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Cheapest Melbourne to Christchurch Return Prices

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

December 2025
$365
January 2026
$357
February 2026
$310
March 2026
$234
April 2026
$347
May 2026
$234
June 2026
$294
August 2026
$378
September 2026
$372

Average Melbourne to Christchurch Return Prices

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

December 2025
$753
January 2026
$670
February 2026
$527
March 2026
$488
April 2026
$521
May 2026
$448
June 2026
$443
July 2026
$477
August 2026
$452
September 2026
$460

Did you know...

  • Melbourne is 2 hours later than Christchurch. You may feel jetlagged after the flight.
  • The International Air Transport Association (IATA) airport code for Christchurch is CHC and for Melbourne it is MEL.
  • 7 hours is the quickest return trip from Melbourne to Christchurch

Questions and Answers

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

Right now, May/2026 is the cheapest time of year to travel from Melbourne to Christchurch. January/2026 is the most expensive month to fly from Melbourne to Christchurch.

What airlines fly non-stop to Christchurch from Melbourne?

Emirates, Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand, Malaysia Airlines, Virgin Australia and Jetstar fly direct between Melbourne and Christchurch.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Melbourne to Christchurch?

The cheapest airline to fly to Christchurch from Melbourne is Jetstar.

What is the best airline to fly to Christchurch from Melbourne?

The best airline to fly to Christchurch from Melbourne is Singapore Airlines. Emirates is the best for direct flights. The best budget airline is Jetstar.

How to get from Melbourne to Christchurch
Melbourne (MEL)
 to 
Christchurch (CHC)
3h 20m

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