Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Christchurch to Melbourne?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Christchurch to Melbourne flights typically cost between $509 and $649 in September. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $506 on Qantas Airways (1 Sept-4 Sept). Find deals

Question 1

How much does it cost for a return flight from Christchurch to Melbourne?

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Christchurch to Melbourne flights typically cost between $509 and $649 in September.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $506 on Qantas Airways (1 Sept-4 Sept). Find deals

Question 2

How long is the flight from Christchurch to Melbourne?

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A quick flight from Christchurch to Melbourne can take about 3h 50m. Emirates provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $506. There are 2412 km between Christchurch and Melbourne. All flights are typically direct. Find deals

Question 3

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Christchurch to Melbourne round-trip?

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Jetstar, at $299, was found to be the cheapest airline from Christchurch to Melbourne.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Emirates and Air New Zealand. Jetstar is 49% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination. Find deals

Question 4

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

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The price you pay for your flight from Christchurch to Melbourne may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 70 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date. Find deals

Question 5

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Christchurch to Melbourne?

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Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Melbourne (average of $263). Flying from Christchurch to Melbourne 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.

Question 6

What is the cheapest day to fly from Christchurch to Melbourne?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Christchurch to Melbourne flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 7

Weekly flight availability from Christchurch to Melbourne

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The most flights from CHC to ME1 are scheduled on a Friday (16 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne 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 when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne, 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).

Question 10

What are the cheapest flights from Christchurch to Melbourne?

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Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $216. While the most popular route (Christchurch - Melbourne) can be booked for $485 on average our data indicates $1,029 when flying from Christchurch to Melbourne.

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What are the most reliable airlines from Christchurch to Melbourne?

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No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Christchurch to Melbourne consider choosing Finnair(89%), Air India(85%) or American Airlines(83%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

Question 12

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Christchurch to Melbourne?

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Emirates, Jetstar and Air New Zealand are the most popular airlines when flying from Christchurch to Melbourne.

Question 13

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Christchurch to Melbourne?

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Leaving on a Thursday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 50% on the overall cost on flights from Christchurch to Melbourne.

Question 14

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

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To save on the cost of your flight from Christchurch to Melbourne, book at least 61 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 24% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $606 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $656.

Question 15

What is the cheapest month to fly from Christchurch to Melbourne?

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May is one of the best times of the year to fly to Melbourne from Christchurch. Prices for May average $592 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $279. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a May flight can save you 15% on your journey compared to booking in December

Question 16

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHC to MEL?

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When flying from Christchurch to Melbourne, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 74% versus a flight at midday.

Question 17

What airport do you fly from for flights from Christchurch to Melbourne?

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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 12 outbound flights to Melbourne per day. 4 airlines have flights to Melbourne from Christchurch on a regular basis.

Question 18

Can I find deals for flights from Christchurch to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

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

Question 19

How can I find direct flights from Christchurch to Melbourne?

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

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Can I find deals for business class flights from Christchurch to Melbourne?

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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.

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How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Christchurch to Melbourne?

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Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from Christchurch to Melbourne. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

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Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Christchurch to Melbourne?

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Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from Christchurch to Melbourne by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

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Need flexible booking options for your flight to Melbourne from Christchurch? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

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Round-trip from	$506
One-way from	$199
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$552

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest$300	Average$586	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Emirates	Cheapest$373	Average$574	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$463	Average$588	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$474	Average$814	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

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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 13/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Christchurch to Melbourne are usually found in May or June, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Saturday

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