Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Christchurch and Melbourne takes around 3.8 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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Christchurch and Auckland, Queenstown, Sydney, Denpasar, Manila, Wellington, Honolulu, Kahului, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Rarotonga, Gold Coast, Okinawa Island, Del Carmen, Kerikeri, Tel Aviv, Singapore, Boston, Brisbane, Minneapolis.

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, Denpasar, Auckland, Cairns, Los Angeles, Manila, Brisbane, Honolulu, San Francisco, Queenstown, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Seoul, Hobart, New York, Perth, Tokyo, Adelaide, Kathmandu.

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?

Accepted Answer

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 Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Link Airways, Emirates.

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?

Accepted Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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?

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.

Question 15

What time do flights between Christchurch and Melbourne depart?

Accepted Answer

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	$181
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	$181
Cheapest round-trip	$337
Average round-trip	$542
Nonstop flights in July	$181 – $679

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Air New Zealand	ANZ	NZ	Yes	No
Jetstar Airways	JST	JQ	No	0 Closes 1 hours before flight
Qantas	QFA	QF	Yes	No
Link Airways		FC	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
Emirates	UAE	EK	No	No

COVID-19 testing	Travel is allowed with restrictions for vaccinated travelers No proof of a negative pre-departure COVID-19 test required Mandatory COVID-19 test on arrival No quarantine required for vaccinated travelers
Visa requirements	Visa Not Required
Forms and documents	Mandatory proof of vaccination for New Zealand Mandatory New Zealand Travel Declaration
Additional information	Masks are mandatory in some public and private places

Christchurch to Melbourne flights from $181

Flights starting at $181. Choose between Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, or Qantas to find the best price.

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