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$206+ Cheap flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Christchurch (CHC)

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 5/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — CHC
May 17 — May 241
Sun 5/17
Sun 5/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Christchurch are usually found in May or August, booked 33 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Christchurch
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 April 17, 2026.

This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jetstar is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/1111:05 am
MEL
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 20m
Jetstar
Wed 5/208:20 am
CHC
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Jetstar
Deal found 4/13$322
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jetstar is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/511:05 am
MEL
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 20m
Jetstar
Thu 6/188:20 am
CHC
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Jetstar
Deal found 4/12$323
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jetstar is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/1011:05 am
MEL
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 20m
Jetstar
Thu 5/218:20 am
CHC
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Jetstar
Deal found 4/15$325
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jetstar is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/3111:05 am
MEL
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 20m
Jetstar
Sun 6/78:20 am
CHC
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Jetstar
Deal found 4/16$326
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jetstar is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/811:05 am
MEL
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 20m
Jetstar
Thu 6/118:20 am
CHC
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Jetstar
Deal found 4/17$327
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jetstar is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/1311:05 am
MEL
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 20m
Jetstar
Mon 7/208:20 am
CHC
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Jetstar
Deal found 4/17$328
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jetstar is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/1111:05 am
MEL
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 20m
Jetstar
Fri 5/158:20 am
CHC
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Jetstar
Deal found 4/13$336
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jetstar is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/511:05 am
MEL
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 20m
Jetstar
Mon 6/88:20 am
CHC
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Jetstar
Deal found 4/12$337
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/211:05 am
MEL
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 20m
Jetstar
Sun 6/78:20 am
CHC
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Jetstar
Deal found 4/12$338
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jetstar is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/1411:05 am
MEL
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 20m
Jetstar
Thu 5/218:20 am
CHC
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Jetstar
Deal found 4/15$339

Find 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 April 17, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$322
(Jetstar)

One-way from

$206
(CheapOair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$418

Good round-trip deal

$347 or less

Good one-way deal

$245 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Melbourne-Christchurch flight deals.
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From Melbourne to Christchurch
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One-way flight from Melbourne to Christchurch
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($46 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Melbourne to Christchurch.
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Melbourne to Christchurch.
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 17, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Fri 6/5

11:05 am-4:25 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

Christchurch

Thu 6/18

8:20 am-10:05 am

Nonstop3h 45m

$323

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Thu 6/4

11:05 am-4:25 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

Christchurch

Sun 6/7

8:20 am-10:05 am

Nonstop3h 45m

$323

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Tue 9/15

11:05 am-4:25 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

Christchurch

Sat 9/19

8:20 am-10:05 am

Nonstop3h 45m

$327

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Fri 6/5

11:05 am-4:25 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

Christchurch

Mon 6/8

8:20 am-10:05 am

Nonstop3h 45m

$337

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Sat 5/16

6:30 pm-11:55 pm

Nonstop3h 25m

Christchurch

Wed 5/20

6:10 am-8:05 am

Nonstop3h 55m

$403

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Tue 5/5

11:55 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop12h 40m

Christchurch

Tue 5/12

8:20 am-10:05 am

Nonstop3h 45m

$421

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Sun 5/3

6:45 pm-7:50 am

1 stop11h 05m

Christchurch

Wed 5/6

8:20 am-10:05 am

Nonstop3h 45m

$438

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Tue 6/2

11:55 pm-10:25 am

1 stop8h 30m

Christchurch

Sun 6/7

10:10 am-9:35 pm

1 stop13h 25m

$445

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Sun 5/17

6:10 pm-11:35 pm

Nonstop3h 25m

Christchurch

Wed 5/20

6:10 am-8:05 am

Nonstop3h 55m

$453
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Sat 5/30

11:05 am-4:25 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

$210

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Deals found on 4/16

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Compare providers for flights from Melbourne to Christchurch

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Melbourne to Christchurch in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
BudgetAirPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Melbourne Airport-Christchurch flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Melbourne Airport-Christchurch flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Melbourne Airport-Christchurch flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Melbourne Airport-Christchurch flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Melbourne Airport-Christchurch flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Christchurch

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Christchurch from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Melbourne to Christchurch. Price data was last updated on April 10, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch, you should look to book at least 33 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch (average of $296). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch in December is currently the most expensive (average of $474). 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 April 17, 2026.

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 to fly round-trip from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch?

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 April 17, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,559 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,559 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,559 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
627 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,559 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,019 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,559 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
540 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,559 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Christchurch. 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 into for flights to Christchurch from Melbourne?

    Christchurch (CHC), located 5.9 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Melbourne to Christchurch. 4 airlines have flights to Christchurch from Melbourne on a regular basis. Booking flights from Melbourne to Christchurch should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 19 inbound flights from Melbourne per day.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch?

    For as low as $323, Jetstar can have you in Christchurch from Melbourne Airport in 3h 20m. The distance between Melbourne Airport and Christchurch is about 1499 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch round-trip?

    Flying on Jetstar is currently your cheapest option to Christchurch, with prices starting at $142. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand, with the lowest prices starting at $178 and $215, respectively. Users have found that Jetstar is 60% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch one-way?

    $164 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Jetstar. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Emirates and Qantas Airways, with prices starting from $190 and $194, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch consider choosing LATAM Airlines (93%), Virgin Australia (85%) or Air New Zealand (85%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch? While on average our users pay $342, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $195. The most popular route (Melbourne - Christchurch), is priced around $164.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Christchurch that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Christchurch flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Christchurch?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Christchurch.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch (average of $296). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch in December is currently the most expensive (average of $474). 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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Top 4 airlines flying from Melbourne to Christchurch

Discover the top 4 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 17, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$142Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$178Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air New ZealandCheapest$215Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
EmiratesCheapest$294Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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