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JQ Return flights from $317

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EK,JQ Return flights from $354

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Do you need to catch a flight to Melbourne? Check out our domestic flights to Melbourne. If Melbourne is not your closest airport, then here are all our flights to Christchurch from United States (USA) and flights to New Zealand. Maybe a different destination? Here are all the flights from Melbourne

Cheapest Time of Year to Fly from Melbourne to Christchurch

Return fares from Melbourne to Christchurch by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.

Nov 2026

$316

Dec 2026

$346

Jan 2027

$355

Feb 2027

$370

Mar 2027

$332

May 2027

$318

Jun 2027

$318

Jul 2027

$318

The cheapest month to fly to Christchurch is November 2026, with return fares from $316 — 15% cheaper than the most expensive month (February 2027, from $370).

When Should You Fly to Christchurch?

Based on the fares we've tracked, November is typically the cheapest month to fly to Christchurch, with return fares from $316. February is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $370.

Across the year, return fares to Christchurch average around $335. If you can travel in the off-peak months of November, May and June, you'll generally pay up to 5% less than the yearly average.

Cheapest Melbourne to Christchurch Return Prices

These are the cheapest prices for Melbourne to Christchurch return airfares.

November 2026

$316

December 2026

$346

January 2027

$355

February 2027

$370

March 2027

$332

May 2027

$318

June 2027

$318

July 2027

$318

Average Melbourne to Christchurch Return Prices

These are the average prices for Melbourne to Christchurch return airfares.

November 2026

$554

December 2026

$612

January 2027

$586

February 2027

$550

March 2027

$559

April 2027

$560

May 2027

$541

June 2027

$518

July 2027

$550

August 2027

$545

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