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Scan through all non-stop flights from Melbourne to Christchurch. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from MEL to CHC, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.
Note: for airline-specific flight schedules, please scroll further down.
Christchurch 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 Christchurch 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 Melbourne MEL to Christchurch CHC. 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 MEL to CHC are operated 3 times a week, with an average of 1 flight per day. Departure times vary between 08:10 - 18:55. The earliest flight departs at 08:10, the last flight departs at 18:55. 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 Melbourne to Christchurch takes 3 hours and 25 minutes. The flight distance between Melbourne and Christchurch is 1,499 miles (or 2,412 km).
There is 1 airport in Christchurch: Christchurch International Airport (CHC).
There are 3 flights per week flying from Melbourne to Christchurch (as of March 2026).
3 hours and 25 minutes is the average flight time from Melbourne to Christchurch.
The distance from Melbourne to Christchurch is 1,499 miles (2,412 kilometers).
Air New Zealand, Jetstar and Qantas are flying nonstop from Melbourne to Christchurch.
Oneworld and Star Alliance are flying nonstop from Melbourne to Christchurch.
You can fly non-stop in Economy and Business Class.
Aircraft types that fly from Melbourne to Christchurch:
The earliest flight departs at 08:10 from Melbourne and arrives at 14:35 at Christchurch.
The latest flight departs at 18:55 from Melbourne and arrives at 00:20 at Christchurch.
1,499 miles (2,412 km) · 3h 25m
09:10
14:35
Air New Zealand
Star Alliance
NZ 214
Air New Zealand
Airbus A320neo
Y
W
J
F
09:15
14:45
Qantas
Oneworld
QF 167
Qantas
Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
Y
W
J
F
12:05
17:25
Jetstar
JQ 171
Jetstar
Airbus A320-100/200
Y
W
J
F
12:05
17:25
Jetstar
JQ 171
Jetstar
Airbus A320-100/200
Y
W
J
F
18:10
23:35
Air New Zealand
Star Alliance
NZ 216
Air New Zealand
Airbus A320neo
Y
W
J
F
18:30
23:55
Air New Zealand
Star Alliance
NZ 216
Air New Zealand
Airbus A320neo
Y
W
J
F
18:40
00:10
Qantas
Oneworld
QF 169
Qantas
Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
Y
W
J
F
18:40
00:10
Qantas
Oneworld
QF 169
Qantas
Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
Y
W
J
F
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