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JQ Return flights from $455

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JQ,NZ Return flights from $475

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JQ,QF Return flights from $526

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EK,JQ Return flights from $528

Dep.art Thu 13 AugRet.urn Wed 19 Aug^$528

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Dep.art Fri 04 SepRet.urn Wed 09 Sep^$539

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NZ Return flights from $531

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Dep.art Wed 28 OctRet.urn Sun 08 Nov^$539

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JQ,VA Return flights from $550

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NZ,VA Return flights from $569

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EK,NZ Return flights from $573

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NZ,QF Return flights from $578

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EY,JQ,NZ Return flights from $605

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QF,VA Return flights from $605

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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

$442

Sep 2026

$456

Oct 2026

$529

Nov 2026

$456

Dec 2026

$856

Jan 2027

$608

Feb 2027

$496

Mar 2027

$501

Apr 2027

$761

The cheapest month to fly to Christchurch is August 2026, with return fares from $442 — 48% cheaper than the most expensive month (December 2026, from $856).

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 $442. December is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $856 as school holidays and the Christmas peak push prices up.

Across the year, return fares to Christchurch average around $556. If you can travel in the off-peak months of August, July and September, you'll generally pay up to 21% 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

$442

September 2026

$456

October 2026

$529

November 2026

$456

December 2026

$856

January 2027

$608

February 2027

$496

March 2027

$501

April 2027

$761

Average Melbourne to Christchurch Return Prices

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

July 2026

$779

August 2026

$725

September 2026

$771

October 2026

$755

November 2026

$752

December 2026

$860

January 2027

$813

February 2027

$768

March 2027

$785

April 2027

$774

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 21 August 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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