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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Christchurch from $223

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 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
MEL — CHC
3 May — 10 May1
1 adult
Fri 3/5
Fri 10/5

The best prices from Melbourne to Christchurch are usually found in October or May, booked 17 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Christchurch

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) 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 28 April 2024.

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December

Cheapest in

October

Round-trip from

$540

One-way from

$364
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What is the cheapest day to fly return from Melbourne to Christchurch?

Flights from Melbourne to Christchurch are generally found to be more expensive on Sunday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Christchurch.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne to Christchurch?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 18 days in advance, which can save you up to 9% on flights from Melbourne to Christchurch compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 18 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $565. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $565.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Christchurch?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, October can be a great choice for travel to Christchurch. Flights to Christchurch from Melbourne in October are about $658 on average during October, but can be found for as low as $262.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Christchurch (MEL - CHC)?

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 39% on flights from Melbourne to Christchurch by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Cheap Jetstar flights from Melbourne to Christchurch

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Jetstar for the route between Melbourne and Christchurch. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 586,962 searches. Data last updated 28 April 2024.
Take a peek at the cheapest Jetstar flights we've detected travelling from Melbourne to Christchurch. Make sure to check back often as deals are often changing.
Tue 11/618:50MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Fri 14/616:05CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 27/4$384
Mon 27/523:55MEL - CHC
1 stop12h 40mJetstar
Tue 4/616:05CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 27/4$427
Tue 11/623:55MEL - CHC
1 stop15h 40mJetstar
Fri 14/616:05CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 27/4$435
Sun 5/518:50MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Wed 8/516:05CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 27/4$438
Fri 3/518:50MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Wed 8/516:05CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 26/4$445
Tue 11/623:55MEL - CHC
1 stop12h 40mJetstar
Fri 14/608:35CHC - MEL
1 stop16h 10mJetstar
Deal found 27/4$493
Fri 3/518:50MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Wed 8/516:05CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 27/4$507
Mon 27/523:55MEL - CHC
1 stop12h 40mJetstar
Tue 4/613:50CHC - MEL
1 stop10h 55mJetstar
Deal found 27/4$516
Fri 30/818:50MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Sat 31/806:15CHC - MEL
1 stop13h 35mJetstar
Deal found 27/4$530

Cheap Qantas Airways flights from Melbourne to Christchurch

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Qantas Airways for the route between Melbourne and Christchurch. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 586,962 searches. Data last updated 28 April 2024.
Browse through some of the cheapest Qantas Airways flights travelling from Melbourne to Christchurch. Check back soon if you're not seeing flights that suit your needs.
Mon 6/514:25MEL - CHC
1 stop7h 55mQantas Airways
Thu 9/506:25CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 27/4$877
Thu 24/1014:55AVV - CHC
1 stop7h 00mQantas Airways
Thu 31/1006:20CHC - AVV
1 stop11h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 26/4$888
Sun 5/515:20MEL - CHC
1 stop7h 00mQantas Airways
Wed 8/515:50CHC - MEL
1 stop8h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 27/4$901
Fri 3/515:45MEL - CHC
1 stop6h 10mQantas Airways
Wed 8/515:50CHC - MEL
1 stop8h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 27/4$909
Wed 26/616:00MEL - CHC
1 stop5h 55mQantas Airways
Sat 6/706:25CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 27/4$920
Fri 26/714:55AVV - CHC
1 stop7h 00mQantas Airways
Mon 29/716:50CHC - AVV
1 stop8h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 27/4$955
Mon 17/620:50AVV - CHC
1 stop25h 05mQantas Airways
Wed 19/608:35CHC - AVV
2 stops31h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 27/4$958
Mon 17/606:00AVV - CHC
1 stop15h 55mQantas Airways
Wed 19/606:05CHC - AVV
1 stop16h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 27/4$960
Fri 3/521:30MEL - CHC
1 stop24h 50mQantas Airways
Thu 9/518:10CHC - MEL
2 stops31h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 26/4$966

Cheap Melbourne to Christchurch flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from Melbourne to Christchurch specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 586,962 searches. Prices were last updated on 28 April 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Melbourne to Christchurch in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Mon 27/523:55MEL - CHC
1 stop12h 40mJetstar
Tue 4/616:05CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 27/4$427
Sun 5/518:50MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Wed 8/516:05CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 27/4$438
Fri 3/518:50MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Wed 8/516:05CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 26/4$445
Wed 1/518:50MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Wed 8/516:05CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 26/4$447
Fri 3/518:50MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Wed 8/516:05CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 27/4$507
Mon 27/523:55MEL - CHC
1 stop12h 40mJetstar
Tue 4/613:50CHC - MEL
1 stop10h 55mJetstar
Deal found 27/4$516
Mon 27/509:20MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/616:05CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4$531
Mon 27/523:55MEL - CHC
1 stop12h 40mJetstar
Mon 3/616:05CHC - MEL
1 stop9h 50mJetstar
Deal found 27/4$537
Mon 27/509:15MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 25mAir New Zealand
Mon 3/606:05CHC - MEL
Nonstop4h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 27/4$551

Melbourne to Christchurch 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Melbourne and Christchurch in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 586,962 searches. Data last updated 28 April 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Melbourne to Christchurch in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Tue 11/618:50MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Fri 14/616:05CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 27/4$384
Mon 27/523:55MEL - CHC
1 stop12h 40mJetstar
Tue 4/616:05CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 27/4$427
Tue 11/623:55MEL - CHC
1 stop15h 40mJetstar
Fri 14/616:05CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 27/4$435
Sun 5/518:50MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Wed 8/516:05CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 27/4$438
Fri 3/518:50MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Wed 8/516:05CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 26/4$445
Wed 1/518:50MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Wed 8/516:05CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 26/4$447
Tue 11/623:55MEL - CHC
1 stop12h 40mJetstar
Fri 14/608:35CHC - MEL
1 stop16h 10mJetstar
Deal found 27/4$493
Mon 18/1123:55MEL - CHC
1 stop11h 10mJetstar
Tue 19/1116:10CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 27/4$494
Fri 3/518:50MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Wed 8/516:05CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 27/4$507

Direct flights to Christchurch from Melbourne

Discover direct flight options from Melbourne to Christchurch. Find direct flights with no stopovers, providing a convenient travel experience. Explore direct flight options based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 586,962 searches. Data last updated 28 April 2024.
To help reduce your travel time, choose from one of these non-stop flights from Melbourne to Christchurch. Search for alternative flights from Melbourne to Christchurch by utilising the search form above.
Tue 11/618:50MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Fri 14/616:05CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 27/4$384
Mon 27/509:20MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/616:05CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4$531
Fri 30/818:50MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/806:25CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4$534
Tue 18/618:55MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 25mAir New Zealand
Wed 19/606:05CHC - MEL
Nonstop4h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 27/4$549
Mon 27/509:15MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 25mAir New Zealand
Mon 3/606:05CHC - MEL
Nonstop4h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 27/4$551
Wed 25/918:55MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 25mAir New Zealand
Mon 7/1006:05CHC - MEL
Nonstop4h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 27/4$552
Tue 18/618:50MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Wed 19/616:05CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 26/4$572
Mon 22/718:55MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 27/706:25CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4$591
Thu 26/909:15MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 25mAir New Zealand
Tue 8/1006:05CHC - MEL
Nonstop4h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 27/4$609

Melbourne to Christchurch flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Melbourne to Christchurch for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 586,962 searches. Data last updated 28 April 2024.
Have a look at some of the flights available from Melbourne to Christchurch departing last-minute. Users should double check the flight they book to ensure it matches the day, time, and destination they're looking for.
Sun 5/518:50MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Wed 8/516:05CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 27/4$438
Fri 3/518:50MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Wed 8/516:05CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 26/4$445
Fri 3/518:50MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Wed 8/516:05CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 27/4$507
Fri 3/518:50MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Thu 9/516:05CHC - MEL
1 stop9h 20mJetstar
Deal found 26/4$562
Sat 4/511:10MEL - CHC
1 stop10h 55mJetstar
Wed 8/516:05CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 26/4$588
Sun 5/518:50MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/506:25CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4$612
Fri 3/518:50MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Sat 11/516:05CHC - MEL
1 stop9h 20mJetstar
Deal found 26/4$615
Fri 3/518:50MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/506:05CHC - MEL
Nonstop4h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4$624
Fri 3/518:50MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/516:05CHC - MEL
1 stop28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4$641

One-way flights to Christchurch from Melbourne

Search for one-way flight options from Melbourne to Christchurch. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 586,962 searches. Data last updated 28 April 2024.
Users in need of a one-way flight from Melbourne to Christchurch can choose from these deals. Those needing a return flight from Melbourne to Christchurch can use the search form above.
Sun 5/518:50MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Deal found 27/4$223
Fri 21/618:50MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Deal found 27/4$230
Tue 7/518:50MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Deal found 26/4$233
Wed 10/718:50MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Deal found 27/4$234
Fri 17/518:50MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Deal found 27/4$239
Fri 3/518:50MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Deal found 27/4$286
Sat 15/609:15MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 27/4$291
Sat 15/618:55MEL - CHC
1 stop21h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 27/4$295
Sat 25/523:55MEL - CHC
1 stop29h 55mJetstar
Deal found 27/4$305

Find flights from Melbourne to Christchurch within your budget

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 586,962 searches. Data last updated 28 April 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

$384 - $888

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Tue 11/6

Nonstop3h 15m

Christchurch

Fri 14/6

Nonstop3h 45m

$384

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Mon 27/5

1 stop12h 40m

Christchurch

Tue 4/6

Nonstop3h 45m

$427

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Tue 11/6

1 stop15h 40m

Christchurch

Fri 14/6

Nonstop3h 45m

$435

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Tue 11/6

1 stop12h 40m

Christchurch

Fri 14/6

1 stop16h 10m

$493

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Mon 27/5

Nonstop3h 30m

Christchurch

Tue 4/6

Nonstop3h 45m

$531

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Fri 30/8

Nonstop3h 15m

Christchurch

Sat 31/8

Nonstop3h 50m

$534

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Mon 22/7

Nonstop3h 25m

Christchurch

Sat 27/7

1 stop19h 30m

$548

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Tue 18/6

Nonstop3h 25m

Christchurch

Wed 19/6

Nonstop4h 00m

$549

Melbourne AvalonChristchurch

AVV - CHC

AVVCHC

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 24/10

1 stop7h 00m

Christchurch

Thu 31/10

1 stop11h 25m

$888

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 27/4

When is the best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Christchurch?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Christchurch. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
The best time to book flights from Melbourne to Christchurch is 17 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Christchurch?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Christchurch. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.
Morning
Midday
Afternoon
Evening
All times are departure.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to Christchurch flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Christchurch by month

Plan your trip from Melbourne to Christchurch by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Melbourne to Christchurch is currently $259 while a return flight costs $532. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Christchurch (average of $353). Flying from Melbourne to Christchurch in December is currently the most expensive (average of $451). 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.

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

Plan your trip to Christchurch by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CHC

Temperature

6 - 17 °C

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 28 April 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand from Melbourne to Christchurch. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
647 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.8

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
647 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
647 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.8

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
4,064 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
647 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.8

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
251 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
647 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.8

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

Qantas Airways
7.7
Good
998 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
647 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.8

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

Jetstar
6.8
Okay
666 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
647 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.8

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

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. 4 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 10 inbound flights from Melbourne per day.

  • 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 $384, but on average you can expect to pay $528.

  • Are there direct flights from Melbourne to Christchurch for under $400 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has 15 direct flights from Melbourne to Christchurch under $400. A good price for a direct flight from Melbourne to Christchurch is less than $603.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Melbourne to Christchurch for under $500?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from Melbourne to Christchurch within the next 7 days for less than $500.

  • What days are direct flights available from Melbourne to Christchurch?

    You can find direct flights on the following days: Wednesday.

  • How many flights depart from Melbourne to Christchurch on average per day?

    On average 1 flight departs from Melbourne to Christchurch per day.
    Morning (6am - Noon) - 100% of flight departures

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to Christchurch?

    Airlines like Jetstar and Air New Zealand fly from Melbourne to Christchurch in about 3h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. The distance from Melbourne to Christchurch is about 2427 km Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

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

    Jetstar, at $384, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne to Christchurch. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Air New Zealand. Jetstar is 41% 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 little as $223. Users have also found prices from $291 and $363 on Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways, 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 most reliable airlines from Melbourne to Christchurch?

    Before booking your flight to Christchurch from Melbourne, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Jetstar (87%), Air New Zealand (84%), United Airlines( 83%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Christchurch?

    While on average a flight from Melbourne to Christchurch is generally $395, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $189. When looking at the most popular route, (Melbourne - Christchurch), you can expect to pay $361 for that flight.

  • What does MEL to CHC mean?

    Great question - MEL to CHC just means Melbourne Airport to Christchurch Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights! This flight route has multiple associated airports, so we think it might be helpful to learn the name and codes of them as well. They are Melbourne Avalon Airport (AVV), Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB), Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW), Bendigo Airport (BXG).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Christchurch that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Melbourne to Christchurch flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Melbourne to Christchurch with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Melbourne to Christchurch flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Christchurch that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Melbourne to Christchurch offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Melbourne to Christchurch?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Melbourne to Christchurch flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Melbourne to Christchurch flight deals updated?

    The Melbourne to Christchurch flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 27/4.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Melbourne to Christchurch

Discover the top 4 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 586,962 searches. Data last updated 28 April 2024.
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JetstarCheapest$216Average$454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$384Average$583FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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