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$129+ Cheap flights from Christchurch (CHC) to Melbourne (MEL)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — MEL
Apr 7 — Apr 141
Mon 4/7
Mon 4/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Christchurch to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Christchurch (CHC) to Melbourne (MEL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 2, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$276
(Jetstar)

One-way from

$129
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$372

Good round-trip deal

$461 or less

Good one-way deal

$170 or less
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Cheapest flights from Christchurch to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Christchurch to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 2, 2025.

This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jetstar is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/231:50 pmCHC - MEL
1 stop10h 55mJetstar
Fri 5/3011:05 amMEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Deal found 3/31$276
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/238:20 amCHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/302:30 pmMEL - CHC
2 stops25h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$398
This Air New Zealand deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air New Zealand is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/56:10 amCHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mAir New Zealand
Sun 7/136:55 pmMEL - CHC
1 stop10h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/1$463
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/66:10 amCHC - MEL
1 stop15h 35mQantas Airways
Thu 4/246:40 pmMEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/1$594
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/125:45 pmCHC - MEL
1 stop7h 30mEmirates
Wed 4/239:15 amMEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 30mEmirates
Deal found 4/1$647
This Fiji Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Fiji Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/239:40 amCHC - MEL
2 stops14h 55mFiji Airways
Fri 5/3011:35 pmMEL - CHC
2 stops16h 00mFiji Airways
Deal found 4/1$977
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Singapore Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/710:50 amCHC - MEL
1 stop19h 30mSingapore Airlines
Sun 4/206:25 pmMEL - CHC
1 stop37h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/1$9,042

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

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Christchurch

Fly to

Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChristchurchMelbourne

CHC - MEL

CHCMEL

Christchurch

Fri 5/23

1:50 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop10h 55m

Melbourne

Fri 5/30

11:05 am-4:20 pm

Nonstop3h 15m

$276

ChristchurchMelbourne

CHC - MEL

CHCMEL

Christchurch

Fri 5/23

8:20 am-10:05 am

Nonstop3h 45m

Melbourne

Fri 5/30

2:30 pm-5:35 pm

2 stops25h 05m

$398

ChristchurchMelbourne

CHC - MEL

CHCMEL

Christchurch

Sat 7/5

6:10 am-8:05 am

Nonstop3h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 7/13

6:55 pm-7:25 am

1 stop10h 30m

$463

ChristchurchMelbourne

CHC - MEL

CHCMEL

Christchurch

Sat 4/12

5:45 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 4/23

9:15 am-2:45 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

$647

ChristchurchMelbourne

CHC - MEL

CHCMEL

Christchurch

Sat 4/12

3:45 pm-5:35 pm

Nonstop3h 50m

Melbourne

Mon 4/21

9:15 am-2:45 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

$957

ChristchurchMelbourne

CHC - MEL

CHCMEL

Christchurch

Fri 5/23

9:40 am-10:35 pm

2 stops14h 55m

Melbourne

Fri 5/30

11:35 pm-5:35 pm

2 stops16h 00m

$977

ChristchurchMelbourne

CHC - MEL

CHCMEL

Christchurch

Wed 6/25

8:20 am-10:05 am

Nonstop3h 45m

$129

ChristchurchMelbourne

CHC - MEL

CHCMEL

Christchurch

Mon 6/23

6:10 am-8:05 am

Nonstop3h 55m

$143

ChristchurchMelbourne

CHC - MEL

CHCMEL

Christchurch

Tue 6/10

6:20 am-8:10 am

Nonstop3h 50m

$158

ChristchurchMelbourne

CHC - MEL

CHCMEL

Christchurch

Thu 5/15

6:20 am-8:10 am

Nonstop3h 50m

$173

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Compare providers for flights from Christchurch to Melbourne

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Christchurch to Melbourne in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Christchurch-Melbourne Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Christchurch-Melbourne Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Christchurch-Melbourne Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Christchurch-Melbourne Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Christchurch-Melbourne Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Christchurch to Melbourne

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Melbourne from Christchurch with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Christchurch to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on March 28, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport is 60 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 Christchurch to Melbourne Airport?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,071). Flying from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,774). 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 CHC to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Christchurch to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 2, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 10% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport ranges from 1.2 - 2.4 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.4 in. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Melbourne. Reviews last updated April 2, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Fiji Airways, Emirates and Air New Zealand from Christchurch to Melbourne by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
180 reviews

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
180 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
180 reviews

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,193 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
180 reviews

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
458 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
180 reviews

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
815 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
180 reviews

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
Jetstar
6.6
Okay
437 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
180 reviews

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!

Related info for your journey

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

    Christchurch (CHC), located 5.9 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Christchurch to Melbourne. 3 airlines have flights from Christchurch to Melbourne on a regular basis. Booking flights from Christchurch to Melbourne should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 14 outbound flights to Melbourne per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport round-trip?

    Flying on Jetstar is currently your cheapest option to Melbourne Airport, with prices starting at $276. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand, with the lowest prices starting at $385 and $463, respectively. Users have found that Jetstar is 19% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport are Jetstar ($129), Air New Zealand ($143), and Qantas Airways ($158).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport consider choosing Finnair (90%), Emirates (90%) or Qantas Airways (89%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $119. While the most popular route (Christchurch - Melbourne) can be booked for $4,679 on average our data indicates $618 when flying from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Christchurch to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Christchurch to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Christchurch to Melbourne?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Christchurch to Melbourne.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Christchurch to Melbourne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Christchurch to Melbourne 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 Christchurch to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,071). Flying from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,774). 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Christchurch to Melbourne

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Christchurch to Melbourne. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$145Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$198Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air New ZealandCheapest$246Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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