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Qantas Airways flights from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch (MEL - CHC)

MEL — CHC
5 May — 12 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights users flying from Melbourne to Christchurch on Qantas Airways typically fly into Christchurch and depart from Melbourne. Select your dates above for pricing.

Qantas Airways flights from Melbourne to Christchurch in 2025

Find detailed information about Qantas Airways flights from Melbourne to Christchurch. Explore the options provided by Qantas Airways to plan your journey from Melbourne to Christchurch. Data last updated 30 April 2025.

One-way from

$392

Return from

$901

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price (all airlines)

$654
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 2/6
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 30m total
  • Melbourne to Christchurch
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 20/10-29/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 24m total
  • Melbourne to Christchurch
Highest demand for flights from Melbourne to Christchurch; 14% potential price increase.
Best time to find cheap flights from Melbourne to Christchurch; 4% potential price drop.
Average price for all Melbourne to Christchurch flights (one-way and round-trip).
  • Can I get a flight from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch on Qantas Airways for under $400?

    Qantas Airways offers 1 flights from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch for under $400. Prices vary by date and time. To see all prices and select your dates, click here.

  • How do most travelers feel about Qantas Airways?

    When planning your MEL-CHC trip, keep in mind that Qantas Airways is typically rated 8.0/10. This rating comes from 472 reviews by Cheapflights users who have traveled with Qantas Airways.

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Best Qantas Airways flights from Melbourne to Christchurch
Discover carefully curated Qantas Airways flight deals from Melbourne to Christchurch that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 30 April 2025.

Mon 20/1015:30MEL - CHC
1 stop6h 29mQantas Airways
Wed 29/1006:05CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 28/4$901

Travel insights for Qantas Airways flights from Melbourne to Christchurch

Get recent, data-driven insights about Qantas Airways flights from Melbourne to Christchurch including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch with Qantas Airways?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Christchurch. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2025.

Booking with Qantas Airways 50 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch with Qantas Airways?

Currently, the most affordable month to book a Qantas Airways flight from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch in October, with an average price of $254. Conversely, traveling with Qantas Airways from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch in March will be the most expensive, with an average cost of $412. Various factors influence flight prices, so comparing airlines, departure airports, and times can help reduce costs.

Weekly Qantas Airways flight availability from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch

The most Qantas Airways flights from MEL to CHC are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer Qantas Airways flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Rainfall in Christchurch by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Christchurch ranges from 40.0 - 60.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Christchurch when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in Christchurch by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Christchurch, 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 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 6.0 C).

Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Christchurch

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See what others are saying about Qantas Airways

Read reviews and see what other travellers are saying about their experiences with Qantas Airways. Get insights from real passengers regarding the airline's services, customer satisfaction, and overall travel experience. Use these reviews to inform your decision when choosing Qantas Airways for your next flight. Reviews last updated 30 April 2025.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
829 reviews
Overview

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

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