Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch from $342
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 22/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — CHC
5 Dec — 12 Dec1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Christchurch are usually found in May or June, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Friday
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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 5 November 2025.
Mon 1/1212:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1206:00CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$601
Mon 1/1212:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Wed 17/1209:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 4/11$630
Tue 2/1212:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Tue 9/1209:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 4/11$631
Fri 5/1212:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Fri 12/1209:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 5/11$633
Sun 30/1112:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Tue 9/1209:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 5/11$640
Thu 4/1212:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Wed 17/1209:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 5/11$646
Mon 1/1212:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Fri 12/1209:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 5/11$647
Tue 2/1212:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1206:00CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11$656
Best flights from Melbourne to Christchurch
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Melbourne to Christchurch that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 5 November 2025.
Thu 22/112:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Sun 1/209:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 4/11$526
Sun 1/318:50MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 20mEmirates
Mon 16/306:05CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mEmirates
Deal found 5/11$619
Tue 24/309:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 25mAir New Zealand
Sat 28/320:35CHC - MEL
1 stop13h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/11$619
Sun 1/318:50MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 20mQantas Airways
Mon 23/306:05CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/11$623
Thu 19/212:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Thu 26/209:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 3/11$552
Sat 24/112:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Sat 14/209:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 2/11$556
Thu 19/218:50MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 20mEmirates
Tue 24/206:05CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mEmirates
Deal found 3/11$623
Sun 1/309:10MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 20mQantas Airways
Mon 16/306:05CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/11$623
Tue 17/218:50MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 20mEmirates
Wed 25/206:05CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mEmirates
Deal found 3/11$623
Direct flights from Melbourne to Christchurch
Explore direct flight options from Melbourne to Christchurch based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 5 November 2025.
Thu 22/112:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Sun 1/209:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 4/11$526
Wed 18/212:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Mon 23/209:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 3/11$536
Mon 16/212:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Mon 23/209:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 3/11$543
Thu 19/212:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Thu 26/209:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 3/11$552
Sun 15/318:55MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 25mAir New Zealand
Sun 22/306:00CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 2/11$554
Sat 24/112:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Sat 14/209:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 2/11$556
Sun 25/112:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Sun 1/209:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 5/11$563
Mon 16/212:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Thu 26/209:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 3/11$564
Thu 19/212:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Wed 25/209:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 3/11$577
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Christchurch
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Christchurch. Data last updated 5 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Sun 30/1112:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Tue 9/1209:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 5/11$640
Mon 1/1212:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1206:00CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$601
Mon 1/1212:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Wed 17/1209:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 4/11$630
Mon 1/1212:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Fri 12/1209:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 5/11$647
Tue 2/1212:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Tue 9/1209:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 4/11$631
Tue 2/1212:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1206:00CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11$656
Thu 4/1212:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Wed 17/1209:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 5/11$646
Fri 5/1212:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Fri 12/1209:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 5/11$633
One-way flights from Melbourne to Christchurch
Search for one-way flight options from Melbourne to Christchurch. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 5 November 2025.
Wed 21/112:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Deal found 3/11$342
Wed 26/1112:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Deal found 3/11$344
Tue 2/1212:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Deal found 3/11$346
Mon 2/312:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Deal found 4/11$347
Mon 9/218:50MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/11$349
Thu 5/218:50MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 20mEmirates
Deal found 4/11$351
Mon 9/218:50MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 20mEmirates
Deal found 5/11$353
Sun 15/218:50MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/11$362
Fri 23/112:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Deal found 3/11$363
Sat 28/209:10MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/11$365
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 5 November 2025.
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 5 November 2025.
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MelbourneChristchurch
MEL - CHC
MELCHC
Melbourne
Thu 22/1
12:05-17:20
Nonstop3h 15m
Christchurch
Sun 1/2
09:15-11:00
Nonstop3h 45m
$526
MelbourneChristchurch
MEL - CHC
MELCHC
Melbourne
Thu 19/2
12:05-17:20
Nonstop3h 15m
Christchurch
Thu 26/2
09:15-11:00
Nonstop3h 45m
$552
MelbourneChristchurch
MEL - CHC
MELCHC
Melbourne
Sat 24/1
12:05-17:20
Nonstop3h 15m
Christchurch
Sat 14/2
09:15-11:00
Nonstop3h 45m
$556
MelbourneChristchurch
MEL - CHC
MELCHC
Melbourne
Sun 1/3
18:50-00:10
Nonstop3h 20m
Christchurch
Mon 16/3
06:05-08:00
Nonstop3h 55m
$619
MelbourneChristchurch
MEL - CHC
MELCHC
Melbourne
Tue 24/3
09:05-14:30
Nonstop3h 25m
Christchurch
Sat 28/3
20:35-08:10
1 stop13h 35m
$619
MelbourneChristchurch
MEL - CHC
MELCHC
Melbourne
Sun 1/3
18:50-00:10
Nonstop3h 20m
Christchurch
Mon 23/3
06:05-08:00
Nonstop3h 55m
$623
MelbourneChristchurch
MEL - CHC
MELCHC
Melbourne
Thu 19/2
18:50-00:10
Nonstop3h 20m
Christchurch
Tue 24/2
06:05-08:00
Nonstop3h 55m
$623
MelbourneChristchurch
MEL - CHC
MELCHC
Melbourne
Sun 1/3
09:10-14:30
Nonstop3h 20m
Christchurch
Mon 16/3
06:05-08:00
Nonstop3h 55m
$623
MelbourneChristchurch
MEL - CHC
MELCHC
Melbourne
Tue 17/2
18:50-00:10
Nonstop3h 20m
Christchurch
Wed 25/2
06:05-08:00
Nonstop3h 55m
$623
MelbourneChristchurch
MEL - CHC
MELCHC
Melbourne
Thu 22/1
12:05-17:20
Nonstop3h 15m
$342
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch?
Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch (average of $205). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch in December is currently the most expensive (average of $356). 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 5 November 2025.
When flying from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch?
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 5 November 2025.
The most flights from MEL to CHC are scheduled on a Monday (16 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).
How often are flights from Melbourne to Christchurch delayed?
About 22% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Christchurch have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 111 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Melbourne to Christchurch flights?
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Melbourne to Christchurch flights?
Over the past year, Ethiopian Air have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with no flights being classified as delayed.
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 5 November 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, andJetstar from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
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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 12 flights from Melbourne to Christchurch per day from 3 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch?
Departing from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch will take you 3h 15m. There are 2412 km between Melbourne Airport and Christchurch. All flights are typically direct.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch round-trip?
According to our current data, Jetstar ($261), Air New Zealand ($264), and Qantas Airways ($430) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch. Jetstar is 57% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
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: Emirates (83%), Finnair (81%), Jetstar (80%).
What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $322. While the most popular route (Melbourne - Christchurch) can be booked for $443 on average, our data indicates $536 when flying from Melbourne Airport 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch (average of $205). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch in December is currently the most expensive (average of $356). 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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