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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch from C$ 320

MEL — CHC
30 Nov — 7 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Christchurch

Thu 3/1212:05 p.m. -
Nonstop3h 15m
Sat 12/129:15 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 50m
Deal found 27/10C$ 475
Mon 7/1212:05 p.m. -
Nonstop3h 15m
Tue 8/129:15 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 50m
Deal found 26/10C$ 521
Fri 4/1212:05 p.m. -
Nonstop3h 15m
Sun 6/129:15 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 50m
Deal found 28/10C$ 531
Thu 10/1212:05 p.m. -
Nonstop3h 15m
Thu 17/129:15 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 50m
Deal found 26/10C$ 552
Sat 5/1212:05 p.m. -
Nonstop3h 15m
Mon 7/129:15 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 50m
Deal found 28/10C$ 578
Sat 7/1112:05 p.m. -
Nonstop3h 15m
Sun 15/119:15 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 50m
Deal found 28/10C$ 587
Fri 4/127:10 p.m. -
Nonstop3h 25m
Sun 6/126:00 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 00m
Deal found 30/10C$ 588
Thu 3/127:10 p.m. -
1 stop10h 15m
Sun 6/126:00 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 00m
Deal found 30/10C$ 596
Tue 1/1211:55 p.m. -
1 stop16h 30m
Tue 15/129:15 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 50m
Deal found 28/10C$ 600
Sat 12/1212:05 p.m. -
Nonstop3h 15m
Sat 19/129:15 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 50m
Deal found 28/10C$ 617
Thu 3/127:10 p.m. -
Nonstop3h 25m
Thu 17/126:00 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 00m
Deal found 31/10C$ 695

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Christchurch

Round-trip from

C$ 471

One-way from

C$ 320

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

C$ 533
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 28/4-7/5
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 05m total
  • Melbourne to Christchurch
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 16/1-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 15m total
  • Melbourne to Christchurch
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (C$ 42 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (C$ 11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest round-trip

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL Melbourne - CHC Christchurch

MELCHC

Melbourne

Fri 22/1

7:10 p.m.-12:35 a.m.

Nonstop3h 25m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 331

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL Melbourne - CHC Christchurch

MELCHC

Melbourne

Thu 3/12

7:10 p.m.-7:25 a.m.

1 stop10h 15m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 339
Quickest round-trip

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL Melbourne - CHC Christchurch

MELCHC

Melbourne

Sun 6/12

12:05 p.m.-5:20 p.m.

Nonstop3h 15m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 346

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL Melbourne - CHC Christchurch

MELCHC

Melbourne

Wed 11/11

12:05 p.m.-5:20 p.m.

Nonstop3h 15m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 402

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL Melbourne - CHC Christchurch

MELCHC

Melbourne

Tue 15/12

6:50 p.m.-12:10 a.m.

Nonstop3h 20m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 458

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL Melbourne - CHC Christchurch

MELCHC

Melbourne

Tue 17/11

12:05 p.m.-5:20 p.m.

Nonstop3h 15m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 468

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL Melbourne - CHC Christchurch

MELCHC

Melbourne

Fri 8/1

10:20 a.m.-7:25 p.m.

1 stop7h 05m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 513

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL Melbourne - CHC Christchurch

MELCHC

Melbourne

Wed 31/3

6:10 p.m.-11:35 p.m.

Nonstop3h 25m

Christchurch

Sat 17/4

6:10 a.m.-8:05 a.m.

Nonstop3h 55m

C$ 686

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL Melbourne - CHC Christchurch

MELCHC

Melbourne

Mon 15/2

1:00 p.m.-12:05 a.m.

1 stop9h 05m

Christchurch

Sun 28/2

9:15 a.m.-11:05 a.m.

Nonstop3h 50m

C$ 704

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL Melbourne - CHC Christchurch

MELCHC

Melbourne

Tue 19/1

6:50 p.m.-12:10 a.m.

Nonstop3h 20m

Christchurch

Wed 24/2

6:20 a.m.-2:55 p.m.

1 stop10h 35m

C$ 862

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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?

The best time to book flights from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch is 87 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 Melbourne Airport to Christchurch?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch (average of C$ 437). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 610). 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?

When flying from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Melbourne Airport to Christchurch flights typically cost between C$ 405 and C$ 621 in April.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 471 on Jetstar (28 Apr-7 May).

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Christchurch from Melbourne?

    Located just 9.5 km from the city centre, Christchurch is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Christchurch from Melbourne. Booking flights from Melbourne to Christchurch (CHC) should be relatively easy as there are 19 daily inbound flights from Melbourne from 0 different airlines.

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

    Airlines like Air New Zealand, Jetstar, and Emirates fly from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch in about 3h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 45m. The distance from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch is about 2412 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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: LATAM Airlines (89%), Jetstar (87%), Emirates( 81%).

  • 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 C$ 437). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 610). 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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