Which airlines fly the Boeing 737 (all variants) from MEL to CHC?

See the operators list on this page — it is compiled from open ADS-B observed-flights data updated nightly. Operators with the most recent observations are listed first.

How often is the Boeing 737 (all variants) used on the MEL to CHC route?

Observed model variants and date ranges are listed below. Aircraft assignments can change seasonally; data refreshes nightly.

What is the typical schedule for Boeing 737 (all variants) flights from Melbourne to Christchurch?

Schedules vary by operator. For live schedules and fares, search by aircraft on the FlightFinder home page.

Where does this data come from?

Operator and aircraft observations come from the adsb.lol open ADS-B network under the Open Database License. Data refreshes nightly.

Melbourne to Christchurch on the Boeing 737 (all variants)

MEL → CHC · operated by the Boeing 737 (all variants)

Distance: 2,414 km (1,500 mi)
Est. flight time: ~3h 10m
Operators on Boeing 737 (all variants): 1
Observations (14 days): 1

Airlines operating the Boeing 737 (all variants) on MEL → CHC

Airline	Observations	First seen	Last seen
Qantas	1	2026-05-20	2026-05-20

About the Boeing 737 (all variants) on this route

The Boeing 737 (all variants) is used by 1 operator on Melbourne → Christchurch.

For specifications, safety record, and global deployment data, see the Boeing 737 (all variants) family page or the Boeing 737 (all variants) safety record.

Other aircraft on the MEL–CHC route

Airbus A320 (all variants) — 2 observations

Airport details

Departure: Melbourne International Airport (MEL)

City: Melbourne
Country: Australia
IATA / ICAO: MEL / YMML

Arrival: Christchurch International Airport (CHC)

City: Christchurch
Country: New Zealand
IATA / ICAO: CHC / NZCH

Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly the Boeing 737 (all variants) on the MEL-CHC route?

Airlines observed operating the Boeing 737 (all variants) on MEL to CHC include: Qantas.

How often does the Boeing 737 (all variants) fly MEL-CHC?

The Boeing 737 (all variants) was observed 1 time on the MEL–CHC route in the last 14 days across 1 operator.

What's the distance from Melbourne to Christchurch?

The great-circle distance from Melbourne (MEL) to Christchurch (CHC) is approximately 2,414 km (1,500 miles). Estimated flight time is ~3h 10m.

What other aircraft fly the MEL-CHC route?

Other aircraft observed on MEL–CHC include: Airbus A320 (all variants).

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