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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch from $288

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 28/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — CHC
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from Melbourne to Christchurch are usually found in May or August, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Christchurch

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) to Christchurch (CHC). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$486

One-way from

$288

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$584
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 1/3-15/3
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Christchurch
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 28/2
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 15m total
  • Melbourne to Christchurch
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High demand for flights, 14% potential price rise
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Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Christchurch
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Christchurch. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.

Sat 1/312:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 15/306:00CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1$486
Fri 14/318:00MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 25mAir New Zealand
Mon 24/306:00CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 17/1$521
Tue 25/312:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Wed 14/509:40CHC - MEL
1 stop15h 05mJetstar
Deal found 16/1$531
Mon 20/118:55MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 20mQantas Airways
Tue 4/206:05CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/1$684

Find flights from Melbourne to Christchurch within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Christchurch that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

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MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Sat 1/3

12:05-17:20

Nonstop3h 15m

Christchurch

Sat 15/3

06:00-07:55

Nonstop3h 55m

$486

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Fri 14/3

18:00-23:25

Nonstop3h 25m

Christchurch

Mon 24/3

06:00-07:55

Nonstop3h 55m

$521

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Tue 25/3

12:05-17:20

Nonstop3h 15m

Christchurch

Wed 14/5

09:40-22:45

1 stop15h 05m

$531

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Tue 25/3

18:55-00:15

Nonstop3h 20m

Christchurch

Wed 14/5

15:45-17:30

Nonstop3h 45m

$1,312

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Wed 11/6

23:35-19:55

2 stops18h 20m

Christchurch

Sat 21/6

06:15-11:30

2 stops31h 15m

$1,374

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Wed 29/1

18:55-00:15

Nonstop3h 20m

Christchurch

Thu 6/2

06:05-08:00

Nonstop3h 55m

$1,909

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Fri 28/2

12:05-17:20

Nonstop3h 15m

$288

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Sat 3/5

18:25-23:50

Nonstop3h 25m

$301

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Sun 30/3

18:55-00:20

Nonstop3h 25m

$351

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Thu 13/3

14:00-00:05

2 stops8h 05m

$393

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Christchurch

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to Christchurch

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Melbourne to Christchurch including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Christchurch. Price data was last updated on 10 January 2025.

The best time to book flights from Melbourne Airport 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.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch (average of $346). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch in December is currently the most expensive (average of $480). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Christchurch. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 37% on flights from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch

Explore weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Christchurch. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

The most flights from MEL to CHC are scheduled on a Wednesday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

Rainfall in Christchurch by month

Plan your trip to Christchurch by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Christchurch by month

Plan your trip to Christchurch by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Christchurch

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Christchurch. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Christchurch. Reviews last updated 17 January 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand and Jetstar from Melbourne to Christchurch to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Good although thete was 2 hours delay in the flight but still is good 😊

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Good although thete was 2 hours delay in the flight but still is good 😊

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,327 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Good although thete was 2 hours delay in the flight but still is good 😊

Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
187 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Good although thete was 2 hours delay in the flight but still is good 😊

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
485 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Good although thete was 2 hours delay in the flight but still is good 😊

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Good although thete was 2 hours delay in the flight but still is good 😊

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Christchurch. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    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.

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

    Flying on Air New Zealand is currently your cheapest option to Christchurch, with prices starting at $521. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Jetstar and Qantas Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $531 and $684, respectively. Air New Zealand is 3% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    $288 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Jetstar. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways, with prices starting from $309 and $351, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch on time: Jetstar (73%), Virgin Australia (71%), Etihad Airways (70%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch? While on average our users pay $623, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $267. The most popular route (Melbourne - Christchurch), is priced around $486.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Christchurch?

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

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

    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.

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch (average of $346). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch in December is currently the most expensive (average of $480). 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.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Melbourne to Christchurch

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JetstarCheapest$245Average$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest$327Average$706FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$336Average$693FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$344Average$604FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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