How long is the flight from Melbourne to South Island?

A quick flight from Melbourne to South Island can take about 3h 10m. Jetstar provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $524. Melbourne and South Island are separated by a distance of 2145 km. All flights are typically direct.

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

$227 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 Virgin Australia, with prices starting from $277 and $284, respectively.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Island 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 South Island when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Island, 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).

What are the most popular routes from Melbourne to South Island?

When deciding which route to take from Melbourne to South Island, consider Melbourne - Queenstown Intl, Melbourne Avalon - Queenstown Intl or Melbourne - Christchurch, as they are the most popular.

What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to South Island?

Looking for the cheapest flight from Melbourne to South Island? While on average our users pay $513, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $308. The most popular route (Melbourne - Queenstown Intl), is priced around $524.

What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne to South Island?

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Melbourne to South Island are Air India (91%), Thai Airways (89%) and Jetstar (85%).

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

Jetstar, Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia are the most popular airlines when flying from Melbourne to South Island.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to South Island?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to South Island 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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Average price	$542

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to South Island (average of $469). Flying from Melbourne to South Island in December is currently the most expensive (average of $684). 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 MEL to EDG?

When flying from Melbourne to South Island, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 13% versus a flight in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne to South Island

The most flights from ME1 to zzEDG are scheduled on a Monday (21 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to South Island?

The price you pay for your flight from Melbourne to South Island may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 87 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to South Island?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to South Island flight should consider departing on Tuesday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Island

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,Air New Zealand, andVirgin Australia from Melbourne to South Island have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,662 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

Emirates

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Air New Zealand

8.0

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Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

475 reviews

Emirates

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6.0

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Jodie,Aug 2026

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Qantas Airways

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Emirates

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Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

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Jetstar

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569 reviews

Emirates

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Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

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How long is the flight from Melbourne to South Island?
A quick flight from Melbourne to South Island can take about 3h 10m. Jetstar provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $524. Melbourne and South Island are separated by a distance of 2145 km. All flights are typically direct.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to South Island one-way?
$227 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 Virgin Australia, with prices starting from $277 and $284, respectively.
What are the most popular routes from Melbourne to South Island?
When deciding which route to take from Melbourne to South Island, consider Melbourne - Queenstown Intl, Melbourne Avalon - Queenstown Intl or Melbourne - Christchurch, as they are the most popular.
What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne to South Island?
The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Melbourne to South Island are Air India (91%), Thai Airways (89%) and Jetstar (85%).
What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to South Island?
Looking for the cheapest flight from Melbourne to South Island? While on average our users pay $513, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $308. The most popular route (Melbourne - Queenstown Intl), is priced around $524.
Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to South Island that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to South Island flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to South Island?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to South Island.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to South Island?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to South Island 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 Melbourne to South Island?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to South Island (average of $469). Flying from Melbourne to South Island in December is currently the most expensive (average of $684). 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.

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Virgin Australia	Cheapest$249	Average$605	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Emirates	Cheapest$267	Average$568	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
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Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to South Island. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 September 2026.

When flying from Melbourne to South Island, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 13% versus a flight in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne to South Island

The most flights from ME1 to zzEDG are scheduled on a Monday (21 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to South Island?

The price you pay for your flight from Melbourne to South Island may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 87 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to South Island?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to South Island. Price data was last updated on 12 September 2026.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to South Island flight should consider departing on Tuesday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Island

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