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Cheap flights from South Island to Melbourne Airport from $212

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 7/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — MEL
25 Apr — 2 May1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Island to Melbourne

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Island to Melbourne flight deals. Data was last updated 20 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$424

One-way from

$212

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$786
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 4/6-11/6
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 00m total
  • South Island to Melbourne
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 7/7
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 45m total
  • South Island to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($125 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($40 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from South Island to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Island to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 April 2025.

Fri 6/612:10ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Fri 13/614:50MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Deal found 20/4$427
Sat 7/608:20CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Fri 13/611:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Deal found 20/4$447
Fri 9/511:25ZQN - MEL
1 stop22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/514:30MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/4$545
Fri 20/606:10CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 24/611:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/4$560
Mon 16/615:30CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mAir New Zealand
Mon 23/618:25MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 19/4$629
Wed 11/611:50DUD - MEL
1 stop12h 55mJetstar
Mon 16/623:55MEL - DUD
1 stop9h 20mJetstar
Deal found 19/4$646
Fri 6/607:00ZQN - MEL
1 stop15h 35mAir New Zealand
Fri 13/618:55MEL - ZQN
2 stops18h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 20/4$654
Mon 17/1106:05CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mQantas Airways
Mon 17/1118:55MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/4$666
Thu 19/606:20CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 50mEmirates
Thu 19/618:40MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 30mEmirates
Deal found 19/4$686
Thu 5/610:15DUD - MEL
1 stop25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/608:15MEL - DUD
2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/4$727
Thu 29/515:20ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mEmirates
Tue 10/609:10MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mEmirates
Deal found 20/4$760
Mon 26/514:25ZQN - MEL
1 stop6h 40mVirgin Australia
Sun 8/614:00MEL - ZQN
1 stop21h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 20/4$796

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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Island 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 20 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Island to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

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South Island

Fly to

Melbourne

Route

Departure

Return

Price

QueenstownMelbourne

ZQN - MEL

ZQNMEL

Queenstown Intl

Fri 6/6

12:10-13:35

Nonstop3h 25m

Melbourne

Fri 13/6

14:50-20:00

Nonstop3h 10m

$427

ChristchurchMelbourne

CHC - MEL

CHCMEL

Christchurch

Wed 4/6

09:40-22:45

1 stop15h 05m

Melbourne

Fri 13/6

11:05-16:20

Nonstop3h 15m

$453

QueenstownMelbourne

ZQN - MEL

ZQNMEL

Queenstown Intl

Fri 9/5

11:25-08:10

1 stop22h 45m

Melbourne

Sun 11/5

14:30-19:40

Nonstop3h 10m

$545

ChristchurchMelbourne

CHC - MEL

CHCMEL

Christchurch

Sun 15/6

08:20-10:05

Nonstop3h 45m

Melbourne

Mon 23/6

18:25-23:50

Nonstop3h 25m

$565

ChristchurchMelbourne

CHC - MEL

CHCMEL

Christchurch

Mon 16/6

15:30-17:25

Nonstop3h 55m

Melbourne

Mon 23/6

18:25-23:50

Nonstop3h 25m

$629

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Wed 11/6

11:50-22:45

1 stop12h 55m

Melbourne

Mon 16/6

23:55-11:15

1 stop9h 20m

$646

QueenstownMelbourne

ZQN - MEL

ZQNMEL

Queenstown Intl

Fri 6/6

07:00-20:35

1 stop15h 35m

Melbourne

Fri 13/6

18:55-15:40

2 stops18h 45m

$654

ChristchurchMelbourne

CHC - MEL

CHCMEL

Christchurch

Thu 19/6

06:20-08:10

Nonstop3h 50m

Melbourne

Thu 19/6

18:40-00:10

Nonstop3h 30m

$686

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Thu 5/6

10:15-10:05

1 stop25h 50m

Melbourne

Tue 10/6

08:15-11:15

2 stops25h 00m

$727

QueenstownMelbourne

ZQN - MEL

ZQNMEL

Queenstown Intl

Thu 29/5

15:20-16:45

Nonstop3h 25m

Melbourne

Tue 10/6

09:10-14:20

Nonstop3h 10m

$760

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Best time to book a flight from South Island to Melbourne

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Estimated return price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Island to Melbourne Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Island to Melbourne Airport?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to Melbourne Airport (average of $263). Flying from South Island to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $406). 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 EDG to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from South Island 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 20 April 2025.

When flying from South Island to Melbourne Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from South Island to Melbourne Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from South Island 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 20 April 2025.

The most flights from zzEDG to MEL are scheduled on a Tuesday (21 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, 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 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

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 20 April 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Fiji Airways, Emirates and Air New Zealand from South Island to Melbourne by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
186 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
186 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
186 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,201 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
186 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
467 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
186 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
822 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
186 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,764 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
186 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Island to Melbourne. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Island to Melbourne Airport one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from South Island to Melbourne Airport are Jetstar ($212), Air New Zealand ($278), and Qantas Airways ($279).

  • What are the most popular routes from South Island to Melbourne Airport?

    The most popular route from South Island to Melbourne Airport is Christchurch - Melbourne. You may also consider Queenstown Intl - Melbourne or Dunedin - Melbourne.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from South Island to Melbourne Airport?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from South Island to Melbourne Airport are Qantas Airways (92%), Emirates (91%) and Finnair (91%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from South Island to Melbourne Airport?

    The cheapest flight price from South Island to Melbourne Airport is $229. On average you can expect to pay $916. The most popular route, (Christchurch - Melbourne), can usually be booked for $419.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Island to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on South Island to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from South Island to Melbourne?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Island to Melbourne.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Island to Melbourne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Island 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 South Island to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to Melbourne Airport (average of $263). Flying from South Island to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $406). 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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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$256Average$592FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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