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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch from C$ 316

MEL — CHC
18 Oct — 25 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Christchurch

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Christchurch

Fri 30/1012:05 p.m. -
Nonstop3h 15m
Fri 6/119:15 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 50m
Deal found 15/9C$ 572
Fri 27/117:10 p.m. -
Nonstop3h 25m
Sat 28/116:00 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 00m
Deal found 18/9C$ 588
Fri 4/126:50 p.m. -
Nonstop3h 20m
Sat 19/126:05 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 55m
Deal found 15/9C$ 589
Wed 28/101:15 p.m. -
1 stop7h 05m
Thu 29/109:15 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 50m
Deal found 14/9C$ 628
Thu 3/127:10 p.m. -
Nonstop3h 25m
Thu 17/126:00 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 00m
Deal found 14/9C$ 655
Tue 8/129:10 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 20m
Sun 27/126:05 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 55m
Deal found 18/9C$ 737
Sat 14/1112:10 p.m. -
1 stop8h 30m
Fri 20/115:45 a.m. -
1 stop7h 10m
Deal found 18/9C$ 755
Mon 12/1011:55 p.m. -
1 stop12h 40m
Fri 16/109:20 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 45m
Deal found 14/9C$ 804

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Christchurch

Round-trip from

C$ 492

One-way from

C$ 316

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

C$ 540

Good one-way deal

C$ 389 or less
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 25/2-28/2
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 25m total
  • Melbourne to Christchurch
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 3/12-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 25m total
  • Melbourne to Christchurch
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 18 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest round-trip

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL Melbourne - CHC Christchurch

MELCHC

Melbourne

Thu 3/12

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$ 316
Quickest round-trip

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL Melbourne - CHC Christchurch

MELCHC

Melbourne

Tue 2/2

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$ 344

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL Melbourne - CHC Christchurch

MELCHC

Melbourne

Wed 16/12

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$ 364

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL Melbourne - CHC Christchurch

MELCHC

Melbourne

Sun 13/12

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$ 379

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL Melbourne - CHC Christchurch

MELCHC

Melbourne

Fri 8/1

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$ 397

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL Melbourne - CHC Christchurch

MELCHC

Melbourne

Sat 24/10

12:05 p.m.-5:25 p.m.

Nonstop3h 20m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 408

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL Melbourne - CHC Christchurch

MELCHC

Melbourne

Fri 30/10

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$ 408

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$ 413

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL Melbourne - CHC Christchurch

MELCHC

Melbourne

Sat 3/10

10:10 a.m.-12:10 a.m.

1 stop11h 00m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 478

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL Melbourne - CHC Christchurch

MELCHC

Melbourne

Sun 20/12

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$ 497

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Christchurch

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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 88 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$ 439). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 649). 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$ 401 and C$ 694 in February.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 492 on Air New Zealand (25 Feb-28 Feb).

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 Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand, and Jetstar 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 9h 20m. 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: Air India (91%), Thai Airways (89%), Jetstar( 85%).

  • 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$ 439). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 649). 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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