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Cheap flights from Melbourne to South Island from $235

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 28/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — CHC
29 apr — 6 mag1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to South Island

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Melbourne to South Island flight deals. Data was last updated 24 aprile 2025.

Round-trip from

$374

One-way from

$238

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$609
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 11/6-13/6
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 00m total
  • Melbourne to South Island
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 11/5
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 10m total
  • Melbourne to South Island
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($141 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($33 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to South Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to South Island. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 24 aprile 2025.

mer 11/611:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
ven 13/608:20CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 24/4$374
dom 1/614:50MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
mer 4/612:10ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Deal found 24/4$379
lun 23/609:10MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 15mAir New Zealand
mer 25/615:40ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 23/4$488
dom 15/618:55MEL - ZQN
2 stops19h 10mMultiple Airlines
mer 25/612:10ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4$498
gio 26/618:25MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 25mMultiple Airlines
lun 30/608:20CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4$507
lun 23/611:35MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mVirgin Australia
lun 30/618:00ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 23/4$526
mer 21/518:25MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 25mAir New Zealand
mer 28/506:10CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 22/4$537
mar 17/623:55MEL - DUD
1 stop9h 20mJetstar
mar 24/611:50DUD - MEL
1 stop12h 55mJetstar
Deal found 23/4$593
sab 7/623:55MEL - DUD
1 stop9h 20mMultiple Airlines
sab 14/618:45DUD - MEL
1 stop17h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/4$634
gio 4/1218:55MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 20mQantas Airways
mer 17/1206:05CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 22/4$641
lun 23/610:35AVV - ZQN
1 stop7h 20mJetstar
lun 30/620:50ZQN - AVV
1 stop14h 55mJetstar
Deal found 23/4$646
sab 14/607:30MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mQantas Airways
sab 28/613:35ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 24/4$677

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to South Island that are best for you.

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Melbourne

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South Island

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Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

dom 22/6

14:50-20:00

Nonstop3h 10m

Queenstown Intl

mer 25/6

12:10-13:35

Nonstop3h 25m

$397

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

ven 13/6

11:05-16:20

Nonstop3h 15m

Christchurch

dom 15/6

08:20-10:05

Nonstop3h 45m

$419

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

lun 23/6

09:10-14:25

Nonstop3h 15m

Queenstown Intl

mer 25/6

12:10-13:35

Nonstop3h 25m

$465

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

lun 23/6

09:10-14:25

Nonstop3h 15m

Queenstown Intl

mer 25/6

15:40-17:10

Nonstop3h 30m

$488

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

gio 26/6

18:25-23:50

Nonstop3h 25m

Christchurch

lun 30/6

08:20-10:05

Nonstop3h 45m

$507

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

lun 23/6

11:35-16:45

Nonstop3h 10m

Queenstown Intl

lun 30/6

18:00-19:35

Nonstop3h 35m

$526

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

mer 21/5

18:25-23:50

Nonstop3h 25m

Christchurch

mer 28/5

06:10-08:05

Nonstop3h 55m

$537

MelbourneDunedin

MEL - DUD

MELDUD

Melbourne

mar 17/6

23:55-11:15

1 stop9h 20m

Dunedin

mar 24/6

11:50-22:45

1 stop12h 55m

$593

MelbourneDunedin

MEL - DUD

MELDUD

Melbourne

sab 7/6

23:55-11:15

1 stop9h 20m

Dunedin

sab 14/6

18:45-10:05

1 stop17h 20m

$634

MelbourneQueenstown

AVV - ZQN

AVVZQN

Melbourne Avalon

lun 23/6

10:35-19:55

1 stop7h 20m

Queenstown Intl

lun 30/6

20:50-09:45

1 stop14h 55m

$646

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to South Island

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Island from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to South Island

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to South Island (average of $346). Flying from Melbourne to South Island 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 EDG?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to South Island. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 24 aprile 2025.

When flying from Melbourne to South Island, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne to South Island

Explore weekly flight availability from Melbourne to South Island. 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 24 aprile 2025.

The most flights from ME1 to zzEDG are scheduled on a Tuesday (19 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in South Island by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Island 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 South Island when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in South Island by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Island, 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 South Island

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Island. 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 South Island. Reviews last updated 24 aprile 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Fiji Airways, Emirates and Air New Zealand from Melbourne to South Island have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
188 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
188 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
188 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,206 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
188 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
469 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
188 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
827 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
188 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,767 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
188 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!

Related info for your journey

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to South Island one-way?

    $238 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 Virgin Australia, with prices starting from $275 and $324, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Melbourne to South Island?

    When deciding which route to take from Melbourne to South Island, consider Melbourne - Queenstown Intl, Melbourne - Christchurch or Melbourne Avalon - Queenstown Intl, as they are the most popular.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne to South Island?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Melbourne to South Island are Air India (100%), United Airlines (86%) and Etihad Airways (81%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to South Island?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Melbourne to South Island? While on average our users pay $447, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $227. The most popular route (Melbourne - Queenstown Intl), is priced around $394.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to South Island?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to South Island 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 to South Island?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to South Island (average of $346). Flying from Melbourne to South Island 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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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$223Average$555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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JetstarCheapest$238Average$540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest$262Average$650FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$336Average$780FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$343Average$729FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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