$157 Find Cheap Flights from Christchurch to Melbourne

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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

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Christchurch to Melbourne.
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08:20 - 10:05CHC-MEL
3h 45mdirect
11:05 - 16:20MEL-CHC
3h 15mdirect
$411Jetstar
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Wed, 7 May - Sun, 11 May
08:20 - 10:05CHC-MEL
3h 45mdirect
11:05 - 16:20MEL-CHC
3h 15mdirect
$434Jetstar
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Tue, 27 May - Fri, 30 May
15:30 - 17:25CHC-MEL
3h 55mdirect
11:05 - 16:20MEL-CHC
3h 15mdirect
Thu, 5 Jun - Tue, 10 Jun
08:20 - 10:05CHC-MEL
3h 45mdirect
18:25 - 23:50MEL-CHC
3h 25mdirect
Fri, 9 May - Mon, 12 May
14:00 - 20:35CHC-MEL
8h 35m1 stop
18:25 - 23:50MEL-CHC
3h 25mdirect
$725Air New Zealand
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Fri, 9 May - Mon, 12 May
06:25 - 20:35CHC-MEL
16h 10m2 stops
18:55 - 13:40MEL-CHC
16h 45m2 stops
$761Air New Zealand
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Wed, 7 May - Sun, 11 May
16:40 - 22:50CHC-AVV
8h 10m1 stop
14:55 - 23:59AVV-CHC
7h 04m1 stop
$1,010Qantas Airways
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Sat, 2 Aug - Tue, 5 Aug
17:45 - 22:50CHC-AVV
7h 05m1 stop
14:55 - 23:59AVV-CHC
7h 04m1 stop
$1,015Qantas Airways
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Fri, 1 Aug - Tue, 5 Aug
06:45 - 12:15CHC-MEL
31h 30m2 stops
23:35 - 21:15MEL-CHC
19h 40m2 stops
$1,667Fiji Airways
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Sun, 11 May - Sun, 18 May
18:10 - 11:30CHC-MEL
43h 20m2 stops
23:35 - 17:35MEL-CHC
16h 00m2 stops
$1,857Fiji Airways
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Tue, 27 May - Fri, 30 May

KAYAK's insights & trends for Christchurch to Melbourne flights

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 $518 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 $518.

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, Friday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from Melbourne back to Christchurch, the best deals are generally found on Sunday, with Monday 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 $526 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $702 and $655 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 $1,999, 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 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

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Cheapest flight

$157
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 $90 for a one-way ticket and $236 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 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

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

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Direct returns

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

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

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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.
8.0
EmiratesOverall score based on 3190 reviews
8.2Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.3Crew
7.8Food
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Food no so good. Extra charge to much for front seats cost me £163 then other people sat near me for nothing 🤬

6.0 GoodDave, Mar 2025SYD - DXB
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Food no so good. Extra charge to much for front seats cost me £163 then other people sat near me for nothing 🤬

We arrived in line for check in at 6:15 p.m. but did not check in until 8:00 p.m. The line for economy check in was very long, and all of the desks 03-13 were not open, although most of them opened sporadically. The crew on board were very nice and helpful, friendly and kind. It has been many years since we flew Emirates (at least 17 years), and we notice that foot rests are no longer available in economy, but we were lucky enough to fly in the upper deck and appreciate your opening some of your flights to economy passengers in the upper deck. We will definitely fly on emirates more often! Thank you.

Flight left on time. Bags came quickly. Crew was nice. But internet never worked and the food was awful.

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

On this flight, about the last 2 hours the captain kept the cabin too hot. It appeared like the ac was off.

Loved everything! This flight had premium economy and I didn't see an option to upgraded to premium economy OR buy premium economy tickets. How come?

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.

Priority boarding for Silver and Premium Economy was very disorganised, in fact, non-existent.

Emirates is good airlines. But there plane seats were very small and congested. Need to little good and big seats in economy class.

Meals were delicious, however I got hungry between dinner and breakfast.

Economy was much nicer on the Air New Zealand planes.

At Coolangatta International it is difficult to hear voice boarding announcements when away from screen announcements.

Flew premium economy, well worth the extra. Much better seat size & space. Meals & snacks were lovely. Crew really pleasant. Internet is not great, not really useful for anything. Couldn't even send messages.

Everything was fine. Wish the wifi was free and included in the ticket price.

Nothing special short flight - all good - difference between 1 fudge and 2 fudge is obligation and thankfulness

The flight we had booked was cancelled due to bad weather conditions, but we were lucky to arrive at the airport quite early and got a seat on an earlier flight. The flight was mostly nice, but there were some hefty turbulences towards Queenstown. One of the passengers behaved hysterically. It would have been great if the crew had done something to calm her.

Sitting in an aisle seat equals getting hit by food cart and spilled on multiple times Food: gross and minimalistic Crew: frumpy and kurt Sound on multiple entertainment platforms poor Not an earplug problem, system soundboard poor

Major hassle with the weight of carryon luggage Having to repack bags at airport Not an issue in most of world Ridiculous issue considering the 400 pound gentleman sitting behind us

Overall experience was poor. In general crew was polite in speaking but that was all about it. I am vegetarian so I always carry a cup noodle box with me just in case. So I pressed "CALL" button for hot water for my cup noodle on my seat and waited for 10-15 minutes but nobody came. I personally took the box and went all the way to back of the plane. When I requested stewardess to put hot water in my cup noodle she refused as it was a "safety" hazard. I told her that you always serve coffee and tea these are also hot. But she still refused. I went back to my seat and from the seat I ordered hot water and it was brought to me without any problem. I poured THAT hot water in my cup noodle and ate. I was sitting in seat 36A, which was 2nd row in economy class. After eating my noodle I took the box and went 2 rows in the front where there was a kitchen to throw it. Again the stewardess there told me she didn't have a waste bin there and asked me to go back of the plane and throw it there. Tell me if above experiences are 'ok' for your airline??

Everything very good except the sofa couch not as comfortable as expected.

I liked the service, the menu, and the comfort of the seats! Even tho we were seated by the bathrooms, the reclining seats and movie selection was very good, my husband and I didn’t mind at all

Very good as always, stand out airline. The passengers whom choose to stuff baggage that otherwise should be checked-in is a real bother but that's not the airlines doing. A real frustration that passengers just don't want to check-in luggage. This is a pet hate unfortunately.

It’s a two prop flight so I had problems with my ears on re- entering ! But otherwise fine

I love flying with Qantas. There was no onscreen entertaining on this flight, and only a snack provided (not a meal) but still better than Jetstar or Virgin (in my opinion) so still happy.

The food was terrible. And the flight attendants were very rude. One flight attendant wouldn’t help a passenger lift their carry-on. Another flight attendant wouldn’t give a man an extra blanket. And they walked by not even looking at the passengers to see if they needed a glass of water.

Wheelchair assistance to move through the terminals and to/from the plane door was excellent. No vegan snack on the flight, only something with salami and cheese in it.

I have flown Qantas multiple times in the past it seemed this flight the plane had less seat room or the seats were way less comfortable than before. Everything else was about the same. Thanks

The old Plane had not been cleaned properly in a long time.

I got upgraded from economy to business, and the experience was outstanding

Boarding was over 3 hrs late and we didn’t land until almost 1:30am

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.

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

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