 minutes is the average flight time from Christchurch to Melbourne.
The distance from Christchurch to Melbourne is 1,499 miles (2,412 kilometers).
Air New Zealand, Jetstar and Qantas are flying nonstop from Christchurch to Melbourne.
Oneworld and Star Alliance are flying nonstop from Christchurch to Melbourne.
You can fly non-stop in Economy and Business Class.
Aircraft types that fly from Christchurch to Melbourne:
The earliest flight departs at 06:00 from Christchurch and arrives at 07:55 at Melbourne.
The latest flight departs at 16:45 from Christchurch and arrives at 17:35 at Melbourne.
1,499 miles (2,412 km) · 3h 55m
06:10
08:05
Air New Zealand
Star Alliance
NZ 213
Air New Zealand
Airbus A320neo
Y
W
J
F
06:10
08:05
Air New Zealand
Star Alliance
NZ 213
Air New Zealand
Airbus A320neo
Y
W
J
F
06:20
08:10
Qantas
Oneworld
QF 168
Qantas
Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
Y
W
J
F
06:20
08:10
Qantas
Oneworld
QF 168
Qantas
Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
Y
W
J
F
09:20
11:05
Jetstar
JQ 172
Jetstar
Airbus A320-100/200
Y
W
J
F
09:20
11:05
Jetstar
JQ 172
Jetstar
Airbus A320-100/200
Y
W
J
F
15:35
17:30
Air New Zealand
Star Alliance
NZ 215
Air New Zealand
Airbus A320neo
Y
W
J
F
15:45
17:35
Qantas
Oneworld
QF 170
Qantas
Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
Y
W
J
F
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