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Cheap flights from Melbourne to South Island from $257

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 1/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — CHC
9 Mar — 16 Mar1
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 4 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$332

One-way from

$257

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$560
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 1/4-8/4
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 35m total
  • Melbourne to South Island
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 1/4
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 15m total
  • Melbourne to South Island
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($142 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($34 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 4 March 2025.

Tue 1/414:30MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Tue 8/412:00ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Deal found 3/3$332
Wed 2/412:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Sat 5/409:20CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 3/3$397
Mon 3/1108:00MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mVirgin Australia
Mon 24/1114:00ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 2/3$475
Tue 4/1110:20AVV - ZQN
1 stop7h 20mJetstar
Tue 18/1120:40ZQN - AVV
1 stop12h 55mJetstar
Deal found 2/3$479
Fri 25/414:30MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 30/418:00ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$503
Sat 31/518:25MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 25mAir New Zealand
Sat 21/615:30CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/3$516
Mon 5/518:25MEL - ZQN
1 stop15h 55mAir New Zealand
Mon 26/510:25ZQN - MEL
1 stop9h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 2/3$524
Mon 13/1012:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 20/1006:20CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3$532
Tue 1/423:55MEL - DUD
1 stop9h 20mJetstar
Mon 7/411:50DUD - MEL
1 stop12h 55mJetstar
Deal found 3/3$543
Tue 1/418:40MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 30mQantas Airways
Wed 9/406:20CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/3$633
Sat 31/515:50AVV - CHC
1 stop6h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 21/617:45CHC - AVV
1 stop7h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$670
Tue 1/723:55MEL - BHE
1 stop18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 15/709:45BHE - MEL
1 stop10h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$723

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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 4 March 2025.

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Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Tue 1/4

14:30-19:40

Nonstop3h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 8/4

12:00-13:25

Nonstop3h 25m

$332

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Wed 2/4

12:05-17:20

Nonstop3h 15m

Christchurch

Sat 5/4

09:20-11:05

Nonstop3h 45m

$397

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Fri 25/4

14:30-19:40

Nonstop3h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 30/4

18:00-19:35

Nonstop3h 35m

$503

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Wed 2/4

18:25-23:50

Nonstop3h 25m

Christchurch

Sun 6/4

08:20-10:05

Nonstop3h 45m

$506

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Sat 31/5

18:25-23:50

Nonstop3h 25m

Christchurch

Sat 21/6

15:30-17:25

Nonstop3h 55m

$516

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Mon 5/5

18:25-12:20

1 stop15h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 26/5

10:25-17:25

1 stop9h 00m

$524

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Tue 22/7

11:35-16:45

Nonstop3h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 2/8

18:00-19:35

Nonstop3h 35m

$540

MelbourneDunedin

MEL - DUD

MELDUD

Melbourne

Tue 1/4

23:55-11:15

1 stop9h 20m

Dunedin

Mon 7/4

11:50-22:45

1 stop12h 55m

$543

MelbourneQueenstown

AVV - ZQN

AVVZQN

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 2/4

20:50-11:10

1 stop12h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 8/4

20:40-09:45

1 stop15h 05m

$581

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Tue 1/4

18:40-00:10

Nonstop3h 30m

Christchurch

Wed 9/4

06:20-08:10

Nonstop3h 50m

$633

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to South Island

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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 $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 4 March 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 4 March 2025.

The most flights from ME1 to zzEDG are scheduled on a Saturday (21 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 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 4 March 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines 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
3,234 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,234 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,234 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,234 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
182 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,234 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
456 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,234 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
400 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,234 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

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?

    $257 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 $300 and $352, 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 Jetstar (70%), Emirates (67%) and Thai Airways (64%).

  • 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 $466, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $248. The most popular route (Melbourne - Queenstown Intl), is priced around $355.

  • 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$231Average$592FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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JetstarCheapest$248Average$549FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest$274Average$692FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$348Average$791FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$352Average$746FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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