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Direct flights from Melbourne to Christchurch

Airlines Schedules

MEL - CHC route map All flights from MEL to CHC non-stop. There are direct flights from Melbourne International (MEL), Australia to Christchurch International (CHC), New Zealand with Jetstar, Air New Zealand and Qantas. 36 weekly departures are currently scheduled on this route. Departure times range from 08:10 to 19:10 depending on the schedule period. The flight distance is 1508 miles (2426 km). Flight time ranges from 2 hours and 20 minutes to 3 hours and 30 minutes.

MEL
Melbourne
AustraliaMelbourne , Australia
CHC
Christchurch
New ZealandChristchurch , New Zealand
MEL
Melbourne
AustraliaMelbourne , Australia
Christchurch
New ZealandChristchurch , New Zealand
CHC
Flight time 2h 20min to 3h 30min
Updated Sep 28, 2026
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Airlines with non-stop routes:

Jetstar Low-cost carrier

Departure times vary between 11:05 and 12:05 • From Terminal 2
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13 flights/week
13 flights/week

Air New Zealand Star Alliance

Departure times vary between 08:10 and 19:10 • From Terminal 2
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12 flights/week
12 flights/week

Qantas oneworld

Departure times vary between 09:10 and 18:50 • From Terminal 2
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11 flights/week
11 flights/week
Weekday-labels: HAS FLIGHTS UPCOMING NO FLIGHTS
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Flight schedule from Melbourne to Christchurch 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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Oct 29
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JQ171
12:05
12:05
12:05
12:05
12:05
12:05
12:05

The timetable & schedule information was updated at 2026-09-28

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Flight schedule from Melbourne to Christchurch 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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NZ214
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NZ218
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NZ216
19:10
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The timetable & schedule information was updated at 2026-09-28

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Flight schedule from Melbourne to Christchurch 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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QF167
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QF169
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18:50
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18:50

The timetable & schedule information was updated at 2026-09-28

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Melbourne to Christchurch scheduled departures

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

Thursday
Thu
Oct 29
3 flights(3)
Friday
Fri
Oct 30
4 flights(4)
Saturday
Sat
Oct 31
4 flights(4)
Sunday
Sun
Nov 01
4 flights(4)
Monday
Mon
Nov 02
4 flights(4)
Tuesday
Tue
Nov 03
3 flights(3)
Wednesday
Wed
Nov 04
5 flights(5)
Time
Airline
Flight
09:10
Air New Zealand Air New Zealand
NZ214
09:10
Qantas Qantas
QF167
12:05
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ171
09:10
Qantas Qantas
QF167
12:05
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ171
18:20
Air New Zealand Air New Zealand
NZ218
18:50
Qantas Qantas
QF169
09:10
Air New Zealand Air New Zealand
NZ214
09:10
Qantas Qantas
QF167
12:05
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ171
19:10
Air New Zealand Air New Zealand
NZ216
09:10
Qantas Qantas
QF167
12:05
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ171
18:20
Air New Zealand Air New Zealand
NZ218
18:50
Qantas Qantas
QF169
09:10
Air New Zealand Air New Zealand
NZ214
09:10
Qantas Qantas
QF167
12:05
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ171
19:10
Air New Zealand Air New Zealand
NZ216
09:10
Air New Zealand Air New Zealand
NZ214
09:10
Qantas Qantas
QF167
12:05
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ171
09:10
Air New Zealand Air New Zealand
NZ214
09:10
Qantas Qantas
QF167
12:05
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ171
18:50
Qantas Qantas
QF169
19:10
Air New Zealand Air New Zealand
NZ216
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MEL-CHC flight route
Route map from Melbourne, MEL to Christchurch, CHC. The distance is 1508 miles or 2426 km.
Melbourne - Christchurch direct flight map
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MEL - CHC route facts

  • Distance
    1508 miles (2426 km)
  • Flight time
    2 hours and 20 minutes to 3 hours and 30 minutes
  • Airlines
    Jetstar Jetstar
    Air New Zealand Air New Zealand
    Qantas Qantas
  • Airline alliances
    Low-cost carrier Star Alliance oneworld
  • Cabins
    Economy Business
  • Hub airports
    Air New Zealand: CHC
    Qantas: MEL
  • Departure terminals
    Jetstar: Terminal 2
    Air New Zealand: Terminal 2
    Qantas: Terminal 2
  • Aircraft
    Jetstar: Airbus A320
    Air New Zealand: Airbus A320neo and Airbus A321neo
    Qantas: Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2

Route FAQ

Jetstar, Air New Zealand and Qantas operate non-stop flights from MEL to CHC with 36 weekly departures.

Scheduled flight time from MEL to CHC ranges from 2 hours and 20 minutes to 3 hours and 30 minutes. The route covers 1508 miles (2426 km).

36 weekly departures are currently scheduled on this route, with published departure times ranging from 08:10 to 19:10 depending on the schedule period.

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

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