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Cheapest return fare
$470
Typical prices: $416-$596
Jetstar
Wed 26/8Sun 13/9
MEL - CHC • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
$302
Typical prices: $313-$466
Air New Zealand
Mon 16/11
MEL - CHC • 1 stop
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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Christchurch

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Melbourne to Christchurch 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Melbourne to Christchurch

Wed, 26 Aug - Sun, 13 Sep
Jetstar Logo
11:05 - 16:25
MEL
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CHC
3h 20mdirect
Jetstar Logo
08:20 - 10:05
CHC
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MEL
3h 45mdirect
$470Jetstar
Wed, 2 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep
Jetstar Logo
11:05 - 16:25
MEL
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CHC
3h 20mdirect
Jetstar Logo
08:20 - 10:05
CHC
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MEL
3h 45mdirect
$477Jetstar
Wed, 19 Aug - Tue, 25 Aug
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11:05 - 16:25
MEL
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CHC
3h 20mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:10 - 08:05
CHC
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MEL
3h 55mdirect
$509Multiple Airlines
Wed, 19 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug
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11:05 - 16:25
MEL
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CHC
3h 20mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:10 - 08:05
CHC
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MEL
3h 55mdirect
$509Multiple Airlines
Wed, 21 Oct - Sat, 7 Nov
Air New Zealand Logo
18:10 - 23:35
MEL
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CHC
3h 25mdirect
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06:00 - 08:00
CHC
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MEL
4h 00mdirect
$536Air New Zealand
Thu, 3 Sep - Sun, 6 Sep
Air New Zealand Logo
18:30 - 23:55
MEL
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CHC
3h 25mdirect
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06:10 - 08:05
CHC
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MEL
3h 55mdirect
$540Air New Zealand
Fri, 30 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov
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18:50 - 00:10
MEL
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CHC
3h 20mdirect
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15:45 - 17:40
CHC
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MEL
3h 55mdirect
$615Qantas Airways
Mon, 18 Jan - Fri, 22 Jan
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18:50 - 00:10
MEL
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CHC
3h 20mdirect
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15:45 - 17:40
CHC
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MEL
3h 55mdirect
$618Qantas Airways
Sun, 25 Oct - Thu, 29 Oct
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09:10 - 14:30
MEL
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CHC
3h 20mdirect
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06:05 - 08:00
CHC
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MEL
3h 55mdirect
$641Emirates
Tue, 10 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov
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09:10 - 14:30
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CHC
3h 20mdirect
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15:45 - 17:40
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3h 55mdirect
$641Emirates
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Melbourne to Christchurch flights

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

How much is a return flight from Melbourne to Christchurch?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Melbourne to Christchurch departing in August.

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Christchurch from Melbourne usually cost between $414 and $546 in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $470 on Jetstar (26 Aug–13 Sept).

What is the cheapest Melbourne to Christchurch flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Melbourne to Christchurch costs $304 on the route between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Christchurch (CHC). It is also the most popular route.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Melbourne to Christchurch clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Melbourne to Christchurch, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Melbourne, you’ll find the best rates on Mondays and the most expensive ones on Tuesdays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne to Christchurch, 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 Melbourne to Christchurch is May, where tickets cost $443 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $677 and $579 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne to Christchurch, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne to Christchurch, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 25% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Cheapest flight

$305
Flight from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Christchurch

When to book flights from Melbourne to Christchurch

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to Christchurch based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Melbourne to Christchurch

  • What is the cheapest flight from Melbourne to Christchurch?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne to Christchurch was $305 for a one-way ticket and $470 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Melbourne to Christchurch?

    Melbourne has 2 major airports: Melbourne Avalon and Melbourne. Christchurch is the only airport in Christchurch. You’ll usually find the cheapest deals if you fly from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine).

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

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne to Christchurch?

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

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

    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 Melbourne to Christchurch.

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

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

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

    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 Christchurch with an airline and back to Melbourne with another airline.

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

    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 Christchurch from Melbourne up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Prefer to fly direct from Melbourne to Christchurch?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Melbourne to Christchurch.
Find which airlines fly direct from Melbourne to Christchurch Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Melbourne to Christchurch

Monday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar,Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand,Jetstar, +1 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar,Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand,Jetstar, +1 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar,Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand,Jetstar, +1 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar,Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand,Jetstar, +1 more

Friday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar,Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand,Jetstar, +1 more

Saturday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Air New Zealand

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar,Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand,Jetstar, +1 more

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Direct returns

Christchurch to Melbourne

Monday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar,Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand,Jetstar, +1 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar,Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand,Jetstar, +1 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar,Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand,Jetstar, +1 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar,Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand,Jetstar, +1 more

Friday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar,Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand,Jetstar, +1 more

Saturday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Air New Zealand

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar,Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand,Jetstar, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying from Melbourne to Christchurch

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Melbourne to Christchurch. 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 Melbourne to Christchurch? 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.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3640 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.4Crew
7.9Food
8.1Boarding
8.2Entertainment
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It was delayed for 2 hrs. Flight attendants were not attentive.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Nov 2025
SYD - CHC
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It was delayed for 2 hrs. Flight attendants were not attentive.

We boarded but due to a technical issue we spent 4.5hrs on the ground waiting for the issue to be resolved

No kids provided. Instead we were told to have contacted the airline that we have kids and require kids meals. We were not the only ones who inquired about kids meals. It’s odd. Emirates and other airlines give kids meals as standard and before the adult food comes out. The rice in our meals was gluggy and under cooked. The chicken was also raw. Sadly not the best experience with Finn Air. The hostesses tried to compensate with the snacks and drinks but missed the mark by a long way. Especially when paying Emirates/Qantas prices

They cancelled our flight, rebooked, cancelled that one. We are now flying New Zealand Air and need a refund please. How do we get it?

Wifi was not operational for the whole trip. Other than this, flight was well received .

Food no so good. Extra charge to much for front seats cost me £163 then other people sat near me for nothing 🤬

Comfort and customer service from most if the crew was great. The crew reassigning passengers should consider the presence of infants when reassigning seats. Unfortunately a couple of oversized passengers were relocated next to us, making this segment a bit uncomfortable, as there was not only extra leg space required. I ended up swapping seats with my husband so our baby wouldn't be impacted. My husband travelled quite uncomfortable as the reassigned neighbour shoulder and arm ended up on my husband's seat

Seats are not as easy to move as you would hope in premium econo Y

The plane was very old and uncomfortable. Service was very slow!

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

The Air New Zealand product is terrible, it's as expensive as a Jetstar ticket with add ons but with surely staff and old aircraft.

The food was not as good as Air New Zealand. The veg pasta was pass-able but the veg cibotta sandwich was dry, hard and not up to par. The coach staff were attentive and accommodating.

Great entertainment options on the screen. uSB A and C chargers. Free WiFi! Crew were excellent.

I flew United from San Francisco to Auckland. My connecting flight from Auckland to Christchurch was canceled with no explanation. I was finally told the cancellation was due to fog. Even though it was clear when we landed. I am from San Francisco, I know what fog is! And I didn't see any fog. I was told the next available flight was 7 hours later. Unacceptable, they should have had a flight ready to go as soon as it was deemed safe to take off.

Two hours was not enough time to transition from the international to domestic terminal. You have to go through customs, a biological hazard check, gather your luggage, take a bus to the domestic terminal and recheck your luggage. The bus was slow and crowded and the lines to recheck your bags were very long. We missed our connecting flight. Initially, the Air New Zealand officials were not helpful at all in helping to get us on another flight. Told us we would have to buy another ticket for a flight 11 hours later. Found another agent that was more helpful. He helped arrange to get us on standby for another flight three hours later. Had to ride in jump seats next to the flight attendants, but at least we eventually got to out destination.

The issue was with getting our boarding pases. There were issues with our arrangements that were made through Kayak. I am sorry to say that we will not use you again because of this. The flight itself was good and the flight attendants excellent.

At Coolangatta International it is difficult to hear voice boarding announcements when away from screen announcements.

Would have been nice to have decaf coffee as an option, and perhaps a scone

They announced food service but then never came around. We also couldn’t land so kept trying to get to runway and then had to come up and go around happened like 3 times and cause the child next to me to start throwing up

Boarding instructions on one leg of my journey were not well communicated at the gate (Melbourne to Auckland)

I want a refund. I had to switch flights and buy another airline ticket because this one was delayed.

Loved the food and beverages available, spacious economy class, excellent entertainment

Helpful staff when I felt unwell. Qantas need to have an audio/music channel so you can listen to various music/.artists

Hard to move and get out of my seat when the passenger in front is in recline position.

Not great. The inflight entertainment was all on an app, and I did not want to watch a film on my phone. Also, the range of options of films was limited.

We paid for business class seats for the comfort that comes with that but couldn’t use the bathroom as it was full all the time.

Excellent plane, smooth boarding Friendly crew Clean flight till end Food can be little better

1) crackly headphone jack 2) one of the emergency seats recline. Usually second row does. But in this case neither did 3) food was scrambled eggs or fruit. 4) fruit should not be the option to eggs 5)miserable unpleasant crew not a smile. Thought that was a virgin thing

We were delayed for 7 hours. The staff and management could have organized the getting of seats on later flight earlier than 20 minutes before late takeoff. Everyone was worried and lost. Was chaos and it didn’t need to be.

Short transfer time in Sydney and ground staff were excellent in assisting in clearing through a chaotic transfer security checking.

Smooth flight with great staff shame about the hard seats

Knees in back from passenger behind, limited seat pockets, no entertainment.

The Ryanair of Australia. Not impressed. Forced me to gate check my bag as it was over their weight limit. Charged me $125 for the privilege. Then said plane hold was locked and it would have to go out in the next flight, which was the following day. Explained that I was on a cruise the next day and the plane would not arrive until after the ship left, and that it would be impossible to catch up with the cruise at any point. Lady at the gate unimpressed. So to sum up they were ready to charge me $125 to lose a bag. Finally got it resolved by appealing to management, but the whole episode was not good for the blood pressure. The gate lady said they followed the Ryanair business model which means first time passengers get penalized for doing things that other airlines routinely allow.

Flight was delayed both directions but once in the air was ok. Boarding out of Melbourne is just a mess.

Delayed twice. Poor communication and people made to change gates too often.

Late leaving and desintuon board showed ‘gate closed’ when they hadn’t even commenced boarding!

It was better than I expected. Thought $5 for a small cup of tea was a bit much!

Not very good, no food and not drink ( caffe or tea). Never ever fly with jet star.

Fabulous I have no issues with JetStar great service always use them to fly

Plane was more than 3 hrs delayed as the only plane on that day. Had to wait 1 hrs in the plane which was very unpleasent.

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