Question 1

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

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Jetstar, at $424, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne to Christchurch.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. Jetstar is 18% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination. Find deals

Question 2

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to Christchurch one-way?

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For one-way options, check prices for Jetstar. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $248. Users have also found prices from $298 and $515 on Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways, respectively. Find deals

Question 3

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

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Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Christchurch (average of $346). Flying from Melbourne 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. Find deals

Question 4

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

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to Christchurch flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time. Find deals

Question 5

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Christchurch

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The most flights from ME1 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).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Christchurch ranges from 40.0 - 60.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Christchurch when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Christchurch, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 6.0 C).

Question 8

What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Christchurch?

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While on average a flight from Melbourne to Christchurch is generally $456, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $251. When looking at the most popular route, (Melbourne - Christchurch), you can expect to pay $444 for that flight.

Question 9

What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne to Christchurch?

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Before booking your flight to Christchurch from Melbourne, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Thai Airways (74%), Etihad Airways (73%), Jetstar( 70%).

Question 10

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne to Christchurch?

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Emirates, Jetstar and Air New Zealand are the most popular airlines when flying from Melbourne to Christchurch.

Question 11

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

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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.

Question 12

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

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Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, August can be a great choice for travel to Christchurch. Flights to Christchurch from Melbourne in August are about $522 on average during August, but can be found for as low as $202.

Question 13

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to CHC?

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

Question 14

What airport do you fly into for flights to Christchurch from Melbourne?

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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.

Question 15

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

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

Question 16

How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Christchurch?

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

Question 17

Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Christchurch?

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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.

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How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Melbourne to Christchurch?

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Cheapflights helps you search for flights from Melbourne to Christchurch via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

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Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Melbourne to Christchurch?

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Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from Melbourne to Christchurch for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

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Can Cheapflights find flights from Melbourne to Christchurch with no change fees?

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Need flexible booking options for your flight to Christchurch from Melbourne? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

Question 21

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Melbourne to Christchurch become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on Melbourne to Christchurch flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

Round-trip from	$424
One-way from	$248
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$479

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest$246	Average$481	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$247	Average$705	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Emirates	Cheapest$261	Average$636	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$317	Average$642	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$320	Average$562	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

Cheap flights from Melbourne to Christchurch from $248

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 15/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Christchurch are usually found in August or May, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Sunday

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