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Cheap flights from Melbourne to South Island 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.
MEL — CHC
8 Jul — 15 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 3 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$424

One-way from

$248

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$479
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 26/7-2/8
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 00m total
  • Melbourne to South Island
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 15/8
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 15m total
  • Melbourne to South Island
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($121 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($30 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 3 July 2025.

Sat 26/711:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Sat 2/808:20CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 1/7$424
Fri 21/1114:30MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Fri 28/1112:00ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Deal found 2/7$500
Sat 16/818:25MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 25mAir New Zealand
Sat 23/806:10CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 2/7$519
Tue 19/811:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 20/813:00CHC - MEL
1 stop9h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7$520
Sun 24/814:50MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 29/818:00ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/6$535
Tue 22/709:10MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 15mAir New Zealand
Sun 27/716:25ZQN - MEL
1 stop17h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 30/6$551
Mon 25/811:35MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mVirgin Australia
Thu 28/818:00ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 30/6$552
Thu 23/1020:55AVV - ZQN
1 stop12h 15mJetstar
Sun 26/1020:40ZQN - AVV
1 stop12h 55mJetstar
Deal found 2/7$589
Wed 13/823:55MEL - DUD
1 stop9h 20mJetstar
Wed 20/811:50DUD - MEL
1 stop12h 55mJetstar
Deal found 1/7$592
Fri 15/811:05MEL - NSN
1 stop20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 22/815:25NSN - MEL
1 stop9h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7$640
Wed 13/818:25MEL - DUD
1 stop11h 15mAir New Zealand
Wed 20/808:10DUD - MEL
2 stops11h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/7$715
Fri 15/823:55MEL - BHE
1 stop10h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 22/813:15BHE - MEL
1 stop11h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7$720

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne 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

Sat 26/7

11:05-16:20

Nonstop3h 15m

Christchurch

Sat 2/8

08:20-10:05

Nonstop3h 45m

$424

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Fri 21/11

14:30-19:40

Nonstop3h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 28/11

12:00-13:25

Nonstop3h 25m

$500

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Sat 16/8

18:25-23:50

Nonstop3h 25m

Christchurch

Sat 23/8

06:10-08:05

Nonstop3h 55m

$519

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Tue 19/8

11:05-16:20

Nonstop3h 15m

Christchurch

Wed 20/8

13:00-20:35

1 stop9h 35m

$520

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Sun 24/8

14:50-20:00

Nonstop3h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 29/8

18:00-19:35

Nonstop3h 35m

$535

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Tue 22/7

09:10-14:25

Nonstop3h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 27/7

16:25-08:05

1 stop17h 40m

$551

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Mon 25/8

11:35-16:45

Nonstop3h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 28/8

18:00-19:35

Nonstop3h 35m

$552

MelbourneQueenstown

AVV - ZQN

AVVZQN

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 23/10

20:55-11:10

1 stop12h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 26/10

20:40-07:35

1 stop12h 55m

$589

MelbourneDunedin

MEL - DUD

MELDUD

Melbourne

Wed 13/8

23:55-11:15

1 stop9h 20m

Dunedin

Wed 20/8

11:50-22:45

1 stop12h 55m

$592

MelbourneNelson

MEL - NSN

MELNSN

Melbourne

Fri 15/8

11:05-09:35

1 stop20h 30m

Nelson

Fri 22/8

15:25-22:45

1 stop9h 20m

$640

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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 to South Island

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 $346). Flying from Melbourne 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 3 July 2025.

When flying from Melbourne 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 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 3 July 2025.

The most flights from ME1 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 3 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways 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
3,285 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
486 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
872 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
409 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
455 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to South Island. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    $248 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 $298 and $351, 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 - Christchurch or Melbourne Avalon - Queenstown Intl, 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 Thai Airways (78%), Jetstar (70%) and Qantas Airways (67%).

  • 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 $456, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $251. The most popular route (Melbourne - Queenstown Intl), is priced around $481.

  • 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.

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  • 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 $346). Flying from Melbourne 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$213Average$601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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JetstarCheapest$230Average$532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest$261Average$644FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$317Average$725FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$321Average$729FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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