Cheap flights from Melbourne to Christchurch

One-way fares from $342 · MEL → CHC · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Christchurch → Melbourne
Cheapest fare
$342

Air New Zealand · Fri, 22 Jan

Cheapest month
January

from $342

Direct flights
Yes

Air New Zealand, Jetstar and Qantas

Flight time
3h 20m

2,410 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Christchurch

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

  1. November 2026 $370
  2. January 2027 Cheapest $342
  3. April 2027 $350

Cheapest dates in January 2027

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

Air New Zealand
Depart19:10 Fri, 22 JanMEL → CHC 3h 25m · Direct
$342one way, per person
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Qantas
Depart18:50 Sun, 3 JanMEL → CHC 3h 20m · Direct
$500one way, per person
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About flights from Melbourne to Christchurch

Melbourne (MEL) and Christchurch (CHC) are about 2,410 km apart. Direct flights take around 3h 20m, and recent direct fares were with Air New Zealand, Jetstar and Qantas. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $342, and January 2027 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Melbourne to Christchurch?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $342 with Air New Zealand, departing Friday 22 January 2027. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $342 to $370.

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

January 2027 currently has the lowest fares, from $342 one way.

Are there direct flights from Melbourne to Christchurch?

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

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Christchurch?

A direct flight takes about 3h 20m. Melbourne and Christchurch are around 2,410 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Melbourne to Christchurch?

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

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