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Cheap Flights from Christchurch to Melbourne

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Flight deals from Christchurch to Melbourne

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Christchurch to Melbourne? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Melbourne.£77 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Mar.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Christchurch on Sun, 1 Mar, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £77, select.
Melbourne.£77 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Dec.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Christchurch on Wed, 24 Dec, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £77, select.
Melbourne.£80 per passenger.Departing Fri, 11 Jul.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Christchurch on Fri, 11 Jul, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £80, select.
Melbourne.£85 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 May.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Christchurch on Fri, 30 May, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £85, select.
Melbourne.£87 per passenger.Departing Sun, 12 Oct.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Christchurch on Sun, 12 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £87, select.
Melbourne.£87 per passenger.Departing Sun, 2 Nov.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Christchurch on Sun, 2 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £87, select.
Melbourne.£91 per passenger.Departing Sun, 8 Jun.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Christchurch on Sun, 8 Jun, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £91, select.
Melbourne.£92 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Sep.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Christchurch on Wed, 3 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £92, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Christchurch to Melbourne

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Christchurch to Melbourne flights are currently cheapest in December.
May
from £85
Jun
from £91
Jul
from £80
Aug
from £97
Sep
from £92
Oct
from £87
Nov
from £87
Dec
from £77
Jan
from £125
Feb
from £106
Mar
from £77
Apr
from £123

Direct flights from Christchurch to Melbourne

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Christchurch to Melbourne: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£77
Cheapest month to flyDecember
Average flight time3 hrs, 54 mins
Most popular airlineVirgin Australia
Average flights per week113

Finding cheap flights from Christchurch to Melbourne: Frequently asked questions

There are 3 airports in Melbourne: Melbourne Essendon, Melbourne Tullamarine and Melbourne Avalon.
The best price we found for a return flight from Christchurch to Melbourne is £204. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
3 hours and 54 minutes is the average flight time from Christchurch to Melbourne.
Virgin Australia, Air New Zealand and Qantas fly direct from Christchurch to Melbourne.
As of May 2025, there are 113 flights per week flying from Christchurch to Melbourne.
The cheapest month to fly from Christchurch to Melbourne is usually July.
If you're flying from Christchurch Airport, the cheapest airport near Melbourne is Melbourne Tullamarine – which is 18.8 km away from the centre of Melbourne. We've found flights into this airport from £204.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Christchurch Airport to Melbourne on Wednesday, 9 July 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 54 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Melbourne but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Melbourne is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In May, the average temperature is usually around 12°C. February is typically the warmest month in Melbourne, when it usually averages around 26°C. You can expect the least rain in March. The coldest month is July, with temperatures averaging 5°C. The rainiest month is September.
Currently, Jetstar offers the cheapest flight tickets to Melbourne.

How to find cheap flights to Melbourne from Christchurch

Looking for cheap tickets from Christchurch to Melbourne? Here are a few tips on how to secure the best flight price and make your journey as smooth as possible.

  • Simply hit 'search'. From British Airways to international carriers like Emirates, we compare all major airlines along with the most popular online travel agents to find the cheapest plane tickets from Christchurch to Melbourne. And with us there are no hidden fees - what you see is what you pay.
  • Compare flight deals to Melbourne from Christchurch from over 1,000 providers. Then choose the cheapest or fastest plane tickets.
  • Flex your dates to find the best Christchurch-Melbourne ticket prices. If you are flexible when it comes to your travel dates, use Skyscanner's 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest month, and even day to fly to Melbourne from Christchurch.
  • Set up a Price Alert. You can easily track the fare of your cheap Christchurch-Melbourne flights by creating an alert. Whenever prices go down or up, you'll get an email or push notification to help make sure you get the best possible flight deal.
  • Fly without stops. Only interested in direct flights between Christchurch and Melbourne? Make sure to tick 'Direct flights only' when performing a search. If there are direct flights available on the route, these will appear in the results.
  • Find the cheapest Business class flights from Christchurch and Melbourne. We scour the internet for the best Business, Premium Economy and First Class flight fares to Melbourne, too. Check the difference in price as you search – you might just chance upon a last-minute low fare. Note that not all cabin classes are available for every destination or airline.
  • Include nearby airports in your search. Widen your search for Christchurch to Melbourne flight deals by selecting the "add nearby airports" option. This will allow you to see flight prices for all the nearest airports at your departure point and your destination and could help you save next time you travel.

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