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Direct flights from Melbourne to Christchurch
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Melbourne
Australia
MEL
Melbourne Airport
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Christchurch
New Zealand
CHC
Christchurch International Airport
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Distance
1,500 miles · (2,414 km)
Flight time
3 hours and 30 minutes
Airlines
- Air New Zealand
- Jetstar
- Qantas
- Virgin Australia
Alliances
- OneWorld
- SkyTeam
- Star Alliance
Classes
- Economy
- Premium Economy
- Business Class
- First Class
Aircrafts
- Airbus A320-100/200
- Airbus A320neo
- Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
Melbourne to Christchurch Flight Schedule
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.
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Airlines flying from Melbourne to Christchurch
Airline-specific flight schedules from Melbourne to Christchurch
In total there are 4 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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Air New Zealand flight schedulefrom Melbourne to Christchurch
Air New Zealand is a member of Star Alliance
Air New Zealand flights start in April
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Jetstar flight schedulefrom Melbourne to Christchurch
Jetstar flights start in April
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Qantas flight schedulefrom Melbourne to Christchurch
Qantas is a member of OneWorld
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Virgin Australia flight schedulefrom Melbourne to Christchurch
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Melbourne to Christchurch Flights
Flights from MEL to CHC are operated once a week. Departure times vary between 06:50 - 23:55. The earliest flight departs at 06:50, the last flight departs at 23:55. 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 30 minutes. The flight distance between Melbourne and Christchurch is 1,500 miles (or 2,414 km).
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Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Christchurch?
There is 1 airport in Christchurch: Christchurch International Airport (CHC).
How many flights per week are there from MEL to CHC?
There is 1 flight per week flying from Melbourne to Christchurch (as of March 2021).
How long does it take to fly from Melbourne to Christchurch?
3 hours and 30 minutes is the average flight time from Melbourne to Christchurch.
How far is Christchurch from Melbourne?
The distance from Melbourne to Christchurch is 1,500 miles (2,414 kilometers).
What airlines fly nonstop from MEL airport to CHC airport?
Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia are flying nonstop from Melbourne to Christchurch.
What alliances have direct flights from Melbourne to Christchurch?
OneWorld and Star Alliance are flying nonstop from Melbourne to Christchurch.
What classes are available from Melbourne to Christchurch?
You can fly non-stop in Economy and Business Class.
What aircraft types fly from Melbourne to Christchurch?
Aircraft types that fly from Melbourne to Christchurch:
- Airbus A320-100/200
- Airbus A320neo
- Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
What is the earliest flight departing from Melbourne to Christchurch?
The earliest flight departs at 06:50 from Melbourne and arrives at 12:20 at Christchurch.
What is the latest flight available from Melbourne to Christchurch?
The latest flight departs at 23:55 from Melbourne and arrives at 05:10 at Christchurch.
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