How long is the flight from South Island to Melbourne?

Departing from South Island to Melbourne will take you 3h 45m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2412 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops. Find deals

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

For one-way options, check prices for Jetstar. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $172. Users have also found prices from $210 and $228 on Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways, respectively. Find deals

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.

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).

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

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

What are the cheapest flights from South Island to Melbourne?

The cheapest flight price from South Island to Melbourne is $279. On average you can expect to pay $883. The most popular route, (Christchurch - Melbourne), can usually be booked for $513.

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

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from South Island to Melbourne are Finnair (76%), IndiGo (75%) and Jetstar (72%).

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

Before booking your flight from South Island to Melbourne, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Air New Zealand, Jetstar or Qantas Airways.

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.

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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 16 December 2025.

Fri 19/1209:15CHC - MEL

Nonstop3h 45mJetstar

Tue 20/112:05MEL - CHC

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Deal found 15/12$714

Sat 20/1209:15CHC - MEL

Nonstop3h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sat 27/1218:50MEL - CHC

Nonstop3h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/12$834

Wed 24/1206:05CHC - MEL

Nonstop3h 55mQantas Airways

Wed 31/1218:50MEL - CHC

Nonstop3h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/12$857

Wed 24/1219:30ZQN - MEL

1 stop15h 55mVirgin Australia

Tue 30/1222:50MEL - ZQN

1 stop15h 50mVirgin Australia

Deal found 14/12$862

Thu 25/1209:15CHC - MEL

Nonstop3h 45mJetstar

Sun 28/1212:05MEL - CHC

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Deal found 13/12$862

Tue 23/1209:15CHC - MEL

Nonstop3h 45mJetstar

Tue 13/112:05MEL - CHC

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Deal found 15/12$864

Fri 19/1209:15CHC - MEL

Nonstop3h 45mMultiple Airlines

Fri 26/1218:50MEL - CHC

Nonstop3h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/12$881

Fri 19/1209:15CHC - MEL

Nonstop3h 45mMultiple Airlines

Tue 20/116:50MEL - CHC

2 stops18h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/12$886

Wed 24/1212:10ZQN - MEL

Nonstop3h 25mMultiple Airlines

Tue 30/1222:50MEL - ZQN

1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/12$912

Tue 23/1218:20CHC - AVV

1 stop15h 15mMultiple Airlines

Tue 13/106:00AVV - CHC

1 stop15h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/12$1,123

Tue 23/1217:30ZQN - MEL

1 stop7h 45mMultiple Airlines

Tue 30/1217:45MEL - ZQN

1 stop19h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/12$1,161

Tue 23/1207:00ZQN - MEL

1 stop18h 35mQantas Airways

Tue 30/1214:20MEL - ZQN

1 stop23h 15mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/12$1,218

Best flights from South Island to Melbourne
Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Island to Melbourne that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 16 December 2025.

Thu 7/508:20CHC - MEL

Nonstop3h 45mJetstar

Sun 17/511:05MEL - CHC

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Deal found 15/12$563

Mon 9/306:00CHC - MEL

Nonstop3h 55mMultiple Airlines

Mon 16/312:05MEL - CHC

Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/12$603

Mon 9/206:45CHC - MEL

1 stop16h 45mAir New Zealand

Fri 13/218:00MEL - CHC

1 stop22h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 14/12$655

Thu 26/217:30ZQN - MEL

1 stop8h 45mVirgin Australia

Mon 9/321:00MEL - ZQN

1 stop15h 15mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/12$798

Tue 5/515:25ZQN - AVV

1 stop9h 25mQantas Airways

Tue 12/506:00AVV - ZQN

1 stop6h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/12$855

Tue 5/508:20CHC - MEL

Nonstop3h 45mJetstar

Tue 12/511:05MEL - CHC

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Deal found 15/12$565

Sun 10/508:20CHC - MEL

Nonstop3h 45mJetstar

Mon 18/511:05MEL - CHC

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Deal found 15/12$587

Sat 2/506:10CHC - MEL

Nonstop3h 55mAir New Zealand

Sat 9/518:30MEL - CHC

Nonstop3h 25mAir New Zealand

Deal found 14/12$662

Tue 5/508:20CHC - MEL

Nonstop3h 45mJetstar

Fri 15/511:05MEL - CHC

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Deal found 15/12$589

Fri 6/212:10ZQN - MEL

Nonstop3h 25mMultiple Airlines

Mon 16/219:30MEL - ZQN

1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/12$748

Thu 29/117:30ZQN - MEL

1 stop8h 45mVirgin Australia

Thu 5/221:00MEL - ZQN

1 stop15h 15mVirgin Australia

Deal found 14/12$802

Wed 25/216:05ZQN - MEL

1 stop18h 05mAir New Zealand

Wed 4/310:35MEL - ZQN

1 stop8h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 15/12$762

Mon 11/508:20CHC - MEL

Nonstop3h 45mJetstar

Wed 13/511:05MEL - CHC

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Deal found 15/12$641

Wed 6/515:25ZQN - AVV

1 stop9h 25mQantas Airways

Tue 19/506:00AVV - ZQN

1 stop6h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/12$855

Wed 28/117:30ZQN - MEL

1 stop8h 45mVirgin Australia

Wed 4/207:10MEL - ZQN

1 stop7h 30mVirgin Australia

Deal found 14/12$812

Wed 28/117:30ZQN - MEL

1 stop8h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sat 31/107:40MEL - ZQN

Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/12$838

Wed 6/515:25ZQN - AVV

1 stop9h 25mQantas Airways

Sun 17/506:00AVV - ZQN

1 stop6h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/12$855

Fri 6/220:25ZQN - MEL

1 stop15h 00mAir New Zealand

Mon 16/216:50MEL - ZQN

1 stop13h 45mAir New Zealand

Deal found 16/12$779

Fri 8/508:20CHC - MEL

Nonstop3h 45mJetstar

Thu 14/523:55MEL - CHC

1 stop7h 55mJetstar

Deal found 15/12$651

Wed 25/212:10ZQN - MEL

Nonstop3h 25mMultiple Airlines

Wed 4/306:00MEL - ZQN

1 stop6h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/12$843

Thu 7/515:25ZQN - AVV

1 stop9h 25mQantas Airways

Sun 24/506:00AVV - ZQN

1 stop13h 15mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/12$855

Wed 24/1219:30ZQN - MEL

1 stop15h 55mVirgin Australia

Tue 30/1222:50MEL - ZQN

1 stop15h 50mVirgin Australia

Deal found 14/12$862

Mon 11/508:20CHC - MEL

Nonstop3h 45mJetstar

Mon 18/511:05MEL - CHC

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Deal found 15/12$665

Wed 6/515:25ZQN - AVV

1 stop9h 25mQantas Airways

Sun 24/506:00AVV - ZQN

1 stop13h 15mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/12$855

Thu 29/114:15ZQN - MEL

2 stops19h 55mAir New Zealand

Thu 5/218:50MEL - ZQN

1 stop24h 25mAir New Zealand

Deal found 14/12$860

Wed 6/511:20DUD - MEL

1 stop8h 15mMultiple Airlines

Tue 19/511:05MEL - DUD

1 stop7h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/12$874

Mon 11/515:25ZQN - AVV

1 stop9h 25mQantas Airways

Sat 23/506:00AVV - ZQN

1 stop13h 15mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/12$855

Thu 7/506:05DUD - MEL

1 stop6h 00mMultiple Airlines

Tue 19/511:05MEL - DUD

1 stop7h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/12$876

Thu 5/207:00ZQN - MEL

1 stop10h 35mAir New Zealand

Thu 5/218:50MEL - ZQN

1 stop11h 45mAir New Zealand

Deal found 13/12$881

Wed 6/515:25ZQN - AVV

1 stop9h 25mQantas Airways

Tue 12/506:00AVV - ZQN

1 stop6h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/12$855

Direct flights from South Island to Melbourne
Explore direct flight options from South Island to Melbourne based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 16 December 2025.

Thu 12/209:15CHC - MEL

Nonstop3h 45mJetstar

Tue 17/212:05MEL - CHC

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Deal found 13/12$582

Thu 12/309:15CHC - MEL

Nonstop3h 45mJetstar

Mon 16/312:05MEL - CHC

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Deal found 13/12$593

Mon 9/306:00CHC - MEL

Nonstop3h 55mMultiple Airlines

Mon 16/312:05MEL - CHC

Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/12$603

Mon 2/209:15CHC - MEL

Nonstop3h 45mMultiple Airlines

Tue 3/218:50MEL - CHC

Nonstop3h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/12$620

Wed 11/209:15CHC - MEL

Nonstop3h 45mJetstar

Tue 17/212:05MEL - CHC

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Deal found 14/12$622

Mon 9/209:15CHC - MEL

Nonstop3h 45mJetstar

Tue 17/212:05MEL - CHC

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Deal found 14/12$627

Sat 14/209:15CHC - MEL

Nonstop3h 45mJetstar

Tue 17/212:05MEL - CHC

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Deal found 14/12$631

Wed 28/106:00CHC - MEL

Nonstop3h 55mMultiple Airlines

Fri 30/112:05MEL - CHC

Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/12$639

Thu 29/106:05CHC - MEL

Nonstop3h 55mQantas Airways

Tue 3/218:50MEL - CHC

Nonstop3h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 16/12$641

Fri 6/209:15CHC - MEL

Nonstop3h 45mMultiple Airlines

Mon 9/218:50MEL - CHC

Nonstop3h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/12$644

Mon 9/209:15CHC - MEL

Nonstop3h 45mJetstar

Wed 18/212:05MEL - CHC

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Deal found 14/12$648

Wed 25/212:10ZQN - MEL

Nonstop3h 25mJetstar

Wed 4/314:50MEL - ZQN

Nonstop3h 10mJetstar

Deal found 15/12$824

Last-minute flights from South Island to Melbourne
Discover last-minute flight deals from South Island to Melbourne. Data last updated 16 December 2025 and is based on user searches.

Tue 23/1209:15CHC - MEL

Nonstop3h 45mJetstar

Tue 13/112:05MEL - CHC

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Deal found 15/12$864

Wed 24/1206:05CHC - MEL

Nonstop3h 55mQantas Airways

Wed 31/1218:50MEL - CHC

Nonstop3h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/12$857

Wed 24/1219:30ZQN - MEL

1 stop15h 55mVirgin Australia

Tue 30/1222:50MEL - ZQN

1 stop15h 50mVirgin Australia

Deal found 14/12$862

Thu 25/1209:15CHC - MEL

Nonstop3h 45mJetstar

Sun 28/1212:05MEL - CHC

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Deal found 13/12$862

Wed 28/119:10DUD - MEL

1 stop29h 40mJetstar

Wed 4/213:10MEL - DUD

1 stop24h 35mJetstar

Deal found 14/12$786

Wed 28/117:30ZQN - MEL

1 stop8h 45mVirgin Australia

Wed 4/207:10MEL - ZQN

1 stop7h 30mVirgin Australia

Deal found 14/12$812

Wed 28/117:30ZQN - MEL

1 stop8h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sat 31/107:40MEL - ZQN

Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/12$838

Wed 28/117:30ZQN - MEL

1 stop8h 45mVirgin Australia

Sat 31/106:00MEL - ZQN

1 stop6h 15mVirgin Australia

Deal found 16/12$860

Thu 29/110:25ZQN - MEL

1 stop23h 30mAir New Zealand

Thu 5/218:50MEL - ZQN

1 stop24h 25mAir New Zealand

Deal found 15/12$795

Thu 29/117:30ZQN - MEL

1 stop8h 45mVirgin Australia

Thu 5/221:00MEL - ZQN

1 stop15h 15mVirgin Australia

Deal found 14/12$802

Thu 29/115:55CHC - AVV

1 stop25h 55mMultiple Airlines

Thu 5/208:10AVV - CHC

1 stop13h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/12$897

Thu 29/114:50NSN - MEL

1 stop19h 05mAir New Zealand

Thu 5/218:50MEL - NSN

1 stop15h 30mAir New Zealand

Deal found 15/12$900

One-way flights from South Island to Melbourne
Search for one-way flight options from South Island to Melbourne. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 16 December 2025.

Tue 3/214:00CHC - MEL

1 stop10h 50mJetstar

Deal found 15/12$273

Sat 7/306:00CHC - MEL

Nonstop3h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 15/12$275

Thu 29/106:00CHC - MEL

Nonstop3h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 15/12$280

Tue 17/206:00CHC - MEL

Nonstop3h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 15/12$285

Mon 2/216:10CHC - MEL

1 stop9h 40mJetstar

Deal found 15/12$287

Mon 16/306:05CHC - MEL

Nonstop3h 55mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/12$294

Tue 3/209:25CHC - MEL

2 stops14h 05mAir New Zealand

Deal found 15/12$299

Fri 20/207:00CHC - MEL

1 stop27h 10mAir New Zealand

Deal found 14/12$302

Thu 29/116:10CHC - MEL

1 stop9h 40mJetstar

Deal found 15/12$304

Tue 26/517:45ZQN - AVV

1 stop7h 05mJetstar

Deal found 14/12$308

Thu 25/1209:15CHC - MEL

Nonstop3h 45mJetstar

Deal found 15/12$309

Mon 2/208:10CHC - AVV

2 stops17h 05mJetstar

Deal found 15/12$311

Find flight deals from South Island to Melbourne

Round-trip from	$560
One-way from	$273
Popular in	May
Cheapest in	June
Average price	$950

Jetstar
11/5-16/5
Nonstop
7h 00m total
South Island to Melbourne

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3/2
1 total stop
10h 50m total
South Island to Melbourne

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($30 potential savings vs. average return price).

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ChristchurchMelbourne

CHC - MEL

CHCMEL

Christchurch

Thu 7/5

08:20-10:05

Nonstop3h 45m

Melbourne

Sun 17/5

11:05-16:20

Nonstop3h 15m

$563

ChristchurchMelbourne

CHC - MEL

CHCMEL

Christchurch

Tue 5/5

08:20-10:05

Nonstop3h 45m

Melbourne

Tue 12/5

11:05-16:20

Nonstop3h 15m

$565

ChristchurchMelbourne

CHC - MEL

CHCMEL

Christchurch

Sun 10/5

08:20-10:05

Nonstop3h 45m

Melbourne

Mon 18/5

11:05-16:20

Nonstop3h 15m

$587

ChristchurchMelbourne

CHC - MEL

CHCMEL

Christchurch

Tue 5/5

08:20-10:05

Nonstop3h 45m

Melbourne

Fri 15/5

11:05-16:20

Nonstop3h 15m

$589

ChristchurchMelbourne

CHC - MEL

CHCMEL

Christchurch

Mon 9/3

06:00-07:55

Nonstop3h 55m

Melbourne

Mon 16/3

12:05-17:20

Nonstop3h 15m

$603

ChristchurchMelbourne

CHC - MEL

CHCMEL

Christchurch

Mon 11/5

08:20-10:05

Nonstop3h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 13/5

11:05-16:20

Nonstop3h 15m

$641

ChristchurchMelbourne

CHC - MEL

CHCMEL

Christchurch

Fri 8/5

08:20-10:05

Nonstop3h 45m

Melbourne

Thu 14/5

23:55-09:50

1 stop7h 55m

$651

ChristchurchMelbourne

CHC - MEL

CHCMEL

Christchurch

Mon 9/2

06:45-21:30

1 stop16h 45m

Melbourne

Fri 13/2

18:00-18:55

1 stop22h 55m

$655

ChristchurchMelbourne

CHC - MEL

CHCMEL

Christchurch

Sat 2/5

06:10-08:05

Nonstop3h 55m

Melbourne

Sat 9/5

18:30-23:55

Nonstop3h 25m

$662

ChristchurchMelbourne

CHC - MEL

CHCMEL

Christchurch

Mon 11/5

08:20-10:05

Nonstop3h 45m

Melbourne

Mon 18/5

11:05-16:20

Nonstop3h 15m

$665

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Best time to book a flight from South Island to Melbourne

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Island to Melbourne

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to Melbourne (average of $204). Flying from South Island to Melbourne in November is currently the most expensive (average of $301). 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?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from South Island to Melbourne in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 51% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Island to Melbourne?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Island to Melbourne flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from South Island to Melbourne

The most flights from zzEDG to ME1 are scheduled on a Monday (26 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (16 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Air New Zealand, andVirgin Australia from South Island to Melbourne have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,441 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,441 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,441 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

552 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,441 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

428 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,441 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

946 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,441 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Jetstar

6.6

Okay

491 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,441 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from South Island to Melbourne?
Departing from South Island to Melbourne will take you 3h 45m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2412 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Island to Melbourne one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for Jetstar. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $172. Users have also found prices from $210 and $228 on Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways, respectively.
What are the most popular routes from South Island to Melbourne?
The most popular route from South Island to Melbourne is Christchurch - Melbourne. You may also consider Queenstown Intl - Melbourne Avalon or Christchurch - Melbourne Avalon.
What are the most reliable airlines from South Island to Melbourne?
The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from South Island to Melbourne are Finnair (76%), IndiGo (75%) and Jetstar (72%).
What are the cheapest flights from South Island to Melbourne?
The cheapest flight price from South Island to Melbourne is $279. On average you can expect to pay $883. The most popular route, (Christchurch - Melbourne), can usually be booked for $513.
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?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to Melbourne (average of $204). Flying from South Island to Melbourne in November is currently the most expensive (average of $301). 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 5 airlines flying from South Island to Melbourne

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$258	Average$641	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Jetstar	Cheapest$288	Average$650	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$343	Average$903	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Emirates	Cheapest$391	Average$604	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$485	Average$813	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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Cheap flights from South Island to Melbourne from $273

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Cheapest flights from South Island to MelbourneExplore 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 16 December 2025.

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 16 December 2025.

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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 16 December 2025.