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666 Cheapflights users have left reviews for Air New Zealand and have rated the airline 6.7/10. If you are looking to travel from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch on Air New Zealand, input your dates in the form above for our best prices!

Can I get a flight from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch on Air New Zealand for under $500?

There are 12 flights available on Air New Zealand from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch for under $500. These prices can change based on many factors including date and time. To find MEL-CHC flight prices for your dates, click here.

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.

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

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Average price (all airlines)	$692
One-way from	$288
Return from	$459

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Can I get a flight from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch on Air New Zealand for under $500?
There are 12 flights available on Air New Zealand from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch for under $500. These prices can change based on many factors including date and time. To find MEL-CHC flight prices for your dates, click here.
How do most travelers feel about Air New Zealand?
666 Cheapflights users have left reviews for Air New Zealand and have rated the airline 6.7/10. If you are looking to travel from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch on Air New Zealand, input your dates in the form above for our best prices!

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Average price of Air New Zealand flights from Melbourne to Christchurch

Currently, the most affordable month to book a Air New Zealand flight from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch in May, with an average price of $353. Conversely, traveling with Air New Zealand from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch in December will be the most expensive, with an average cost of $451. Various factors influence flight prices, so comparing airlines, departure airports, and times can help reduce costs.

January

$582

February

$580

March

$574

April

$574

May

$540

June

$615

July

$603

August

$591

September

$640

October

$580

November

$600

December

$690

Temperature and rainfall in Christchurch by month

CHC Temperature	6 - 17 °C

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6 - 17 °C

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).

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Aircraft was a new A320. Superb. Loads of legroom and extra width . Great flight.

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

Air New Zealand flights from Melbourne to Christchurch in 2024

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