Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Christchurch to Melbourne?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Christchurch and Melbourne takes around 3.9 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Christchurch and Melbourne?

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The flight distance between Christchurch and Melbourne is 2416 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Christchurch and Melbourne?

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Several carriers operate flights between Christchurch and Melbourne. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Air New Zealand, Qantas, Emirates, Jetstar Airways.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Christchurch?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Christchurch and Auckland, Wellington, Sydney, Gold Coast, Manila, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Denpasar, Perth, Ho Chi Minh City, Brisbane, Bangkok, London, Queenstown, Phuket City, Cebu, Napier, Rotorua, Adelaide, Palmerston North.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Melbourne and Sydney, Auckland, Denpasar, Brisbane, Perth, Bangkok, Singapore, Manila, Gold Coast, Adelaide, New Delhi, Kuala Lumpur, Hobart, London, Seoul, Ho Chi Minh City, Cairns, Queenstown, Mumbai, Hanoi.

Question 6

What airports are near Christchurch?

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The main airport in Christchurch is Christchurch International. It is also served by Christchurch International, Timaru, Hokitika.

Question 7

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Christchurch and Melbourne?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Christchurch and Melbourne thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Christchurch and Melbourne can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 8

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 9

Which airlines fly between Christchurch and Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Christchurch and Melbourne with Jetstar Airways, Air New Zealand, Qantas, Emirates, Virgin Australia Airlines.

Question 10

When's the best time to travel between Christchurch and Melbourne?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Christchurch and Melbourne, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 11

What flights operate between Christchurch and Melbourne?

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Traveling between Christchurch and Melbourne, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 12

How many airports are there near Christchurch?

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There are a number of airports in and around Christchurch. The main one is Christchurch International and other nearby airports include Christchurch International, Timaru, Hokitika

Question 13

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Christchurch and Melbourne depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Christchurch, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Christchurch and Melbourne arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Melbourne, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 15

What time do flights between Christchurch and Melbourne depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Christchurch, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do flights between Christchurch and Melbourne arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Melbourne, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£104
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£225
Cheapest round-trip	£227
Average round-trip	£324
Nonstop flights in May	£103 – £331

Airline	Mon 29.04	Tue 30.04	Wed 01.05	Thu 02.05	Fri 03.05	Sat 04.05	Sun 05.05
Qantas	1	2	2	2	3	1	1
Air New Zealand	1	2	1	2	1	2	1
Emirates	---	---	1	1	1	1	1
Jetstar Airways	---	1	1	---	1	---	1

Airline	Mon 06.05	Tue 07.05	Wed 08.05	Thu 09.05	Fri 10.05	Sat 11.05	Sun 12.05
Qantas	1	2	2	2	2	1	1
Air New Zealand	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Emirates	1	1	1	1	---	---	---
Jetstar Airways	---	1	1	---	1	---	1

Airline	Mon 13.05	Tue 14.05	Wed 15.05	Thu 16.05	Fri 17.05	Sat 18.05	Sun 19.05
Qantas	1	1	1	1	1	1	---
Air New Zealand	1	---	1	1	1	1	1
Emirates	1	1	1	1	1	---	1
Jetstar Airways	---	1	1	---	1	---	1

Airline	Mon 20.05	Tue 21.05	Wed 22.05	Thu 23.05	Fri 24.05	Sat 25.05	Sun 26.05
Qantas	---	---	1	---	---	1	2
Air New Zealand	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Emirates	1	1	---	1	1	---	1
Jetstar Airways	---	1	1	---	1	---	1

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Qantas	QFA	QF	Yes
Emirates	UAE	EK	No
Virgin Australia Airlines	VOZ	VA	No