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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 17 April 2026.

Mon 1/606:10

CHC

-

MEL

Nonstop3h 55m

Air New Zealand

Mon 8/609:10

MEL

-

CHC

Nonstop3h 25m

Air New Zealand

Deal found 12/4$520

Fri 29/506:10

CHC

-

MEL

Nonstop3h 55m

Air New Zealand

Wed 3/618:10

MEL

-

CHC

Nonstop3h 25m

Air New Zealand

Deal found 14/4$522

Sat 30/508:20

CHC

-

MEL

Nonstop3h 45m

Jetstar

Sat 6/611:05

MEL

-

CHC

Nonstop3h 20m

Jetstar

Deal found 15/4$534

Fri 29/506:10

CHC

-

MEL

Nonstop3h 55m

Air New Zealand

Thu 4/612:10

MEL

-

CHC

1 stop8h 00m

Air New Zealand

Deal found 15/4$537

Fri 12/612:00

CHC

-

MEL

1 stop7h 45m

Air New Zealand

Sun 14/618:10

MEL

-

CHC

Nonstop3h 25m

Air New Zealand

Deal found 13/4$541

Fri 26/608:00

CHC

-

MEL

1 stop11h 45m

Air New Zealand

Mon 29/618:10

MEL

-

CHC

Nonstop3h 25m

Air New Zealand

Deal found 14/4$546

Fri 22/508:20

CHC

-

MEL

Nonstop3h 45m

Jetstar

Sat 6/623:55

MEL

-

CHC

1 stop11h 05m

Jetstar

Deal found 15/4$549

Fri 26/605:45

CHC

-

MEL

1 stop14h 00m

Air New Zealand

Sun 28/618:55

MEL

-

CHC

1 stop10h 30m

Air New Zealand

Deal found 15/4$556

Thu 23/708:20

CHC

-

MEL

Nonstop3h 45m

Jetstar

Mon 27/711:05

MEL

-

CHC

Nonstop3h 20m

Jetstar

Deal found 12/4$563

Sun 31/512:10

ZQN

-

MEL

Nonstop3h 25m

Jetstar

Sun 7/614:50

MEL

-

ZQN

Nonstop3h 10m

Jetstar

Deal found 16/4$604

Mon 29/612:10

ZQN

-

MEL

Nonstop3h 25m

Jetstar

Fri 24/714:50

MEL

-

ZQN

Nonstop3h 10m

Jetstar

Deal found 13/4$605

Fri 12/612:10

ZQN

-

MEL

Nonstop3h 25m

Jetstar

Wed 17/614:50

MEL

-

ZQN

Nonstop3h 10m

Jetstar

Deal found 13/4$610

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 17 April 2026.

Thu 27/808:20

CHC

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MEL

Nonstop3h 45m

Jetstar

Mon 31/811:05

MEL

-

CHC

Nonstop3h 20m

Jetstar

Deal found 12/4$563

Fri 26/611:00

CHC

-

MEL

1 stop8h 45m

Air New Zealand

Mon 29/618:10

MEL

-

CHC

Nonstop3h 25m

Air New Zealand

Deal found 14/4$632

Mon 1/606:10

CHC

-

MEL

Nonstop3h 55m

Multiple Airlines

Mon 8/611:05

MEL

-

CHC

Nonstop3h 20m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 16/4$668

Fri 12/615:25

ZQN

-

AVV

1 stop9h 25m

Qantas Airways

Mon 15/610:30

AVV

-

ZQN

1 stop8h 45m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 14/4$771

Thu 28/515:15

ZQN

-

MEL

Nonstop3h 30m

Emirates

Sat 6/607:25

MEL

-

ZQN

Nonstop3h 10m

Emirates

Deal found 16/4$878

Fri 28/808:20

CHC

-

MEL

Nonstop3h 45m

Jetstar

Wed 2/911:05

MEL

-

CHC

Nonstop3h 20m

Jetstar

Deal found 14/4$565

Fri 31/708:20

CHC

-

MEL

Nonstop3h 45m

Jetstar

Wed 5/811:05

MEL

-

CHC

Nonstop3h 20m

Jetstar

Deal found 14/4$565

Fri 12/615:40

ZQN

-

MEL

Nonstop3h 30m

Air New Zealand

Tue 16/608:35

MEL

-

ZQN

1 stop9h 05m

Air New Zealand

Deal found 13/4$685

Wed 27/508:20

CHC

-

MEL

Nonstop3h 45m

Jetstar

Wed 3/611:05

MEL

-

CHC

Nonstop3h 20m

Jetstar

Deal found 12/4$571

Wed 27/517:20

ZQN

-

MEL

1 stop19h 35m

Multiple Airlines

Wed 3/614:50

MEL

-

ZQN

Nonstop3h 10m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 12/4$734

Fri 29/508:20

CHC

-

MEL

Nonstop3h 45m

Jetstar

Wed 3/611:05

MEL

-

CHC

Nonstop3h 20m

Jetstar

Deal found 16/4$580

Sat 13/610:45

DUD

-

MEL

2 stops23h 20m

Air New Zealand

Mon 22/618:55

MEL

-

DUD

2 stops13h 15m

Air New Zealand

Deal found 13/4$720

Fri 22/520:50

ZQN

-

MEL

1 stop17h 50m

Qantas Airways

Tue 26/509:10

MEL

-

ZQN

Nonstop3h 10m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 13/4$827

Fri 22/508:20

CHC

-

MEL

Nonstop3h 45m

Jetstar

Mon 1/611:05

MEL

-

CHC

Nonstop3h 20m

Jetstar

Deal found 16/4$588

Sat 30/515:10

DUD

-

MEL

1 stop9h 35m

Multiple Airlines

Sun 7/606:35

MEL

-

DUD

1 stop29h 30m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 16/4$798

Thu 28/519:20

NSN

-

MEL

1 stop14h 45m

Air New Zealand

Thu 4/618:55

MEL

-

NSN

2 stops12h 15m

Air New Zealand

Deal found 13/4$746

Sun 2/809:30

NSN

-

MEL

1 stop10h 05m

Qantas Airways

Wed 5/818:30

MEL

-

NSN

1 stop11h 35m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 13/4$892

Sun 24/512:10

ZQN

-

MEL

Nonstop3h 25m

Jetstar

Sun 31/514:50

MEL

-

ZQN

Nonstop3h 10m

Jetstar

Deal found 12/4$612

Sat 30/517:45

NSN

-

MEL

1 stop16h 20m

Air New Zealand

Sat 6/609:10

MEL

-

NSN

1 stop8h 10m

Air New Zealand

Deal found 15/4$749

Mon 1/615:05

DUD

-

MEL

2 stops18h 35m

Multiple Airlines

Mon 8/619:55

MEL

-

DUD

1 stop16h 10m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 17/4$836

Fri 29/520:50

ZQN

-

AVV

1 stop14h 55m

Qantas Airways

Sun 7/606:00

AVV

-

ZQN

1 stop6h 30m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 16/4$898

Sun 31/512:10

ZQN

-

MEL

Nonstop3h 25m

Jetstar

Sun 7/614:50

MEL

-

ZQN

Nonstop3h 10m

Jetstar

Deal found 16/4$619

Fri 29/507:00

ZQN

-

MEL

1 stop16h 35m

Air New Zealand

Fri 5/618:55

MEL

-

ZQN

2 stops12h 45m

Air New Zealand

Deal found 13/4$754

Mon 15/606:05

DUD

-

MEL

1 stop6h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Wed 24/623:55

MEL

-

DUD

1 stop9h 20m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 13/4$839

Fri 26/608:20

CHC

-

MEL

Nonstop3h 45m

Jetstar

Mon 29/611:05

MEL

-

CHC

Nonstop3h 20m

Jetstar

Deal found 14/4$619

Sun 24/515:25

ZQN

-

AVV

1 stop20h 20m

Qantas Airways

Sun 31/506:00

AVV

-

ZQN

1 stop6h 30m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 12/4$909

Thu 11/606:05

DUD

-

MEL

1 stop6h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Wed 24/623:55

MEL

-

DUD

1 stop9h 20m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 13/4$841

Fri 29/516:25

DUD

-

MEL

1 stop17h 45m

Air New Zealand

Fri 5/618:10

MEL

-

DUD

1 stop11h 30m

Air New Zealand

Deal found 13/4$768

Sat 9/515:05

DUD

-

MEL

1 stop10h 20m

Multiple Airlines

Mon 18/518:55

MEL

-

DUD

2 stops13h 25m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 16/4$846

Fri 24/708:20

CHC

-

MEL

Nonstop3h 45m

Jetstar

Sun 9/823:55

MEL

-

CHC

1 stop7h 55m

Jetstar

Deal found 12/4$644

Find flight deals from South Island to Melbourne

Round-trip from	$520
One-way from	$263

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand
1/6-8/6
Nonstop
7h 20m total
South Island to Melbourne

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand
30/6
1 total stop
9h 35m total
South Island to Melbourne

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Island to Melbourne that are best for you.

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Cheapest return flight

ChristchurchMelbourne

CHC - MEL

CHCMEL

Christchurch

Thu 27/8

08:20-10:05

Nonstop3h 45m

Melbourne

Mon 31/8

11:05-16:25

Nonstop3h 20m

$563

ChristchurchMelbourne

CHC - MEL

CHCMEL

Christchurch

Fri 28/8

08:20-10:05

Nonstop3h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 2/9

11:05-16:25

Nonstop3h 20m

$565

ChristchurchMelbourne

CHC - MEL

CHCMEL

Christchurch

Fri 31/7

08:20-10:05

Nonstop3h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 5/8

11:05-16:25

Nonstop3h 20m

$565

ChristchurchMelbourne

CHC - MEL

CHCMEL

Christchurch

Wed 27/5

08:20-10:05

Nonstop3h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 3/6

11:05-16:25

Nonstop3h 20m

$571

ChristchurchMelbourne

CHC - MEL

CHCMEL

Christchurch

Fri 29/5

08:20-10:05

Nonstop3h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 3/6

11:05-16:25

Nonstop3h 20m

$580

ChristchurchMelbourne

CHC - MEL

CHCMEL

Christchurch

Fri 22/5

08:20-10:05

Nonstop3h 45m

Melbourne

Mon 1/6

11:05-16:25

Nonstop3h 20m

$588

Fastest return journey

QueenstownMelbourne

ZQN - MEL

ZQNMEL

Queenstown Intl

Sun 24/5

12:10-13:35

Nonstop3h 25m

Melbourne

Sun 31/5

14:50-20:00

Nonstop3h 10m

$612

QueenstownMelbourne

ZQN - MEL

ZQNMEL

Queenstown Intl

Sun 31/5

12:10-13:35

Nonstop3h 25m

Melbourne

Sun 7/6

14:50-20:00

Nonstop3h 10m

$619

ChristchurchMelbourne

CHC - MEL

CHCMEL

Christchurch

Fri 26/6

08:20-10:05

Nonstop3h 45m

Melbourne

Mon 29/6

11:05-16:25

Nonstop3h 20m

$619

ChristchurchMelbourne

CHC - MEL

CHCMEL

Christchurch

Fri 26/6

11:00-17:45

1 stop8h 45m

Melbourne

Mon 29/6

18:10-23:35

Nonstop3h 25m

$632

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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.

CHC-MEL

ZQN-AVV

ZQN-MEL

DUD-MEL

NSN-MEL

Estimated return price

Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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

zzEDG-ME1

CHC-MEL

ZQN-AVV

ZQN-MEL

DUD-MEL

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 $139). Flying from South Island to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,275). 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 63% 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 Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday 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 Saturday (28 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, 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.

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip

8.1

Very Good

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip

7.5

Good

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip

6.5

Okay

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip

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 30m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2145 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 $180. Users have also found prices from $219 and $224 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 Christchurch - Melbourne Avalon or Queenstown Intl - Melbourne.
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 (90%), Virgin Australia (89%) and Air New Zealand (89%).
What are the cheapest flights from South Island to Melbourne?
The cheapest flight price from South Island to Melbourne is $286. On average you can expect to pay $984. The most popular route, (Christchurch - Melbourne), can usually be booked for $565.
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 $139). Flying from South Island to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,275). 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
Jetstar	Cheapest$230	Average$671	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$253	Average$632	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$325	Average$870	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Emirates	Cheapest$328	Average$625	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$427	Average$811	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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