Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch from $309
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 25/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — CHC
7 2月 — 14 2月1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Christchurch are usually found in May or June, booked 33 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Sunday
Cheap 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 8 1月 2026.
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 8 1月 2026.
週二 21/411:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
週二 28/408:20CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 5/1$396
週二 12/511:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
週五 22/508:20CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 5/1$398
週五 14/811:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
週日 23/808:20CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 6/1$399
週三 22/411:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
週三 29/408:20CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 5/1$417
週二 9/611:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
週四 11/608:20CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 7/1$419
週二 3/312:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
週二 17/309:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 5/1$436
週二 15/911:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
週三 23/908:20CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 6/1$439
週一 1/611:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines
週日 14/606:10CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1$454
週日 26/411:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines
週六 9/508:00CHC - MEL
2 stops15h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1$462
週二 17/312:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines
週三 22/406:10CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$463
週三 28/112:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
週三 4/209:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 6/1$466
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 8 1月 2026.
週日 26/411:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
週六 9/508:20CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 6/1$436
週日 26/411:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines
週六 9/508:00CHC - MEL
2 stops15h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1$462
週日 15/318:55MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 25mAir New Zealand
週日 29/307:25CHC - MEL
1 stop8h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/1$497
週三 28/112:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
週三 4/209:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 6/1$466
週四 5/312:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines
週日 22/306:00CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$479
週四 23/411:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
週四 30/408:20CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 6/1$466
週三 28/112:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
週五 30/109:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 6/1$496
週二 20/112:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
週五 23/109:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 5/1$517
週日 5/411:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
週一 20/408:20CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 6/1$536
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 8 1月 2026.
週二 3/312:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
週二 17/309:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 5/1$436
週二 17/312:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines
週三 22/406:10CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$463
週三 28/112:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
週三 4/209:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 6/1$466
週四 5/312:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines
週日 22/306:00CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$479
週三 28/112:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
週五 30/109:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 6/1$496
週四 26/212:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines
週六 7/306:00CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$512
週二 20/112:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
週五 23/109:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 5/1$517
週一 26/112:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
週一 2/209:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 5/1$525
週五 16/112:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
週五 30/109:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 6/1$527
週一 26/112:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
週四 29/109:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 5/1$531
週二 3/312:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines
週一 9/306:00CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$533
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Christchurch
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Christchurch. Data last updated 8 1月 2026 and is based on user searches.
週五 16/112:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
週五 30/109:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 6/1$527
週五 16/112:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
週六 31/109:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 6/1$545
週二 20/112:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
週五 23/109:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 5/1$517
週二 20/112:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
週四 29/109:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 6/1$533
週五 23/118:55MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 25mAir New Zealand
週五 30/106:00CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/1$555
週一 26/112:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
週一 2/209:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 5/1$525
週三 28/112:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
週三 4/209:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 6/1$466
週三 28/112:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
週五 30/109:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 6/1$496
週二 3/216:50MEL - CHC
1 stop25h 05mAir New Zealand
週二 17/206:00CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/1$531
週六 21/218:55MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 25mAir New Zealand
週六 28/209:25CHC - MEL
2 stops14h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/1$539
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 8 1月 2026.
週三 25/323:55MEL - CHC
1 stop12h 45mJetstar
Deal found 7/1$309
週二 17/318:50MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/1$313
週五 20/218:50MEL - CHC
1 stop11h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/1$315
週三 28/118:50MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/1$316
週六 21/218:55MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/1$319
週三 25/309:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/1$322
週六 21/210:10MEL - CHC
1 stop11h 55mJetstar
Deal found 6/1$325
週四 22/112:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Deal found 5/1$328
週二 31/323:55MEL - CHC
1 stop13h 55mJetstar
Deal found 6/1$331
週三 14/112:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Deal found 6/1$332
週二 17/210:35MEL - CHC
2 stops8h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/1$334
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週日 26/4
11:05-16:20
Nonstop3h 15m
Christchurch
週六 9/5
08:20-10:05
Nonstop3h 45m
$436
MelbourneChristchurch
MEL - CHC
MELCHC
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週日 26/4
11:05-16:20
Nonstop3h 15m
Christchurch
週六 9/5
08:00-21:35
2 stops15h 35m
$462
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MEL - CHC
MELCHC
Melbourne
週三 28/1
12:05-17:20
Nonstop3h 15m
Christchurch
週三 4/2
09:15-11:00
Nonstop3h 45m
$466
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MEL - CHC
MELCHC
Melbourne
週四 23/4
11:05-16:20
Nonstop3h 15m
Christchurch
週四 30/4
08:20-10:05
Nonstop3h 45m
$466
MelbourneChristchurch
MEL - CHC
MELCHC
Melbourne
週四 5/3
12:05-17:20
Nonstop3h 15m
Christchurch
週日 22/3
06:00-07:55
Nonstop3h 55m
$479
MelbourneChristchurch
MEL - CHC
MELCHC
Melbourne
週三 28/1
12:05-17:20
Nonstop3h 15m
Christchurch
週五 30/1
09:15-11:00
Nonstop3h 45m
$496
MelbourneChristchurch
MEL - CHC
MELCHC
Melbourne
週日 15/3
18:55-00:20
Nonstop3h 25m
Christchurch
週日 29/3
07:25-13:45
1 stop8h 20m
$497
MelbourneChristchurch
MEL - CHC
MELCHC
Melbourne
週二 20/1
12:05-17:20
Nonstop3h 15m
Christchurch
週五 23/1
09:15-11:00
Nonstop3h 45m
$517
MelbourneChristchurch
MEL - CHC
MELCHC
Melbourne
週日 5/4
11:05-16:20
Nonstop3h 15m
Christchurch
週一 20/4
08:20-10:05
Nonstop3h 45m
$536
MelbourneChristchurch
MEL - CHC
MELCHC
Melbourne
週二 17/3
18:50-00:10
Nonstop3h 20m
$313
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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 $172). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch in December is currently the most expensive (average of $295). 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 8 1月 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 8 1月 2026.
The most flights from MEL to CHC are scheduled on a Monday (18 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (18 on average).
How often are flights from Melbourne to Christchurch delayed?
About 23% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Christchurch have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 108 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Melbourne to Christchurch flights?
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon 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 20% 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 $705.
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 49m.
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 19m.
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 8 1月 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 18 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 $206. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand, with the lowest prices starting at $241 and $254, respectively. Jetstar is 60% 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?
$214 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 $243 and $245, 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: American Airlines (80%), Jetstar (74%), IndiGo (72%).
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 $598, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $268. The most popular route (Melbourne - Christchurch), is priced around $396.
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 $172). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch in December is currently the most expensive (average of $295). 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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