MEL - CHC

$359 Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Christchurch

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Melbourne to Christchurch departing on 8/3. 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 Melbourne to Christchurch, 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 Melbourne to Christchurch, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest return fare
$467
Typical prices: $437-$604
Jetstar
Sun 10/5Mon 25/5
MEL - CHC • Direct
Cheapest direct flights
$549
Typical prices: $491-$653
Jetstar
Tue 3/3Wed 11/3
MEL - CHC • Direct
When to book
5 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 23% compared to booking last minute.
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May
Cheapest • 16% price drop
December
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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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Melbourne to Christchurch

Sun, 10 May - Mon, 25 May
Jetstar Logo
11:05 - 16:20
MEL
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CHC
3h 15mdirect
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08:20 - 10:05
CHC
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MEL
3h 45mdirect
$467Jetstar
Sat, 9 May - Thu, 21 May
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11:05 - 16:20
MEL
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CHC
3h 15mdirect
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08:20 - 10:05
CHC
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MEL
3h 45mdirect
$481Jetstar
Tue, 12 May - Tue, 19 May
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11:05 - 16:20
MEL
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CHC
3h 15mdirect
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08:20 - 10:05
CHC
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MEL
3h 45mdirect
$489Jetstar
Thu, 14 May - Thu, 21 May
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11:05 - 16:20
MEL
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CHC
3h 15mdirect
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08:20 - 10:05
CHC
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MEL
3h 45mdirect
$493Jetstar
Sat, 9 May - Sat, 16 May
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11:05 - 16:20
MEL
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CHC
3h 15mdirect
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08:20 - 10:05
CHC
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MEL
3h 45mdirect
$505Jetstar
Mon, 1 Jun - Wed, 10 Jun
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11:05 - 16:20
MEL
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CHC
3h 15mdirect
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08:20 - 10:05
CHC
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MEL
3h 45mdirect
$512Jetstar
Sun, 10 May - Sat, 16 May
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11:05 - 16:20
MEL
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CHC
3h 15mdirect
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08:20 - 10:05
CHC
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MEL
3h 45mdirect
$514Jetstar
Thu, 14 May - Sat, 16 May
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11:05 - 16:20
MEL
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CHC
3h 15mdirect
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08:20 - 10:05
CHC
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MEL
3h 45mdirect
$517Jetstar
Tue, 26 May - Sun, 31 May
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11:05 - 16:20
MEL
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CHC
3h 15mdirect
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08:20 - 10:05
CHC
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MEL
3h 45mdirect
$524Jetstar
Sat, 9 May - Tue, 19 May
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11:05 - 16:20
MEL
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CHC
3h 15mdirect
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06:10 - 08:05
CHC
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MEL
3h 55mdirect
$529Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

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 return flight from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch departing in May.

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, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Thursday 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 May, where tickets cost $514 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $819 and $691 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 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 23% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonMay
Cheapest flight$359
Best time to beat the crowds (17% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (33% 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 $359 for a one-way ticket and $467 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 oneworld 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, Emirates or Air New Zealand?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Melbourne to Christchurch are Emirates and Air New Zealand. With an average price for the route of $803 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Air New Zealand is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $676 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • 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 $428 or less one-way and $648 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 New Zealand, Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, +1 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, +1 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, +1 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, +1 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, +1 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, +1 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, +1 more

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Direct returns

Christchurch to Melbourne

Monday

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, +1 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, +1 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, +1 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, +1 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, +1 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, +1 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 4 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Melbourne to Christchurch? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3469 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.2Entertainment
7.9Food
8.1Boarding
8.3Crew
Airline reviews

in today's time, an airline like emirates didnt serve drinks as requested, Excuse was full flight.

2.0 MediocreAli, Nov 2025
DXB - KHI
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in today's time, an airline like emirates didnt serve drinks as requested, Excuse was full flight.

It was delayed for 2 hrs. Flight attendants were not attentive.

We boarded but due to a technical issue we spent 4.5hrs on the ground waiting for the issue to be resolved

No kids provided. Instead we were told to have contacted the airline that we have kids and require kids meals. We were not the only ones who inquired about kids meals. It’s odd. Emirates and other airlines give kids meals as standard and before the adult food comes out. The rice in our meals was gluggy and under cooked. The chicken was also raw. Sadly not the best experience with Finn Air. The hostesses tried to compensate with the snacks and drinks but missed the mark by a long way. Especially when paying Emirates/Qantas prices

Can’t complain Only downside was the Kiosk passport check and customs clearance at Melbourne. When will they improve that service🤔

They cancelled our flight, rebooked, cancelled that one. We are now flying New Zealand Air and need a refund please. How do we get it?

Wifi was not operational for the whole trip. Other than this, flight was well received .

Food no so good. Extra charge to much for front seats cost me £163 then other people sat near me for nothing 🤬

The best ever, friendly and attentive cabin crew, amazing captains who utilised their expertise for less turbulence, just overall amazing

Comfort and customer service from most if the crew was great. The crew reassigning passengers should consider the presence of infants when reassigning seats. Unfortunately a couple of oversized passengers were relocated next to us, making this segment a bit uncomfortable, as there was not only extra leg space required. I ended up swapping seats with my husband so our baby wouldn't be impacted. My husband travelled quite uncomfortable as the reassigned neighbour shoulder and arm ended up on my husband's seat

I was not even on that flight and did not even book a ticket. Kayak did a phenomenal job

The disembarking steps in Wellington were precarious and I felt quite insecure. There was no one on the tarmac to greet us and help. The embarking ramp in Blenheim was much more satisfactory. The rest of the flight was fine.

Entertainment screen froze and had to be reset. Noticed it happened to other passengers as well.

My flying experience was not great. The temperature was ridiculously low. I had a sweater and a big jacket and even then. Since my ticket was an economy ticket, I suppose I didn’t deserve a blanket as they were only available for business. The result, o got a cold I have not been able to shake off in 6 days which has absolutely ruined my stay in Japan as I hasn’t had the chance to leave my hotel room. Everything else that was good, had overshadowed by this. BE A LITTLE MORE HUMAN

The food was not as good as Air New Zealand. The veg pasta was pass-able but the veg cibotta sandwich was dry, hard and not up to par. The coach staff were attentive and accommodating.

Air conditioning was turned to the wrong setting. Way too hot. The entertainment system kept resetting and didn’t work half the flight. Said something to the crew. They didn’t do anything to help. Plane had a mechanical problem that resulted in 2.5 hour delay. Boarded the plane, had to disembark and get back on.

Good and appreciate the effort Air Zealand puts into using more environmentally friendly food containers and utensils. yay! One of the better airlines for this for sure. Still some bad stuff, but at least Air NZ is trying. :) Also really enjoyed the bluetooth option for personal headsets. :)

Like: Aircraft was better than others I've flown in. Crew was great, food was very good. Air New Zealand is now my favorite airline. On our long flight from AKL to YVR there was enough room for those of us in Economy to stretch a bit. My sister is disabled and they took very good care of her and me. Best entertainment offering of all the other airlines. Not so much; Flight from AKL to YRV was delayed BUT they recovered really well so no complaints here. Pretty petty point to complain about. Only negative I have. I will recommend to friends.

Great entertainment options on the screen. uSB A and C chargers. Free WiFi! Crew were excellent.

Service was excellent and they’re very helpful and nice

The crew were wonderful - if only the customers were as well behaved as the attendants!! Ha ha! If you could just talk to God and ask for less turbulence next time.... Juuuuust kidding....

Flight was canceled. I was not alerted. It was only kayak that alerted me

Flight was 2.5 hours late leaving. We spent 50 minutes of that sitting on the plane with no explanation. They did reduce the time in the air so we arrived a little less late which was something. The cheese and crackers were okay but the wine was terrible.

Excellent as always, I won't fly to Australia, and back to the US on any other airline. The flight crew is always top notch, and have a way to make one feel extra special. Thank you for your service, I would rate Qantas Airways a 10+.

Basic airline, aircraft and service. AA gets you from point A to B. My flight was delayed by 2 hours too.

No internet on flight, which makes log travels really hard.

Not great. The inflight entertainment was all on an app, and I did not want to watch a film on my phone. Also, the range of options of films was limited.

by the time they got to our row, they were out of some of the food options. games and movies were great but maybe more game options like tetris or pac man would be great

A few more inches of legroom is all i ask

Great as usual, some delays but well communicated and made up for in the air

Flight was delayed both directions but once in the air was ok. Boarding out of Melbourne is just a mess.

Although a local trip via international flight it was fairly straight forward albeit more checks than desirable for local travel. On arrival Perth collecting luggage the trollies were hidden in one end of the long hall.

Jet star delayed both trips with poor communication. Passengers were made to change gates often and then left to stand with no seating. As someone getting over surgery this was very trying.

Delayed twice. Poor communication and people made to change gates too often.

Excellent help with Wife needing disability access at Brisbane airport

The flight was delayed by 2 hours but the Jetstar crew were fantastic.

Late leaving and desintuon board showed ‘gate closed’ when they hadn’t even commenced boarding!

Flight was delayed more than 1.5 hours. Gate changed multiple times

The good thing is that the flight got us from Darwin to Brisbane. However, it would have to be the most uncomfortable flight I have ever taken and if I can possibly avoid flying Jetstar again, I will.

I was treated poorly in Dunedin by check in crew, then my bag was lost in Auckland. Never again.

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