Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch
MEL — CHC
22 Dec — 29 Dec1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Christchurch are usually found in May or June, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Friday
Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Christchurch
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) to Christchurch (CHC). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 22 November 2025.
Popular in
December
Cheapest in
May
Average price
₹ 32,483
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (₹ 383,500 potential increase over avg. return price).
Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Christchurch
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch?
Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch (average of ₹ 10,352). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 18,116). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to CHC?
Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Christchurch. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 22 November 2025.
When flying from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.
Weekly flight availability from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch
Explore weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Christchurch. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 22 November 2025.
The most flights from MEL to CHC are scheduled on a Friday (23 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 on average).
How often are flights from Melbourne to Christchurch delayed?
About 23% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Christchurch have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 110 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Melbourne to Christchurch flights?
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Melbourne to Christchurch flights?
Over the past year, Jetstar have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 19% of flights being delayed.
Reviews of airlines servicing Christchurch
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Christchurch. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Christchurch. Reviews last updated 22 November 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch, such as Qantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.
Related info for your journey
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What airport do you fly into for flights to Christchurch from Melbourne?
Christchurch (CHC) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Melbourne to Christchurch. You should not have trouble finding flights to Christchurch from Melbourne; the airport handles an average of 17 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 1 airline has flights to the Christchurch airport from Melbourne. It is only a 9.5 km journey from Christchurch (CHC) to Christchurch’s city centre.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch is Qantas Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as ₹ 15,544 on this airline. You may be able to fly from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch for 49% less than the average price by searching for this airline.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Christchurch?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Christchurch by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch?
Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch (average of ₹ 10,352). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 18,116). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
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