Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Christchurch (MEL - CHC)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Melbourne to Christchurch and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$248	Jetstar Nonstop 4 hr Sun, May 17 — Sat, May 23	The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Christchurch is currently $248
Cheapest one-way flight	$151	Jetstar Nonstop 4 hr Wed, May 20	The cheapest one-way flight from Melbourne to Christchurch is currently $151
Last-minute weekend getaway	$672	Jetstar 1 stop 11 hr Sat, Feb 28 — Mon, Mar 2	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Melbourne to Christchurch is currently $672
Cheapest business class flights	$976	Qantas Nonstop 4 hr Thu, May 7 — Wed, May 13	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Melbourne to Christchurch is currently $976

Fastest flight	3 hr 15 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Melbourne to Christchurch takes 3 hr 15 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 Melbourne to Christchurch is typically May. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

May Cheapest	Typical prices: $320–440
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $430–790

Popular airlines from Melbourne to Christchurch

Qantas

Nonstop

from $433

Typical price: $450–720

11 weekly nonstop flights

MEL - CHC Every day

93 weekly connecting flights

MEL - CHC Every day
Air New Zealand

Nonstop

from $330

Typical price: $415–810

9 weekly nonstop flights

MEL - CHC Every day

88 weekly connecting flights

MEL - CHC Every day
Jetstar

Nonstop

from $248

Typical price: $365–670

7 weekly nonstop flights

MEL - CHC Every day

35 weekly connecting flights

AVV, MEL - CHC Every day
Fiji Airways

from $1,293

Typical price: $1,150–1,900

3 weekly connecting flights

MEL - CHC Every Wed, Fri, Sun

Popular airports near Melbourne

Melbourne Airport (MEL)

Melbourne Australia 27 min 11 mi
Avalon Airport (AVV)

Melbourne Australia 48 min 31 mi
Essendon Fields Airport Terminal (MEB)

Melbourne Australia 27 min 6 mi
Albury Airport (ABX)

Albury Australia 3 hr 27 min 163 mi

Popular airports near Christchurch

Christchurch Airport (CHC)

Christchurch New Zealand 6 mi
Richard Pearse-Timaru-Levels Airport (TIU)

Timaru New Zealand 1 hr 59 min 88 mi
Marlborough Airport Blenheim (BHE)

Blenheim New Zealand 4 hr 9 min 152 mi
Hokitika Airport (HKK)

Hokitika New Zealand 3 hr 23 min 100 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Melbourne to Christchurch

The cheapest flights from Melbourne to Christchurch are usually in May. Typical ticket prices in May range from $320 to $440.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Christchurch recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $248. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $151.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Qantas flight from Melbourne to Christchurch is $433, flying from Apr 26 to May 5.
The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Melbourne to Christchurch is $330, flying from May 7 to May 13.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Melbourne to Christchurch is $248, flying from May 17 to May 23.
The cheapest Fiji Airways flight from Melbourne to Christchurch is $1,293, flying from Apr 10 to Apr 16.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Christchurch starts at $248 from Sun, May 17 to Sat, May 23. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $151 and departs on Wed, May 20.

3 hr 15 min is the shortest flight time from Melbourne to Christchurch.

The city receives most of its visitors Nov–Apr, the warmest months. May–Oct is cool, with nighttime temperatures around freezing Jun–Aug. In the rain shadow of the Southern Alps, the city is sunny and relatively dry and can be subjected to strong Nor’wester winds. The World Buskers Festival (Jan) brings street performers to the city. The New Zealand Jazz & Blues Festival (Apr) features artists from around the world. The NZ Cup & Show Week (Nov), a major agricultural fair, also encompasses horse racing and fashion.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Melbourne to Christchurch.
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 Melbourne to Christchurch 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 Melbourne to Christchurch.

In terms of nonstop flights, Qantas is the most popular. Qantas offers 11 nonstop flights and 93 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Christchurch Airport (CHC) .

Other popular airlines flying from Melbourne to Christchurch are:

Air New Zealand offers 9 nonstop flights and 88 connecting flights per week. Air New Zealand flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Christchurch Airport (CHC) .
Jetstar offers 7 nonstop flights and 35 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Avalon Airport (AVV) , Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Christchurch Airport (CHC) .
Fiji Airways offers 3 connecting flights per week. Fiji Airways flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Christchurch Airport (CHC) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Melbourne and Christchurch.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Christchurch recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $248. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $151.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Qantas flight from Melbourne to Christchurch is $433, flying from Apr 26 to May 5.
The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Melbourne to Christchurch is $330, flying from May 7 to May 13.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Melbourne to Christchurch is $248, flying from May 17 to May 23.
The cheapest Fiji Airways flight from Melbourne to Christchurch is $1,293, flying from Apr 10 to Apr 16.

Qantas, Air New Zealand and Jetstar fly direct from Melbourne to Christchurch.

There are 11 Qantas direct flights from Melbourne to Christchurch per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 9 Air New Zealand direct flights from Melbourne to Christchurch per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Jetstar direct flights from Melbourne to Christchurch 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 Melbourne and Christchurch at price $672 is offered by Jetstar from Sat, Feb 28 to Mon, Mar 2.

Qantas, Air New Zealand and Jetstar fly direct from Melbourne to Christchurch.

There are 11 Qantas direct flights from Melbourne to Christchurch per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 9 Air New Zealand direct flights from Melbourne to Christchurch per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Jetstar direct flights from Melbourne to Christchurch 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 Melbourne to Christchurch on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Melbourne and Christchurch start at $248 from Sun, May 17 to Sat, May 23 with Jetstar.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Melbourne to Christchurch, 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 Melbourne and Christchurch start at $976 from Thu, May 7 to Wed, May 13 with Qantas.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Melbourne and Christchurch start at $248 from Sun, May 17 to Sat, May 23.

To book business class trips from Melbourne to Christchurch, 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 Melbourne and Christchurch starts at $672 from Sat, Feb 28 to Mon, Mar 2 with Jetstar.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Melbourne and Christchurch at price $672 is offered by Jetstar from Sat, Feb 28 to Mon, Mar 2.

To find last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Christchurch, 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.