Cheap flights from Melbourne to Christchurch
The best prices from Melbourne to Christchurch are usually found in May or August, booked 59 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Thursday
How to find the cheapest flight from Melbourne to Christchurch
All the information you need to plan the best ME1 to CHC flight in 2021: compare Melbourne to Christchurch flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Christchurch.
ME1 - CHC | Price | $199 - $445 |
CHC | Temperature | 6 - 17 °C |
CHC | Precipitation | 40 - 60 mm |
Popular in
December
High demand for flights, 39% potential price rise
Cheapest in
May
Best time to find cheap flights, 27% potential price drop
Average price
$361
Average for round-trip flights in November 2021
Round-trip from
$276
From Melbourne to Christchurch
What is the cheapest day to fly return from Melbourne to Christchurch?
Users have found that leaving on a Monday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 10% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.
How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne to Christchurch?
To save up to 35% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 59 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Melbourne to Christchurch from $469 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $519 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Christchurch?
Our data shows that May tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Christchurch from Melbourne. Users have commonly found prices around $377 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $183. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Christchurch (ME1 - CHC)?
One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Melbourne to Christchurch is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 18% on airfare.
Cheap flights from Melbourne to Christchurch in November, December 2021
The best prices found for Melbourne to CHC flights in November, December
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Melbourne to Christchurch 2021 flight deals
Cheap flights to Christchurch from Melbourne found for this year
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Direct flights to Christchurch from Melbourne
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One-way flights to Christchurch from Melbourne
The cheapest one-way flights from Melbourne to Christchurch
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Related info for your journey
Useful info, stats and facts about Melbourne to Christchurch flights.
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 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day.
Which airlines flying from Melbourne to Christchurch have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?
Due to the rapidly changing circumstances due to COVID-19, airlines like Jetstar, Air New Zealand, and Virgin Australia flying from Melbourne to Christchurch have implemented new flexible cancellation policies.
Can I find flights from Melbourne to Christchurch for under $400 on Cheapflights?
Yes, there are multiple flights from Melbourne to Christchurch for under $400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Jetstar for just $309, but on average you can expect to pay $411.
Are there direct flights from Melbourne to Christchurch for under $400 on Cheapflights?
Cheapflights has 20 direct flights from Melbourne to Christchurch under $400. A good price for a direct flight from Melbourne to Christchurch is less than $505.
How popular is this Melbourne to Christchurch flight route?
The Melbourne to Christchurch flight path was viewed by 7,066 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Melbourne to Christchurch return?
Jetstar, at $309, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne to Christchurch.. Jetstar is 18% 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 to Christchurch one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for Jetstar. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $223. Users have also found prices from $311 and $318 on Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand, respectively.
What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne to Christchurch?
Emirates, Jetstar and Air New Zealand are the most popular airlines when flying from Melbourne to Christchurch.
What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Christchurch?
While on average a flight from Melbourne to Christchurch is generally $500, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $254. When looking at the most popular route, (Melbourne - Christchurch), you can expect to pay $309 for that flight.
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Flights to Christchurch from Melbourne
Can I fly to Christchurch from Melbourne right now?
Most visitors from Melbourne need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Christchurch.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Melbourne must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departing to Christchurch.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Melbourne are not required to quarantine after entering Christchurch.
Documents
Managed Isolation Allocation system voucher - Travelers are required to obtain a Managed Isolation Allocation system voucher confirming their place in a managed isolation facility before boarding a flight to New Zealand.
Can I fly back to Melbourne from Christchurch?
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Christchurch must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departing to Melbourne.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Christchurch are not required to quarantine after entering Melbourne.