Cheap flights from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport from $188
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 4/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — MEL
20 Sep — 27 Sep1
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 August, booked 20 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday
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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 21 August 2026.
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Deal found 17/8$509
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Deal found 20/8$510
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Deal found 16/8$511
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Deal found 16/8$513
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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 21 August 2026.
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Deal found 16/8$537
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Deal found 19/8$649
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Deal found 18/8$698
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Deal found 18/8$547
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Deal found 20/8$615
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Deal found 20/8$636
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 21 August 2026.
Thu 3/908:20 -
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Deal found 17/8$509
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Deal found 20/8$510
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Deal found 20/8$538
Last-minute flights from Christchurch to Melbourne
Discover last-minute flight deals from Christchurch to Melbourne. Data last updated 21 August 2026 and is based on user searches.
Mon 31/808:20 -
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Deal found 16/8$514
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Deal found 16/8$537
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Deal found 17/8$528
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Deal found 17/8$509
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Deal found 20/8$510
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Deal found 20/8$523
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Deal found 19/8$527
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Deal found 16/8$511
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Deal found 16/8$525
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 21 August 2026.
Fri 4/908:20 -
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Deal found 17/8$188
Tue 1/908:20 -
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Deal found 20/8$190
Thu 27/808:20 -
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Deal found 17/8$191
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Deal found 18/8$200
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Deal found 19/8$215
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Deal found 21/8$221
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 21 August 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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 21 August 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.
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Price
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ChristchurchMelbourne
CHC Christchurch - MEL Melbourne
CHCMEL
Christchurch
Mon 31/8
08:20-10:05
Nonstop3h 45m
Melbourne
Mon 7/9
11:05-16:25
Nonstop3h 20m
$537
ChristchurchMelbourne
CHC Christchurch - MEL Melbourne
CHCMEL
Christchurch
Wed 16/9
08:20-10:05
Nonstop3h 45m
Melbourne
Wed 23/9
11:05-16:25
Nonstop3h 20m
$547
ChristchurchMelbourne
CHC Christchurch - MEL Melbourne
CHCMEL
Christchurch
Mon 31/8
08:20-10:05
Nonstop3h 45m
Melbourne
Sun 6/9
11:05-16:25
Nonstop3h 20m
$554
ChristchurchMelbourne
CHC Christchurch - MEL Melbourne
CHCMEL
Christchurch
Tue 1/9
08:20-10:05
Nonstop3h 45m
Melbourne
Tue 8/9
11:05-16:25
Nonstop3h 20m
$586
ChristchurchMelbourne
CHC Christchurch - MEL Melbourne
CHCMEL
Christchurch
Fri 11/12
09:15-11:05
Nonstop3h 50m
Melbourne
Sun 13/12
12:05-17:20
Nonstop3h 15m
$610
ChristchurchMelbourne
CHC Christchurch - MEL Melbourne
CHCMEL
Christchurch
Thu 3/9
12:55-22:45
1 stop11h 50m
Melbourne
Sat 12/9
11:05-16:25
Nonstop3h 20m
$615
ChristchurchMelbourne
CHC Christchurch - MEL Melbourne
CHCMEL
Christchurch
Fri 11/9
08:20-10:05
Nonstop3h 45m
Melbourne
Mon 14/9
23:55-14:35
1 stop12h 40m
$636
ChristchurchMelbourne
CHC Christchurch - MEL Melbourne
CHCMEL
Christchurch
Tue 8/9
06:10-08:05
Nonstop3h 55m
Melbourne
Tue 15/9
08:35-17:35
1 stop7h 00m
$649
ChristchurchMelbourne
CHC Christchurch - MEL Melbourne
CHCMEL
Christchurch
Sun 18/10
09:20-11:05
Nonstop3h 45m
Melbourne
Thu 22/10
18:40-00:10
Nonstop3h 30m
$698
ChristchurchMelbourne
CHC Christchurch - MEL Melbourne
CHCMEL
Christchurch
Sun 18/10
16:45-23:20
1 stop8h 35m
Melbourne
Thu 22/10
18:40-00:10
Nonstop3h 30m
$794
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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?
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport, you should look to book at least 19 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport (average of $466). Flying from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $639). 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 21 August 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.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport?
Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Christchurch to Melbourne Airport flights typically cost between $419 and $540 in September.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $509 on Multiple Airlines (3 Sept–9 Sept).
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 21 August 2026.
The most flights from CHC to MEL are scheduled on a Wednesday (21 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).
How often are flights from Christchurch to Melbourne delayed?
About 14% of weekly flights between Christchurch and Melbourne have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 97 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?
Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday 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 9% 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 21 August 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.
It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
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 16 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 $189. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air New Zealand and Emirates, with the lowest prices starting at $240 and $338, respectively. Jetstar is currently priced 64% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport one-way?
$150 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 Qantas Airways, with prices starting from $183 and $215, 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 Virgin Australia (94%), Air New Zealand (94%) and Thai Airways (94%).
What are the cheapest flights from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport?
The cheapest flight price from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport is $186. On average you can expect to pay $302. The most popular route, (Christchurch - Melbourne), can usually be booked for $511.
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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport (average of $466). Flying from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $639). 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 21 August 2026.
Browse through other flights departing from Christchurch. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 21 August 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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 21 August 2026.
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