Cheap Flights Christchurch – Melbourne from CAD 185

Flight FAQs

• Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Christchurch (CHC) to Melbourne (MEL)?

  Based on Trip.com data, Jetstar Airways offers one-way fares as low as CAD 185 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. CHC to MEL on Mon, Jun 22), while Jetstar Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from CAD 485 departing on Sat, Jun 6 and returning on Tue, Jun 9.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Christchurch to Melbourne?

  At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Christchurch to Melbourne with the following airlines, including: Jetstar Airways Air New Zealand Emirates Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long is the flight from Christchurch (CHC) to Melbourne (MEL)?

  It takes about 3 hours 52 minutes to fly from Christchurch (CHC) to Melbourne (MEL).

• When is the best time to book flights from Christchurch to Melbourne?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Christchurch to Melbourne is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How many flights are there per week from Christchurch to Melbourne?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 8 flight per week flying from Christchurch to Melbourne. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Air New Zealand: S/M/T/-/T/-/S -- NZ213 (06:30)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Christchurch to Melbourne?

  To find best deals on flights from Christchurch to Melbourne, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Mon, Jun 22, with one-way flights priced at just CAD 185.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Jetstar Airways.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Melbourne travel is around January.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When is the best time to book a flight from Christchurch to Melbourne to get the best price?

  The cheapest months to fly from Christchurch to Melbourne is October, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is the cheapest for flights from Christchurch to Melbourne?

  After crunching the numbers on our May flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Christchurch to Melbourne on May 21, 2026 with Jetstar Airways, with prices starting at CAD 415.

• Which airports can I fly through when travelling to Melbourne from Christchurch?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Melbourne, with Christchurch International Airport to Melbourne Airport (CHC-MEL) is by far the most common option on this route: Avalon Airport (AVV) Moorabbin (Harry Hawker) Airport (MBW) Essendon Airport (MEB) Melbourne Airport (MEL).

• What is the time difference between Christchurch and Melbourne?

  The time difference between Melbourne and Christchurch is 2h.

• How can I change or cancel my flight ticket from Christchurch to Melbourne?

  Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.