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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Christchurch
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Economy
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
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Economy
How to find the cheapest flight from
Melbourne (MEL) to Christchurch (CHC)
All the information you need to plan the best MEL to CHC flight in 2021: compare Melbourne to Christchurch flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Christchurch.
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MEL - CHC Price
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$271 - $606
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CHC Temperature
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11 - 22 °C
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CHC Precipitation
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13 - 21 mm
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Popular in December High demand for flights, 39% potential price rise |
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Cheapest in May Best time to find cheap flights, 27% potential price drop |
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Round-trip from $271 From Melbourne to Christchurch |
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One-way from $294 One-way flight from Melbourne to Christchurch |
What is the cheapest day to fly return from Melbourne to Christchurch?
It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Monday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.
How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne to Christchurch?
Users have found that booking a flight from Melbourne to Christchurch at least 47 days early can save you up to 15% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 47 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Melbourne to Christchurch for as little as $527 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $536 for flights departing within the next 3 days.
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, May can be a great choice for travel to Christchurch. Flights to Christchurch from Melbourne in May are about $453 on average during May, but can be found for as low as $305.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Christchurch (MEL - 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 August, September 2021
The best prices found for MEL to CHC flights in August, September
16 Aug - 22 Aug
$1,457pp
MEL
Melbourne
Multiple airlines
2 STOPS
CHC
Christchurch
CHC
Christchurch
Multiple Airlines
2 STOPS
MEL
Melbourne
16 Aug - 22 Aug
$1,693pp
MEL
Melbourne
Multiple airlines
2 STOPS
CHC
Christchurch
CHC
Christchurch
Multiple Airlines
3 STOPS
MEL
Melbourne
16 Aug - 22 Aug
$4,315pp
MEL
Melbourne
Multiple airlines
1 STOP
CHC
Christchurch
CHC
Christchurch
Air New Zealand
2 STOPS
MEL
Melbourne
Melbourne to Christchurch 2021 flight deals
Cheap flights to Christchurch from Melbourne found for this year
10 Oct - 24 Oct
$344pp
MEL
Melbourne
Jetstar
Direct
CHC
Christchurch
CHC
Christchurch
Jetstar
Direct
MEL
Melbourne
8 Oct - 24 Oct
$365pp
MEL
Melbourne
Jetstar
Direct
CHC
Christchurch
CHC
Christchurch
Jetstar
Direct
MEL
Melbourne
8 Oct - 22 Oct
$370pp
MEL
Melbourne
Jetstar
Direct
CHC
Christchurch
CHC
Christchurch
Jetstar
Direct
MEL
Melbourne
Direct flights to Christchurch from Melbourne
Save time with Melbourne to Christchurch direct flight deals
10 Oct - 24 Oct
$344pp
MEL
Melbourne
Jetstar
Direct
CHC
Christchurch
CHC
Christchurch
Jetstar
Direct
MEL
Melbourne
8 Oct - 24 Oct
$365pp
MEL
Melbourne
Jetstar
Direct
CHC
Christchurch
CHC
Christchurch
Jetstar
Direct
MEL
Melbourne
8 Oct - 22 Oct
$370pp
MEL
Melbourne
Jetstar
Direct
CHC
Christchurch
CHC
Christchurch
Jetstar
Direct
MEL
Melbourne
One-way flights to Christchurch from Melbourne
The cheapest one-way flights from Melbourne to Christchurch
19:30 - 10:15
Jetstar
1 stop
12h 45m
MEL - CHC
$295
Mix&Match
10:30 - 05:10
Qantas Airways
2 stops
16h 40m
MEL - CHC
$367
mytrip.com
14:55 - 04:05
Multiple Airlines
3 stops
35h 10m
MEL - CHC
$938
Kiwi.com
Related info for your journey
Useful info, stats and facts about <span class="emphasized">Melbourne</span> to <span class="emphasized">Christchurch</span> flights.
Alternative routes for Melbourne to Christchurch
See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Melbourne to Blenheim
from $782 pp
Avalon to Christchurch
from $1,709 pp
Destination information for Christchurch
Things to know before you go - useful duration and weather info for your trip from Melbourne to Christchurch.
Today's exchange rate
$1 = $1.06
Flight duration
3h 30m
Average temperature for August in Christchurch
12.0 °C
Avg rainfall for August in Christchurch
21.0 mm
Airports servicing Christchurch
Top 5 airlines flying from Melbourne to Christchurch
The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users travelling from Melbourne to Christchurch choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
Popular flight searches
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Hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Christchurch
See what time of day planes typically take off from Melbourne towards Christchurch.
| Afternoon Midday to 6 PM | 71% of flight departures |
| Morning 6 AM to midday | 28% of flight departures |
| Early morning Midnight to 6 AM | 1% of flight departures |
| Evening 6 PM to midnight | 0% of flight departures |
Midnight
6 AM
Noon
6 PM
Weekly flight availability
from Melbourne to ChristchurchSee how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from Melbourne to Christchurch.
Sunday
1 daily flight
Monday
1 daily flight
Tuesday
0 flights
Wednesday
0 flights
Thursday
0 flights
Friday
1 daily flight
Saturday
0 flights