Cheap Flights from Melbourne Tullamarine to Christchurch
Flights from Melbourne Tullamarine to Christchurch are operated by 9 airliners – Air China International, Qantas Airways, United Airlines, Jetstar Airways, Air New Zealand, V Australia, Thai Airways International, Pacific Blue Airlines and Virgin Blue. The most popular are provided by Qantas Airways. They operate around 2 flights a day departing from Tullamarine and arriving at Christchurch International. In the morning there is 5 flights, 3 flights in the evening and 0 flights at night with the earliest departuare at 08:45 and latest departure at 17:55. Please be aware that flight times and the number of flights will vary between summer and winter months. The most common flight number for this flight is QF 201 and QF 203.
Other airliners offer less frequent flights but departure times may be more desirable. Jetstar Airways offers 2 flights a day from Tullamarine to Christchurch International between the hours of 08:45 and 17:55. The flight numbers for these flights are JQ 159 and JQ 171.
Qantas Airways flight prices from Tullamarine to Christchurch International can be found at www.qantasairways.com
Daily Flights
Below you find a list of all the airliners that operate flights from Melbourne Tullamarine to Christchurch and how many flights depart on a per day basis.
Flight Routes
You will find alternative routes from Melbourne Tullamarine to Christchurch that require 1 or more stops. On some occassions the timing may be more convenient or a quicker route. The table below shows some of the alternative route that are possible.
Return flight are operated by 9 airliners which include Air China International, Qantas Airways, United Airlines, Jetstar Airways, Air New Zealand, V Australia, Thai Airways International, Pacific Blue Airlines and Virgin Blue. More information on return flights can be found on our Flights from Christchurch to Melbourne Tullamarine page.
Alternative routes to Christchurch
As a substitute, you will discover that Avalon also give flights to Christchurch which could be more fitting for you. Avalon has around 21 flights a week though you will find the number of flights vary from month to month so check with the airline currier for the most up to date information.
If you wish to look at this alternative solution then remember Geelong Avalon is around 52 kilometers (32 miles) from Melbourne Tullamarine. Choosing this root would probably require you look at alternative travel arrangement or look at alternative airport parking where costs could vary from airport parking provided at Melbourne Tullamarine. More information can be found at Flights from Geelong Avalon to Christchurch. Flights to Christchurch are also available from Avalon; 12 flights a day depart from the airport.
Arriving at Christchurch
If someone is collecting you at Christchurch then make sure they visit our Christchurch Airport Arrivals page which gives you all you need to know about flight arrivals and delays or if you choose to hire a car then visit our page which will give you the cheapest car hire quote from all companies based at Christchurch.
On arriving at Christchurch allow for the difference in the time zone. Christchurch is GMT +12.0 compared to GMT +10.0 at Melbourne Tullamarine.
Christchurch city center is located about 10 km (6 miles) from Christchurch International Airport. If you intended route is into the city then you should find a number of taxis and alternative transport at Christchurch International Airport which will make you gurney into the city quite easy. With the number of inhabitants more than 363,900 you should find plenty of hostels and hotel if you are searching for accommodation.
