Question 1

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch round-trip?

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According to our current data, Jetstar ($481), Air New Zealand ($578), and Qantas Airways ($678) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch. Jetstar is 19% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination. Find deals

Question 2

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch one-way?

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One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $328 on Jetstar. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air New Zealand from $333 and Qantas Airways from $390 one-way. Find deals

Question 3

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch?

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The price you pay for your flight from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 80 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date. Find deals

Question 4

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch?

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Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch (average of $102). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch in November is currently the most expensive (average of $194). 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. Find deals

Question 5

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne Airport to Christchurch flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 6

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch

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The most flights from MEL to CHC are scheduled on a Wednesday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

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

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Christchurch, 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).

Question 9

What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch?

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Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $263. While the most popular route (Melbourne - Christchurch) can be booked for $481 on average our data indicates $499 when flying from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch.

Question 10

What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch?

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Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch on time: Jetstar (73%), Virgin Australia (71%), Etihad Airways (70%).

Question 11

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch?

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Before booking your flight from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Jetstar, Air New Zealand or Qantas Airways.

Question 12

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch?

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Departing on a Thursday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 35% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

Question 13

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch?

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Users have found that booking a flight from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch at least 42 days early can save you up to 66% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 42 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch for as little as $524 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $776 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

Question 14

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch?

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May is one of the best times of the year to fly to Christchurch from Melbourne Airport. Prices for May average $600 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $248. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a May flight can save you 41% on your journey compared to booking in December

Question 15

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to CHC?

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It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 10% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Question 16

What airport do you fly into for flights to Christchurch from Melbourne?

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If you book a flight to Christchurch from Melbourne, you will be flying to Christchurch, which is the city’s only airport. Christchurch (CHC) is located 9.5 km from the centre of Christchurch. There are 9 flights from Melbourne to Christchurch per day from 3 different airlines.

Question 17

Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Christchurch that include hotel bookings?

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

Question 18

How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Christchurch?

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

Question 19

Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Christchurch?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Christchurch by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Question 20

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Melbourne to Christchurch?

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Deals for Melbourne to Christchurch flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

Question 21

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Melbourne to Christchurch?

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Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to Christchurch from Melbourne by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

Question 22

Can Cheapflights find flights from Melbourne to Christchurch with no change fees?

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Need flexible booking options for your flight to Christchurch from Melbourne? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

Question 23

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Melbourne to Christchurch become cheaper?

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Of course! You can now track prices for flights from Melbourne to Christchurch and get an alert from Cheapflights when they change. Have a valid email address ready and click the bell icon next to the flight deals above to set up your price alerts.

Round-trip from	$481
One-way from	$328
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$647

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest$316	Average$554	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$390	Average$677	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$421	Average$724	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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