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Cheap flights from Melbourne to South Island from $289

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 14/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — CHC
26 Nov — 3 Dec1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to South Island

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to South Island (zzEDG). 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 21 November 2024.

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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 21 November 2024.

Tue 3/1218:55MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 25mAir New Zealand
Sun 8/1206:00CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 20/11$442
Tue 10/1219:00MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 20mJetstar
Tue 17/1208:30CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 50mJetstar
Deal found 19/11$453
Thu 5/1206:15MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Sat 14/1220:35ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 30mJetstar
Deal found 19/11$510
Sun 1/1218:55MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 20mQantas Airways
Sat 7/1206:05CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 19/11$539
Wed 4/1209:05MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 15mAir New Zealand
Wed 11/1216:05ZQN - MEL
1 stop18h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 20/11$551
Thu 12/1218:55MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 19/1208:30CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11$574
Thu 5/1209:05MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 05mQantas Airways
Wed 11/1207:00ZQN - MEL
1 stop6h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/11$594
Thu 5/1206:15MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 14/1212:45ZQN - MEL
1 stop6h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11$611
Tue 10/1206:00AVV - ZQN
1 stop13h 05mQantas Airways
Thu 12/1207:00ZQN - AVV
1 stop18h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 19/11$613
Tue 10/1216:30MEL - ZQN
1 stop19h 45mVirgin Australia
Thu 12/1215:05ZQN - MEL
1 stop8h 00mVirgin Australia
Deal found 19/11$623
Tue 10/1210:00MEL - ZQN
1 stop9h 05mEmirates
Tue 17/1207:00ZQN - MEL
1 stop7h 05mEmirates
Deal found 19/11$651
Tue 10/1220:55AVV - CHC
1 stop15h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 17/1218:20CHC - AVV
1 stop15h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11$685

Find flights from Melbourne to South Island within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to South Island 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 719,399 searches. Data last updated 21 November 2024.

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MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Sat 1/3

06:15-11:20

Nonstop3h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 7/3

20:35-22:05

Nonstop3h 30m

$375

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Tue 14/1

18:55-00:20

Nonstop3h 25m

Christchurch

Sun 26/1

06:00-07:55

Nonstop3h 55m

$441

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Mon 27/1

09:05-14:20

Nonstop3h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 31/1

15:25-17:00

Nonstop3h 35m

$451

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Tue 10/12

19:00-00:20

Nonstop3h 20m

Christchurch

Tue 17/12

08:30-10:20

Nonstop3h 50m

$453

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Thu 30/1

06:15-11:20

Nonstop3h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 5/2

14:00-15:35

Nonstop3h 35m

$524

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Tue 1/4

09:10-19:00

1 stop7h 50m

Christchurch

Mon 14/4

08:20-10:05

Nonstop3h 45m

$536

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Sat 25/1

18:55-00:15

Nonstop3h 20m

Christchurch

Fri 7/2

06:05-08:00

Nonstop3h 55m

$539

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Tue 8/4

19:00-13:30

1 stop16h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 16/4

18:00-19:35

Nonstop3h 35m

$565

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Sat 1/2

07:40-12:45

Nonstop3h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 4/2

15:05-16:40

Nonstop3h 35m

$574

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Sat 1/2

07:40-12:45

Nonstop3h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 3/2

07:00-11:35

1 stop6h 35m

$594

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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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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to South Island

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

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 $343). Flying from Melbourne to South Island 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.

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 21 November 2024.

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 21 November 2024.

The most flights from ME1 to zzEDG 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).

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 21 November 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Qantas Airways, Jetstar and Fiji Airways 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,486 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,486 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,486 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,336 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,486 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
201 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,486 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Air New Zealand
8.1
Very Good
531 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,486 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Qantas Airways
7.6
Good
820 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,486 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

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?

    $289 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 $316, 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 Avalon - Queenstown Intl or Melbourne - Christchurch, 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 New Zealand (77%), Etihad Airways (77%) and Turkish Airlines (75%).

  • 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 $625, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $263. The most popular route (Melbourne - Queenstown Intl), is priced around $375.

  • 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 $343). Flying from Melbourne to South Island 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.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Melbourne to South Island

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to South Island. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 719,399 searches. Data last updated 21 November 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$204Average$541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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JetstarCheapest$229Average$532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest$312Average$721FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$323Average$806FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$327Average$741FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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