Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch from $280
This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — CHC
4 Mar — 11 Mar1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Christchurch
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Christchurch. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 2 February 2026.
Sun 6/911:05
MEL
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CHC
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Sat 12/908:20
CHC
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Jetstar
Deal found 30/1$412
Mon 25/511:05
MEL
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Thu 28/508:20
CHC
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Jetstar
Deal found 1/2$413
Mon 25/511:05
MEL
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Thu 4/608:20
CHC
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Jetstar
Deal found 1/2$428
Wed 29/411:05
MEL
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CHC
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Thu 7/508:20
CHC
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Jetstar
Deal found 1/2$431
Mon 25/511:05
MEL
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Wed 3/608:20
CHC
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Jetstar
Deal found 1/2$432
Tue 26/511:05
MEL
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Tue 2/608:20
CHC
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Jetstar
Deal found 1/2$435
Fri 22/511:05
MEL
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Sat 30/508:20
CHC
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Jetstar
Deal found 1/2$436
Sat 2/518:45
MEL
-
CHC
1 stop11h 55m
Jetstar
Fri 15/513:50
CHC
-
MEL
1 stop10h 55m
Jetstar
Deal found 31/1$442
Fri 29/511:05
MEL
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CHC
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Tue 2/608:20
CHC
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Jetstar
Deal found 1/2$445
Mon 27/411:05
MEL
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CHC
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Thu 7/508:20
CHC
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Jetstar
Deal found 1/2$449
Tue 26/511:05
MEL
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CHC
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Fri 5/608:20
CHC
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Jetstar
Deal found 1/2$451
Best flights from Melbourne to Christchurch
Discover carefully curated 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 2 February 2026.
Wed 27/511:05
MEL
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CHC
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Fri 5/613:50
CHC
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MEL
1 stop10h 55m
Jetstar
Deal found 1/2$429
Tue 24/312:05
MEL
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CHC
Nonstop3h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 30/305:45
CHC
-
MEL
1 stop7h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1$471
Sat 2/518:45
MEL
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CHC
1 stop11h 55m
Jetstar
Fri 15/513:50
CHC
-
MEL
1 stop10h 55m
Jetstar
Deal found 31/1$442
Sat 23/523:55
MEL
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CHC
1 stop11h 10m
Jetstar
Sat 30/508:20
CHC
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Jetstar
Deal found 1/2$468
Fri 5/611:05
MEL
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CHC
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Mon 8/613:50
CHC
-
MEL
1 stop10h 55m
Jetstar
Deal found 1/2$474
Sun 22/312:05
MEL
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CHC
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Fri 27/309:15
CHC
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Jetstar
Deal found 1/2$484
Sat 23/511:05
MEL
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CHC
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Sun 31/508:20
CHC
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Jetstar
Deal found 1/2$494
Sun 24/511:05
MEL
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CHC
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Mon 1/608:20
CHC
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MEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Jetstar
Deal found 1/2$508
Fri 17/411:05
MEL
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CHC
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Wed 22/408:20
CHC
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MEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Jetstar
Deal found 31/1$537
Sat 14/312:05
MEL
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CHC
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Sat 21/314:00
CHC
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MEL
1 stop10h 50m
Jetstar
Deal found 30/1$541
Direct flights from Melbourne to Christchurch
Explore direct flight options from Melbourne to Christchurch based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 2 February 2026.
Wed 29/411:05
MEL
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CHC
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Thu 7/508:20
CHC
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MEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Jetstar
Deal found 1/2$431
Mon 27/411:05
MEL
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CHC
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Thu 7/508:20
CHC
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Jetstar
Deal found 1/2$449
Wed 29/411:05
MEL
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CHC
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Fri 8/508:20
CHC
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Jetstar
Deal found 1/2$454
Wed 29/411:05
MEL
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CHC
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Wed 6/508:20
CHC
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MEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Jetstar
Deal found 1/2$472
Mon 27/411:05
MEL
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CHC
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Fri 8/508:20
CHC
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Jetstar
Deal found 1/2$474
Thu 23/411:05
MEL
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CHC
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Thu 7/508:20
CHC
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Jetstar
Deal found 1/2$479
Tue 24/312:05
MEL
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CHC
Nonstop3h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 30/306:10
CHC
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1$481
Thu 23/411:05
MEL
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CHC
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Fri 8/508:20
CHC
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Jetstar
Deal found 1/2$482
Sun 22/312:05
MEL
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CHC
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Fri 27/309:15
CHC
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Jetstar
Deal found 1/2$484
Thu 16/411:05
MEL
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CHC
Nonstop3h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 25/406:10
CHC
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1$488
Wed 29/411:05
MEL
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CHC
Nonstop3h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/506:10
CHC
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2$491
Fri 24/411:05
MEL
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CHC
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Fri 8/508:20
CHC
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Jetstar
Deal found 1/2$495
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Christchurch
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Christchurch. Data last updated 2 February 2026 and is based on user searches.
Tue 3/214:20
MEL
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CHC
1 stop8h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/209:15
CHC
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MEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/1$751
Sat 7/214:20
MEL
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CHC
1 stop8h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/209:15
CHC
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2$754
Tue 17/223:55
MEL
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CHC
1 stop13h 50m
Jetstar
Tue 24/217:20
CHC
-
MEL
1 stop7h 30m
Jetstar
Deal found 1/2$712
Wed 25/212:05
MEL
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CHC
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Sat 28/210:30
CHC
-
MEL
1 stop14h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 1/2$656
Wed 25/212:05
MEL
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CHC
Nonstop3h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 28/217:00
CHC
-
MEL
2 stops18h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2$781
Fri 27/212:05
MEL
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CHC
Nonstop3h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 1/306:00
CHC
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2$731
Sat 28/213:10
MEL
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CHC
1 stop8h 55m
Jetstar
Sat 7/309:15
CHC
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MEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Jetstar
Deal found 31/1$564
Sat 28/212:05
MEL
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CHC
Nonstop3h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 7/306:05
CHC
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MEL
Nonstop3h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1$601
One-way flights from Melbourne to Christchurch
Search for one-way flight options from Melbourne to Christchurch. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 2 February 2026.
Tue 3/312:05
MEL
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CHC
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 31/1$280
Wed 4/312:05
MEL
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CHC
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 31/1$281
Sat 28/211:15
MEL
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CHC
1 stop10h 50m
Jetstar
Deal found 31/1$288
Mon 2/312:05
MEL
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CHC
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 31/1$294
Sat 28/323:55
MEL
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CHC
1 stop12h 40m
Jetstar
Deal found 31/1$297
Sun 8/312:05
MEL
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CHC
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 1/2$304
Sun 1/312:05
MEL
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CHC
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 1/2$306
Sun 15/312:05
MEL
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CHC
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 1/2$310
Find flight deals from Melbourne to Christchurch
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) to Christchurch (CHC). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 2 February 2026.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Christchurch that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 2 February 2026.
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MEL - CHC
MELCHC
Melbourne
Wed 27/5
11:05-16:20
Nonstop3h 15m
Christchurch
Fri 5/6
13:50-22:45
1 stop10h 55m
$429
MelbourneChristchurch
MEL - CHC
MELCHC
Melbourne
Sat 2/5
18:45-08:40
1 stop11h 55m
Christchurch
Fri 15/5
13:50-22:45
1 stop10h 55m
$442
MelbourneChristchurch
MEL - CHC
MELCHC
Melbourne
Sat 23/5
23:55-13:05
1 stop11h 10m
Christchurch
Sat 30/5
08:20-10:05
Nonstop3h 45m
$468
MelbourneChristchurch
MEL - CHC
MELCHC
Melbourne
Tue 24/3
12:05-17:20
Nonstop3h 15m
Christchurch
Mon 30/3
05:45-10:55
1 stop7h 10m
$471
MelbourneChristchurch
MEL - CHC
MELCHC
Melbourne
Fri 5/6
11:05-16:20
Nonstop3h 15m
Christchurch
Mon 8/6
13:50-22:45
1 stop10h 55m
$474
MelbourneChristchurch
MEL - CHC
MELCHC
Melbourne
Sun 22/3
12:05-17:20
Nonstop3h 15m
Christchurch
Fri 27/3
09:15-11:00
Nonstop3h 45m
$484
MelbourneChristchurch
MEL - CHC
MELCHC
Melbourne
Sat 23/5
11:05-16:20
Nonstop3h 15m
Christchurch
Sun 31/5
08:20-10:05
Nonstop3h 45m
$494
MelbourneChristchurch
MEL - CHC
MELCHC
Melbourne
Sun 24/5
11:05-16:20
Nonstop3h 15m
Christchurch
Mon 1/6
08:20-10:05
Nonstop3h 45m
$508
MelbourneChristchurch
MEL - CHC
MELCHC
Melbourne
Fri 17/4
11:05-16:20
Nonstop3h 15m
Christchurch
Wed 22/4
08:20-10:05
Nonstop3h 45m
$537
MelbourneChristchurch
MEL - CHC
MELCHC
Melbourne
Sat 14/3
12:05-17:20
Nonstop3h 15m
Christchurch
Sat 21/3
14:00-22:50
1 stop10h 50m
$541
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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Christchurch
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch?
Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch (average of $166). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch in December is currently the most expensive (average of $287). 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 MEL to CHC?
Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Christchurch. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 2 February 2026.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch as you normally would.
Weekly flight availability from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch
Explore weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Christchurch. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 2 February 2026.
The most flights from MEL to CHC are scheduled on a Friday (26 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (15 on average).
How often are flights from Melbourne to Christchurch delayed?
About 26% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Christchurch have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 107 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Melbourne to Christchurch flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Melbourne to Christchurch flights?
Over the past year, Jetstar have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 21% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch?
Share of one-stop return flights from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Auckland (AKL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 79% of one-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Coolangatta (OOL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $682.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Auckland (AKL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 8h 26m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Auckland (AKL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 07m.
Reviews of airlines servicing Christchurch
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Christchurch. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Christchurch. Reviews last updated 2 February 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Air New Zealand, andVirgin Australia from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Related info for your journey
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What airport do you fly into for flights to Christchurch from Melbourne?
Christchurch (CHC), located 9.5 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Melbourne to Christchurch. 5 airlines have flights to Christchurch from Melbourne on a regular basis. Booking flights from Melbourne to Christchurch should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 19 inbound flights from Melbourne per day.
How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch?
There are many flights that can get you from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch in 3h 15m. Fly via Jetstar to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 2412 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch round-trip?
Flying on Jetstar is currently your cheapest option to Christchurch, with prices starting at $194. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air New Zealand and Emirates, with the lowest prices starting at $241 and $256, respectively. Jetstar is 61% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch one-way?
$207 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Jetstar. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Emirates and Air New Zealand, with prices starting from $235 and $238, respectively.
What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch?
Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch on time: IndiGo (82%), Jetstar (79%), American Airlines (75%).
What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch?
Looking for the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch? While on average our users pay $563, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $273. The most popular route (Melbourne - Christchurch), is priced around $444.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Christchurch?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Christchurch 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 Melbourne Airport to Christchurch?
Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch (average of $166). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch in December is currently the most expensive (average of $287). 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 Melbourne to Christchurch
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