Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch from £152
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 27/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — CHC
27 Dec — 3 Jan1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Christchurch are usually found in May or June, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Monday
Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Christchurch
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) to Christchurch (CHC). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 27 November 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Christchurch. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 November 2025.
Sun 7/1218:50MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 25mAir New Zealand
Wed 17/1206:00CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 25/11£313
Sun 7/1218:50MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 25mAir New Zealand
Fri 19/1206:00CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 25/11£351
Sun 7/1212:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Wed 17/1216:10CHC - MEL
1 stop9h 40mJetstar
Deal found 26/11£357
Mon 1/1218:50MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 25mAir New Zealand
Wed 10/1206:00CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 24/11£360
Sun 14/1213:10MEL - CHC
1 stop8h 55mJetstar
Tue 23/1209:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 25/11£374
Sun 14/1218:50MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 20mQantas Airways
Tue 23/1206:05CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 26/11£377
Sat 6/1209:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 25mAir New Zealand
Thu 18/1206:00CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 25/11£383
Wed 17/1211:15MEL - CHC
1 stop10h 50mJetstar
Tue 23/1209:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 24/11£439
Best flights from Melbourne to Christchurch
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Melbourne to Christchurch that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 27 November 2025.
Sun 25/112:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Fri 30/109:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 25/11£245
Wed 10/1209:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 25mAir New Zealand
Wed 17/1206:00CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 24/11£313
Thu 16/411:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Thu 7/508:20CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 26/11£250
Thu 22/113:10MEL - CHC
1 stop8h 55mJetstar
Thu 12/209:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 26/11£261
Mon 23/212:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Mon 2/309:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 24/11£265
Thu 26/312:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Thu 2/409:20CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 25/11£275
Fri 13/312:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Fri 27/314:00CHC - MEL
1 stop10h 50mJetstar
Deal found 24/11£279
Sat 31/110:10MEL - CHC
1 stop11h 55mJetstar
Fri 6/209:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 26/11£298
Fri 16/112:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Sat 31/116:10CHC - MEL
1 stop9h 45mJetstar
Deal found 25/11£306
Direct flights from Melbourne to Christchurch
Explore direct flight options from Melbourne to Christchurch based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 27 November 2025.
Thu 22/112:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Thu 12/209:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 26/11£221
Mon 16/312:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Tue 24/309:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 24/11£240
Fri 23/112:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Fri 30/109:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 23/11£245
Thu 16/411:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Thu 7/508:20CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 26/11£250
Mon 23/212:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Mon 2/309:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 24/11£265
Mon 2/218:50MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 20mQantas Airways
Mon 16/206:05CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 26/11£270
Sun 19/418:10MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 25mAir New Zealand
Sun 26/406:10CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 25/11£270
Thu 16/411:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Thu 23/408:20CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 24/11£275
Fri 16/118:55MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 25mAir New Zealand
Sat 31/106:00CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 24/11£279
Fri 16/118:55MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 25mAir New Zealand
Mon 26/106:00CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 26/11£282
Wed 8/411:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Wed 22/408:20CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 26/11£289
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Christchurch
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Christchurch. Data last updated 27 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Mon 1/1218:50MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 25mAir New Zealand
Wed 10/1206:00CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 24/11£360
Sat 6/1209:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 25mAir New Zealand
Thu 18/1206:00CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 25/11£383
Sun 7/1218:50MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 25mAir New Zealand
Wed 17/1206:00CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 25/11£313
Sun 7/1218:50MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 25mAir New Zealand
Fri 19/1206:00CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 25/11£351
Sun 7/1212:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Wed 17/1216:10CHC - MEL
1 stop9h 40mJetstar
Deal found 26/11£357
Sun 14/1213:10MEL - CHC
1 stop8h 55mJetstar
Tue 23/1209:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 25/11£374
Sun 14/1218:50MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 20mQantas Airways
Tue 23/1206:05CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 26/11£377
Wed 17/1211:15MEL - CHC
1 stop10h 50mJetstar
Tue 23/1209:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 24/11£439
One-way flights from Melbourne to Christchurch
Search for one-way flight options from Melbourne to Christchurch. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 27 November 2025.
Fri 6/212:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Deal found 23/11£152
Sat 14/211:15MEL - CHC
1 stop10h 50mJetstar
Deal found 24/11£161
Wed 4/212:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Deal found 23/11£161
Thu 26/213:10MEL - CHC
1 stop8h 55mJetstar
Deal found 24/11£164
Tue 5/523:55MEL - CHC
1 stop7h 55mJetstar
Deal found 23/11£171
Sun 1/323:55MEL - CHC
1 stop7h 55mJetstar
Deal found 24/11£172
Wed 28/118:50MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 25/11£173
Thu 5/213:10MEL - CHC
1 stop8h 55mJetstar
Deal found 23/11£174
Tue 27/123:55MEL - CHC
1 stop12h 45mJetstar
Deal found 26/11£181
Wed 28/118:50MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 20mEmirates
Deal found 25/11£183
Fri 27/223:55MEL - CHC
1 stop12h 45mJetstar
Deal found 24/11£186
Cheapflights Fare Finder
Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Christchurch that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 27 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch that are best for you.
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Melbourne
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Christchurch
Route
Depart
Return
Price
MelbourneChristchurch
MEL - CHC
MELCHC
Melbourne
Sun 25/1
12:05-17:20
Nonstop3h 15m
Christchurch
Fri 30/1
09:15-11:00
Nonstop3h 45m
£245
MelbourneChristchurch
MEL - CHC
MELCHC
Melbourne
Thu 16/4
11:05-16:20
Nonstop3h 15m
Christchurch
Thu 7/5
08:20-10:05
Nonstop3h 45m
£250
MelbourneChristchurch
MEL - CHC
MELCHC
Melbourne
Thu 22/1
13:10-00:05
1 stop8h 55m
Christchurch
Thu 12/2
09:15-11:00
Nonstop3h 45m
£261
MelbourneChristchurch
MEL - CHC
MELCHC
Melbourne
Mon 23/2
12:05-17:20
Nonstop3h 15m
Christchurch
Mon 2/3
09:15-11:00
Nonstop3h 45m
£265
MelbourneChristchurch
MEL - CHC
MELCHC
Melbourne
Thu 26/3
12:05-17:20
Nonstop3h 15m
Christchurch
Thu 2/4
09:20-11:05
Nonstop3h 45m
£275
MelbourneChristchurch
MEL - CHC
MELCHC
Melbourne
Fri 13/3
12:05-17:20
Nonstop3h 15m
Christchurch
Fri 27/3
14:00-22:50
1 stop10h 50m
£279
MelbourneChristchurch
MEL - CHC
MELCHC
Melbourne
Sat 31/1
10:10-00:05
1 stop11h 55m
Christchurch
Fri 6/2
09:15-11:00
Nonstop3h 45m
£298
MelbourneChristchurch
MEL - CHC
MELCHC
Melbourne
Fri 16/1
12:05-17:20
Nonstop3h 15m
Christchurch
Sat 31/1
16:10-23:55
1 stop9h 45m
£306
MelbourneChristchurch
MEL - CHC
MELCHC
Melbourne
Wed 10/12
09:05-14:30
Nonstop3h 25m
Christchurch
Wed 17/12
06:00-07:55
Nonstop3h 55m
£313
MelbourneChristchurch
MEL - CHC
MELCHC
Melbourne
Fri 27/2
12:05-17:20
Nonstop3h 15m
£152
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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Christchurch
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch?
Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch (average of £88). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch in December is currently the most expensive (average of £153). 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 CHC?
Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Christchurch. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 27 November 2025.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch as you normally would.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch?
Weekly flight availability from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch
Explore weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Christchurch. 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 27 November 2025.
The most flights from MEL to CHC are scheduled on a Monday (17 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 on average).
How often are flights from Melbourne to Christchurch delayed?
About 23% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Christchurch have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 110 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Melbourne to Christchurch flights?
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Melbourne to Christchurch flights?
Over the past year, Jetstar have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 19% of flights being delayed.
Reviews of airlines servicing Christchurch
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Christchurch. 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 Christchurch. Reviews last updated 27 November 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Qantas Airways and Jetstar
from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.
Related info for your journey
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What airport do you fly into for flights to Christchurch from Melbourne?
If you book a flight to Christchurch from Melbourne, you will be flying to Christchurch, which is the city’s only airport. Christchurch (CHC) is located 5.9 mi from the center of Christchurch. There are 15 flights from Melbourne to Christchurch per day from 2 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch?
A quick flight from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch can take about 3h 15m. Jetstar provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £245. The distance between Melbourne Airport and Christchurch is about 1499 mi. All flights are typically direct.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch round-trip from £139. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Qantas Airways. Jetstar is 47% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch?
Before booking your flight to Christchurch from Melbourne Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Emirates (82%), Jetstar (81%), Finnair( 77%).
What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch?
The cheapest flight price from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch is £138. On average you can expect to pay £268. The most popular route, (Melbourne - Christchurch), can usually be booked for £124.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Christchurch?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Christchurch 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 Christchurch?
Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch (average of £88). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch in December is currently the most expensive (average of £153). 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.
Explore flights to Christchurch departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 27 November 2025.
Top 2 airlines flying from Melbourne to Christchurch
Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Christchurch. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 27 November 2025.
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