Flying from Christchurch 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 travelling on a direct flight from Christchurch Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
Melbourne is two hours behind Christchurch and follows the UTC+11 timezone.
Each week, there are 25 Christchurch Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flights. To jet off early, pick the 06:00 Air New Zealand flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 16:45 with Qantas.
Give yourself enough time to make your CHC to MEL flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as April? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can fly nonstop to Melbourne, Australia. Jet off with one of these airlines offering direct flights from Christchurch Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Qantas on this route.
With 68.92% of services landing as planned, Jetstar is the most punctual carrier offering CHC to MEL flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Christchurch Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between CHC and MEL:
Sydney Airport
Auckland International Airport
Wellington Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
$235 is the best price for a one-way Christchurch Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. A return flight starts from $571. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
To get cheap tickets from CHC to MEL, book your journey four months before your departure.
Schedule your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Christchurch Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from CHC to MEL by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Christchurch Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
Handy information about Christchurch Airport (CHC)
76% of flights that leave from Christchurch Airport reach their destination on time.
To get to Christchurch Airport from central Christchurch, it'll take around 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near CHC. Whether you have an early flight from Christchurch Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Reserve a hotel close to MEL if you're on a late Christchurch Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Follow your own route with a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast or Sixt and chase adventure across Melbourne and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport about four weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
From Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, Melbourne is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The quietest month for a flight from Christchurch Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is March, while December is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Melbourne based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC and 28ºC. Book your flights from Christchurch Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
July sees average temperatures of between 3ºC and 12ºC. Search for cheap tickets from CHC to MEL sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
You've seen Melbourne, now it's time to explore other parts of Australia. Journey about 467 kilometres north-east to Canberra to tick off its top attractions. From National Gallery of Australia to National Portrait Gallery and Museum of Australian Democracy, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, Geelong is another favourite stop in Australia. Start your sightseeing at Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Eastern Beach Promenade and Eastern Beach.















