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JQ Return flights from $455

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JQ,NZ Return flights from $485

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JQ,QF Return flights from $525

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NZ Return flights from $529

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NZ,VA Return flights from $555

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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 Australia 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.

Jul 2026

$456

Aug 2026

$423

Sep 2026

$456

Oct 2026

$556

Nov 2026

$456

Dec 2026

$594

Jan 2027

$676

Feb 2027

$491

Mar 2027

$632

The cheapest month to fly to Christchurch is August 2026, with return fares from $423 — 37% cheaper than the most expensive month (January 2027, from $676).

When Should You Fly to Christchurch?

Based on the fares we've tracked, August is typically the cheapest month to fly to Christchurch, with return fares from $423. January is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $676 as school holidays and the Christmas peak push prices up.

Across the year, return fares to Christchurch average around $527. If you can travel in the off-peak months of August, July and September, you'll generally pay up to 20% less than the yearly average.

Cheapest Melbourne to Christchurch Return Prices

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

July 2026

$456

August 2026

$423

September 2026

$456

October 2026

$556

November 2026

$456

December 2026

$594

January 2027

$676

February 2027

$491

March 2027

$632

Average Melbourne to Christchurch Return Prices

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

July 2026

$742

August 2026

$730

September 2026

$784

October 2026

$763

November 2026

$755

December 2026

$845

January 2027

$800

February 2027

$741

March 2027

$774

April 2027

$821

Frequently Asked Questions about flying from Melbourne to Christchurch

When is the cheapest time to travel from Melbourne to Christchurch?

The cheapest month to travel is typically August.

How much do return flights from Melbourne to Christchurch cost?

The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne to Christchurch is $456.

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

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Melbourne to Christchurch is 03 November 2026.

What is the cheapest airline that flys from Melbourne to Christchurch?

Currently, the cheapest airline that flys from Melbourne to Christchurch is Jetstar.

Which airlines fly direct from Melbourne to Christchurch?

Jetstar, Air New Zealand, Qantas and Virgin Australia fly direct.

How long does a direct flight from Melbourne to Christchurch take?

The shortest direct flight usually takes 3 hours and 15 minutes.

What is the IATA airport code for Christchurch?

The IATA code for Christchurch is CHC. It is located in New Zealand at coordinates -43.48808, 172.5401.

When should you book flights to Christchurch?

From our data, you should book flights to Christchurch 60 days out.

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