Question 1

How long does a flight from Christchurch to Melbourne take?

Accepted Answer

The average direct flight takes 3h 45m, covering a distance of 1,499 miles. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 2

How many flights are there between Christchurch and Melbourne Airport per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 3 and 4 direct flights that take off from Christchurch and land in Melbourne Airport, with an average flight time of 3h 53m. The most common departure time is 06:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 26 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 3

How many flights are there between Christchurch and Melbourne Airport per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 3 and 4 direct flights that take off from Christchurch and land in Melbourne Airport, with an average flight time of 3h 53m. The most common departure time is 06:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 26 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 4

What is the cheapest flight from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport?

Accepted Answer

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport was £122 for a one-way ticket and £234 for a return. <a href='/flight-routes/Christchurch-CHC/Melbourne-MEL'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 5

Which airlines fly most frequently between Christchurch and Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

Christchurch and Melbourne are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Qantas Airways (11 flights per week), Air New Zealand (8 flights per week), and Jetstar (7 flights per week). Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 6

Which airlines fly most frequently between Christchurch and Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

Christchurch and Melbourne are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Qantas Airways (11 flights per week), Air New Zealand (8 flights per week), and Jetstar (7 flights per week). Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 7

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Christchurch to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Melbourne on a Monday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Christchurch to Melbourne. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Tuesdays for the best deals. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 8

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Christchurch to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Melbourne on a Monday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Christchurch to Melbourne. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Tuesdays for the best deals. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 9

What’s the earliest departure time from Christchurch to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Christchurch at 06:00 and will be landing in Melbourne Airport at 07:55.

Question 10

What’s the latest departure time from Christchurch to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport jets off at 15:50 and lands at 17:45.

Question 11

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Christchurch to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Christchurch to Melbourne flight route.

Question 12

On which days can I fly direct from Christchurch to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

There are direct flights from Christchurch to Melbourne on a daily basis.

Question 13

What is the cheapest month to fly from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport is May, where tickets cost £233 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £309 and £288 respectively.

Question 14

What is the cheapest month to fly from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport is May, where tickets cost £233 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £309 and £288 respectively.

Question 15

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Christchurch to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Christchurch to Melbourne. <a href='/flight-routes/Christchurch-CHC/Melbourne-MEL'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 16

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Christchurch to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne from Christchurch is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/Christchurch-CHC/Melbourne-MEL'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 17

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Christchurch to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Melbourne with an airline and back to Christchurch with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/Christchurch-CHC/Melbourne-MEL'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 18

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Christchurch to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Melbourne from Christchurch up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/Christchurch-CHC/Melbourne-MEL'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 19

How often are flights from Christchurch to Melbourne delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Christchurch and Melbourne historically see delays in approximately 15% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 105 minutes.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, Jetstar have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 7% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Wednesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Monday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving at night tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the evening have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 23

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Christchurch and Melbourne Airport?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 24

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Christchurch and Melbourne Airport?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 25

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Christchurch to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from Christchurch to Melbourne were found on Jetstar (£234) and Air New Zealand (£281).

Question 26

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Christchurch to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from Christchurch to Melbourne were found on Jetstar (£234) and Air New Zealand (£281).

Question 27

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 22% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Question 28

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 22% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

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What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Christchurch to Melbourne?

What is the cheapest month to fly from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport?

The cheapest month for flights from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport is May, where tickets cost £233 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £309 and £288 respectively.

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

To get a below average price on the flight from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 22% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Christchurch to Melbourne?

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from Christchurch to Melbourne were found on Jetstar (£234) and Air New Zealand (£281).

Which airlines fly most frequently between Christchurch and Melbourne?

Christchurch and Melbourne are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Qantas Airways (11 flights per week), Air New Zealand (8 flights per week), and Jetstar (7 flights per week).

How often are flights from Christchurch to Melbourne delayed?

Weekly flights between Christchurch and Melbourne historically see delays in approximately 15% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 105 minutes.

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

Typically, flights leaving at night tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the evening have historically encountered delays more often.

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

Statistically, Wednesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Monday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

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

Based on our data, Jetstar have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 7% of their flights encountering any delays.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Christchurch and Melbourne Airport?

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How many flights are there between Christchurch and Melbourne Airport per day?

How long does a flight from Christchurch to Melbourne take?

The average direct flight takes 3h 45m, covering a distance of 1,499 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from Christchurch to Melbourne?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Christchurch at 06:00 and will be landing in Melbourne Airport at 07:55.

What’s the latest departure time from Christchurch to Melbourne?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport jets off at 15:50 and lands at 17:45.

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What is the cheapest flight from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport?

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport was £122 for a one-way ticket and £234 for a return.

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Christchurch to Melbourne?

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Christchurch to Melbourne flight route.

On which days can I fly direct from Christchurch to Melbourne?

There are direct flights from Christchurch to Melbourne on a daily basis.

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Christchurch to Melbourne?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Christchurch to Melbourne.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Christchurch to Melbourne?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne from Christchurch is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Christchurch to Melbourne?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Melbourne with an airline and back to Christchurch with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Christchurch to Melbourne?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Melbourne from Christchurch up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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