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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Christchurch from $312

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 25/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — CHC
14 Nov — 21 Nov1
1 adult

The best prices from Melbourne to Christchurch are usually found in May or July, booked 20 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

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 140,238 searches. Data last updated 9 November 2024.

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MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Tue 25/2

12:05-17:20

Nonstop3h 15m

$312

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Wed 5/2

18:55-00:20

Nonstop3h 25m

$332

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Mon 16/12

18:55-00:15

Nonstop3h 20m

$391

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Fri 28/2

21:20-00:05

1 stop24h 45m

$399

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Sun 30/3

23:55-22:15

2 stops20h 20m

$803

MelbourneChristchurch

AVV - CHC

AVVCHC

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 14/1

17:00-00:05

1 stop29h 05m

$469

MelbourneChristchurch

AVV - CHC

AVVCHC

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 28/1

20:55-14:00

1 stop15h 05m

$504

MelbourneChristchurch

AVV - CHC

AVVCHC

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 8/12

06:00-23:55

1 stop15h 55m

$579

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Tue 3/12

18:50-14:00

2 stops17h 10m

$1,372

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Thu 21/11

00:35-23:50

1 stop21h 15m

$6,685

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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 9 November 2024.

Round-trip from

$554

One-way from

$312

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 6/12-8/12
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 15m total
  • Melbourne to Christchurch
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 25/2
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 15m total
  • Melbourne to Christchurch
High demand for flights, 30% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 21% potential price drop

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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 9 November 2024.

Fri 6/1219:00MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/1206:00CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/11$554
Wed 4/1218:55MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 25mAir New Zealand
Wed 11/1206:00CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 8/11$608
Sun 8/1219:00MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 20mJetstar
Tue 17/1208:30CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 50mJetstar
Deal found 8/11$633
Sat 7/1218:55MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 20mQantas Airways
Mon 16/1206:05CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 8/11$678
Mon 9/1206:00AVV - CHC
1 stop7h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/1206:15CHC - AVV
1 stop19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/11$843
Tue 26/1116:20AVV - CHC
1 stop29h 35mQantas Airways
Wed 4/1215:40CHC - AVV
1 stop26h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 8/11$1,043

Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Christchurch

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Christchurch from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
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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.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Christchurch. Price data was last updated on 1 November 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne to Christchurch, you should look to book at least 20 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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 $103). Flying from Melbourne to Christchurch in November is currently the most expensive (average of $191). 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 9 November 2024.

It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne to Christchurch in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 16% 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 9 November 2024.

The most flights from ME1 to CHC are scheduled on a Wednesday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, 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 9 November 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways from Melbourne to Christchurch. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
3,519 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

8.1
Very Good
3,519 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,519 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

8.1
Very Good
1,330 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,519 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

8.1
Very Good
200 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,519 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

8.1
Very Good
530 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,519 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

7.7
Good
879 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,519 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

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 9 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 ($573), Air New Zealand ($608), and Qantas Airways ($678) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne to Christchurch.

  • 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 $312. Users have also found prices from $369 and $396 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: Etihad Airways (77%), United Airlines (75%), Air New Zealand (73%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Christchurch?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $282. While the most popular route (Melbourne - Christchurch) can be booked for $499 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 $103). Flying from Melbourne to Christchurch in November is currently the most expensive (average of $191). 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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