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Cheap flights from Melbourne 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 14/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — CHC
5 Mar — 12 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 (ME1) 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 28 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$439

One-way from

$289

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$588
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 25/3-1/4
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Christchurch
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 14/5
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 15m 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 ($41 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 28 February 2025.

Tue 25/312:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Tue 1/409:20CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 27/2$439
Thu 27/318:55MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/409:20CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/2$552
Mon 21/718:25MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 25mAir New Zealand
Thu 31/706:10CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 26/2$602
Wed 2/406:00AVV - CHC
2 stops16h 10mJetstar
Thu 3/416:05CHC - AVV
1 stop26h 10mJetstar
Deal found 27/2$759
Tue 27/506:00AVV - CHC
2 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/617:50CHC - AVV
2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/2$775
Sat 5/420:50AVV - CHC
1 stop15h 05mQantas Airways
Sun 13/417:45CHC - AVV
1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 28/2$1,018

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 28 February 2025.

Fly from

Melbourne

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Christchurch

Route

Departure

Return

Price

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Tue 25/3

12:05-17:20

Nonstop3h 15m

Christchurch

Tue 1/4

09:20-11:05

Nonstop3h 45m

$439

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Thu 27/3

18:55-00:20

Nonstop3h 25m

Christchurch

Thu 3/4

09:20-11:05

Nonstop3h 45m

$552

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Mon 21/7

18:25-23:50

Nonstop3h 25m

Christchurch

Thu 31/7

06:10-08:05

Nonstop3h 55m

$602

MelbourneChristchurch

AVV - CHC

AVVCHC

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 2/4

06:00-00:10

2 stops16h 10m

Christchurch

Thu 3/4

16:05-16:15

1 stop26h 10m

$759

MelbourneChristchurch

AVV - CHC

AVVCHC

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 27/5

06:00-13:55

2 stops29h 55m

Christchurch

Wed 4/6

17:50-20:05

2 stops28h 15m

$775

MelbourneChristchurch

AVV - CHC

AVVCHC

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 5/4

20:50-13:55

1 stop15h 05m

Christchurch

Sun 13/4

17:45-09:45

1 stop18h 00m

$1,018

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Wed 19/3

20:25-14:35

1 stop16h 10m

Christchurch

Mon 31/3

09:40-21:05

2 stops13h 25m

$1,105

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Wed 14/5

11:05-16:20

Nonstop3h 15m

$289

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Wed 9/4

18:25-23:50

Nonstop3h 25m

$355

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Sat 29/3

14:00-00:05

2 stops8h 05m

$386

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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 to Christchurch?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Christchurch (average of $102). Flying from Melbourne 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 28 February 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne to Christchurch at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 26% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne 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 28 February 2025.

The most flights from ME1 to CHC are scheduled on a Wednesday (13 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 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 28 February 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Fiji Airways from Melbourne to Christchurch. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,250 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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
3,250 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,250 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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
1,288 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,250 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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
182 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,250 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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
458 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,250 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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.

Qantas Airways
7.4
Good
814 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,250 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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

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

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

    According to our current data, Jetstar ($439), Air New Zealand ($602), and Qantas Airways ($1,018) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne to Christchurch. Jetstar is 26% 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 to Christchurch one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Jetstar. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $289. Users have also found prices from $355 and $394 on Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne 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 to Christchurch on time: Jetstar (72%), Thai Airways (68%), Etihad Airways (67%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Christchurch?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $275. While the most popular route (Melbourne - Christchurch) can be booked for $395 on average our data indicates $456 when flying from Melbourne 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 to Christchurch?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Christchurch (average of $102). Flying from Melbourne 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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