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Find cheap flights from Christchurch to Melbourne from $168

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Cheap flight deals from Christchurch to Melbourne (CHC-MEL)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Christchurch to Melbourne that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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16:05 - 17:50CHC-MEL
3h 45mdirect
18:50 - 00:05MEL-CHC
3h 15mdirect
$364Jetstar
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Fri, 30 Aug - Wed, 4 Sep
16:05 - 17:50CHC-MEL
3h 45mdirect
18:50 - 00:05MEL-CHC
3h 15mdirect
$381Jetstar
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Fri, 24 May - Tue, 28 May
16:05 - 17:50CHC-MEL
3h 45mdirect
08:45 - 20:25MEL-CHC
9h 40m1 stop
Fri, 30 Aug - Wed, 4 Sep
16:05 - 17:50CHC-MEL
3h 45mdirect
08:45 - 22:25MEL-CHC
11h 40m1 stop
Fri, 30 Aug - Wed, 4 Sep
06:25 - 08:15CHC-MEL
3h 50mdirect
09:20 - 14:50MEL-CHC
3h 30mdirect
$630Qantas Airways
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Thu, 16 May - Thu, 23 May
06:25 - 08:15CHC-MEL
3h 50mdirect
09:20 - 14:50MEL-CHC
3h 30mdirect
$686Emirates
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Wed, 22 May - Thu, 23 May
06:05 - 08:05CHC-MEL
4h 00mdirect
09:15 - 14:40MEL-CHC
3h 25mdirect
$691Air New Zealand
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Wed, 22 May - Thu, 23 May
06:05 - 08:05CHC-MEL
4h 00mdirect
09:15 - 14:40MEL-CHC
3h 25mdirect
$697Air New Zealand
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Thu, 23 May - Mon, 27 May
15:50 - 23:40CHC-MEL
9h 50m1 stop
18:50 - 00:05MEL-CHC
3h 15mdirect
$792Qantas Airways
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Fri, 10 May - Fri, 17 May
06:25 - 08:15CHC-MEL
3h 50mdirect
02:25 - 12:55MEL-CHC
56h 30m3 stops
$2,201Emirates
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Mon, 13 May - Tue, 14 May

Flights from Christchurch to Melbourne - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Christchurch to Melbourne to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Christchurch to Melbourne?

The average price of all flights from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Christchurch to Melbourne, look for departures on Saturdays and avoid leaving on a Thursday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Melbourne, Friday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport is May, where tickets cost $507 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of tickets is $811 and $756 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 2 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 54 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Christchurch to Melbourne?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from Christchurch to Melbourne found on KAYAK was with Jetstar for $168. Jetstar proposed a return connection from $364 and Qantas Airways from $630.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Christchurch and Melbourne?

Qantas Airways connects Christchurch to Melbourne with up to 2 flights per day. Air New Zealand also offers 1 flight per day, while Jetstar follows with 1 flight per day.

Which airlines fly direct between Christchurch and Melbourne Airport?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport.
There are 3 airlines that fly direct from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport. They are: Air New Zealand, Jetstar and Qantas Airways. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Jetstar at $236 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Jetstar.

How many flights are there between Christchurch and Melbourne Airport per day?

Each day, there are between 3 and 6 nonstop flights that take off from Christchurch and land in Melbourne Airport, with an average flight time of 3h 51m. The most common departure time is 06:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 32 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Tuesday, when 19% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Christchurch and Melbourne Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Christchurch to Melbourne take?

Direct flights from Christchurch generally make it to Melbourne in 3h 45m. The flying distance between the two cities is 3,882 km.

What’s the earliest departure time from Christchurch to Melbourne?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Christchurch at 06:05 and will be landing in Melbourne Airport at 08:05.

What’s the latest departure time from Christchurch to Melbourne?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport jets off at 16:05 and lands at 17:50.

Good to know

Low season

November

High season

June

Cheapest flight

$168
Best time to beat the crowds (4% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 12% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Christchurch to Melbourne

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Christchurch to Melbourne based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Christchurch to Melbourne flights

  • Can I bring a pet on Bamboo Airways flights from Christchurch to Melbourne?

    Air New Zealand allows pets to travel domestically on flights from Christchurch to Melbourne as checked baggage or cargo. The airline also offers a Service Dog program where service dogs can travel in the cabin. There are fees associated with pet travel on Air New Zealand flights, which vary depending on the weight of the pet.

  • What seat options are available on Qantas Airways flights from Christchurch to Melbourne?

    Passengers can select their seat on Qantas flights from Christchurch to Melbourne when making a booking, or any time before the flight. The earlier they do so, the more choices they have. Passengers can also access the seat map and change their seats if desired after checking in. Qantas Airways offers Economy, Premium Economy, Business and First Class.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport was $108 for a one-way ticket and $234 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Christchurch to Melbourne?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Christchurch to Melbourne flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Christchurch to Melbourne?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Christchurch and Melbourne, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Christchurch to Melbourne?

    There are direct flights from Christchurch to Melbourne on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Christchurch to Melbourne, Air New Zealand or Emirates?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Christchurch to Melbourne are Air New Zealand and Emirates. With an average price for the route of $595 and an overall rating of 8.2, Air New Zealand is the most popular choice. Emirates is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $698 and an overall rating of 8.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Christchurch to Melbourne?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Christchurch to Melbourne.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Christchurch to Melbourne?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne from Christchurch is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Christchurch to Melbourne?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Melbourne with an airline and back to Christchurch with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Christchurch to Melbourne?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Melbourne from Christchurch up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Christchurch to Melbourne

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $278 or less one-way and $250 or less round-trip.
  • Fiji Airways provides wheelchair assistance for customers who require it, including for flights from Christchurch (CHC) to Melbourne (MEL). This includes assistance getting to and from the aircraft, boarding and deplaning, and transferring to connecting flights. The airline also offers special seating arrangements for passengers with reduced mobility, which include seating with extra legroom and aisle seats for easier access.
  • Jetstar Airways offers different baggage allowances depending on the type of ticket for flights from Christchurch (CHC) to Melbourne (MEL). Jetstar Starter fares have no checked baggage allowance but a 7 kg carry-on allowance. Their Starter Plus fares have a checked baggage allowance of up to 20 kg and a 7 kg carry-on allowance, while Jetstar Business fares have a checked baggage allowance of up to 30 kg and a 7 kg carry-on allowance.
  • Emirates Airlines offers a range of services for families travelling with children on flights from Christchurch (CHC) to Melbourne (MEL). The airline offers healthy meals for young flyers aged from two to 12 years old and in-flight entertainment for children, including children's movies, TV shows, music, games and children's magazines. The airline also has special products and services for children on board, such as fun packs, kid-sized headphones and blankets.
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Prefer to fly direct from Christchurch to Melbourne?

Find which airlines fly direct from Christchurch to Melbourne, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Christchurch to Melbourne

Monday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Emirates, +7 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +8 more

Tuesday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Emirates, +8 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +9 more

Wednesday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Emirates, +8 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +9 more

Thursday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Emirates, +7 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +8 more

Friday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Emirates, +8 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +9 more

Saturday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Emirates, +7 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +8 more

Sunday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Emirates, +8 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +9 more

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Direct returns

Melbourne to Christchurch

Monday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Emirates, +7 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +8 more

Tuesday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Emirates, +8 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +9 more

Wednesday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Emirates, +6 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +7 more

Thursday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Emirates, +7 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +8 more

Friday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Emirates, +6 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +7 more

Saturday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Emirates, +7 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +8 more

Sunday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Emirates, +6 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +7 more

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Top 4 airlines serving from Christchurch to Melbourne

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Christchurch to Melbourne. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Christchurch to Melbourne? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.2
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 668 reviews
7.9entertainment
8.8crew
8.4boarding
8.1comfort
7.6food
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Short flight so no entertainment, turbulence so no food service - overall flight as expected

8.0 ExcellentMichelle, Apr 2024NPL - AKL
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Short flight so no entertainment, turbulence so no food service - overall flight as expected

All was good, the only thing was it didn't run on time.

The staff and crew on board were excellent. Business class however, was very weird. I thought we would have individual pods, but the way it was set up was unexpected. Not very private and If you wanted to lay down, you had to have an entire bed made up for you by the crew, rather than how Delta one works where you could just lie down whenever you feel like it. It was a 16 hour flight. I chose not to have my bed made, and that turned out to be a good idea because everybody who had their bed made had to wait for the crew to roll up their mattresses. So strange!

Crew were pleasant, happy to be there and were a joy to be around. Entire operation was professional, well thought out and ran like a Swiss clock.

United flight from SFO to PDX was cancelled. I will ask for a refund. Had to book on Alaska

Good food and entertainment options. Great Staff that were all welcoming and caregiving.

Flight was canceled due to technical issue shortly before the check-in counters opened. Passengers were rebooked on a flight three days later. Request to be accommodated on Air Tahiti Nui could not be processed. Customer service sorted out the refund after calling and being put on hold for almost an hour.

Carring crew, nice ambiance of the cabin, comfortable beds, good food well served. We liked everything.

2 of the 6 economy toilets were out of order. Drinks were not offered often enough - you have to order on-screen, which is often unavailable. Snacks and Milo ran out very early. Crew was fine but I think there was a sticking issue

Flight attendants are always pleasant and helpful. Pilot kept us updated.

Flight from Dubai to Zagreb very bad cabin crew. Bad food

The flight was great. We had to purchase extra long seats for the long flight. But overall it was great.

Amazing service and food. However I didn’t get chance to choose my own seat which bothered me a little.

Serving food took so long . Almost time close to lend. Plus during landing air pressure in cabin cuss ear blocked took long time to unblock.

Overall emirates continues to amaze me with their. Awesome service . I had shifted away from emirates , because I lost luggage and watch in emirates in 2019 that drifted me away from this airline , but I am willing to give it try

Boarding was chaotic ,wish it was better orgnaised. Seating was comfortable , however food quality left much to be desired. Over all a great experience but with room for imporvement. The Dubai Delhi sector was terrible with poor seat pitch over crowded rack space , crew trying to put even laptop containing bags in to luggage even the waiting area was poorly kept - the dubai - delhi lap was extremly poor flying experience in all respects - the waiting area, the craft the seat pitch & the service quality. It is sad but this will make me look for other options when flying out of Delhi.

There was a smell front the washroom on flight. There could have been efforts to ensure better sanitation/air circulation once used severally.

Premium economy on Emirate A380 is simply the best non-business class product. In fact its probably better than many business class if the seat isnt lying flat. The food and service is close to perfect!

I upgraded to first which was great and overall was a good experience. However, the service was a slight let down this time compared to what I would have expected from Emirates First. I ordered my meals and made a point to order the wine I wanted to have with the main course. The main course somehow came before my starter and I decided not to make a fuss of it and just asked for the wine so that I can enjoy it with the steak. It took quite a few minutes before the wrong wine came which I pointed out. At this point I decided to start eating as medium rare steak (the way I like it) was going to get cold . Few minutes later, a different crew came with the same incorrect wine and I had to send it back and waited another few minutes. Both crew came together few minutes later finally with the correct wine. By then I was more than half way through my steak which is rather unfortunate because the steak was good and and wine was good. Would have been perfect to enjoy them together . They were apologetic and when I mentioned that she had forgotten about my starter, she apologised and insisted that she will make it for me even if it’s just to try. They were nice about it all but so many mistakes for a rare experience in First was disappointing and this flight was paid for not miles redemption, even the upgrade.

The plane and services in Emirates flight from Los Angeles to Dubai were very good . But plane and services in flight from Dubai to Delhi were very poor/uncomfortable. Staff at Dubai and crew in Dubai plane was very very disappointing|shabby. Wheel chair was given only for a very small part of layover at Dubai and we faced great inconvenience. In short , our experience Dubai onwards(fly Dubai) was very bad and uncomfortable.

Amazing! Was put on the earlier flight and I requested for an aisle seat and was given it. Thanks Qantas!

The staff we fantastic and seemed to work very well with each other

Business lounge in Melbourne mediocre. Look at Emirates or Qatar, Qantas! Great friendly crew. Food was good but Emirates is a level above. Business seat good. But can’t compare to Qatar. Main reason for booking Qantas is loyalty and terrific connection via Perth to LHR.

It's only a short trip from Sydney to Melbourne, which i have done many times. The trip met my expectations

The crew were amazing - A great job. They made me feel special and valued.

I really appreciated the fact that when I checked my bags at the Quantas counter after arriving from an international flight an hour early, the agent noticed I had a very long layover. He then found an earlier flight that allowed me to get to Cairns several hours earlier than I planned. That was amazing because I had already traveled over 20 hours and wasn’t looking forward to such a long layover. It allowed me to see my daughter and grandchildren much earlier (it had been two years since I visited last).

Qantas cancelled my flight for no good reason and rebooked me into a middle seat.

Boarding was terrible - the ground staff member Fredeya at lax was more military than customer service, have never encountered a customer service representative as rude as her. Apart from that all other staff were wonderful and the flight was good.

The flight met my expectations. It left and landed on time

My bag didn’t make it but otherwise it was a great experience.

For some reason the cabin was kept very cold. Unlike my flight over which i would say was excellent this was a long, cold flight home.

Note that food has to be purchased in flight. No free food. And no entertainment in flight. So I’ve treated these two items as okay which, in this case, means neutral/not applicable.

My Dad needed assistance to board the plane. The Jetstar staff were excellent with him and made the experience a lot easier😁

No food taken so can't rate also no entertainment so can't rate.

Boarding was easy and unstressful, though the early "final call" was a bit off-putting. The crew were pleasant, and the seats were comfortable. The prices for food and drink were reasonable, apart from tea and coffee, where simple percolated coffee was charged at espresso prices. Deboarding was OK, though some Jetstar passengers appear to have a bad habit of pushing forward from their assigned rows, making it more difficult to get out for passengers that have paid a premium to sit up-front. Jetstar might want to look to address this to stop it from spreading.

I got to the airport earlier than I expected, and they let me change to an earlier flight with no trouble.

The price difference/saving isn't sufficient to compensate the experience difference, don't recommend unless flight is under 3 hours. Huge queues for check in and the priority lane of other ailines blocked checked in Jetstar passengers from proceeding through to screening. Gate change to a "dungeon gate" that didn't have toilets in the vicinity. 45minute delay in boarding, no updates or explaination, let alone apology for any inconvenience. 1 scanner working for a full fight to board, no coordination. Loaded on to crowded buses to get on the plane in the middle of the tarmac, up stairs with no explaination. 4 bus trips. No system for boarding in sections. Over an hour late departing. Nothing complimentary, not even water or in-flight music. Pay wave not available and no cash sales. Staff onboard were friendly and professional.

Flight was delayed by 1 hour, we board then had to sit on the tarmac for another hour before take off. The flight was fine but again another delay with the baggage which took another hour to appear on the carousel.

It was a super crowded time to travel out of Melbourne, but the flight was OK

Worst experience ever flying Melbourne to Phuket. 5 hours delayed! Didn’t land till 1am in the morning. Staff were rude and unhelpful

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Christchurch to Melbourne found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
10/5Fri
directJetstar
3h 45mCHC-MEL
$168
22/5Wed
directJetstar
3h 45mCHC-MEL
$171
9/5Thu
directEmirates
3h 50mCHC-MEL
$285
13/5Mon
directEmirates
3h 50mCHC-MEL
$289
6/5Mon
directQantas Airways
3h 50mCHC-MEL
$331
22/5Wed
2 stops
18h 25mCHC-MEL
$335
27/4Sat
directAir New Zealand
4h 00mCHC-MEL
$341
1/5Wed
directAir New Zealand
4h 00mCHC-MEL
$374
1/5Wed
1 stopQantas Airways
9h 50mCHC-MEL
$405
30/4Tue
3 stops
21h 35mCHC-MEL
$416

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Christchurch - Melbourne Flights

Departure:

Christchurch (CHC)New Zealand

Destination:

Melbourne (MEL)Australia

Return flight deals:

Melbourne - Christchurch

Cabin classes:

$1,436
$143