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Find cheap flights from Christchurch to Melbourne from £142

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Christchurch to Melbourne departing on 1/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Christchurch to Melbourne, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Christchurch to Melbourne, as well as popular online travel agencies
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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
£191Jetstar
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Fri, 26 Jul - Sun, 28 Jul
08:35 - 22:45CHC-MEL
16h 10m1 stop
18:50 - 00:05MEL-CHC
3h 15mdirect
£253Jetstar
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Thu, 23 May - Sun, 26 May
16:05 - 23:25CHC-MEL
9h 20m1 stop
18:50 - 00:05MEL-CHC
3h 15mdirect
£271Jetstar
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Thu, 30 May - Tue, 4 Jun
16:05 - 17:50CHC-MEL
3h 45mdirect
09:20 - 14:50MEL-CHC
3h 30mdirect
£338Qantas Airways
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Fri, 7 Jun - Mon, 10 Jun
12:00 - 20:35CHC-MEL
10h 35m1 stop
09:15 - 14:40MEL-CHC
3h 25mdirect
£391Air New Zealand
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Fri, 7 Jun - Mon, 10 Jun
06:05 - 08:05CHC-MEL
4h 00mdirect
08:45 - 21:50MEL-CHC
11h 05m2 stops
£428Air New Zealand
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Fri, 7 Jun - Mon, 10 Jun
15:50 - 22:10CHC-MEL
8h 20m1 stop
09:25 - 19:50MEL-CHC
8h 25m1 stop
£505Qantas Airways
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Sun, 26 May - Wed, 29 May
09:40 - 22:15CHC-MEL
14h 35m2 stops
09:30 - 12:15MEL-CHC
24h 45m2 stops
£763
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Fri, 7 Jun - Mon, 10 Jun
09:40 - 22:35CHC-MEL
14h 55m2 stops
23:35 - 19:50MEL-CHC
18h 15m2 stops
£775
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Fri, 26 Jul - Sun, 28 Jul
08:35 - 12:20CHC-MEL
29h 45m2 stops
23:35 - 17:35MEL-CHC
16h 00m2 stops
£791Fiji Airways
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Thu, 23 May - Sun, 26 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 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 £260 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of tickets is £416 and £388 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.
The cheapest return flight ticket from Christchurch to Melbourne found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for £191 on Jetstar, followed by Qantas Airways (£338). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as £142 on Qantas Airways and from £996 on Fiji Airways.

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.

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 31 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 cover the 1,499 miles separating Christchurch and Melbourne in about 3h 45m.

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 - Cheap tickets from Christchurch to Melbourne

Low season

November

High season

June

Cheapest flight

£142
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.
Estimated return price
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 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 £178 for a one-way ticket and £239 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.

  • 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 from Melbourne to Christchurch? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £150 or less one-way.
  • 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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Cheapest flights to Melbourne from Christchurch found in 2024

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.
1/6Sat
directQantas Airways
3h 50mCHC-MEL
£142
30/5Thu
directQantas Airways
3h 50mCHC-MEL
£149
6/5Mon
2 stopsFiji Airways
29h 20mCHC-MEL
£996

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Last minute flights from Christchurch to Melbourne

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Christchurch to Melbourne that are departing in the next 10 days.
3/5Fri
directJetstar
3h 45mCHC-MEL
4/5Sat
multi-stopJetstar
10h 55mMEL-CHC
£384
3/5Fri
directEmirates
3h 50mCHC-MEL
3/5Fri
multi-stopEmirates
56h 30mMEL-CHC
£1,300
3/5Fri
multi-stopEmirates
14h 30mCHC-MEL
3/5Fri
multi-stopEmirates
56h 30mMEL-CHC
£1,569

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Christchurch - Melbourne Flights

Departure:

Christchurch (CHC)New Zealand

Destination:

Melbourne (MEL)Australia

Return flight deals:

Melbourne - Christchurch

Cabin classes:

£3,935
£4,819
£679

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