Cheap flights from Melbourne to Christchurch from $317
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 15/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — CHC
3 Sep — 10 Sep2
Return
2 travellers
Economy
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Christchurch are usually found in May or June, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Saturday 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 29 August 2025.
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 29 August 2025.
Mon 27/1012:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Thu 30/1009:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 27/8$424
Thu 11/1212:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Mon 15/1209:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 27/8$487
Fri 10/1012:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Thu 30/1009:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 26/8$490
Sat 13/911:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Fri 19/908:20CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 28/8$504
Mon 10/1112:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/1106:00CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8$516
Mon 13/1020:55AVV - CHC
2 stops19h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 20/1016:40CHC - AVV
1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/8$901
Wed 3/906:00AVV - CHC
2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/920:30CHC - AVV
2 stops19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8$928
Tue 2/1215:00AVV - CHC
1 stop6h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1218:20CHC - AVV
1 stop6h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/8$960
Sat 13/915:50AVV - CHC
1 stop6h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 19/917:45CHC - AVV
1 stop7h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8$964
Wed 3/1215:00AVV - CHC
1 stop6h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1218:20CHC - AVV
1 stop6h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/8$969
Thu 11/920:55AVV - CHC
2 stops17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 18/916:40CHC - AVV
1 stop8h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8$988
Mon 1/920:40AVV - CHC
1 stop25h 40mQantas Airways
Tue 25/1106:20CHC - AVV
1 stop11h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 28/8$989
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 29 August 2025.
Sat 14/212:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Tue 17/209:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 27/8$390
Mon 27/1012:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Thu 30/1009:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 27/8$424
Mon 13/1020:55AVV - CHC
2 stops19h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 20/1016:40CHC - AVV
1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/8$901
Tue 24/212:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Fri 27/209:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 27/8$478
Tue 10/212:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Sat 14/209:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 29/8$480
Thu 11/1212:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Mon 15/1209:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 27/8$487
Fri 10/1012:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Thu 30/1009:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 26/8$490
Sat 13/911:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Fri 19/908:20CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 28/8$504
Tue 2/1215:00AVV - CHC
1 stop6h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1218:20CHC - AVV
1 stop6h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/8$960
Sat 13/915:50AVV - CHC
1 stop6h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 19/917:45CHC - AVV
1 stop7h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8$964
Wed 3/1215:00AVV - CHC
1 stop6h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1218:20CHC - AVV
1 stop6h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/8$969
Sun 14/915:50AVV - CHC
1 stop6h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 20/917:45CHC - AVV
1 stop7h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8$972
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 29 August 2025.
Sat 14/212:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Tue 17/209:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 27/8$390
Mon 27/1012:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Thu 30/1009:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 27/8$424
Tue 24/212:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Fri 27/209:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 27/8$478
Tue 10/212:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Sat 14/209:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 29/8$480
Thu 11/1212:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Mon 15/1209:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 27/8$487
Fri 10/1012:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Thu 30/1009:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 26/8$490
Sat 13/911:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Fri 19/908:20CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 28/8$504
Mon 10/1112:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/1106:00CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8$516
Mon 23/212:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Wed 25/209:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 26/8$524
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Christchurch
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Christchurch. Data last updated 29 August 2025 and is based on user searches.
Mon 1/920:40AVV - CHC
1 stop25h 40mQantas Airways
Tue 25/1106:20CHC - AVV
1 stop11h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 28/8$989
Wed 3/911:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Wed 10/908:20CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 27/8$575
Wed 3/906:00AVV - CHC
2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/920:30CHC - AVV
2 stops19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8$928
Wed 3/914:55AVV - CHC
1 stop7h 04mQantas Airways
Wed 10/906:10CHC - AVV
1 stop15h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 28/8$996
Mon 8/920:40AVV - CHC
1 stop25h 40mQantas Airways
Fri 12/916:40CHC - AVV
1 stop19h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 28/8$999
Wed 10/911:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Sun 14/908:20CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 28/8$565
Thu 11/911:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Thu 18/908:20CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 27/8$564
Thu 11/911:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Sat 20/908:20CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 27/8$599
Thu 11/920:55AVV - CHC
2 stops17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 18/916:40CHC - AVV
1 stop8h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8$988
Sat 13/911:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Fri 19/908:20CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 28/8$504
Sat 13/915:50AVV - CHC
1 stop6h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 19/917:45CHC - AVV
1 stop7h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8$964
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 29 August 2025.
Mon 15/911:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Deal found 26/8$317
Wed 15/1023:55MEL - CHC
1 stop12h 40mJetstar
Deal found 27/8$320
Thu 6/1112:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Deal found 28/8$322
Mon 9/212:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Deal found 27/8$325
Sat 6/911:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Deal found 28/8$327
Sun 15/223:55MEL - CHC
1 stop14h 00mJetstar
Deal found 26/8$329
Tue 10/223:55MEL - CHC
1 stop14h 00mJetstar
Deal found 28/8$330
Wed 15/1018:25MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 29/8$332
Mon 17/1112:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Deal found 27/8$342
Wed 26/1117:00AVV - CHC
1 stop29h 05mJetstar
Deal found 28/8$368
Wed 10/920:55AVV - CHC
2 stops25h 15mJetstar
Deal found 28/8$419
Mon 15/920:55AVV - CHC
2 stops21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8$421
Cheapflights Fare Finder
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 29 August 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to Christchurch that are best for you.
Fly from
Melbourne
Fly to
Christchurch
Route
Departure
Return
Price
MelbourneChristchurch
MEL - CHC
MELCHC
Melbourne
Sat 14/2
12:05-17:20
Nonstop3h 15m
Christchurch
Tue 17/2
09:15-11:00
Nonstop3h 45m
$390
MelbourneChristchurch
MEL - CHC
MELCHC
Melbourne
Mon 27/10
12:05-17:20
Nonstop3h 15m
Christchurch
Thu 30/10
09:15-11:00
Nonstop3h 45m
$424
MelbourneChristchurch
MEL - CHC
MELCHC
Melbourne
Tue 24/2
12:05-17:20
Nonstop3h 15m
Christchurch
Fri 27/2
09:15-11:00
Nonstop3h 45m
$478
MelbourneChristchurch
MEL - CHC
MELCHC
Melbourne
Tue 10/2
12:05-17:20
Nonstop3h 15m
Christchurch
Sat 14/2
09:15-11:00
Nonstop3h 45m
$480
MelbourneChristchurch
MEL - CHC
MELCHC
Melbourne
Thu 11/12
12:05-17:20
Nonstop3h 15m
Christchurch
Mon 15/12
09:15-11:00
Nonstop3h 45m
$487
MelbourneChristchurch
MEL - CHC
MELCHC
Melbourne
Fri 10/10
12:05-17:20
Nonstop3h 15m
Christchurch
Thu 30/10
09:15-11:00
Nonstop3h 45m
$490
MelbourneChristchurch
MEL - CHC
MELCHC
Melbourne
Sat 13/9
11:05-16:20
Nonstop3h 15m
Christchurch
Fri 19/9
08:20-10:05
Nonstop3h 45m
$504
MelbourneChristchurch
AVV - CHC
AVVCHC
Melbourne Avalon
Tue 6/1
17:00-00:05
1 stop29h 05m
Christchurch
Fri 16/1
16:10-16:25
1 stop26h 15m
$868
MelbourneChristchurch
AVV - CHC
AVVCHC
Melbourne Avalon
Mon 13/10
20:55-18:50
2 stops19h 55m
Christchurch
Mon 20/10
16:40-09:45
1 stop19h 05m
$901
MelbourneChristchurch
AVV - CHC
AVVCHC
Melbourne Avalon
Thu 8/1
17:00-00:05
1 stop29h 05m
Christchurch
Sun 18/1
16:10-16:25
1 stop26h 15m
$942
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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Christchurch
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to Christchurch
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 $97). Flying from Melbourne to Christchurch in November is currently the most expensive (average of $182). 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 29 August 2025.
It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne to Christchurch at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 7% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.
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 29 August 2025.
The most flights from ME1 to CHC are scheduled on a Wednesday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).
How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne to Christchurch?
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 29 August 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, andJetstar from Melbourne to Christchurch by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines 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.
Related info for your journey
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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 10 flights from Melbourne to Christchurch per day from 3 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Melbourne to Christchurch?
There are many flights that can get you from Melbourne to Christchurch in 3h 15m. Fly via Jetstar to get the fastest option. The distance between Melbourne and Christchurch is about 2412 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Christchurch round-trip?
According to our current data, Jetstar ($252), Air New Zealand ($272), and Qantas Airways ($329) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne 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 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: Thai Airways (87%), Etihad Airways (87%), Turkish Airlines (87%).
What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Christchurch?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $288. While the most popular route (Melbourne - Christchurch) can be booked for $390 on average our data indicates $565 when flying 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 $97). Flying from Melbourne to Christchurch in November is currently the most expensive (average of $182). 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.
Explore flights to Christchurch departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 29 August 2025.
Top 3 airlines flying from Melbourne to Christchurch
Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Christchurch. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 29 August 2025.
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