Melbourne to Christchurch (MEL–CHC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
MEL–CHC is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Qantas, Air New Zealand and Jetstar lead the route. The flight covers 1,500 miles in approximately 3h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QF Qantas Also: 6E, AY, EK, MH | 20 | 320, 73H | 3h20-3h30 | – | Oneworld | 6E, AY, EK, MH |
| NZ Air New Zealand Also: AI, CA, EY, SQ, TG, TK, VA | 11 | 32N | 3h25 | – | Star Alliance | AI, CA, EY, SQ, TG, TK, VA |
| JQ Jetstar Also: 6E, EK | 7 | 320 | 3h13 | – | – | 6E, EK |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
MEL: AEST · CHC: NZST
When it's 6:00 PM in Melbourne, it's 8:00 PM in Christchurch.
No train connection exists; the Melbourne Airport Rail Link was under development as of 2026 but not yet open. The SkyBus operates 24/7 between Southern Cross Station (Spencer St) and MEL in 30–40 minutes (AUD $22–24 one-way). Stops at select CBD hotels on some services.Ride-shares (Uber) from the CBD cost AUD $35–55 and take 25–40 minutes. Taxis run AUD $55–75 (higher at nights and weekends). Parking from AUD $20/day in economy lots. The Tullamarine Freeway is the only practical road route; check traffic before departing.
MEL–CHC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MEL to CHC
Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) are connected by nonstop service from Qantas, Air New Zealand and Jetstar. With 116 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MEL to CHC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MEL to CHC is about 3 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,500 miles (2,414 km). There are approximately 116 weekly flights outbound and 134 return, totaling 250 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Sydney Kingsford Smith, Auckland and Wellington. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.