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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch from $251

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 22/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — CHC
15 Jul — 22 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Christchurch are usually found in August or May, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday 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 10 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$418

One-way from

$251

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$482

Good round-trip deal

$458 or less

Good one-way deal

$324 or less
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 19/8-20/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 55m total
  • Melbourne to Christchurch
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 22/7
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 15m total
  • Melbourne to Christchurch
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($121 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($29 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
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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 10 July 2025.

Tue 19/818:25MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 25mAir New Zealand
Wed 20/819:40CHC - MEL
1 stop14h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/7$418
Fri 15/811:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Fri 22/808:20CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 7/7$449
Fri 29/818:25MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 31/808:20CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7$473
Thu 30/1018:50MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 20mQantas Airways
Wed 5/1115:45CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 8/7$501

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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 10 July 2025.
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Melbourne

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Christchurch

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Tue 19/8

18:25-23:50

Nonstop3h 25m

Christchurch

Wed 20/8

19:40-08:10

1 stop14h 30m

$418

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Fri 15/8

11:05-16:20

Nonstop3h 15m

Christchurch

Fri 22/8

08:20-10:05

Nonstop3h 45m

$467

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Fri 29/8

18:25-23:50

Nonstop3h 25m

Christchurch

Sun 31/8

08:20-10:05

Nonstop3h 45m

$473

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Thu 30/10

18:50-00:10

Nonstop3h 20m

Christchurch

Wed 5/11

15:45-17:40

Nonstop3h 55m

$501

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Tue 22/7

11:05-16:20

Nonstop3h 15m

$251

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Wed 15/10

18:25-23:50

Nonstop3h 25m

$256

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Tue 5/8

18:40-00:10

Nonstop3h 30m

$285

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Wed 12/11

18:50-00:10

Nonstop3h 20m

$298

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Tue 15/7

18:45-00:10

1 stop27h 25m

$364

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch (average of $346). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch in December is currently the most expensive (average of $480). 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 10 July 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 44% on flights from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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 10 July 2025.

The most flights from MEL to CHC are scheduled on a Monday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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 10 July 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, 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.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
492 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
492 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
492 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
873 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
492 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
408 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
492 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
457 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
492 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Christchurch. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 11 inbound flights from Melbourne per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch round-trip?

    Flying on Air New Zealand is currently your cheapest option to Christchurch, with prices starting at $418. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Jetstar and Qantas Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $467 and $501, respectively. Air New Zealand is 20% 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?

    $251 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Jetstar. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways, with prices starting from $276 and $297, 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: Thai Airways (78%), Jetstar (70%), Qantas Airways (67%).

  • 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 $465, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $253. The most popular route (Melbourne - Christchurch), is priced around $409.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Christchurch that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Christchurch flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Christchurch?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Christchurch.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch (average of $346). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch in December is currently the most expensive (average of $480). 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

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Christchurch. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 10 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$245Average$485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$249Average$710FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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EmiratesCheapest$263Average$639FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$320Average$639FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$325Average$565FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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