Melbourne (MEL) to Christchurch (CHC) flights
An economy award from Melbourne (MEL) to Christchurch (CHC) starts at 7,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on Qantas, plus taxes and fees from $91.20. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Melbourne (MEL) to Christchurch (CHC): Air New Zealand, Jetstar and Qantas. The two airports are 1,500 miles (2,414 km) apart. Air New Zealand is in Star Alliance and Qantas is in oneworld. There are also 7 ways to fly it with one stop, through Queenstown, Sydney and Wellington and more.
How many miles MEL to CHC costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Qantas | 7,500 | $91.20–150 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Air New Zealand | 10,000 | $71.20–130 |
| British Airways ClubOn Qantas | 11,000 | $91.20–330 |
| Iberia ClubOn Qantas | 11,000 | $121.20–430 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Qantas | 11,000 | $71.20–300 |
| Finnair PlusOn Qantas | 13,000 | $80.30–152.75 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Air New Zealand | 14,500 | $71.20–130 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Air New Zealand | 15,000 | $99.20–158 |
| American AAdvantageOn Qantas | 15,000 | $71.20–130 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Air New Zealand | 15,000 | $71.20–130 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Qantas | 15,000 | $86.20–220 |
| Etihad GuestOn Air New Zealand | 15,000 | $71.20–380 |
Business and first class prices, and 8 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from MEL to CHC
- Air New ZealandStar Alliance · bookable with 12 programsWho books it
- JetstarNot in an alliance · bookable with 1 programWho books it
- Qantasoneworld · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
Book MEL to CHC with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Jetstar, Qantas
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Air New Zealand
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Qantas
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Air New Zealand
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Qantas
- American AAdvantageBooks Qantas
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Air New Zealand
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Air New Zealand
- British Airways ClubBooks Qantas
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks Qantas
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Air New Zealand
- Finnair PlusBooks Qantas
- Iberia ClubBooks Qantas
- JAL Mileage BankBooks Qantas
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Air New Zealand
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks Qantas
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks Qantas
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Air New Zealand
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Air New Zealand
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Air New Zealand
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Air New Zealand
- United MileagePlusBooks Air New Zealand
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Air New Zealand
MEL to CHC with one stop
7 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Queenstown (ZQN)Air New Zealand the whole way+1
- Via Sydney (SYD)Jetstar and Qantas the whole way
+1 - Via Wellington (WLG)Air New Zealand the whole way
- Via Auckland (AKL)Jetstar and Air New Zealand the whole way+1
- Via Adelaide (ADL)Jetstar, Qantas and 1 more, then Air New Zealand
- Via Coolangatta (Gold Coast) (OOL)Jetstar the whole way
- Via Brisbane (BNE)Qantas the whole way
MEL to CHC: common questions
How many miles does MEL to CHC cost?
In economy it starts at 7,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on Qantas, plus taxes and fees from $91.20. Next cheapest: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (10,000), British Airways Club (11,000) and Iberia Club (11,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from MEL to CHC?
Air New Zealand (Star Alliance), Jetstar and Qantas (oneworld) fly nonstop from Melbourne (MEL) to Christchurch (CHC).
How far is Melbourne from Christchurch by plane?
Melbourne (MEL) and Christchurch (CHC) are 1,500 miles (2,414 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book MEL to CHC award flights?
23 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Emirates Skywards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles and 15 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Melbourne and Christchurch?
The most direct connections are through Queenstown (ZQN), Sydney (SYD), Wellington (WLG), Auckland (AKL) and Adelaide (ADL). On 6 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air New Zealand through Queenstown.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.