Cheap flights from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport from £127
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 16/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — MEL
4 Jan — 11 Jan1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Christchurch to Melbourne are usually found in May or June, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Monday
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Cheapest flights from Christchurch to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Christchurch to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 5 December 2025.
Wed 17/1205:45CHC - MEL
1 stop7h 10mAir New Zealand
Thu 8/112:10MEL - CHC
1 stop7h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/12£1,161
Wed 24/1206:15CHC - MEL
2 stops32h 10mFiji Airways
Fri 2/123:55MEL - CHC
1 stop11h 15mFiji Airways
Deal found 4/12£1,560
Best flights from Christchurch to Melbourne
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Christchurch to Melbourne that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 5 December 2025.
Fri 6/306:05CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mQantas Airways
Mon 16/318:50MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/12£291
Sat 17/109:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Sat 24/112:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Deal found 3/12£302
Thu 9/406:20CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 50mEmirates
Thu 23/409:15MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 30mEmirates
Deal found 3/12£360
Sat 17/109:25CHC - MEL
2 stops14h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 24/112:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12£360
Fri 9/106:00CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mAir New Zealand
Fri 9/118:55MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 2/12£414
Wed 7/106:00CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mAir New Zealand
Thu 5/208:35MEL - CHC
1 stop8h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/12£471
Direct flights from Christchurch to Melbourne
Explore direct flight options from Christchurch to Melbourne based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 5 December 2025.
Fri 6/306:05CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mQantas Airways
Mon 16/318:50MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/12£291
Sat 17/109:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Sat 24/112:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Deal found 3/12£302
Thu 9/406:20CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 50mEmirates
Thu 23/409:15MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 30mEmirates
Deal found 3/12£360
Fri 9/106:00CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mAir New Zealand
Fri 9/118:55MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 2/12£414
Last-minute flights from Christchurch to Melbourne
Discover last-minute flight deals from Christchurch to Melbourne. Data last updated 5 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Wed 7/106:00CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mAir New Zealand
Thu 5/208:35MEL - CHC
1 stop8h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/12£471
Fri 9/106:00CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mAir New Zealand
Fri 9/118:55MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 2/12£414
Fri 9/106:05CHC - MEL
1 stop7h 00mQantas Airways
Fri 9/113:30MEL - CHC
1 stop8h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/12£600
Sat 17/109:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Sat 24/112:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Deal found 3/12£302
Sat 17/109:25CHC - MEL
2 stops14h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 24/112:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12£360
One-way flights from Christchurch to Melbourne
Search for one-way flight options from Christchurch to Melbourne. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 5 December 2025.
Mon 16/306:05CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/12£127
Tue 24/206:00CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/12£130
Mon 15/1209:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 4/12£137
Sat 28/206:00CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/12£156
Mon 12/109:15CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 4/12£160
Sun 14/1206:00CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/12£173
Tue 3/314:00CHC - MEL
1 stop10h 50mJetstar
Deal found 2/12£181
Mon 12/106:05CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/12£184
Find flight deals from Christchurch to Melbourne
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Christchurch (CHC) to Melbourne (MEL). 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 5 December 2025.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Christchurch to Melbourne 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 5 December 2025.
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Depart
Return
Price
ChristchurchMelbourne
CHC - MEL
CHCMEL
Christchurch
Fri 6/3
06:05-08:00
Nonstop3h 55m
Melbourne
Mon 16/3
18:50-00:10
Nonstop3h 20m
£291
ChristchurchMelbourne
CHC - MEL
CHCMEL
Christchurch
Sat 17/1
09:15-11:00
Nonstop3h 45m
Melbourne
Sat 24/1
12:05-17:20
Nonstop3h 15m
£302
ChristchurchMelbourne
CHC - MEL
CHCMEL
Christchurch
Thu 9/4
06:20-08:10
Nonstop3h 50m
Melbourne
Thu 23/4
09:15-14:45
Nonstop3h 30m
£360
ChristchurchMelbourne
CHC - MEL
CHCMEL
Christchurch
Sat 17/1
09:25-21:30
2 stops14h 05m
Melbourne
Sat 24/1
12:05-17:20
Nonstop3h 15m
£360
ChristchurchMelbourne
CHC - MEL
CHCMEL
Christchurch
Fri 9/1
06:00-07:55
Nonstop3h 55m
Melbourne
Fri 9/1
18:55-00:20
Nonstop3h 25m
£414
ChristchurchMelbourne
CHC - MEL
CHCMEL
Christchurch
Wed 7/1
06:00-07:55
Nonstop3h 55m
Melbourne
Thu 5/2
08:35-19:25
1 stop8h 50m
£471
ChristchurchMelbourne
CHC - MEL
CHCMEL
Christchurch
Mon 16/3
06:05-08:00
Nonstop3h 55m
£127
ChristchurchMelbourne
CHC - MEL
CHCMEL
Christchurch
Tue 24/2
06:00-07:55
Nonstop3h 55m
£130
ChristchurchMelbourne
CHC - MEL
CHCMEL
Christchurch
Mon 15/12
09:15-11:00
Nonstop3h 45m
£137
ChristchurchMelbourne
CHC - MEL
CHCMEL
Christchurch
Sat 28/2
06:00-07:55
Nonstop3h 55m
£156
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Best time to book a flight from Christchurch to Melbourne
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Christchurch to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 28 November 2025.
The best time to book flights from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport is 79 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport?
Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport (average of £106). Flying from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £199). 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 CHC to MEL?
Find hourly flight availability from Christchurch to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 5 December 2025.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport as you normally would.
Weekly flight availability from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport
Explore weekly flight availability from Christchurch to Melbourne. 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 5 December 2025.
The most flights from CHC to MEL are scheduled on a Wednesday (18 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).
How often are flights from Christchurch to Melbourne delayed?
About 13% of weekly flights between Christchurch and Melbourne have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 106 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Christchurch to Melbourne flights?
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening 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 Christchurch to Melbourne flights?
Over the past year, Jetstar have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 7% of flights being delayed.
Related info for your journey
Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Christchurch to Melbourne. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
What airport do you fly from for flights from Christchurch to Melbourne?
Located just 5.9 mi from the city center, Christchurch is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Melbourne from Christchurch. Booking flights from Christchurch (CHC) to Melbourne should be relatively easy as there are 14 daily outbound flights to Melbourne from 0 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport?
Departing from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport will take you 3h 45m. There are 1499 mi between Christchurch and Melbourne Airport. Generally, flights for this route are direct.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport one-way?
The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport are Jetstar (£69), Air New Zealand (£106), and Qantas Airways (£110).
What are the most reliable airlines from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport?
No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport consider choosing Finnair (73%), Jetstar (71%) or American Airlines (69%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.
What are the cheapest flights from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport?
Looking for the cheapest flight from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport? While on average our users pay £575, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £126. The most popular route (Christchurch - Melbourne), is priced around £127.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Christchurch to Melbourne?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Christchurch to Melbourne 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 Christchurch to Melbourne Airport?
Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport (average of £106). Flying from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £199). 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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