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Cheap flights from Melbourne to South Island from $314

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 16/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — CHC
24 Dec — 31 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 19 December 2024.

Round-trip from

$383

One-way from

$314
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 1/4-8/4
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 35m total
  • Melbourne to South Island
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 16/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 40m total
  • Melbourne to South Island
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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 19 December 2024.

Sat 28/1218:55MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 30/1209:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12$630
Thu 26/1206:15MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Mon 30/1220:35ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 30mJetstar
Deal found 18/12$646
Tue 31/1206:15MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/119:30ZQN - MEL
1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12$656
Mon 30/1212:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Sat 11/108:30CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 50mJetstar
Deal found 18/12$659
Sun 22/1214:40MEL - ZQN
1 stop24h 00mVirgin Australia
Thu 2/117:30ZQN - MEL
1 stop19h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 17/12$665
Tue 24/1206:20MEL - CHC
2 stops39h 35mQantas Airways
Tue 7/106:05CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/12$992
Fri 27/1218:55MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 25mAir New Zealand
Fri 3/106:00CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 18/12$1,067
Tue 24/1210:10MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 05mQantas Airways
Tue 31/1215:05ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/12$1,124
Sat 21/1218:00MEL - ZQN
1 stop18h 35mEmirates
Tue 31/1216:10ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mEmirates
Deal found 17/12$1,173
Tue 31/1208:35MEL - ZQN
2 stops10h 00mAir New Zealand
Wed 1/107:00ZQN - MEL
1 stop26h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 18/12$1,216
Mon 23/1208:10AVV - ZQN
1 stop9h 25mJetstar
Wed 1/112:20ZQN - AVV
1 stop12h 55mJetstar
Deal found 17/12$1,254
Mon 30/1216:20AVV - CHC
1 stop20h 15mQantas Airways
Sat 11/106:00CHC - AVV
1 stop16h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/12$1,272

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 19 December 2024.

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MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Wed 14/5

14:30-19:40

Nonstop3h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 21/5

12:00-13:25

Nonstop3h 25m

$383

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Sun 2/2

12:05-17:20

Nonstop3h 15m

Christchurch

Sat 8/2

08:30-10:20

Nonstop3h 50m

$462

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Mon 3/2

18:55-00:20

Nonstop3h 25m

Christchurch

Sun 9/2

08:45-10:35

Nonstop3h 50m

$470

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Sun 2/2

18:55-00:20

Nonstop3h 25m

Christchurch

Sat 8/2

15:00-08:05

1 stop19h 05m

$484

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Thu 15/5

18:25-08:25

1 stop12h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 22/5

10:25-17:25

1 stop9h 00m

$538

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Sun 9/3

06:15-11:20

Nonstop3h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 19/3

16:45-07:55

1 stop17h 10m

$540

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Sat 19/4

18:00-14:30

1 stop18h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 26/4

18:00-19:35

Nonstop3h 35m

$568

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Thu 6/2

18:55-00:15

Nonstop3h 20m

Christchurch

Fri 21/2

06:05-08:00

Nonstop3h 55m

$568

MelbourneDunedin

MEL - DUD

MELDUD

Melbourne

Sat 1/2

23:55-11:15

1 stop9h 20m

Dunedin

Sat 8/2

11:50-22:45

1 stop12h 55m

$654

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Thu 15/5

09:50-15:00

Nonstop3h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 22/5

15:55-17:25

Nonstop3h 30m

$662

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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 19 December 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 19 December 2024.

The most flights from ME1 to zzEDG are scheduled on a Monday (18 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, 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 19 December 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, Jetstar and Qantas 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
3,410 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,331 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
497 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
839 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
809 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

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?

    $314 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air New Zealand. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Jetstar and Virgin Australia, with prices starting from $314 and $321, 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 Jetstar (89%), Virgin Australia (86%) and Air New Zealand (77%).

  • 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 $615, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $271. The most popular route (Melbourne - Queenstown Intl), is priced around $383.

  • 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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Top 5 airlines flying from Melbourne to South Island

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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$225Average$575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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JetstarCheapest$241Average$546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$322Average$796FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapest$322Average$741FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$338Average$857FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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