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Find cheap flights from Melbourne to Christchurch from $146

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Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Christchurch (MEL-CHC)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip 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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6:50 pm - 12:05 amMEL-CHC
3h 15mnonstop
4:05 pm - 5:50 pmCHC-MEL
3h 45mnonstop
$182Jetstar
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Wed, Jun 26 - Wed, Jul 3
6:50 pm - 12:05 amMEL-CHC
3h 15mnonstop
4:05 pm - 5:50 pmCHC-MEL
3h 45mnonstop
$183Jetstar
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Wed, Jun 26 - Wed, Jul 3
6:50 pm - 12:05 amMEL-CHC
3h 15mnonstop
4:05 pm - 5:50 pmCHC-MEL
3h 45mnonstop
$215Jetstar
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Fri, Aug 23 - Sun, Sep 1
6:50 pm - 12:05 amMEL-CHC
3h 15mnonstop
6:05 am - 7:55 amCHC-MEL
3h 50mnonstop
Fri, Jun 21 - Sat, Nov 16
6:55 pm - 12:20 amMEL-CHC
3h 25mnonstop
6:05 am - 8:05 amCHC-MEL
4h 00mnonstop
$359Air New Zealand
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Tue, Jun 18 - Wed, Jun 19
6:50 pm - 12:05 amMEL-CHC
3h 15mnonstop
6:25 am - 8:15 amCHC-MEL
3h 50mnonstop
Fri, Jul 26 - Mon, Jul 29
9:20 am - 2:50 pmMEL-CHC
3h 30mnonstop
6:25 am - 8:15 amCHC-MEL
3h 50mnonstop
$383Qantas Airways
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Thu, Aug 15 - Mon, Aug 19
9:15 am - 5:30 pmMEL-CHC
6h 15m1 stop
6:05 am - 8:05 amCHC-MEL
4h 00mnonstop
$396Air New Zealand
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Thu, Aug 15 - Mon, Aug 19
9:20 am - 2:50 pmMEL-CHC
3h 30mnonstop
6:25 am - 8:15 amCHC-MEL
3h 50mnonstop
$420Qantas Airways
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Thu, Jun 27 - Mon, Jul 1
9:20 am - 2:50 pmMEL-CHC
3h 30mnonstop
6:25 am - 8:15 amCHC-MEL
3h 50mnonstop
$533Emirates
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Wed, Jun 26 - Sat, Jul 6

Flights from Melbourne to Christchurch - Travel Insights & Trends

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.

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

The average price of all flights from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Melbourne to Christchurch, you should consider leaving on a Sunday and avoid Fridays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Melbourne, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

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 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 October, where tickets cost $366 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of tickets is $691 and $503 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for 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 month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Christchurch?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting Melbourne to Christchurch were found on Jetstar ($182) and Air New Zealand ($359). Jetstar proposed the cheapest one-way flight at $146.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Melbourne and Christchurch?

Qantas Airways connects Melbourne to Christchurch with up to 2 flights per day. Air New Zealand also offers 1 flight per day, while Jetstar follows with 1 flight per day.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Melbourne Airport and Christchurch?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch.
There are 3 airlines that fly nonstop from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch. They are: Air New Zealand, Jetstar and Qantas Airways. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Jetstar at $185 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Jetstar.

How many flights are there between Melbourne Airport and Christchurch per day?

Each day, there are between 4 and 6 nonstop flights that take off from Melbourne Airport and land in Christchurch, with an average flight time of 3h 24m. The most common departure time is 9:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 33 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Tuesday, when 18% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Melbourne Airport and Christchurch?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Melbourne to Christchurch take?

Direct flights take on average 3h 15m to travel the 1,499 miles between Melbourne and Christchurch.

What’s the earliest departure time from Melbourne to Christchurch?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Melbourne Airport at 9:15 am and will be landing in Christchurch at 2:40 pm.

What’s the latest departure time from Melbourne to Christchurch?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch jets off at 6:55 pm and lands at 12:20 am.

Good to know

Low season

July

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$146
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 14% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 60% increase in price.
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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.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking Melbourne 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 $146 for a one-way ticket and $182 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Melbourne and Christchurch?

    Yes

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne to Christchurch?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Melbourne to Christchurch?

    There are nonstop flights from Melbourne to Christchurch on a daily basis.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Melbourne to Christchurch are Air New Zealand and Emirates. With an average price for the route of $396 and an overall rating of 8.2, Air New Zealand is the most popular choice. Emirates is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $438 and an overall rating of 8.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Melbourne 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 to Christchurch.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Christchurch from Melbourne 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 Melbourne to Christchurch?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Christchurch with an airline and back to Melbourne with another airline. Booking your flights between Melbourne and CHC can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from MEL to Christchurch

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $215 or less one-way and $206 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.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Melbourne to Christchurch?

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

Nonstop departures

Melbourne to Christchurch

Monday

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

Air China, Air New Zealand, +8 more

Tuesday

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

Air China, Air New Zealand, +9 more

Wednesday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Emirates, +6 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +7 more

Thursday

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

Air China, Air New Zealand, +8 more

Friday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Emirates, +6 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +7 more

Saturday

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

Air China, Air New Zealand, +8 more

Sunday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Emirates, +6 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +7 more

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Nonstop returns

Christchurch to Melbourne

Monday

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

Air China, Air New Zealand, +8 more

Tuesday

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

Air China, Air New Zealand, +9 more

Wednesday

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

Air China, Air New Zealand, +9 more

Thursday

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

Air China, Air New Zealand, +8 more

Friday

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

Air China, Air New Zealand, +9 more

Saturday

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

Air China, Air New Zealand, +8 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 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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8.2
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 640 reviews
7.7Food
7.9Entertainment
8.8Crew
8.1Comfort
8.4Boarding
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Short flight so no entertainment, turbulence so no food service - overall flight as expected

8.0 ExcellentMichelle, Apr 2024NPL - AKL
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Short flight so no entertainment, turbulence so no food service - overall flight as expected

Great meal. Best seats ever! They need to teach other airlines how to do that.

Overall excellent but the Captain kept the seat belt sign on for far too long, especially at the beginning and end of the flight. It was 2 hours after take-off before the crew were able to start the service (on an 11 hour night flight, reducing our sleeping time) and the seat belt sign on went on during breakfast (90 mins before landing) and was not turned off again until we landed. This made for an uncomfortable journey of trying to limit fluid intake because it was unclear when the toilets would be available for use.

Food was not good. We asked for Muslim food and it was weird tasteless type of boiled veges.

Crew were pleasant, happy to be there and were a joy to be around. Entire operation was professional, well thought out and ran like a Swiss clock.

United flight from SFO to PDX was cancelled. I will ask for a refund. Had to book on Alaska

They announced food service but then never came around. We also couldn’t land so kept trying to get to runway and then had to come up and go around happened like 3 times and cause the child next to me to start throwing up

There was a snafu with confirming seats at check which left us in limbo for the second leg of our trip. I believe the ANZ app is not well integrated with the systems at the terminal resulting in this disconcerting error.

Flight attendants are always pleasant and helpful. Pilot kept us updated.

Just a hiccup being added to the NZ Traveller Declaration a bit late.

Emirates is always great experience, however, they should reopen their lounge in Istanbul. The IGA lounge is not worth it

Flight from Dubai to Zagreb very bad cabin crew. Bad food

They had superb boarding (started an hour before flight time). Timely pushback from them gate and an early arrival. Flight and service was very comfortable. I wanted to move my flight to an earlier one, only thing was there was no one at emirates in Heathrow to help. Had to call the call the center and pay to change. There were ample seats on the flight though

Overall good but one thing I didn’t understand is why they didn’t allow me to pick my own seat.

Check-in process at Bengaluru airport was atrociously slow. Emirates should allow baggage drop option after online check-in and verification of documents. The rest of the flight was quite good and we didn't have any complaints.

The individual attention the crew gives to passengers is commendable and I find them positively helpful.

Overall emirates continues to amaze me with their. Awesome service . I had shifted away from emirates , because I lost luggage and watch in emirates in 2019 that drifted me away from this airline , but I am willing to give it try

On both legs of my trips (Jhb - Dxb and Dxb - Jhb) the entertainment system did not work.

CREW manager was rude and nasty Crew was not friendly either and had discriminatory attitude.

Over all good service but from Dubai to Delhi horrible service. Not happy

Initial flight was cancelled so moved to an alternative flight. As a result, stuck in a middle seat. Flight then place in holding pattern prior to landing resulting in a very late trip home.

There was nothing I didn’t like, prices a little lower would help

BA Airbus A380 BC upstairs had 2 3 2 layout. The seat was comfy but access for those in middle or window seats had to climb over others fest to get to ailse when seats in bed mode. The layout was not nearly as private as other layouts. The staff was amazing as well as the food. Most airline food is average but this was restaurant quality.

Following a marathon flight riddled by delays and changes from Santiago, Chile, my flight to Melbourne from Sydney was on schedule but I was transferred to the next flight. The reason by ticketing and the floor manager was I missed the entry to flight by one minute! That's right, the emphasised that if I was 1 minute earlier I would be on the flight. I asked what was the point them emphasising 1minute overdue and how that helped me or the situation. They didn't care at all. Replying that if it was one minute earlier they would've done something and smirking delivering the information. Australian's do call Australia home, Qantas calls Australian's suckers.

1) crackly headphone jack 2) one of the emergency seats recline. Usually second row does. But in this case neither did 3) food was scrambled eggs or fruit. 4) fruit should not be the option to eggs 5)miserable unpleasant crew not a smile. Thought that was a virgin thing

Qantas are unable to service and unfit for purpose, they cannot transport Australians on time to overseas destinations. On top of the inflated ticketing, the Sydney flight to Santiago was impacted because the plane was delayed arriving and then further bungling by Qantas admitting the ground new ground crew in charge of cleaning were not trained. The impact on passengers with connecting flights was tremendous and long ques of frustrated passengers waiting for rescheduling. **Qantas has become the Australian Spirit of disappointment**

The staff we fantastic and seemed to work very well with each other

Business lounge in Melbourne mediocre. Look at Emirates or Qatar, Qantas! Great friendly crew. Food was good but Emirates is a level above. Business seat good. But can’t compare to Qatar. Main reason for booking Qantas is loyalty and terrific connection via Perth to LHR.

I was pleasantly surprised with my flight to LA with Qantas. Although seats were not the roomies, service was excellent.

The service and smooth landing. Food was delicious and the staff was friendly. We arrived earlier than scheduled.

Note that food has to be purchased in flight. No free food. And no entertainment in flight. So I’ve treated these two items as okay which, in this case, means neutral/not applicable.

My Dad needed assistance to board the plane. The Jetstar staff were excellent with him and made the experience a lot easier😁

No food taken so can't rate also no entertainment so can't rate.

Would be better if can provide small free snacks on a long flight

Boarding was easy and unstressful, though the early "final call" was a bit off-putting. The crew were pleasant, and the seats were comfortable. The prices for food and drink were reasonable, apart from tea and coffee, where simple percolated coffee was charged at espresso prices. Deboarding was OK, though some Jetstar passengers appear to have a bad habit of pushing forward from their assigned rows, making it more difficult to get out for passengers that have paid a premium to sit up-front. Jetstar might want to look to address this to stop it from spreading.

I was allocated an exit row seat and was told to move so it could be given away to someone who had purchased two extra legroom seats and one regular seat but wanted the three to sit together. I was also charged for entertainment after booking but before checking in, and the ground crew couldn't do anything about refunding it. When the whole plane was given access to the entertainment as an apology for the flight being four hours late, I was told they couldn't do anything about that either, so I was charged for something I didn't want even though it would have been free anyway

I got to the airport earlier than I expected, and they let me change to an earlier flight with no trouble.

It was a super crowded time to travel out of Melbourne, but the flight was OK

Worst flying experience of my life. FIVE HOURS delayed! Rude and unhelpful staff and poor communication from the grounds team. Never flying Jetstar again

Worst experience ever flying Melbourne to Phuket. 5 hours delayed! Didn’t land till 1am in the morning. Staff were rude and unhelpful

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Melbourne to Christchurch found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/31Fri
nonstopJetstar
3h 15mMEL-CHC
$146
5/26Sun
nonstopJetstar
3h 15mMEL-CHC
$147
6/7Fri
nonstopJetstar
3h 15mMEL-CHC
$160
10/19Sat
1 stopJetstar
12h 40mMEL-CHC
$182
10/5Sat
nonstopQantas Airways
3h 30mMEL-CHC
$286
10/10Thu
nonstopQantas Airways
3h 30mMEL-CHC
$368
10/20Sun
2 stopsFiji Airways
17h 55mMEL-CHC
$470
10/16Wed
2 stops
24h 15mMEL-CHC
$485
10/16Wed
2 stops
24h 45mMEL-CHC
$489
10/9Wed
2 stopsFiji Airways
15h 40mMEL-CHC
$492

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Last minute flights from Melbourne to Christchurch

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 Melbourne to Christchurch that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/5Sun
multi-stopQantas Airways
7h 00mMEL-CHC
5/8Wed
nonstopQantas Airways
3h 50mCHC-MEL
$605
5/6Mon
multi-stopQantas Airways
6h 55mMEL-CHC
5/9Thu
nonstopQantas Airways
3h 50mCHC-MEL
$610
5/5Sun
multi-stopQantas Airways
7h 00mMEL-CHC
5/8Wed
multi-stopQantas Airways
8h 50mCHC-MEL
$622
5/5Sun
multi-stopFiji Airways
16h 00mMEL-CHC
5/8Wed
multi-stopFiji Airways
17h 50mCHC-MEL
$1,638
5/6Mon
multi-stop
24h 15mMEL-CHC
5/9Thu
multi-stop
28h 40mCHC-MEL
$2,029

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Melbourne - Christchurch Flights

Departure:

Melbourne (MEL)Australia

Destination:

Christchurch (CHC)New Zealand

Return flight deals:

Christchurch - Melbourne

Cabin classes:

$1,186
$145

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