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

Each day, there are between 2 and 4 nonstop flights that take off from Melbourne Airport and land in Christchurch, with an average flight time of 3h 25m. The most common departure time is 6:00 p.m. and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 19 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 21% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

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

Each day, there are between 2 and 4 nonstop flights that take off from Melbourne Airport and land in Christchurch, with an average flight time of 3h 25m. The most common departure time is 6:00 p.m. and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 19 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 21% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 2 and 4 nonstop flights that take off from Melbourne Airport and land in Christchurch, with an average flight time of 3h 25m. The most common departure time is 6:00 p.m. and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 19 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 21% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 2 and 4 nonstop flights that take off from Melbourne Airport and land in Christchurch, with an average flight time of 3h 25m. The most common departure time is 6:00 p.m. and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 19 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 21% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 3

Which airlines fly most frequently between Melbourne and Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

Melbourne and Christchurch are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Qantas Airways (8 flights per week), Air New Zealand (6 flights per week), and Jetstar (5 flights per week). Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 4

Which airlines fly most frequently between Melbourne and Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

Melbourne and Christchurch are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Qantas Airways (8 flights per week), Air New Zealand (6 flights per week), and Jetstar (5 flights per week). Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Melbourne Airport at 7:00 am and will be landing in Christchurch at 12:30 pm.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch jets off at 6:40 pm and lands at 12:10 am.

Question 7

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Melbourne and Christchurch, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Are there any family facilities at Christchurch Airport?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are facilities for families at Christchurch Airport. Baby changing and nursing facilities can be found in both the Domestic and International Halls of the airport, and there are also children’s play areas located in both halls. Additionally, there is a Kids’ Zone with games and activities in the International Arrivals Hall.

Question 11

What cash exchange options are there at Christchurch Airport?

Accepted Answer

International visitors on flights from Melbourne to Christchurch will be pleased to know that Travelex operates four stores in the International Arrivals Hall to take care of all your foreign exchange and wire transfer needs. Travelex plus the ANZ, ASB and BNZ banks also operate several ATMs dispersed throughout the airport terminal.

Question 12

Is there a place to park at Christchurch Airport?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are places to park your car at Christchurch Airport. The Loop is an express pick-up and drop off zone, while Express Park is a premium park located next to The Loop. Short Stay (a three-minute walk) and Long Stay (a five-minute walk) are your other options, along with Orchard Road Car Park and Craddocks.

Question 13

Are there any on-site hotels at Christchurch Airport?

Accepted Answer

No, there are no hotels located on the premises of Christchurch Airport. However, there are several local hotels that provide a complimentary shuttle service to and from Christchurch Airport for their guests. Three such hotels are the Sudima Hotel Christchurch Airport, Commodore Airport Hotel and Airport Gateway Motor Lodge.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch is August, where tickets cost C$ 413 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 649 and C$ 535 respectively.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch is August, where tickets cost C$ 413 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 649 and C$ 535 respectively.

Question 16

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

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 Melbourne to Christchurch. <a href='/flight-routes/Melbourne-MEL/Christchurch-CHC'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

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

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 Christchurch from Melbourne up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/Melbourne-MEL/Christchurch-CHC'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 17% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 17% 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 is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch?

The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch is August, where tickets cost C$ 413 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 649 and C$ 535 respectively.

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

To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 17% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Melbourne and Christchurch?

Melbourne and Christchurch are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Qantas Airways (8 flights per week), Air New Zealand (6 flights per week), and Jetstar (5 flights per week).

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

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is 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 Melbourne Airport and Christchurch per day?

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

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Melbourne Airport at 7:00 am and will be landing in Christchurch at 12:30 pm.

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

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch jets off at 6:40 pm and lands at 12:10 am.

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Are there any family facilities at Christchurch Airport?

What cash exchange options are there at Christchurch Airport?

Is there a place to park at Christchurch Airport?

Are there any on-site hotels at Christchurch Airport?

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne to Christchurch?

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

Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne to Christchurch?

oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Melbourne and Christchurch, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

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

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

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

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 Melbourne to Christchurch.

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

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Christchurch from Melbourne 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 Melbourne to Christchurch?

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

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

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 Christchurch from Melbourne up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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