Question 1

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Christchurch round-trip?

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Air New Zealand, at $438, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne to Christchurch.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Jetstar and Qantas Airways. Air New Zealand is 16% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination. Find deals

Question 2

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to Christchurch one-way?

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For one-way options, check prices for Jetstar. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $295. Users have also found prices from $299 and $316 on Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways, respectively. Find deals

Question 3

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Christchurch?

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The best time to book flights from Melbourne to Christchurch is 80 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight. Find deals

Question 4

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Christchurch?

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Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Christchurch (average of $343). Flying from Melbourne to Christchurch in October is currently the most expensive (average of $403). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options. Find deals

Question 5

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to Christchurch?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to Christchurch flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 6

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Christchurch

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The most flights from ME1 to CHC are scheduled on a Monday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Christchurch ranges from 40.0 - 60.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Christchurch when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Christchurch, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 6.0 C).

Question 9

What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Christchurch?

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While on average a flight from Melbourne to Christchurch is generally $625, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $263. When looking at the most popular route, (Melbourne - Christchurch), you can expect to pay $438 for that flight.

Question 10

What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne to Christchurch?

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Before booking your flight to Christchurch from Melbourne, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Air New Zealand (77%), Etihad Airways (77%), Turkish Airlines( 75%).

Question 11

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne to Christchurch?

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Emirates, Jetstar and Air New Zealand are the most popular airlines when flying from Melbourne to Christchurch.

Question 12

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Melbourne to Christchurch?

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Flights from Melbourne to Christchurch are generally found to be more expensive on Sunday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Christchurch.

Question 13

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

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When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 42 days in advance, which can save you up to 66% on flights from Melbourne to Christchurch compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 42 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $447. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $699.

Question 14

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

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Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, May can be a great choice for travel to Christchurch. Flights to Christchurch from Melbourne in May are about $523 on average during May, but can be found for as low as $197.

Question 15

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to CHC?

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Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 39% on flights from Melbourne to Christchurch by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Question 16

What airport do you fly into for flights to Christchurch from Melbourne?

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Christchurch (CHC), located 9.5 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Melbourne to Christchurch. 4 airlines have flights to Christchurch from Melbourne on a regular basis. Booking flights from Melbourne to Christchurch should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 9 inbound flights from Melbourne per day.

Question 17

Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Christchurch that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Christchurch flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 18

How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Christchurch?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Christchurch.

Question 19

Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Christchurch?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Christchurch by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Melbourne to Christchurch?

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Cheapflights helps you search for flights from Melbourne to Christchurch via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

Question 21

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Melbourne to Christchurch?

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Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from Melbourne to Christchurch for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

Question 22

Can Cheapflights find flights from Melbourne to Christchurch with no change fees?

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Need flexible booking options for your flight to Christchurch from Melbourne? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

Question 23

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Melbourne to Christchurch become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on Melbourne to Christchurch flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest$228	Average$464	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Emirates	Cheapest$312	Average$684	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$323	Average$665	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$341	Average$593	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

Round-trip from	$438
One-way from	$295
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May

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