$187 Find Cheap Flights from Christchurch to Melbourne

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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
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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 return 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.

Recent return flight deals from Christchurch to Melbourne

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Christchurch to Melbourne.
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08:45 - 10:35CHC-MEL
3h 50mdirect
12:05 - 17:20MEL-CHC
3h 15mdirect
$432Jetstar
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So, 9 Feb - So, 16 Feb
08:30 - 10:20CHC-MEL
3h 50mdirect
12:05 - 17:20MEL-CHC
3h 15mdirect
$458Jetstar
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Fr, 14 Feb - So, 16 Feb
06:00 - 07:55CHC-MEL
3h 55mdirect
09:05 - 08:40MEL-CHC
21h 35m1 stop
$581Air New Zealand
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So, 23 Feb - Do, 27 Feb
06:00 - 07:55CHC-MEL
3h 55mdirect
18:25 - 23:50MEL-CHC
3h 25mdirect
$586Air New Zealand
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So, 23 Feb - Do, 27 Feb
08:30 - 10:20CHC-MEL
3h 50mdirect
18:25 - 08:05MEL-CHC
11h 40m1 stop
Fr, 21 Mrz - So, 30 Mrz
08:30 - 10:20CHC-MEL
3h 50mdirect
18:25 - 08:40MEL-CHC
12h 15m1 stop
Fr, 21 Mrz - So, 30 Mrz
06:05 - 08:00CHC-MEL
3h 55mdirect
18:55 - 00:15MEL-CHC
3h 20mdirect
$728Qantas Airways
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Do, 16 Jan - Do, 23 Jan
06:20 - 15:20CHC-MEL
11h 00m1 stop
18:55 - 00:15MEL-CHC
3h 20mdirect
$817Qantas Airways
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Do, 16 Jan - Do, 23 Jan
18:50 - 15:45CHC-MEL
22h 55m1 stop
03:25 - 14:00MEL-CHC
56h 35m3 stops
$2,908Emirates
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So, 23 Feb - Mi, 26 Feb
06:05 - 08:00CHC-MEL
3h 55mdirect
03:25 - 14:00MEL-CHC
56h 35m3 stops
$3,253Emirates
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So, 19 Jan - Di, 21 Jan

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 Christchurch to Melbourne flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Christchurch to Melbourne.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Christchurch to Melbourne cost $489 and was between Christchurch (CHC) and Melbourne Airport (MEL). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $489.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Christchurch to Melbourne?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Christchurch to Melbourne clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Christchurch to Melbourne, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday is the most expensive. Flying from Melbourne back to Christchurch, the best deals are generally found on Friday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Christchurch to Melbourne, 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 is May, where tickets cost $514 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $733 and $689 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Christchurch to Melbourne?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of $632, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Christchurch to Melbourne?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Christchurch to Melbourne, 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 Christchurch to Melbourne, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

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Cheapest flight

$187
Flight from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)

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 flights from Christchurch to Melbourne

  • What is the cheapest flight from Christchurch to Melbourne?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Christchurch to Melbourne was $107 for a one-way ticket and $247 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Christchurch to Melbourne?

    When flying out of Christchurch you will be using Christchurch. You will be landing at one of these airports: Melbourne Avalon or Melbourne.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Christchurch to Melbourne?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Christchurch to Melbourne?

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

  • 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 travelers 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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Prefer to fly direct from Christchurch to Melbourne?

Find which airlines fly direct from Christchurch Airport to Melbourne, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Christchurch to Melbourne

Monday

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

Air China, Air New Zealand, +10 more

Tuesday

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

Air China, Air New Zealand, +10 more

Wednesday

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

Air China, Air New Zealand, +10 more

Thursday

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

Air China, Air New Zealand, +10 more

Friday

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

Air China, Air New Zealand, +10 more

Saturday

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

Air China, Air New Zealand, +10 more

Sunday

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

Air China, Air New Zealand, +10 more

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Direct returns

Melbourne to Christchurch

Monday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Emirates, +8 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +9 more

Tuesday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, +5 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +6 more

Wednesday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Emirates, +7 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +8 more

Thursday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, +6 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +7 more

Friday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Emirates, +8 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +9 more

Saturday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Emirates, +8 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +9 more

Sunday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Emirates, +8 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +9 more

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Top 4 airlines serving from Christchurch to Melbourne

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Christchurch to Melbourne. 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 Christchurch to Melbourne? 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 3410 reviews
7.9Food
8.3Crew
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.2Entertainment
Airline reviews

Emeritus is ***** Fly dubai is 0 we need better service for Fly Dubai

6.0 Goodashok, Dec 2024AMD - DXB
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Emeritus is ***** Fly dubai is 0 we need better service for Fly Dubai

Very bad groud crew taking bags less than 7kg Bad food Old plane

The entire crew went above and beyond. This was our first flight with our 3 month old, and they were accommodating and friendly. The crew is attentive and marks a HIGE difference to the regular runs with Avianca and LATAM.

The food was amazing on our flight. So many options for movies and shows to stay entertained for 12 hours.

Airline did not have enough vegetarian meals for all guests, and crew were not adequately trained to handle this.

Worst flight I ever had I payed for special seats with underpriced which I never recieved. I will like you to make sure that I am refunded my 134.00 dollars that I paid for the seats that I never received. I am looking forward for Kayak to look into this issue with underpriced because they took my money and never booked the seats for me with the airline.

Not too happy with ground staff at Dubai airport. We had asked for wheel chair, and we were told to walk a long distance, poorly organised. And then at boarding to Mumbai flight wecwere treated rudely by the local Emirates staff forced to check in our cabin bags, we told them we were transiting.

Okish. But for £550 , I’d have preferred a better experience

Usually Emirates is my go to Airline on this flight: 1) All the crew seemed very inexperienced 2) Meal service for 7 hour flight was very slow - slowest I have ever experienced. 3) ONE flight attendant in economy serviced everyone on the left aisle in 2 cabins - thats 6 passengers per row (half the row) and over 30 rows of passengers. The others were no where to be seen. Thats pouring drinks and serving trays and offering options of meal and drinks for 180 passengers. by herself. In most flights it's 2 attendants per cart servicing one section. 4) Meal was not served till 3.5 hours later for some passengers at the back. 5) As a result only one meal was served even though the menu explicitly said 2. 6) Everyone was thirsty and starving 7) There were 2 loud crashes at the back galley 8) One passenger was out cold due to the sleeping tablets he had taken. The Flight attendants in their inexperience chose to try wake him up and create a situation where passengers were panicking and the passenger finally woke up and was annoyed. 9) They chose to wake up every sleeping passenger to feed them rather than move past the sleeping passengers. Do they know how hard it is to actually sleep on a plane?

Seats are not as easy to move as you would hope in premium econo Y

Liked the non-stop option, can always use more leg room!

Wonderful Airlines…our American Airlines could learn from ANZ. From boarding to landing everyone was professional and gracious. Kiwi’s really are the nicest of all people! Thank you

typical long haul economy flight. Food was mediocre, inflight service was average. Offered in flight snacks but in seat ordering didn't work. Entertainment was good.

Would have been nice to have decaf coffee as an option, and perhaps a scone

Overall, a great experience from food and crew. The only setback was that this was the Second flight from Air New Zealand within a week that was an hour late for boarding.

The flight attendances were very helpful and friendly ! Dinner and breakfast were great . The seat was not too comfortable though .

The air New Zealand employees who assisted us with wheelchair aid on Auckland made our transfer from flight to the next seamless. Also were amazing in helping with our luggage and customs in Brisbane.

New Zealand crew were attentive. We were not informed that we needed transit document to pass through New Zealand. A checkin employee helped with this for which we were thankful.

Overall good. We had to transfer to Bradly terminal. We had requested wheelchair assistance. The bus that picked us up had to wait for other passengers. The wait was long. Then, at the Bradly terminal we had to wait an extended period of time for the wheel chair assistance. These delays caused tension at checked in and resulted in arriving at the gate as passengers were boarding.

The boarding process was less than ideal. While I liked being greeted with “Kia Ora”, the rest of the process was very average for business-class travel — queue, crowding, no clear separation between economy and business premier. The aircraft felt old, even though I believe it was only 6 years’ old. Travelling in Business Premier in Air New Zealand is like sitting in a glass bowl. One can see everyone, and everyone can see others. Very bad structuring of seats. If you have a choice, fly another airlines like Singapore Airlines for business — I had the option, but chose this flight due to it’s departure time. Regrettable decision. I had opted for Vegan food choice. Very poor food as well as service. It is as if the chefs preparing the meal have little idea what nutritious, healthy and filling plant-based food is. And the crew were totally uncoordinated. In the main dinner meal, the first thing I was served was a fruit bowl, and then followed by other items. No mention was made that the fruit bowl (served first) was the dessert! And then after my meal tray was cleared another steward (not the one who served the main meal) comes around asks me that now that I had had the would like the dessert. I said yes, please. He went off and comes back to tell me discreetly that I’ve already had my dessert! He also didn’t know what the dessert was — and I guess it was the fruit platter that was the first item I was served. I was traveling with partner, who had similar experience. For her, they just cleared her table without offering dessert. Extremely poor coordination. The area behind the seats was extremely dirty. I just happened to use the overhead light to try and locate something that had fallen, only to be horrified at the dust, crumbs and all kinds of other particles. The only good thing about the flight was that when it ended, our bags came very very quickly. But that I guess is more to do with airport operations for Air New Zealands at Auckland Airport rather than the flight itself. I would think very hard next time I have to fly Business Premier in New Zealand, especially on Boeing 787-9NZM, which this plane was. Basically if you are selecting seats and find that they are at a diagonal angle, do not book this if you are looking for luxurious travel. Better off with premium economy or a good economy seat. The quality of food and service indeed was way below par.

Headphone jacks worked poorly, seat recline was broken. Planes were rundown.

Delayed and missed connection, was not re-booked like other travelers so ended up being stuck for several hours due to no one handling my booking.

same as previous comments. i hate being on a plane that long. no problems w/anything else.

It was very nice. I will try to fly with Qantas whenever I can.

Terrible. 6 hour delay with no explanations and only 15 dollars in food credits. A disaster. I'll just leave it at that.

Much better than I expected for such a long flight.

Flight was cancelled about 1.5 hours before departure. Replacement flight provided scheduled 1 hour later. Late boarding, late departure and arrived Melbourne nearly 2 hours after originally scheduled.

Good - better than other airlines in terms of food and seat comfort.

It’s a very long flight and there are so many people on board. Perhaps a warm washcloth now and then to freshen up

The crew was very helpful to my family, especially when my daughter became sick during the flight. Will fly with them again.

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.

Fabulous I have no issues with JetStar great service always use them to fly

Flight was as expected - we got what we paid for which was a base fare

Hardly we had overweight and we were asked to pay $75. We were checked by a female and weight was alright

Unaware of charge for carry on until i got to gate

I got what I paid for - flight was clean, staff were friendly

I like that fare is cheap but because there's no amenities whatsoever. You get what you paid for.

There's a reason why fare is cheap, no amenities.

It is what it is - nothing more, nothing less. No entertainment onboard but one kinda knows that when buying a ticket on a no frills airline. I choose Jetstar only because of price.

Plane was delayed both on arrival to Sydney and departure. We boarded the plane while it was in the process of being refuelled, which I am certain is against CASA regulations. Comfort for anyone over 6 foot is non existent.

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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.
2/2So
directJetstar
3h 50mCHC-MEL
$187
5/3Mi
directJetstar
3h 50mCHC-MEL
$191
26/2Mi
directJetstar
3h 50mCHC-MEL
$205
3/2Mo
directAir New Zealand
3h 55mCHC-MEL
$222
3/3Mo
directAir New Zealand
3h 55mCHC-MEL
$227
25/2Di
directQantas Airways
3h 55mCHC-MEL
$280
1/2Sa
directQantas Airways
3h 55mCHC-MEL
$283
3/2Mo
1 stop
15h 50mCHC-MEL
$308
6/3Do
1 stop
10h 20mCHC-MEL
$324
26/1So
3 stopsEmirates
31h 20mCHC-MEL
$1,543

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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.
20/12Fr
directJetstar
3h 50mCHC-MEL
22/12So
directJetstar
3h 15mMEL-CHC
$642
20/12Fr
multi-stopJetstar
8h 50mCHC-MEL
22/12So
directJetstar
3h 15mMEL-CHC
$859
20/12Fr
multi-stopJetstar
9h 55mCHC-MEL
22/12So
multi-stopJetstar
9h 35mMEL-CHC
$1,111
20/12Fr
multi-stop
9h 55mCHC-MEL
22/12So
multi-stop
25h 05mMEL-CHC
$1,264
20/12Fr
multi-stopFiji Airways
18h 10mCHC-MEL
22/12So
multi-stopFiji Airways
15h 40mMEL-CHC
$4,710
20/12Fr
multi-stop
25h 00mCHC-MEL
21/12Sa
multi-stop
34h 35mMEL-CHC
$21,652

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