CHC - MEL

$122 Find Cheap Flights from Christchurch to Melbourne

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Cheap Flights from Christchurch to Melbourne (CHC-MEL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip 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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Christchurch to Melbourne

Sun, Oct 19 - Mon, Oct 27
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6:10 am - 8:05 amCHC-MEL
3h 55mnonstop
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12:05 pm - 5:20 pmMEL-CHC
3h 15mnonstop
Thu, Oct 2 - Thu, Oct 9
Jetstar Logo
9:20 am - 10:05 amCHC-MEL
3h 45mnonstop
Jetstar Logo
12:05 pm - 5:20 pmMEL-CHC
3h 15mnonstop
$322Jetstar
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Sun, Oct 19 - Mon, Oct 27
Jetstar Logo
6:15 am - 10:45 pmCHC-MEL
18h 30m1 stop
Jetstar Logo
12:05 pm - 5:20 pmMEL-CHC
3h 15mnonstop
$329Jetstar
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Sun, Dec 7 - Sun, Dec 14
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6:00 am - 7:55 amCHC-MEL
3h 55mnonstop
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6:55 pm - 12:20 amMEL-CHC
3h 25mnonstop
$338Air New Zealand
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Thu, Nov 20 - Sat, Nov 29
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1:10 pm - 9:30 pmCHC-MEL
10h 20m1 stop
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8:35 am - 5:35 pmMEL-CHC
7h 00m1 stop
$339Air New Zealand
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Sun, Dec 7 - Sun, Dec 14
Air New Zealand Logo
12:00 pm - 5:40 pmCHC-MEL
7h 40m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
6:55 pm - 12:20 amMEL-CHC
3h 25mnonstop
$344Air New Zealand
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Wed, Jan 7 - Thu, Feb 5
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6:05 am - 8:00 amCHC-MEL
3h 55mnonstop
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6:50 pm - 12:10 amMEL-CHC
3h 20mnonstop
$456Qantas Airways
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Fri, Jan 23 - Mon, Jan 26
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6:05 am - 8:00 amCHC-MEL
3h 55mnonstop
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4:45 pm - 2:00 pmMEL-CHC
19h 15m1 stop
$476Emirates
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Wed, Jan 7 - Thu, Feb 5
Qantas Airways Logo
6:05 am - 11:05 amCHC-MEL
7h 00m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
6:50 pm - 12:10 amMEL-CHC
3h 20mnonstop
$481Qantas Airways
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Sat, Dec 27 - Tue, Jan 6
Emirates Logo
6:05 am - 8:00 amCHC-MEL
3h 55mnonstop
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9:20 am - 12:25 amMEL-CHC
13h 05m1 stop
$620Emirates
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Expert advice for your flight from Christchurch to Melbourne

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Qantas Airways

Qantas offers priority boarding for Business Class, ensuring a swift and efficient boarding process.


Qantas Business Class features lie-flat seats for comfort, ideal for arriving well-rested.

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand offers free Wi-Fi on most 787s, perfect for staying connected during flights.


Air New Zealand's Economy Skycouch provides extra comfort with a row of seats to yourself.

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Bill is an award-winning travel writer with extensive credits covering airlines and the aviation industry for publications including AARP, AFAR, The Points Guy and Yahoo. Based in Portland, Oregon, Bill has traveled to more than 75 countries - and been late for his flight in most of them. He once achieved top-level frequent flier status for all of American, Delta and United Airlines during a single year.

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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’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 Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Christchurch to Melbourne, you should consider leaving on a Friday and avoid Mondays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Christchurch, you’ll find the best rates on Fridays and the most expensive ones on Tuesdays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport, 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 Airport is May, where tickets cost $321 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $401 and $392 respectively.

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

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $301, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

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 Airport, 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 Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 21% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$122
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 2% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 15% increase in price.
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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.
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FAQs for booking Christchurch to Melbourne flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport was $122 for a one-way ticket and $300 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Christchurch and on arrival in Melbourne.

  • 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 Melbourne, also known as Melbourne.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Christchurch to Melbourne?

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Christchurch to Melbourne are Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of $405 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 $353 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • 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 round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Melbourne with an airline and back to Christchurch with another airline. Booking your flights between Christchurch and MEL 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 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.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $170 or less one-way and $301 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Christchurch to Melbourne?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Christchurch to Melbourne.
Find which airlines fly direct from Christchurch Airport to Melbourne Airport, 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 India, Air New Zealand, +11 more

Air China, Air India, +12 more

Wednesday

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

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

Air China, Air India, +12 more

Sunday

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

Air China, Air India, +10 more

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Direct returns

Melbourne to Christchurch

Monday

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

Air China, Air India, +10 more

Tuesday

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

Air China, Air India, +11 more

Wednesday

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

Air China, Air India, +10 more

Thursday

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

Air China, Air India, +11 more

Friday

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

Air China, Air India, +10 more

Saturday

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

Air China, Air India, +12 more

Sunday

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

Air China, Air India, +10 more

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Reviews of the top 3 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
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 505 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.5Crew
7.3Food
8.2Boarding
7.4Entertainment
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Not a comfortable trip, the seats are not good, and they look old.

4.0 OkayAnonymous, Jul 2025AKL - SFO
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Not a comfortable trip, the seats are not good, and they look old.

Lost my luggage and brought someone else luggage to my airport.

Not entirely positive. It’s frustrating that everything is done through the united app. One of our flight attendants on our trip from San Francisco to MSP continually had trouble hearing people so she flipped her hair into people’s faces

I flew United from San Francisco to Auckland. My connecting flight from Auckland to Christchurch was canceled with no explanation. I was finally told the cancellation was due to fog. Even though it was clear when we landed. I am from San Francisco, I know what fog is! And I didn't see any fog. I was told the next available flight was 7 hours later. Unacceptable, they should have had a flight ready to go as soon as it was deemed safe to take off.

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!

I love the “boarding from the back” idea - it’s so much better than the “Zones” idea that many others use. Also, the inflight wifi was a first for me! Very nice to have on a 13-hour flight!

Again, Air New Zealand was great. They kept bathrooms clean, food was actually very good, New Zealand wines a big hit

A few more inches of legroom is all i ask

One of the best Qantas business flights I've had. Quality product

Business class points redemption - good value for points paid, dubious value if out of your own pocket, domestic class business product okay for this length of flight. The flight left and arrived on time, crew were good, aircraft was a bit old and tired, but still miles ahead of their competitors in Virgin and Jetstar.

Airline running better than post Covid, proper boarding process now implemented, some aircraft feeling a bit old and tired, crew fine, online experience better.

Five hour flight instead of four hours due to westerly headwinds which wasn’t the fault of Qantas !

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

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

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?

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.

no announcement about why we where delayed which is very poor

It was better than I expected. Thought $5 for a small cup of tea was a bit much!

Overall good trip I find seats a bit hard. We were waiting on board for about an hour for 2 passengers with some document issue. This main our arrival late for our pickup person.

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.

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.

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