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Direct flights from Christchurch to Melbourne

Airlines Schedules

CHC - MEL route map All flights from CHC to MEL non-stop. There are direct flights from Christchurch International (CHC), New Zealand to Melbourne International (MEL), Australia with Qantas, Jetstar and Air New Zealand. 24 weekly departures are currently scheduled on this route. Departure times range from 06:00 to 16:45 depending on the schedule period. The flight distance is 1508 miles (2426 km). Flight time ranges from 3 hours and 45 minutes to 4 hours.

CHC
Christchurch
New ZealandChristchurch , New Zealand
MEL
Melbourne
AustraliaMelbourne , Australia
CHC
Christchurch
New ZealandChristchurch , New Zealand
Melbourne
AustraliaMelbourne , Australia
MEL
Flight time 3h 45min to 4h 0min
Updated Jul 13, 2026
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Airlines with non-stop routes:

Qantas oneworld

Departure times vary between 06:00 and 16:45
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11 flights/week
11 flights/week

Jetstar Low-cost carrier

Departure times vary between 08:20 and 09:20
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7 flights/week
7 flights/week

Air New Zealand Star Alliance

Departure times vary between 06:00 and 16:00
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6 flights/week
6 flights/week
Weekday-labels: HAS FLIGHTS UPCOMING NO FLIGHTS
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Flight schedule from Christchurch to Melbourne with Qantas

This is a weekly direct flight schedule for Qantas. Use the arrows or click on the date to change week. Click on any flight departure time to show more information and check availability.

 
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QF168
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06:20
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QF170
15:45
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15:45
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15:45
15:45
15:45

The timetable & schedule information was updated at 2026-07-13

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Flight schedule from Christchurch to Melbourne with Jetstar

This is a weekly direct flight schedule for Jetstar. Use the arrows or click on the date to change week. Click on any flight departure time to show more information and check availability.

 
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JQ172
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08:20

The timetable & schedule information was updated at 2026-07-13

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Flight schedule from Christchurch to Melbourne with Air New Zealand

This is a weekly direct flight schedule for Air New Zealand. Use the arrows or click on the date to change week. Click on any flight departure time to show more information and check availability.

 
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NZ213
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06:10

The timetable & schedule information was updated at 2026-07-13

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Christchurch to Melbourne scheduled departures

Select a date to see every published non-stop departure between CHC and MEL.

Sunday
Sun
Aug 09
3 flights(3)
Monday
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Aug 10
3 flights(3)
Tuesday
Tue
Aug 11
2 flights(2)
Wednesday
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Aug 12
4 flights(4)
Thursday
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Aug 13
3 flights(3)
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Aug 14
4 flights(4)
Saturday
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Aug 15
2 flights(2)
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Airline
Flight
06:10
Air New Zealand Air New Zealand
NZ213
08:20
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ172
15:45
Qantas Qantas
QF170
06:10
Air New Zealand Air New Zealand
NZ213
08:20
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ172
15:45
Qantas Qantas
QF170
06:10
Air New Zealand Air New Zealand
NZ213
06:20
Qantas Qantas
QF168
06:10
Air New Zealand Air New Zealand
NZ213
06:20
Qantas Qantas
QF168
08:20
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ172
15:45
Qantas Qantas
QF170
06:10
Air New Zealand Air New Zealand
NZ213
06:20
Qantas Qantas
QF168
08:20
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ172
06:10
Air New Zealand Air New Zealand
NZ213
06:20
Qantas Qantas
QF168
08:20
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ172
15:45
Qantas Qantas
QF170
08:20
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ172
15:45
Qantas Qantas
QF170
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CHC-MEL flight route
Route map from Christchurch, CHC to Melbourne, MEL. The distance is 1508 miles or 2426 km.
Christchurch - Melbourne direct flight map
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CHC - MEL route facts

  • Distance
    1508 miles (2426 km)
  • Flight time
    3 hours and 45 minutes to 4 hours
  • Airlines
    Qantas Qantas
    Jetstar Jetstar
    Air New Zealand Air New Zealand
  • Airline alliances
    oneworld Low-cost carrier Star Alliance
  • Cabins
    Economy Business
  • Hub airports
    Qantas: MEL
    Air New Zealand: CHC
  • Arrival terminals
    Qantas: Terminal 2
    Jetstar: Terminal 2
    Air New Zealand: Terminal 2
  • Aircraft
    Qantas: Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2
    Jetstar: Airbus A320
    Air New Zealand: Airbus A320neo and Airbus A321neo

Route FAQ

Qantas, Jetstar and Air New Zealand operate non-stop flights from CHC to MEL with 24 weekly departures.

Scheduled flight time from CHC to MEL ranges from 3 hours and 45 minutes to 4 hours. The route covers 1508 miles (2426 km).

24 weekly departures are currently scheduled on this route, with published departure times ranging from 06:00 to 16:45 depending on the schedule period.

Arrival terminals: Qantas: Terminal 2, Jetstar: Terminal 2 and Air New Zealand: Terminal 2.

Economy and Business are currently scheduled on non-stop flights for this route.
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