Cheap flights from Melbourne to Christchurch
Cheap return flights from Melbourne to Christchurch
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All prices shown are per person based on return flights only. Prices found in the last 48 hours.
Christchurch flight facts
What you need to know
What are the cheapest airlines?
- Jetstar
- Air New Zealand
- Qantas
These airlines usually offer the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Christchurch.
What airlines fly indirectly?
- Virgin Australia
- Singapore Airlines
- Emirates
These airlines fly from Melbourne to Christchurch, but you’ll have at least one layover.
How long is the flight?
3 hours 30 minutes
This is the shortest flight time from Melbourne to Christchurch.
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Alternative flights from Melbourne
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Today alone, Netflights has searched over five flights. 05 / Feb / 2026 is currently the lowest priced day of the year to fly the Melbourne/Christchurch route. There are around 35 flights on any given week from the UK to Christchurch and the cheapest month to fly right now is February. Not suitable? Try running another search or viewing all cheap flight deals.
How to get cheap flights from Melbourne to Christchurch
Tips and advice from our flight experts
You've searched for flights from Melbourne to Christchurch. We've found 25 flights and compared them to give you the best offer. On average, Jetstar is the cheapest airline for this route, so keep an eye on them. The cheapest offer we've found is a one-way ticket for £62 from Melbourne to Christchurch on 28/06/2026 at 10:40.
We've scanned hundreds of airfares from dozens of airlines across the globe. In total, we've found 10 airlines that operate the 2,600 km flight from Melbourne to Christchurch.
To find the best offers, consider booking 2-3 months in advance or looking for last-minute deals. Jetstar is a popular low-cost airline for this route, and the average flight duration is about 3 hours 30 minutes. After selecting an offer, fill out your information, proceed with payment, and consider booking a hotel with us or using our flight + hotel service to save time and money.
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