Cheap flights from Christchurch to Melbourne

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Cheapest round-trip flights $343
Jetstar Nonstop 4 hr Thu, Jul 23 — Wed, Jul 29
The cheapest round-trip flight from Christchurch to Melbourne is currently $343
Cheapest one-way flight $148
Jetstar Nonstop 4 hr Wed, Jun 17
The cheapest one-way flight from Christchurch to Melbourne is currently $148
Last-minute weekend getaway $468
Jetstar Nonstop 4 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Christchurch to Melbourne is currently $468
Cheapest business class flights $857
Qantas Nonstop 4 hr Thu, Jul 23 — Wed, Jul 29
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Christchurch to Melbourne is currently $857
Fastest flight 3 hr 45 min The fastest nonstop flight from Christchurch to Melbourne takes 3 hr 45 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Christchurch to Melbourne is typically July. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.
July
Cheapest
Typical prices: $285–435
December
Most expensive
Typical prices: $455–620

Popular airlines from Christchurch to Melbourne

  • Qantas
    Nonstop
    from $452
    Typical price: $415–630
    9 weekly nonstop flights
    CHC - MEL Every day
    76 weekly connecting flights
    CHC - MEL Every day
  • Air New Zealand
    Nonstop
    from $414
    Typical price: $390–690
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    CHC - MEL Every day
    50 weekly connecting flights
    CHC - MEL Every day
  • Jetstar
    Nonstop
    from $343
    Typical price: $360–580
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    CHC - MEL Every day
    36 weekly connecting flights
    CHC - AVV, MEL Every day
  • Fiji Airways
    from $929
    Typical price: $1,200–2,750
    3 weekly connecting flights
    CHC - MEL Every Mon, Thu, Sat

Popular airports near Christchurch

  • Christchurch Airport (CHC)
    Christchurch New Zealand 22 min 6 mi
  • Richard Pearse-Timaru-Levels Airport (TIU)
    Timaru New Zealand 1 hr 59 min 88 mi
  • Hokitika Airport (HKK)
    Hokitika New Zealand 3 hr 23 min 100 mi

Popular airports near Melbourne

  • Melbourne Airport (MEL)
    Melbourne Australia 27 min 11 mi
  • Avalon Airport (AVV)
    Melbourne Australia 47 min 31 mi
  • Albury Airport (ABX)
    Albury Australia 3 hr 27 min 163 mi
  • Bendigo Airport (BXG)
    Bendigo Australia 1 hr 53 min 81 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Christchurch to Melbourne

The cheapest flights from Christchurch to Melbourne are usually in July. Typical ticket prices in July range from $285 to $435.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Christchurch to Melbourne recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $343. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $148.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Qantas flight from Christchurch to Melbourne is $452, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 18.
  • The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Christchurch to Melbourne is $414, flying from Jul 26 to Aug 4.
  • The cheapest Jetstar flight from Christchurch to Melbourne is $343, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 29.
  • The cheapest Fiji Airways flight from Christchurch to Melbourne is $929, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 8.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Christchurch to Melbourne starts at $343 from Thu, Jul 23 to Wed, Jul 29. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $148 and departs on Wed, Jun 17.
3 hr 45 min is the shortest flight time from Christchurch to Melbourne.
Most visitors arrive during summer (Dec–Mar) when popular events include the Australian Open tennis finals (Jan) and the LBGT-focused Midsumma Festival (Jan–Feb). Also drawing crowds are the Moomba arts festival (Mar), known for its parade and carnival; the Royal Melbourne Show (Sep), an agricultural fair; and the Melbourne Festival (Oct), with many free performances. Melbourne's climate is temperate but quite variable, with cool temperatures during winter (Jun–Aug).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Christchurch to Melbourne.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Christchurch to Melbourne really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Christchurch to Melbourne.

In terms of nonstop flights, Qantas is the most popular. Qantas offers 9 nonstop flights and 76 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .

Other popular airlines flying from Christchurch to Melbourne are:
  • Air New Zealand offers 7 nonstop flights and 50 connecting flights per week. Air New Zealand flies from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
  • Jetstar offers 7 nonstop flights and 36 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Avalon Airport (AVV) , Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
  • Fiji Airways offers 3 connecting flights per week. Fiji Airways flies from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Christchurch and Melbourne.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Christchurch to Melbourne recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $343. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $148.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Qantas flight from Christchurch to Melbourne is $452, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 18.
  • The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Christchurch to Melbourne is $414, flying from Jul 26 to Aug 4.
  • The cheapest Jetstar flight from Christchurch to Melbourne is $343, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 29.
  • The cheapest Fiji Airways flight from Christchurch to Melbourne is $929, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 8.
Qantas, Jetstar and Air New Zealand fly direct from Christchurch to Melbourne.
  • There are 9 Qantas direct flights from Christchurch to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Air New Zealand direct flights from Christchurch to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Jetstar direct flights from Christchurch to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Christchurch and Melbourne at price $468 is offered by Jetstar from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.
Qantas, Jetstar and Air New Zealand fly direct from Christchurch to Melbourne.
  • There are 9 Qantas direct flights from Christchurch to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Air New Zealand direct flights from Christchurch to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Jetstar direct flights from Christchurch to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Christchurch to Melbourne on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Christchurch and Melbourne start at $343 from Thu, Jul 23 to Wed, Jul 29 with Jetstar.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Christchurch to Melbourne, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Christchurch and Melbourne start at $857 from Thu, Jul 23 to Wed, Jul 29 with Qantas.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Christchurch and Melbourne start at $343 from Thu, Jul 23 to Wed, Jul 29.
To book business class trips from Christchurch to Melbourne, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Christchurch and Melbourne starts at $468 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with Jetstar.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Christchurch and Melbourne at price $468 is offered by Jetstar from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.
To find last-minute flight deals from Christchurch to Melbourne, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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