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Cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Christchurch

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the beginning of December. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration3 h and 20 mFlights between Melbourne and Christchurch take, on average, 3 h and 20 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£182Cheapest price for a flight between Melbourne and Christchurch found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportsMelbourne AirportFor flights from Melbourne to Christchurch

Destination airportChristchurch International AirportFor the route from Melbourne to Christchurch

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Melbourne to Christchurch

Airlines flying this routeEmirates, Jetstar, Qantas AirwaysAirline(s) with flights between Melbourne to Christchurch

One-way average Price£244The average price for a flight Melbourne - Christchurch at Opodo is £244, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookDecemberAccording to real data November is the most popular time to book a flight to Christchurch when departing from Melbourne

Airlines that fly from Melbourne to Christchurch

Exchange rate

1 GBP = 2.39 NZD

1 NZD = 0.42 GBP

Last checked on Mon 09/11

Distance: 1,495 mi

Melbourne airports

Melbourne Airport (MEL)How far from city centre: 7 mi

Christchurch airports

Christchurch International Airport (CHC)How far from city centre: 6 mi

Book your Melbourne to Christchurch flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Melbourne to Christchurch (New Zealand) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £182, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Melbourne to Christchurch takes roughly 4 h and 29 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Melbourne–Christchurch route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: Melbourne Airport (MEL)
Arrival airport: Christchurch International Airport (CHC)

Tips for cheaper flights from Melbourne to Christchurch

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Melbourne to Christchurch:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Christchurch. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Melbourne to Christchurch

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Melbourne to Christchurch?

When you fly from Melbourne to Christchurch the average price is £244. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Melbourne to Christchurch at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Melbourne to Christchurch is 182 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Christchurch?

The most popular months to book a flight from Melbourne to Christchurch are November, May and August, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Melbourne to Christchurch?

The best time of the year to go to Christchurch when flying from Melbourne depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Christchurch from Melbourne in terms of searches from our customer, followed by January and February. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, June, April and May are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Melbourne - Christchurch.

How long does the flight take to go from Melbourne to Christchurch?

The total flight time between Melbourne and Christchurch is of around 3 h and 20 m on average, considering an average distance of 1,495.45 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

Which airports have flights between Melbourne and Christchurch?

The main airport route flying between Melbourne and Christchurch is: Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Christchurch International Airport(CHC). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Melbourne to Christchurch?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Melbourne to Christchurch are:

Jetstar.
Qantas Airways.
Air New Zealand.

Air New Zealand

Qantas Airways
Air New Zealand

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