Cheap flights from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport from $222
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 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — MEL
5 Dec — 12 Dec1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Christchurch to Melbourne are usually found in May or June, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday
Cheap flight deals from Christchurch to Melbourne
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Christchurch (CHC) to Melbourne (MEL). 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.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Christchurch to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 5 November 2025.
Mon 17/1109:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Wed 26/1112:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Deal found 3/11$612
Mon 24/1106:00CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/1212:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$619
Mon 24/1109:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Tue 2/1212:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Deal found 4/11$637
Mon 8/1206:00CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1218:50MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$654
Mon 15/1206:00CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/118:50MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$683
Wed 3/1209:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Fri 5/1212:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Deal found 4/11$690
Sat 6/1206:00CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1218:50MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$697
Wed 3/1206:05CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1218:50MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$702
Wed 3/1206:05CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mQantas Airways
Wed 10/1218:50MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/11$705
Best flights from Christchurch to Melbourne
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Christchurch to Melbourne that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 5 November 2025.
Fri 23/106:00CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 26/112:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11$642
Mon 17/1109:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Wed 26/1112:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Deal found 4/11$649
Thu 9/408:00CHC - MEL
1 stop14h 35mAir New Zealand
Thu 16/418:25MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 2/11$651
Fri 19/1209:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Tue 20/112:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Deal found 3/11$683
Wed 3/1206:05CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1218:50MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$702
Mon 24/1106:00CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mAir New Zealand
Tue 2/1212:10MEL - CHC
1 stop8h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/11$713
Wed 3/1209:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Wed 10/1212:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Deal found 5/11$713
Tue 2/1209:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Tue 9/1212:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Deal found 3/11$714
Direct flights from Christchurch to Melbourne
Explore direct flight options from Christchurch to Melbourne based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 5 November 2025.
Sun 1/306:00CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mAir New Zealand
Sun 15/318:55MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/11$608
Mon 17/1109:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Wed 26/1112:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Deal found 3/11$612
Thu 9/406:10CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mAir New Zealand
Thu 16/418:25MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 2/11$614
Mon 24/1106:00CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/1212:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$619
Mon 24/1109:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Tue 2/1212:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Deal found 4/11$637
Fri 23/106:00CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 26/112:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$640
Mon 8/1206:00CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1218:50MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$654
Fri 23/106:00CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mAir New Zealand
Mon 26/118:55MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/11$674
Last-minute flights from Christchurch to Melbourne
Discover last-minute flight deals from Christchurch to Melbourne. Data last updated 5 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Sat 15/1109:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Fri 21/1112:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Deal found 2/11$797
Sat 15/1106:00CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mAir New Zealand
Fri 21/1118:50MEL - CHC
1 stop10h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 2/11$875
Sat 15/1106:45CHC - MEL
1 stop11h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 21/1115:00MEL - CHC
2 stops16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$1,365
One-way flights from Christchurch to Melbourne
Search for one-way flight options from Christchurch to Melbourne. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 5 November 2025.
Thu 5/209:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 2/11$222
Fri 6/209:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 2/11$233
Wed 11/209:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 3/11$235
Mon 15/1206:00CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/11$240
Fri 12/1206:00CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/11$250
Mon 10/1109:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 4/11$252
Sun 15/306:00CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/11$258
Wed 19/1109:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 4/11$259
Tue 16/1206:00CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/11$273
Cheapflights Fare Finder
Customise your flight search to find flights from Christchurch to Melbourne 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.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.
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Departure
Return
Price
ChristchurchMelbourne
CHC - MEL
CHCMEL
Christchurch
Fri 23/1
06:00-07:55
Nonstop3h 55m
Melbourne
Mon 26/1
12:05-17:20
Nonstop3h 15m
$642
ChristchurchMelbourne
CHC - MEL
CHCMEL
Christchurch
Mon 17/11
09:15-11:00
Nonstop3h 45m
Melbourne
Wed 26/11
12:05-17:20
Nonstop3h 15m
$649
ChristchurchMelbourne
CHC - MEL
CHCMEL
Christchurch
Thu 9/4
08:00-20:35
1 stop14h 35m
Melbourne
Thu 16/4
18:25-23:50
Nonstop3h 25m
$651
ChristchurchMelbourne
CHC - MEL
CHCMEL
Christchurch
Fri 19/12
09:15-11:00
Nonstop3h 45m
Melbourne
Tue 20/1
12:05-17:20
Nonstop3h 15m
$683
ChristchurchMelbourne
CHC - MEL
CHCMEL
Christchurch
Wed 3/12
06:05-08:00
Nonstop3h 55m
Melbourne
Wed 10/12
18:50-00:10
Nonstop3h 20m
$702
ChristchurchMelbourne
CHC - MEL
CHCMEL
Christchurch
Mon 24/11
06:00-07:55
Nonstop3h 55m
Melbourne
Tue 2/12
12:10-22:10
1 stop8h 00m
$713
ChristchurchMelbourne
CHC - MEL
CHCMEL
Christchurch
Wed 3/12
09:15-11:00
Nonstop3h 45m
Melbourne
Wed 10/12
12:05-17:20
Nonstop3h 15m
$713
ChristchurchMelbourne
CHC - MEL
CHCMEL
Christchurch
Tue 2/12
09:15-11:00
Nonstop3h 45m
Melbourne
Tue 9/12
12:05-17:20
Nonstop3h 15m
$714
ChristchurchMelbourne
CHC - MEL
CHCMEL
Christchurch
Fri 6/2
09:15-11:00
Nonstop3h 45m
$233
ChristchurchMelbourne
CHC - MEL
CHCMEL
Christchurch
Thu 19/2
09:15-11:00
Nonstop3h 45m
$233
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Best time to book a flight from Christchurch to Melbourne
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Christchurch to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 31 October 2025.
The price you pay for your flight from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 60 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport?
Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport (average of $254). Flying from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of $471). 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 CHC to MEL?
Find hourly flight availability from Christchurch to Melbourne. 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 Christchurch to Melbourne Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 89% versus a flight at midday.
Weekly flight availability from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport
Explore weekly flight availability from Christchurch to Melbourne. 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 CHC to MEL are scheduled on a Monday (17 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).
How often are flights from Christchurch to Melbourne delayed?
About 13% of weekly flights between Christchurch and Melbourne have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 100 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Christchurch to Melbourne flights?
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening 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 Christchurch to Melbourne flights?
Over the past year, Aruba Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with no flights being classified as delayed.
Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne. Reviews last updated 5 November 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Related info for your journey
Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Christchurch to Melbourne. 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 from for flights from Christchurch to Melbourne?
For a flight from Christchurch to Melbourne, you will be flying from Christchurch. Christchurch (CHC) is just 9.5 km from the centre of the city. Christchurch is the only Christchurch airport and it handles 13 outbound flights to Melbourne per day. 4 airlines have flights to Melbourne from Christchurch on a regular basis.
How long is the flight from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport?
There are many flights that can get you from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport in 3h 45m. Fly via Jetstar or Air New Zealand to get the fastest option. There are 2412 km between Christchurch and Melbourne Airport. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport round-trip?
Flying on Jetstar is currently your cheapest option to Melbourne Airport, with prices starting at $295. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Emirates and Air New Zealand, with the lowest prices starting at $414 and $479, respectively. You may be able to fly from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport for 52% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
What are the most reliable airlines from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport?
The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport are Jetstar (75%), Finnair (74%) and Qantas Airways (66%).
What are the cheapest flights from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport?
While on average a flight from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport is generally $1,179, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $228. When looking at the most popular route, (Christchurch - Melbourne), you can expect to pay $490 for that flight.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Christchurch to Melbourne?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Christchurch to Melbourne 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 Christchurch to Melbourne Airport?
Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport (average of $254). Flying from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of $471). 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 4 airlines flying from Christchurch to Melbourne
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