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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch 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 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

The best prices from Melbourne to Christchurch are usually found in May or August, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Christchurch

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) to Christchurch (CHC). 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 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$439

One-way from

$289

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$575

Good round-trip deal

$410 or less

Good one-way deal

$302 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 1/4-8/4
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Christchurch
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 2/5
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 25m total
  • Melbourne to Christchurch
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($174 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($40 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 Christchurch
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Christchurch. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Tue 1/412:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Tue 8/408:20CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 20/2$439
Thu 27/318:55MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 25mAir New Zealand
Tue 1/406:10CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 20/2$478
Sat 22/312:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 29/306:00CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$481
Thu 20/318:55MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 20mQantas Airways
Thu 27/306:05CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/2$582
Thu 20/318:55MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 20mEmirates
Thu 27/306:05CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mEmirates
Deal found 20/2$586

Find flights from Melbourne to Christchurch within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Christchurch 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 134,765 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Fly from

Melbourne

Fly to

Christchurch

Route

Departure

Return

Price

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Tue 1/4

12:05-17:20

Nonstop3h 15m

Christchurch

Tue 8/4

08:20-10:05

Nonstop3h 45m

$439

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Thu 27/3

18:55-00:20

Nonstop3h 25m

Christchurch

Tue 1/4

06:10-08:05

Nonstop3h 55m

$478

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Sat 22/3

12:05-17:20

Nonstop3h 15m

Christchurch

Sat 29/3

06:00-07:55

Nonstop3h 55m

$481

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Thu 20/3

18:55-00:15

Nonstop3h 20m

Christchurch

Thu 27/3

06:05-08:00

Nonstop3h 55m

$582

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Thu 20/3

18:55-00:15

Nonstop3h 20m

Christchurch

Thu 27/3

06:05-08:00

Nonstop3h 55m

$586

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Wed 12/3

23:55-22:20

2 stops20h 25m

Christchurch

Wed 19/3

09:40-22:55

2 stops15h 15m

$1,665

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Fri 2/5

18:25-23:50

Nonstop3h 25m

$289

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Sun 9/3

12:05-17:20

Nonstop3h 15m

$329

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Mon 7/4

18:25-23:50

Nonstop3h 25m

$340

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Mon 3/3

18:55-00:15

Nonstop3h 20m

$342

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Christchurch

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to Christchurch

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

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

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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Christchurch. 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.

It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 25% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch

Explore weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Christchurch. 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 CHC 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 Christchurch by month

Plan your trip to Christchurch by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Christchurch by month

Plan your trip to Christchurch by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Christchurch

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Christchurch. 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 Christchurch. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne to Christchurch, such as Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Fiji Airways. 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
3,276 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

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

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

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

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

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

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Christchurch. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    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 11 flights from Melbourne to Christchurch per day from 3 different airlines.

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

    According to our current data, Jetstar ($439), Air New Zealand ($478), and Qantas Airways ($582) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch. Jetstar is 24% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $289 on Air New Zealand. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Jetstar from $329 and Virgin Australia from $340 one-way.

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

    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 (72%), Thai Airways (68%), Etihad Airways (67%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $272. While the most popular route (Melbourne - Christchurch) can be booked for $413 on average our data indicates $443 when flying from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Christchurch?

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

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

    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.

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

    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.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Melbourne to Christchurch

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$278Average$700FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$381Average$662FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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JetstarCheapest$392Average$540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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