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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to South Island from $260

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 2/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — CHC
26 Feb — 5 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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$376

One-way from

$260

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$517
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 1/4-4/4
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 35m total
  • Melbourne to South Island
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 2/5
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 25m 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. 4% potential price decrease ($33 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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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 February 2025.

Tue 1/414:30MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Fri 4/412:00ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Deal found 20/2$376
Tue 1/412:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Tue 8/408:20CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 20/2$395
Thu 27/318:55MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 25mAir New Zealand
Tue 1/406:10CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 20/2$430
Sat 22/312:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 29/306:00CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$433
Wed 27/811:35MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mVirgin Australia
Mon 15/918:00ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 20/2$464
Thu 1/518:25MEL - ZQN
1 stop13h 15mAir New Zealand
Mon 5/510:25ZQN - MEL
1 stop9h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 20/2$473
Fri 28/1114:30MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/1208:55ZQN - MEL
1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$494
Thu 20/318:55MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 20mQantas Airways
Thu 27/306:05CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/2$524
Thu 20/318:55MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 20mEmirates
Thu 27/306:05CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mEmirates
Deal found 20/2$527
Thu 3/418:55MEL - BHE
2 stops12h 10mAir New Zealand
Sun 6/419:15BHE - MEL
1 stop14h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 20/2$552
Sat 24/507:30MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mQantas Airways
Tue 3/615:55ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/2$582
Tue 8/418:25MEL - DUD
1 stop20h 00mAir New Zealand
Wed 16/410:15DUD - MEL
1 stop23h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 19/2$767

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 21 February 2025.

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Melbourne

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South Island

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Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Tue 1/4

14:30-19:40

Nonstop3h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 4/4

12:00-13:25

Nonstop3h 25m

$376

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Tue 1/4

12:05-17:20

Nonstop3h 15m

Christchurch

Tue 8/4

08:20-10:05

Nonstop3h 45m

$395

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Thu 27/3

18:55-00:20

Nonstop3h 25m

Christchurch

Tue 1/4

06:10-08:05

Nonstop3h 55m

$430

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Sat 22/3

12:05-17:20

Nonstop3h 15m

Christchurch

Sat 29/3

06:00-07:55

Nonstop3h 55m

$433

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Thu 1/5

18:25-09:40

1 stop13h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 5/5

10:25-17:25

1 stop9h 00m

$473

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Sun 23/3

06:15-11:20

Nonstop3h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 10/4

18:00-19:35

Nonstop3h 35m

$494

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Thu 20/3

18:55-00:15

Nonstop3h 20m

Christchurch

Thu 27/3

06:05-08:00

Nonstop3h 55m

$524

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Thu 20/3

18:55-00:15

Nonstop3h 20m

Christchurch

Thu 27/3

06:05-08:00

Nonstop3h 55m

$527

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Sun 23/3

06:00-14:15

1 stop6h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 10/4

18:00-19:35

Nonstop3h 35m

$539

MelbourneBlenheim

MEL - BHE

MELBHE

Melbourne

Thu 3/4

18:55-09:05

2 stops12h 10m

Blenheim

Sun 6/4

19:15-08:10

1 stop14h 55m

$552

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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 Airport to South Island?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to South Island (average of $346). Flying from Melbourne Airport 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 21 February 2025.

When flying from Melbourne Airport 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 Airport 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 February 2025.

The most flights from MEL to zzEDG are scheduled on a Saturday (16 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 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 February 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Fiji Airways from Melbourne to South Island have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,299 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
184 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
460 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,793 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Related info for your journey

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $260 on Air New Zealand. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Jetstar from $274 and Virgin Australia from $306 one-way.

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

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

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to South Island? While on average our users pay $717, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $242. The most popular route (Melbourne - Queenstown Intl), is priced around $376.

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to South Island (average of $346). Flying from Melbourne Airport 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$225Average$573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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JetstarCheapest$241Average$515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$334Average$766FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$345Average$723FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest$373Average$677FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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