Cheap flights from Christchurch to Melbourne

One-way fares from $225 · CHC → MEL · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Melbourne → Christchurch
Cheapest fare
$225

Jetstar · Sat, 12 Dec

Cheapest month
December

from $225

Direct flights
Yes

Jetstar, Air New Zealand and Qantas

Flight time
3h 45m

2,410 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Christchurch to Melbourne

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 $293
  2. December 2026 Cheapest $225
  3. January 2027 $347
  4. March 2027 $352
  5. September 2027 $293

Cheapest dates in December 2026

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

Jetstar
Depart09:15 Sat, 12 DecCHC → MEL 3h 50m · Direct
$225one way, per person
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Emirates
Depart18:10 Fri, 25 DecCHC → AVV 5h 05m · 1 stop
$546one way, per person
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Qantas
Depart06:05 Tue, 29 DecCHC → MEL 3h 55m · Direct
$583one way, per person
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About flights from Christchurch to Melbourne

Christchurch (CHC) and Melbourne (MEL) are about 2,410 km apart. Direct flights take around 3h 45m, and recent direct fares were with Jetstar, Air New Zealand and Qantas. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $225, and December 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Christchurch to Melbourne?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $225 with Jetstar, departing Saturday, 12 December 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $225 to $352.

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

December 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $225 one way.

Are there direct flights from Christchurch to Melbourne?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Jetstar, Air New Zealand and Qantas.

How long is the flight from Christchurch to Melbourne?

A direct flight takes about 3h 45m. Christchurch and Melbourne are around 2,410 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Christchurch to Melbourne?

Recent fares on this route were with Jetstar, Air New Zealand, Emirates and Qantas.

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