Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Christchurch to Melbourne Airport flights typically cost between $658 and $514 in June. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $559 on Jetstar (6 Jun-15 Jun). Find deals

Question 1

What is the most punctual flight time for Christchurch to Melbourne flights?

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Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often. Find deals

Question 2

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Christchurch to Melbourne flights?

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Over the past year, Jetstar have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed. Find deals

Question 3

How much does it cost for a return flight from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport?

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Christchurch to Melbourne Airport flights typically cost between $658 and $514 in June.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $559 on Jetstar (6 Jun-15 Jun). Find deals

Question 4

How often are flights from Christchurch to Melbourne delayed?

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About 15% of weekly flights between Christchurch and Melbourne have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 102 minutes. Find deals

Question 5

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

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Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 6

How long is the flight from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport?

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There are many flights that can get you from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport in 3h 45m. Fly via Jetstar to get the fastest option. There are 2412 km between Christchurch and Melbourne Airport. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

Question 7

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport round-trip?

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Flying on Jetstar is currently your cheapest option to Melbourne Airport, with prices starting at $246. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Emirates and Air New Zealand, with the lowest prices starting at $341 and $455, respectively. You may be able to fly from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport for 60% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

Question 8

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport one-way?

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$183 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Jetstar. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways, with prices starting from $221 and $245, respectively.

Question 9

How far ahead should I book a flight from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport?

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The price you pay for your flight from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 19 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 10

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport?

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Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport (average of $577). Flying from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $749). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Question 11

Weekly flight availability from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport

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The most flights from CHC to MEL are scheduled on a Wednesday (21 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

Question 14

What are the cheapest flights from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport?

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While on average a flight from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport is generally $2,077, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $251. When looking at the most popular route, (Christchurch - Melbourne), you can expect to pay $559 for that flight.

Question 15

What are the most reliable airlines from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport?

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The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport are United Airlines (90%), Etihad Airways (90%) and Virgin Australia (89%).

Question 16

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport?

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The most popular airlines flying from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport are Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

Question 17

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHC to MEL?

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Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport as you normally would.

Question 18

What airport do you fly from for flights from Christchurch to Melbourne?

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For a flight from Christchurch to Melbourne, you will be flying from Christchurch. Christchurch (CHC) is just 9.5 km from the centre of the city. Christchurch is the only Christchurch airport and it handles 15 outbound flights to Melbourne per day. 4 airlines have flights to Melbourne from Christchurch on a regular basis.

Question 19

Can I find deals for flights from Christchurch to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Christchurch to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 20

How can I find direct flights from Christchurch to Melbourne?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Christchurch to Melbourne.

Question 21

Can I find deals for business class flights from Christchurch to Melbourne?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Christchurch to Melbourne by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Christchurch to Melbourne?

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Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Christchurch to Melbourne?

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Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from Christchurch to Melbourne by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

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Round-trip from	$559
One-way from	$250
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$580
Good round-trip deal	$688 or less
Good one-way deal	$484 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest$246	Average$600	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Emirates	Cheapest$341	Average$630	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$455	Average$624	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$473	Average$653	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

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