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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 Qantas, Jetstar and Air New Zealand. 21 weekly departures are currently scheduled on this route. Departure times range from 08:10 to 18:55 depending on the schedule period. The flight distance is 1508 miles (2426 km). Flight time ranges from 3 hours and 15 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 3h 15min to 3h 30min
Updated Jun 8, 2026
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Airlines with non-stop routes:

Qantas oneworld

Departure times vary between 09:10 and 18:50 • From Terminal 2
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Jetstar Low-cost carrier

Departure times vary between 11:05 and 12:05 • From Terminal 2
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Air New Zealand Star Alliance

Departure times vary between 08:10 and 18:55 • From Terminal 2
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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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18:40

The timetable & schedule information was updated at 2026-06-08

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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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JQ171
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11:05

The timetable & schedule information was updated at 2026-06-08

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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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NZ216
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The timetable & schedule information was updated at 2026-06-08

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Melbourne to Christchurch scheduled departures

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

Monday
Mon
Jul 06
4 flights(4)
Tuesday
Tue
Jul 07
3 flights(3)
Wednesday
Wed
Jul 08
4 flights(4)
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Jul 09
3 flights(3)
Friday
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Jul 10
4 flights(4)
Saturday
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Jul 11
2 flights(2)
Sunday
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Jul 12
4 flights(4)
Time
Airline
Flight
09:15
Qantas Qantas
QF167
11:05
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ171
18:10
Air New Zealand Air New Zealand
NZ216
18:40
Qantas Qantas
QF169
11:05
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ171
18:10
Air New Zealand Air New Zealand
NZ216
18:40
Qantas Qantas
QF169
09:10
Air New Zealand Air New Zealand
NZ214
09:15
Qantas Qantas
QF167
11:05
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ171
18:40
Qantas Qantas
QF169
11:05
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ171
18:10
Air New Zealand Air New Zealand
NZ216
18:40
Qantas Qantas
QF169
09:15
Qantas Qantas
QF167
11:05
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ171
18:10
Air New Zealand Air New Zealand
NZ216
18:40
Qantas Qantas
QF169
09:15
Qantas Qantas
QF167
11:05
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ171
09:15
Qantas Qantas
QF167
11:05
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ171
18:10
Air New Zealand Air New Zealand
NZ216
18:40
Qantas Qantas
QF169
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MEL-CHC flight route
Route map from Melbourne, MEL to Christchurch, CHC. The distance is 1508 miles or 2426 km.
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MEL - CHC route facts

  • Distance
    1508 miles (2426 km)
  • Flight time
    3 hours and 15 minutes to 3 hours and 30 minutes
  • 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
  • Departure 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 MEL to CHC with 21 weekly departures.

Scheduled flight time from MEL to CHC ranges from 3 hours and 15 minutes to 3 hours and 30 minutes. The route covers 1508 miles (2426 km).

21 weekly departures are currently scheduled on this route, with published departure times ranging from 08:10 to 18:55 depending on the schedule period.

Departure 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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