Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Christchurch International Airport is 3 hours 20 minutes.
Christchurch's timezone is UTC+13, making Christchurch two hours ahead of Melbourne.
Each week, there are 59 Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Christchurch International Airport flights. If you want to get going as early as possible, go for the 08:15 Air New Zealand flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 19:00 with Jetstar.
Your MEL to CHC flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
With direct flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Christchurch International Airport available from numerous airlines, flying to Christchurch (and then other corners of New Zealand) is easy. Here's who you can fly nonstop with:
Jetstar tops the list for bookings on this route.
Jetstar is the most punctual carrier that offers MEL to CHC flights, with 71.43% of its services landing on time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Christchurch International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between MEL and CHC:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Queenstown Airport
Wellington International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Christchurch International Airport flight is 120 €. A return fare is currently 197 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book six months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from MEL to CHC.
The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Christchurch International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
Save time searching for cheap flights from MEL to CHC by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Christchurch International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
67.71% of flights that leave from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To get to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport from central Melbourne, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of roughly 40 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near MEL? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Christchurch International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
If you're arriving on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Christchurch International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these hotels near CHC:
Pick up a Christchurch International Airport rental car and explore Christchurch and beyond with your own set of wheels. Yes rentals, Discount Car Rentals and mode rentals are top outlets you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Christchurch International Airport around three weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to central Christchurch
Christchurch International Airport is roughly 56 kilometres from central Christchurch. The drive time takes about 1 hour.
When to fly to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
The quietest month for a flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Christchurch International Airport is April, while February is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Christchurch based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Christchurch International Airport for January if you'd like to visit Christchurch during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MEL to CHC in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 1ºC (34ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) on average.
Explore more of New Zealand
Wellington is just one of the many places in New Zealand waiting to be discovered once you've seen Christchurch. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa), Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car.
Around 290 kilometres south-west of Christchurch, Dunedin is another favourite stop in New Zealand. No visit is complete without checking out Larnach Castle, Otago Peninsula Museum and Historical Society and Cadbury World.
