Travelling from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Christchurch International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
Melbourne is two hours behind Christchurch and observes the UTC+11 timezone.
Flights from CHC to MEL start from 06:05 — the earliest with Air New Zealand. The last departure is at 16:45 with Qantas. Overall, you can take your pick of 30 weekly Christchurch International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your CHC to MEL flight.
During popular months such as February, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
A range of airlines operate direct flights from Christchurch International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, so jetting off to Melbourne (and then discovering more of Australia!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
Most travellers choose to travel with Jetstar on this route.
The most punctual carrier operating CHC to MEL flights is Jetstar. Its services land as planned 79.17% of the time.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Christchurch International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. These are the top stopovers between CHC and MEL:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Auckland Airport
Wellington International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
At the moment, 92 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Christchurch International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 255 €. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from CHC to MEL by booking ten months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
September is the cheapest month for flights from Christchurch International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
Finding cheap flights from CHC to MEL is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new discounted fare appears.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Christchurch International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
Of the departures from Christchurch International Airport, 74.2% land on time at their destination.
Christchurch International Airport is about 56 kilometres from central Christchurch. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Booked an early flight from Christchurch International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to CHC:
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Consider booking a hotel close to MEL if you're catching a late Christchurch International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car and discover Melbourne and beyond with your own set of wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast and Sixt are well-known companies you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport about four weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to central Melbourne has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Christchurch International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. January is the busiest month to visit Melbourne. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Christchurch International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport for January if you'd like to explore Melbourne during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CHC to MEL in July. Temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of Australia
Canberra is just one of the many cities in Australia waiting to be discovered once you've seen Melbourne. Around 467 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
Around 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, Geelong is another favourite stop in Australia. No visit is complete without checking out Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre.