MEL - CHC

$271 Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Christchurch

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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Christchurch (MEL-CHC)

 
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.
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Recent return flight deals from Melbourne to Christchurch

Tue, 19 Aug - Wed, 20 Aug
Air New Zealand Logo
18:25 - 23:50MEL-CHC
3h 25mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
19:40 - 08:10CHC-MEL
14h 30m1 stop
$454Air New Zealand
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Fri, 15 Aug - Mon, 15 Sep
Jetstar Logo
11:05 - 16:20MEL-CHC
3h 15mdirect
Jetstar Logo
08:20 - 10:05CHC-MEL
3h 45mdirect
$462Jetstar
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Wed, 6 Aug - Wed, 13 Aug
Air New Zealand Logo
18:25 - 23:50MEL-CHC
3h 25mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
06:10 - 08:05CHC-MEL
3h 55mdirect
$470Air New Zealand
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Wed, 17 Sep - Sun, 21 Sep
Air New Zealand Logo
18:25 - 23:50MEL-CHC
3h 25mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
06:10 - 08:05CHC-MEL
3h 55mdirect
$472Air New Zealand
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Tue, 5 Aug - Thu, 7 Aug
Air New Zealand Logo
18:25 - 23:50MEL-CHC
3h 25mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
06:10 - 08:05CHC-MEL
3h 55mdirect
$475Air New Zealand
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Mon, 18 Aug - Fri, 29 Aug
Air New Zealand Logo
18:25 - 23:50MEL-CHC
3h 25mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
20:55 - 08:10CHC-MEL
13h 15m1 stop
$477Air New Zealand
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Fri, 15 Aug - Fri, 22 Aug
Jetstar Logo
11:05 - 16:20MEL-CHC
3h 15mdirect
Jetstar Logo
08:20 - 10:05CHC-MEL
3h 45mdirect
$507Jetstar
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Thu, 30 Oct - Wed, 5 Nov
Qantas Airways Logo
18:50 - 00:10MEL-CHC
3h 20mdirect
Qantas Airways Logo
15:45 - 17:40CHC-MEL
3h 55mdirect
$543Qantas Airways
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Tue, 18 Nov - Fri, 28 Nov
Qantas Airways Logo
18:50 - 00:10MEL-CHC
3h 20mdirect
Qantas Airways Logo
06:05 - 08:00CHC-MEL
3h 55mdirect
$545Qantas Airways
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Fri, 21 Nov - Tue, 2 Dec
Emirates Logo
18:50 - 00:10MEL-CHC
3h 20mdirect
Emirates Logo
06:05 - 08:00CHC-MEL
3h 55mdirect
$565Emirates
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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 round-trip flight from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch?

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Christchurch?

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

For Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Christchurch, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday is the most expensive. Flying from Christchurch back to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine), the best deals are generally found on Friday, with Monday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport 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 Airport to Christchurch is August, where tickets cost $484 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $789 and $646 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport 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 Airport 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 Airport to Christchurch, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.


Good to know

Low seasonMay
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$271
Best time to beat the crowds (13% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (38% more expensive on average)
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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FAQs for booking Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Christchurch flights

  • Are there any family facilities at Christchurch Airport?

    Yes, there are facilities for families at Christchurch Airport. Baby changing and nursing facilities can be found in both the Domestic and International Halls of the airport, and there are also children’s play areas located in both halls. Additionally, there is a Kids’ Zone with games and activities in the International Arrivals Hall.

  • What cash exchange options are there at Christchurch Airport?

    International visitors on flights from Melbourne to Christchurch will be pleased to know that Travelex operates four stores in the International Arrivals Hall to take care of all your foreign exchange and wire transfer needs. Travelex plus the ANZ, ASB and BNZ banks also operate several ATMs dispersed throughout the airport terminal.

  • Is there a place to park at Christchurch Airport?

    Yes, there are places to park your car at Christchurch Airport. The Loop is an express pick-up and drop off zone, while Express Park is a premium park located next to The Loop. Short Stay (a three-minute walk) and Long Stay (a five-minute walk) are your other options, along with Orchard Road Car Park and Craddocks.

  • Are there any on-site hotels at Christchurch Airport?

    No, there are no hotels located on the premises of Christchurch Airport. However, there are several local hotels that provide a complimentary shuttle service to and from Christchurch Airport for their guests. Three such hotels are the Sudima Hotel Christchurch Airport, Commodore Airport Hotel and Airport Gateway Motor Lodge.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch was $163 for a one-way ticket and $273 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Christchurch?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Christchurch flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Christchurch?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Christchurch?

    There are direct flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Christchurch on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Melbourne to Christchurch, Air New Zealand or Qantas Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Melbourne to Christchurch are Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of $648 and an overall rating of 8.0, Air New Zealand is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $575 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) 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 Airport (Tullamarine) to Christchurch.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Christchurch from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) 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 Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) 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 Airport (Tullamarine) with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) 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 Airport (Tullamarine) up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $317 or less one-way and $385 or less round-trip.
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC), your destination if you are planning a flight from Melbourne to Christchurch, is serviced non-stop from Melbourne International Airport by several airlines including Emirates, Jetstar and Air New Zealand, the national airline that maintains a hub at Christchurch Airport.
  • First time visitors to Melbourne International Airport may be interested to know that Flight Centre, a travel agency, is located on the second floor of the International Departures lounge in Terminal 2, opposite check-in counters F and G. Here you can book accommodations and tours at your destination, as well as purchase traveller’s cheques and get other tourist-related information.
  • For travellers who enjoy airport shopping, Melbourne Airport offers the ultimate in retail therapy: T2 Luxury is a collection of premium retail stores in the International Departures lounge after the security checkpoint. Emporio Armani, Salvatore Ferragamo and Watches of Switzerland are among the tax-free options you can browse through there.
  • If you’re thinking of having something to eat before your flight from Melbourne to Christchurch, you can peruse the cooked-to-order menu at Air Bar & Lounge, enjoy delicious baked goods at Muffin Break or try the exotic fare at Nando’s, all of which are located before the security area. Once on the airside, you’ll find further options in the form of Urban Provodore and Bar Pulpo.
  • Need a place to charge your phone or other mobile device while at Melbourne Airport? If so, you will be happy to know that there are mobile phone charging stations for you to use in Terminals 2, 3 and 4. The Mezzanine Level in Terminal 2 has four (Gates 1-4); there are six in Terminal 3 (Gates 4-9); and there is one in the main food court in Terminal 4.

Prefer to fly direct from Melbourne to Christchurch?

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

Direct departures

Melbourne to Christchurch

Monday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Emirates, +9 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +10 more

Tuesday

Air China, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +10 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +11 more

Wednesday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Emirates, +9 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +10 more

Thursday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Emirates, +10 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +11 more

Friday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Emirates, +9 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +10 more

Saturday

Air China, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +11 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +12 more

Sunday

Emirates, Finnair, Jetstar, +9 more

Emirates, Finnair, +10 more

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Direct returns

Christchurch to Melbourne

Monday

Air China, Air India, Air New Zealand, +9 more

Air China, Air India, +10 more

Tuesday

Air China, Air India, Air New Zealand, +11 more

Air China, Air India, +12 more

Wednesday

Air China, Air India, Air New Zealand, +10 more

Air China, Air India, +11 more

Thursday

Air China, Air India, Air New Zealand, +11 more

Air China, Air India, +12 more

Friday

Air China, Air India, Air New Zealand, +10 more

Air China, Air India, +11 more

Saturday

Air China, Air India, Air New Zealand, +10 more

Air China, Air India, +11 more

Sunday

Emirates, Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +9 more

Emirates, Jetstar, +10 more

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Reviews of the top 3 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.
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8.0
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 494 reviews
8.6Crew
7.3Food
8.2Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
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Our original flight was cancelled from SFO to AKL on 6/16/25. So we had to stay overnight at a hotel after a 12-hour layover plus 3-hour delay before the cancellation. Then had to fly to LA and then to AKL the following day losing an entire day of our vacation in NZ, that we can never get back.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jul 2025SFO - AKL
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Our original flight was cancelled from SFO to AKL on 6/16/25. So we had to stay overnight at a hotel after a 12-hour layover plus 3-hour delay before the cancellation. Then had to fly to LA and then to AKL the following day losing an entire day of our vacation in NZ, that we can never get back.

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.

Full flight. Flight attendants were harried. Otherwise, fine for the typical cramped seating conditions in coach.

Great! Flight was delayed by 30 mins but all was great. Thanks.

The 10hr flight was a comfortable as it could be in row 57. The food was just very bad….bland and soggy!

The business class upgrade meant a good sleep on the way home after a long week away. Excellent service, great food, and comfortable seat/bed for the journey.

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.

Arriving at Coolangatta, rows 20 forward, took the airbridge across to the terminal. It was suggested to those from rows 21 back, that we take the rear stairs and to be careful crossing the tarmac. That was all well and good. However, when we got across to the terminal we then had to climb three large flights of stairs to meet up with those coming across the airbridge. No elevator! There were people carrying babies and elderly carrying hand luggage that needed assistance from others.. There was no option to turn back.

It was good for a short domestic flight. As no food ar entertainment provided, there should be a n/a rating available for those.

USB charging ports did not work on any of Air New Zealand flights

One of the oldest most uncomfortable "lay down" seats I've ever experienced. Old plane and old seats that don't lay flat. The seat back does not even recline - at all. Instead the legrest awkwardly extends to fill the gap between a small cubby into which you must insert your feet/legs. I am 5' 11" and could not lay straight but had to tuck my knees. Ticket was also very expensive. Would not recommend flying business/first on Finair from Melbourne to Bangkok and will not do so again myself.

The wifi was out. Otherwise it was great flight. Richard, as CSM, was excellent.

Traditional economy class. Not a full flight so spare seats. Food and drinks were good

Was bumped to a later flight because of inefficiency on part of the airline.

Inflight entertainment, poor that there are no headrest screens on aircraft used for an international flight.

The Emerits/Qantas flight was cancelled to Wellington. We need a refund. Had to buy another airline ticket. How do we get the refund. Still not in Wellington.

Delayed QF59 flight once again, Qantas doesn't fail in maintaining there delayed departures and arrivals. USB points do not work nor do the power point sockets on the plane, Qantas staff admitted that on the flight. Don't expect to your charge devices. Saving grace, was the ice cream. Bottom line, if you expect to fly to HND and make it on time avoid Qantas and if you're interested in ice cream - visit 7/11.

Pretty excellent. I don’t know what the pilot could have done better with the bumping ( there was a storm) nor what happened to my ears coming down into bendigo. It doesn’t happen coming down into Sydney just the return flight. I wonder why?

Touch screens were very difficult to use, generally being laggy and unresponsive- it was quite an art to get it to play the thing you wanted rather than some thing at random. Selection of films and Tv was good when touchscreen decided to finally respond.

Their aircraft are old and amenities lack way behind other international carriers leaving from BNE. Even in economy

15kg allowance is outrageous. Change of time a few days before departure and more than 2 hours of delay in the end. The worse we’ve taken so far in Oceania.

They added the weight of my back to the carryon luggage and charged me NZ$75 for being over 7 kg.

stuck in the aircraft for over three hours due to engineering work, significantly delayed and made a lot of passengers missed the connecting transport, no mention any compensation

Very quiet plane!! One of the quietest planes we have been on.

Jetsatar refused to take my foldable stroller in the plane, despite following all the rules on dimensions and packaging. Similar thing happened on our previous fight. However, at that instance, they offered to check in the stroller. At this fight, the staff was rude, trying to rush us to board the flight. They made excuses that the stroller was not allowed and even offer to leave it behind and ship it back at our own cost. Fortunately, we had someone else attending. Since the flight was about to take off, they left it behind and send it back to us on the next available flight.

Overall, it was good. The only concern was that I couldn't charge my phone because the USB port didn't work after we took off. One of the crew members tried to restart it but never came back to me with an update.

Comfortable seats, boarding was easy and staff were very nice.

Flight was fine but a domestic flight was called by Jetstar international. This meant going through immigration and custom scanning twice. Long queues were experienced which were frustrating. We were using a wheelchair and exit at Perth needed a scissor lift as no air bridge provided. No fast lane at Perth for wheelchair. The staff were helpful but this system is poor.

The crew were great. The seat was older than an old Holden with a big metal bar sticking right into my back. The passenger next to me complained that hers was the same. The pre purchase system for food was disappointing as the pie/quiche took 20 mins to warm up, arrived too hot and with no utensils. It was one of the most uncomfortable flights I've ever been on.

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

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