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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to South Island from $251

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 22/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — CHC
15 Jul — 22 Jul1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to South Island

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Melbourne to South Island flight deals. Data was last updated 10 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$418

One-way from

$251

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$482
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 19/8-20/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 55m total
  • Melbourne to South Island
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 22/7
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 15m total
  • Melbourne to South Island
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($121 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($29 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find flight deals from Melbourne to South Island

Cheapest flights from Melbourne to South Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to South Island. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 July 2025.

Tue 19/818:25MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 25mAir New Zealand
Wed 20/819:40CHC - MEL
1 stop14h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/7$418
Fri 15/811:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Fri 22/808:20CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 7/7$449
Mon 18/811:35MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mVirgin Australia
Tue 26/818:00ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 8/7$459
Fri 12/914:50MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/918:00ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7$473
Fri 29/818:25MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 31/808:20CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7$473
Wed 10/914:50MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Fri 12/912:10ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Deal found 8/7$476
Thu 28/809:10MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 15mAir New Zealand
Wed 3/915:40ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 8/7$487
Thu 30/1018:50MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 20mQantas Airways
Wed 5/1115:45CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 8/7$501
Fri 22/818:55MEL - NSN
2 stops12h 55mAir New Zealand
Fri 29/810:05NSN - MEL
2 stops12h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 8/7$537
Thu 21/818:55MEL - BHE
2 stops18h 50mAir New Zealand
Thu 28/807:30BHE - MEL
2 stops15h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/7$540
Wed 20/818:25MEL - DUD
2 stops13h 45mAir New Zealand
Fri 22/816:55DUD - MEL
1 stop17h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 8/7$546
Sat 23/818:25MEL - IVC
1 stop13h 45mAir New Zealand
Sat 30/811:55IVC - MEL
2 stops10h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/7$556

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to South Island that are best for you.

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Melbourne

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South Island

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Tue 19/8

18:25-23:50

Nonstop3h 25m

Christchurch

Wed 20/8

19:40-08:10

1 stop14h 30m

$418

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Mon 18/8

11:35-16:45

Nonstop3h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 26/8

18:00-19:35

Nonstop3h 35m

$459

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Fri 15/8

11:05-16:20

Nonstop3h 15m

Christchurch

Fri 22/8

08:20-10:05

Nonstop3h 45m

$467

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Fri 12/9

14:50-20:00

Nonstop3h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 16/9

18:00-19:35

Nonstop3h 35m

$473

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Fri 29/8

18:25-23:50

Nonstop3h 25m

Christchurch

Sun 31/8

08:20-10:05

Nonstop3h 45m

$473

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Wed 10/9

14:50-20:00

Nonstop3h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 12/9

12:10-13:35

Nonstop3h 25m

$476

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Thu 28/8

09:10-14:25

Nonstop3h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 3/9

15:40-17:10

Nonstop3h 30m

$487

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Thu 30/10

18:50-00:10

Nonstop3h 20m

Christchurch

Wed 5/11

15:45-17:40

Nonstop3h 55m

$501

MelbourneNelson

MEL - NSN

MELNSN

Melbourne

Fri 22/8

18:55-09:50

2 stops12h 55m

Nelson

Fri 29/8

10:05-20:35

2 stops12h 30m

$537

MelbourneDunedin

MEL - DUD

MELDUD

Melbourne

Wed 20/8

18:25-10:10

2 stops13h 45m

Dunedin

Fri 22/8

16:55-08:05

1 stop17h 10m

$546

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to South Island

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to South Island

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

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

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

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 10 July 2025.

When flying from Melbourne Airport to South Island, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne Airport to South Island

Explore weekly flight availability from Melbourne to South Island. 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 10 July 2025.

The most flights from MEL to zzEDG 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).

Reviews of airlines servicing South Island

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Island. 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 South Island. Reviews last updated 10 July 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, andVirgin Australia from Melbourne Airport to South Island to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Related info for your journey

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $251 on Jetstar. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air New Zealand from $276 and Virgin Australia from $280 one-way.

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  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to South Island?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to South Island? While on average our users pay $465, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $253. The most popular route (Melbourne - Queenstown Intl), is priced around $453.

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    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 Airport to South Island?

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

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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$216Average$636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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JetstarCheapest$230Average$539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest$263Average$649FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$320Average$727FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$325Average$777FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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