Cheap Flights from South Island to Melbourne from $322

How to find the cheapest flight from
South Island to Melbourne (MEL)

All the information you need to plan the best null to MEL flight in 2021: compare South Island to Melbourne flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Melbourne.

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

To save on the cost of your flight from South Island to Melbourne, book at least 61 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 22% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $431 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $458.

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

May is one of the best times of the year to fly to Melbourne from South Island. Prices for May average $393 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $251. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a May flight can save you 57% on your journey compared to booking in May

When is the cheapest time to fly from South Island to Melbourne (zzEDG - ME1)?

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

South Island to Melbourne 2021 flight deals

Cheap flights to Melbourne from South Island found for this year

31 Dec - 10 Jan

$501pp

CHC

Christchurch

Jetstar

Direct

MEL

Melbourne

MEL

Melbourne

Jetstar

1 STOP

CHC

Christchurch

31 Dec - 10 Jan

$525pp

CHC

Christchurch

Multiple airlines

Direct

MEL

Melbourne

MEL

Melbourne

Air New Zealand

Direct

CHC

Christchurch

31 Dec - 10 Jan

$555pp

CHC

Christchurch

Multiple airlines

Direct

MEL

Melbourne

MEL

Melbourne

Qantas Airways

2 STOPS

CHC

Christchurch

Direct flights to Melbourne from South Island

Save time with South Island to Melbourne direct flight deals

23 Mar - 28 Mar

$473pp

CHC

Christchurch

Multiple airlines

Direct

MEL

Melbourne

MEL

Melbourne

Air New Zealand

Direct

CHC

Christchurch

31 Dec - 10 Jan

$525pp

CHC

Christchurch

Multiple airlines

Direct

MEL

Melbourne

MEL

Melbourne

Air New Zealand

Direct

CHC

Christchurch

11 Jan - 18 Jan

$592pp

CHC

Christchurch

Air New Zealand

Direct

MEL

Melbourne

MEL

Melbourne

Air New Zealand

Direct

CHC

Christchurch

One-way flights to Melbourne from South Island

The cheapest one-way flights from South Island to Melbourne

01:50 - 15:15

Jetstar

2 stops

15h 25m

CHC - MEL

$322

Kiwi.com

11:00 - 18:05

Qantas Airways

1 stop

9h 05m

CHC - AVV

$375

Mix&Match (NZ)

01:40 - 10:40

Multiple Airlines

2 stops

11h 00m

CHC - AVV

$529

Kiwi.com

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Flight FAQs

From South Island to Melbourne

Which airlines flying from South Island to Melbourne have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Some of the carriers operating flights from South Island to Melbourne that may be offering flexible cancellation policies are Jetstar, Air New Zealand, and Virgin Australia. Our site will let you filter for all airlines offering greater flexibility due to COVID-19.

Can I find flights from South Island to Melbourne for under $500 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from South Island to Melbourne for under $500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Jetstar for just $419, but on average you can expect to pay $617.

Are there direct flights from South Island to Melbourne for under $500 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has 7 direct flights from South Island to Melbourne under $500. A good price for a direct flight from South Island to Melbourne is less than $684.

What days are direct flights available from South Island to Melbourne?

Days when direct flights are available for this flight are: Friday, Saturday.

How popular is this South Island to Melbourne flight route?

Within the past month, 5,467 users have taken a look at flights from South Island to Melbourne.

How many flights depart from South Island to Melbourne on average per day?

3 flight departures from South Island to Melbourne per day on average.
Early Morning (Midnight to 6am) - 67% of flight departures
Morning (6am - Midday) - 33% of flight departures

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 2427 km. Most flights are nonstop.

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 United Airlines (100%), Etihad Airways (67%) and Turkish Airlines (67%).

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 Nelson - Melbourne or Dunedin - Melbourne.

What are the cheapest flights from South Island to Melbourne?

The cheapest flight price from South Island to Melbourne is $109. On average you can expect to pay $511. The most popular route, (Christchurch - Melbourne), can usually be booked for $419.

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: Emirates, Jetstar or Air New Zealand.

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COVID Restrictions

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Do I need a COVID test to fly to Melbourne from South Island?

Information is based on travel restrictions from South Island to Melbourne

Most visitors from South Island will not be allowed to enter Melbourne.

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from South Island must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departing to Melbourne.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from South Island are not required to quarantine after entering Melbourne.

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Travel Authorization Form - Travelers who are not in an exempt category may request an individual exemption to Australia's travel restrictions using this form.

Do I need a test to fly back to South Island from Melbourne?

Returning to South Island from Melbourne

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Melbourne are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering South Island.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Melbourne are not required to quarantine after entering South Island.

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Departure points for flights from South Island to Melbourne

Select to see more specific information for flights to Melbourne from all departure points in South Island.

Flights from Christchurch to Melbourne from $419 pp

Flights from Dunedin to Melbourne from $842 pp

Flights from Nelson to Melbourne from $912 pp

Flights from Queenstown to Avalon from $907 pp

Flights from Queenstown to Melbourne from $651 pp

Destination information for Melbourne

Things to know before you go - useful duration and weather info for your trip from South Island to Melbourne.

$1 = $0.97

3h 33m

31.0 °C

122.0 mm

Airports servicing

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Takaka (KTF)

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Dunedin (DUD)

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Melbourne (MEL)

Avalon (AVV)

Melbourne Essendon (MEB)

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	$233	$471	No cancel fee	74%	Search Jetstar flights
Virgin Australia	$240	$579	No cancel fee	80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Qantas Airways	$242	$602	No cancel fee	74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Emirates	$265	$547	No cancel fee	75%	Search Emirates flights
Singapore Airlines	$277	$575	No cancel fee	81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Air New Zealand	$320	$671	No cancel fee	78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

Cheap flights from South Island to Melbourne

How to find the cheapest flight from South Island to Melbourne (MEL)

All the information you need to plan the best null to MEL flight in 2021: compare South Island to Melbourne flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Melbourne.

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

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

When is the cheapest time to fly from South Island to Melbourne (zzEDG - ME1)?

South Island to Melbourne 2021 flight deals

Cheap flights to Melbourne from South Island found for this year

Direct flights to Melbourne from South Island

Save time with South Island to Melbourne direct flight deals

One-way flights to Melbourne from South Island

The cheapest one-way flights from South Island to Melbourne

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about <span class="emphasized">South Island</span> to <span class="emphasized">Melbourne</span> flights.

Flight FAQs

From South Island to Melbourne

Which airlines flying from South Island to Melbourne have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Can I find flights from South Island to Melbourne for under $500 on Cheapflights?

Are there direct flights from South Island to Melbourne for under $500 on Cheapflights?

What days are direct flights available from South Island to Melbourne?

How popular is this South Island to Melbourne flight route?

How many flights depart from South Island to Melbourne on average per day?

How long is the flight from South Island to Melbourne?

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

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

What are the cheapest flights from South Island to Melbourne?

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

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COVID Restrictions

Do I need a COVID test to fly to Melbourne from South Island?

Do I need a test to fly back to South Island from Melbourne?

Departure points for flights from South Island to Melbourne

Select to see more specific information for flights to Melbourne from all departure points in South Island.

Destination information for Melbourne

Things to know before you go - useful duration and weather info for your trip from South Island to Melbourne.

Airports servicing

Airports servicing Melbourne

Top 6 airlines flying from South Island to Melbourne

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users travelling from South Island to Melbourne choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.

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How to find the cheapest flight from
South Island to Melbourne (MEL)