Cheap flights from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport from $245
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 6/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — MEL
23 Feb — 2 Mar1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Christchurch to Melbourne are usually found in May or June, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Sunday and return on a Wednesday
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Cheapest flights from Christchurch to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Christchurch to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 24 January 2026.
Thu 28/508:20
CHC
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MEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Jetstar
Wed 17/611:05
MEL
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CHC
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 23/1$442
Wed 18/309:15
CHC
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MEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Jetstar
Sun 22/312:05
MEL
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 22/1$443
Fri 29/508:20
CHC
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MEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Jetstar
Thu 18/611:05
MEL
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 23/1$452
Fri 1/506:10
CHC
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MEL
Nonstop3h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 15/511:05
MEL
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/1$460
Sun 31/508:20
CHC
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MEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Jetstar
Wed 17/611:05
MEL
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 23/1$463
Thu 28/508:20
CHC
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MEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Jetstar
Mon 22/611:05
MEL
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 23/1$466
Fri 29/508:20
CHC
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MEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Jetstar
Sat 20/611:05
MEL
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 23/1$471
Fri 29/508:20
CHC
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MEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Jetstar
Mon 22/611:05
MEL
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 23/1$476
Sun 31/508:20
CHC
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MEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Jetstar
Sat 20/611:05
MEL
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 23/1$484
Sun 31/508:20
CHC
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MEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Jetstar
Fri 19/611:05
MEL
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 23/1$488
Thu 28/508:20
CHC
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MEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Jetstar
Sun 21/611:05
MEL
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 23/1$491
Mon 16/307:00
CHC
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MEL
1 stop27h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 22/312:05
MEL
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/1$493
Best flights from Christchurch to Melbourne
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Christchurch to Melbourne that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 24 January 2026.
Wed 18/309:15
CHC
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MEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Jetstar
Sun 22/312:05
MEL
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CHC
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 22/1$443
Mon 16/307:00
CHC
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MEL
1 stop27h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 22/312:05
MEL
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CHC
Nonstop3h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/1$493
Mon 9/306:00
CHC
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MEL
Nonstop3h 55m
Air New Zealand
Mon 16/318:50
MEL
-
CHC
1 stop10h 35m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 23/1$548
Sat 21/306:05
CHC
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MEL
Nonstop3h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 26/312:05
MEL
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/1$498
Mon 16/309:15
CHC
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MEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Jetstar
Sun 22/312:05
MEL
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 23/1$504
Thu 9/406:10
CHC
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MEL
Nonstop3h 55m
Air New Zealand
Thu 23/418:30
MEL
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 25m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 23/1$551
Mon 9/306:00
CHC
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MEL
Nonstop3h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/312:05
MEL
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/1$541
Mon 16/307:00
CHC
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MEL
1 stop27h 10m
Air New Zealand
Sun 22/318:00
MEL
-
CHC
1 stop11h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 23/1$571
Fri 20/309:15
CHC
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MEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Jetstar
Fri 20/323:55
MEL
-
CHC
1 stop14h 50m
Jetstar
Deal found 23/1$578
Fri 3/409:20
CHC
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MEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/418:40
MEL
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CHC
Nonstop3h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/1$581
Direct flights from Christchurch to Melbourne
Explore direct flight options from Christchurch to Melbourne based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 24 January 2026.
Wed 18/309:15
CHC
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MEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Jetstar
Sun 22/312:05
MEL
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CHC
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 22/1$443
Wed 18/306:05
CHC
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MEL
Nonstop3h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 22/312:05
MEL
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CHC
Nonstop3h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/1$488
Sat 21/306:05
CHC
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MEL
Nonstop3h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 26/312:05
MEL
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CHC
Nonstop3h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/1$498
Mon 16/309:15
CHC
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MEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Jetstar
Sun 22/312:05
MEL
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CHC
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 23/1$504
Sat 21/306:00
CHC
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MEL
Nonstop3h 55m
Air New Zealand
Wed 15/418:10
MEL
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 25m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 21/1$516
Tue 14/406:10
CHC
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MEL
Nonstop3h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 22/411:05
MEL
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CHC
Nonstop3h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/1$517
Mon 9/306:00
CHC
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MEL
Nonstop3h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/312:05
MEL
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/1$541
Sun 8/306:00
CHC
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MEL
Nonstop3h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 15/312:05
MEL
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/1$544
Thu 16/408:20
CHC
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MEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Jetstar
Tue 21/411:05
MEL
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 22/1$545
Mon 13/406:10
CHC
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MEL
Nonstop3h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 21/411:05
MEL
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/1$546
Thu 9/406:10
CHC
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MEL
Nonstop3h 55m
Air New Zealand
Thu 23/418:30
MEL
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 25m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 23/1$551
Thu 16/408:20
CHC
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MEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Jetstar
Wed 22/411:05
MEL
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 22/1$554
Last-minute flights from Christchurch to Melbourne
Discover last-minute flight deals from Christchurch to Melbourne. Data last updated 24 January 2026 and is based on user searches.
Fri 6/209:15
CHC
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MEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Jetstar
Thu 26/212:05
MEL
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CHC
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 22/1$561
Mon 9/209:15
CHC
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MEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/209:05
MEL
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CHC
Nonstop3h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/1$615
Wed 11/209:15
CHC
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MEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Jetstar
Tue 17/223:55
MEL
-
CHC
1 stop13h 50m
Jetstar
Deal found 22/1$580
Wed 11/221:00
CHC
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MEL
1 stop14h 25m
Air New Zealand
Tue 17/208:35
MEL
-
CHC
1 stop20h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 22/1$611
Wed 18/209:15
CHC
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MEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Jetstar
Sun 22/212:05
MEL
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 22/1$570
Thu 19/206:05
CHC
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MEL
Nonstop3h 55m
Qantas Airways
Thu 26/218:50
MEL
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CHC
Nonstop3h 20m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 22/1$621
Tue 24/220:10
CHC
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MEL
1 stop15h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 1/312:05
MEL
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/1$608
Wed 25/214:00
CHC
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MEL
1 stop10h 50m
Jetstar
Tue 3/312:05
MEL
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 22/1$589
Wed 25/208:50
CHC
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MEL
1 stop26h 35m
Air New Zealand
Tue 3/318:55
MEL
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 25m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 22/1$592
Thu 26/216:10
CHC
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MEL
1 stop9h 40m
Jetstar
Tue 3/312:05
MEL
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CHC
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 22/1$613
Fri 27/215:30
CHC
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MEL
1 stop9h 20m
Jetstar
Tue 3/312:05
MEL
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 22/1$586
Fri 27/209:50
CHC
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MEL
1 stop15h 00m
Jetstar
Thu 5/312:05
MEL
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CHC
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 22/1$628
One-way flights from Christchurch to Melbourne
Search for one-way flight options from Christchurch to Melbourne. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 24 January 2026.
Fri 6/216:20
CHC
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MEL
1 stop8h 30m
Jetstar
Deal found 22/1$245
Mon 16/306:05
CHC
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MEL
Nonstop3h 55m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 22/1$251
Sun 8/308:00
CHC
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MEL
1 stop15h 30m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 23/1$252
Tue 24/220:10
CHC
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MEL
1 stop15h 15m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 23/1$256
Sat 14/315:30
CHC
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MEL
1 stop8h 00m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 23/1$261
Tue 10/221:00
CHC
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MEL
1 stop14h 25m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 22/1$264
Fri 3/409:20
CHC
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MEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Jetstar
Deal found 22/1$267
Thu 2/406:10
CHC
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MEL
Nonstop3h 55m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 22/1$270
Thu 5/209:15
CHC
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MEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Jetstar
Deal found 23/1$272
Mon 16/307:00
CHC
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MEL
1 stop27h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 22/1$277
Find flight deals from Christchurch to Melbourne
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Christchurch (CHC) to Melbourne (MEL). 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 24 January 2026.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Christchurch to Melbourne 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 24 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.
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Christchurch
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Melbourne
Route
Depart
Return
Price
ChristchurchMelbourne
CHC - MEL
CHCMEL
Christchurch
Wed 18/3
09:15-11:00
Nonstop3h 45m
Melbourne
Sun 22/3
12:05-17:20
Nonstop3h 15m
$443
ChristchurchMelbourne
CHC - MEL
CHCMEL
Christchurch
Mon 16/3
07:00-08:10
1 stop27h 10m
Melbourne
Sun 22/3
12:05-17:20
Nonstop3h 15m
$493
ChristchurchMelbourne
CHC - MEL
CHCMEL
Christchurch
Sat 21/3
06:05-08:00
Nonstop3h 55m
Melbourne
Thu 26/3
12:05-17:20
Nonstop3h 15m
$498
ChristchurchMelbourne
CHC - MEL
CHCMEL
Christchurch
Mon 16/3
09:15-11:00
Nonstop3h 45m
Melbourne
Sun 22/3
12:05-17:20
Nonstop3h 15m
$504
ChristchurchMelbourne
CHC - MEL
CHCMEL
Christchurch
Mon 9/3
06:00-07:55
Nonstop3h 55m
Melbourne
Mon 16/3
12:05-17:20
Nonstop3h 15m
$541
ChristchurchMelbourne
CHC - MEL
CHCMEL
Christchurch
Mon 9/3
06:00-07:55
Nonstop3h 55m
Melbourne
Mon 16/3
18:50-07:25
1 stop10h 35m
$548
ChristchurchMelbourne
CHC - MEL
CHCMEL
Christchurch
Thu 9/4
06:10-08:05
Nonstop3h 55m
Melbourne
Thu 23/4
18:30-23:55
Nonstop3h 25m
$551
ChristchurchMelbourne
CHC - MEL
CHCMEL
Christchurch
Mon 16/3
07:00-08:10
1 stop27h 10m
Melbourne
Sun 22/3
18:00-07:40
1 stop11h 40m
$571
ChristchurchMelbourne
CHC - MEL
CHCMEL
Christchurch
Fri 20/3
09:15-11:00
Nonstop3h 45m
Melbourne
Fri 20/3
23:55-16:45
1 stop14h 50m
$578
ChristchurchMelbourne
CHC - MEL
CHCMEL
Christchurch
Fri 3/4
09:20-11:05
Nonstop3h 45m
Melbourne
Mon 6/4
18:40-00:10
Nonstop3h 30m
$581
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Best time to book a flight from Christchurch to Melbourne
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Christchurch to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 16 January 2026.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport, you should look to book at least 79 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport?
Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport (average of $208). Flying from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of $405). 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 CHC to MEL?
Find hourly flight availability from Christchurch to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 24 January 2026.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport as you normally would.
Weekly flight availability from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport
Explore weekly flight availability from Christchurch to Melbourne. 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 24 January 2026.
The most flights from CHC to MEL are scheduled on a Friday (28 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (15 on average).
How often are flights from Christchurch to Melbourne delayed?
About 15% of weekly flights between Christchurch and Melbourne have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 105 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Christchurch to Melbourne flights?
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Christchurch to Melbourne flights?
Over the past year, Jetstar have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 7% of flights being delayed.
Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne. Reviews last updated 24 January 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways
from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Related info for your journey
Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Christchurch to Melbourne. 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 from for flights from Christchurch to Melbourne?
For a flight from Christchurch to Melbourne, you will be flying from Christchurch. Christchurch (CHC) is just 9.5 km from the centre of the city. Christchurch is the only Christchurch airport and it handles 20 outbound flights to Melbourne per day. 4 airlines have flights to Melbourne from Christchurch on a regular basis.
How long is the flight from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport?
Departing from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport will take you 3h 45m. The distance from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport is about 2412 km. Most flights are nonstop.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport round-trip?
Flying on Jetstar is currently your cheapest option to Melbourne Airport, with prices starting at $206. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Emirates and Qantas Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $240 and $267, respectively. Jetstar is currently priced 60% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport one-way?
$145 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 Emirates, with prices starting from $183 and $205, respectively.
What are the most reliable airlines from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport?
The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport are IndiGo (82%), Finnair (80%) and Malaysia Airlines (79%).
What are the cheapest flights from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport?
The cheapest flight price from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport is $176. On average you can expect to pay $338. The most popular route, (Christchurch - Melbourne), can usually be booked for $423.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Christchurch to Melbourne?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Christchurch to Melbourne 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 Christchurch to Melbourne Airport?
Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport (average of $208). Flying from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of $405). 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.
Explore flights to Melbourne departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 24 January 2026.
Browse through other flights departing from Christchurch. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 24 January 2026.
Top 4 airlines flying from Christchurch to Melbourne
Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Christchurch to Melbourne. 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 24 January 2026.
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