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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Christchurch Airport to Melbourne? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from $325. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.

Melbourne.$322 per passenger.Departing Thu, Jun 25, returning Wed, Jul 8.Round-trip flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Christchurch on Thu, Jun 25, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, Jul 8, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $322, select.

Melbourne.$324 per passenger.Departing Thu, Jun 18, returning Mon, Jun 22.Round-trip flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Christchurch on Thu, Jun 18, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, Jun 22, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $324, select.

Melbourne.$325 per passenger.Departing Fri, Jul 24, returning Wed, Jul 29.Round-trip flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Christchurch on Fri, Jul 24, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, Jul 29, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $325, select.

Melbourne.$325 per passenger.Departing Tue, Aug 4, returning Fri, Aug 28.Round-trip flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Christchurch on Tue, Aug 4, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, Aug 28, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $325, select.

Melbourne.$325 per passenger.Departing Mon, Aug 24, returning Tue, Sep 1.Round-trip flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Christchurch on Mon, Aug 24, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, Sep 1, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $325, select.

Melbourne.$325 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jul 29, returning Sat, Aug 1.Round-trip flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Christchurch on Wed, Jul 29, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, Aug 1, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $325, select.

Melbourne.$326 per passenger.Departing Thu, May 21, returning Wed, May 27.Round-trip flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Christchurch on Thu, May 21, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, May 27, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $326, select.

Melbourne.$327 per passenger.Departing Thu, Sep 3, returning Sun, Sep 6.Round-trip flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Christchurch on Thu, Sep 3, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, Sep 6, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $327, select.

Melbourne.$331 per passenger.Departing Wed, Nov 11, returning Wed, Nov 18.Round-trip flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Christchurch on Wed, Nov 11, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, Nov 18, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $331, select.

Melbourne.$333 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jun 24, returning Wed, Sep 9.Round-trip flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Christchurch on Wed, Jun 24, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, Sep 9, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $333, select.

Melbourne.$333 per passenger.Departing Tue, Sep 22, returning Sat, Oct 3.Round-trip flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Christchurch on Tue, Sep 22, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, Oct 3, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $333, select.

Melbourne.$334 per passenger.Departing Wed, May 27, returning Wed, Jun 3.Round-trip flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Christchurch on Wed, May 27, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, Jun 3, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $334, select.

Melbourne.$335 per passenger.Departing Tue, Oct 13, returning Tue, Oct 20.Round-trip flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Christchurch on Tue, Oct 13, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, Oct 20, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $335, select.

Melbourne.$335 per passenger.Departing Tue, Oct 20, returning Tue, Nov 10.Round-trip flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Christchurch on Tue, Oct 20, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, Nov 10, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $335, select.

Melbourne.$354 per passenger.Departing Thu, Feb 11, returning Mon, Feb 15.Round-trip flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Christchurch on Thu, Feb 11, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, Feb 15, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $354, select.

Melbourne.$358 per passenger.Departing Sun, Nov 22, returning Tue, Dec 8.Round-trip flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Christchurch on Sun, Nov 22, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, Dec 8, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $358, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Christchurch to Melbourne

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Christchurch to Melbourne: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$322
Cheapest month to fly	June
Average flight time	3 hrs, 53 mins
Most popular airline	IndiGo
Average flights per week	151

Finding cheap flights from Christchurch to Melbourne: Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Melbourne?

There are 3 airports in Melbourne: Melbourne Essendon, Melbourne Tullamarine and Melbourne Avalon.

How much are round-trip flights from Christchurch to Melbourne?

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Christchurch to Melbourne is $322. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Christchurch to Melbourne?

3 hours and 53 minutes is the average flight time from Christchurch to Melbourne.

Which airlines fly direct from Christchurch to Melbourne?

IndiGo, Qantas and Emirates fly direct from Christchurch to Melbourne.

How many flights are there a week from Christchurch to Melbourne?

There are 151 flights per week flying from Christchurch to Melbourne, as of April 2026.

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

The cheapest month to fly from Christchurch to Melbourne is usually June.

What's the cheapest airport to fly to in Melbourne?

If you're flying from Christchurch Airport, the cheapest airport near Melbourne is Melbourne Tullamarine – which is 18.8 km away from the center of Melbourne. We've found flights to this airport from $322.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Christchurch Airport to Melbourne on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Christchurch Airport to Melbourne on Thursday, June 25, 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Christchurch Airport to Melbourne?

Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 53 minutes.

How can I get the best flight deal from Christchurch Airport to Melbourne?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Melbourne but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Melbourne?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Melbourne is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

What’s the weather like in Melbourne?

In April, the average temperature is usually around 15°C. February is typically the warmest month in Melbourne, when it usually averages around 26°C. You can expect the least rain in March. The coldest month is July, with temperatures averaging 5°C. The rainiest month is September.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly with from Christchurch Airport to Melbourne?

Currently, Jetstar offers the cheapest flight tickets to Melbourne.

Traveling from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Melbourne: what you need to know

Around 3 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Christchurch Airport to Melbourne.
Melbourne is two hours behind Christchurch, where Christchurch Airport is located. Melbourne observes the UTC+11 timezone.
Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the most popular route, with 25 departures a week to pick from. If you prefer starting your day later, the last flight from CHC to MEL is with Qantas at 16:45. Choose the first departure operated by Air New Zealand at 06:00 if you want to get on your way earlier.
Leave plenty of time to catch your CHC to Melbourne flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like March? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can book a direct Christchurch Airport to Melbourne ticket. Start your journey at CHC and end it at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
There's a good selection of airlines offering direct flights from Christchurch Airport to Melbourne, including:
Think about adding a stopover to potentially unlock a cheaper plane ticket from CHC to Melbourne. All you need to do is deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a detour (and maybe pocket some savings) by stopping at one of these popular options:
- Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)
- Brisbane Airport (BNE)
- Auckland Airport (AKL)
CHC is around 32 kilometers from central Christchurch. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
Looking for a hotel near CHC? If you've booked an early flight from Christchurch Airport to Melbourne, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
76% of flights taking off from Christchurch Airport land at their destination on time.

How to find the cheapest flights from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Melbourne

$136 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Christchurch Airport to Melbourne flight. A return plane ticket right now is $321. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To secure cheap flights from CHC to Melbourne, reserve your trip four months before your departure date.
September is the best month for picking up an incredible deal on Christchurch Airport to Melbourne tickets. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
Snapping up a cheap flight from CHC to Melbourne is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic notifications and we'll notify you as soon as a cheaper option becomes available.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Christchurch Airport to Melbourne by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best.'

Airports in Melbourne

Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. The center is roughly 24 kilometers away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Christchurch Airport to Melbourne, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near MEL:
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport about four weeks in advance of your flight from CHC to Melbourne.

Avalon Airport (AVV)

Avalon Airport (AVV) is around 56 kilometers from the center of Melbourne. Once you've disembarked your flight from Christchurch Airport to Melbourne, it'll take you around 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
If you're traveling on public transport, it'll take around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Unpack your bags not long after your CHC to Melbourne flight at Corio Bay Motel. This comfy accommodation option is a quick drive from AVV.
Don't pay more than you need to. Securing your ride three weeks ahead of your arrival at AVV will help you save.

Essendon Airport (MEB)

Hop off your flight from Christchurch Airport to Melbourne and head for your hotel or start exploring right away. The center of Melbourne is around 11 kilometers from Essendon Airport (MEB).
If you don't want to make your way to the center, find a hotel close to MEB. Make yourself comfy at one of these stays after your CHC to Melbourne flight:
Rental companies sometimes offer discounts on early bookings, so book your ride from MEB well ahead of your flight from Christchurch Airport to Melbourne. A little prep today saves cash tomorrow.

Best time to go to Melbourne

December is the quietest month for flights from Christchurch Airport to Melbourne, while July is the most popular. Work out the best time to visit Melbourne based on whether you like a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your Christchurch Airport to Melbourne plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
July sees average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from CHC to Melbourne around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

More about Melbourne

After booking your flight from Christchurch Airport to Melbourne, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Melbourne:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Melbourne's Gardens, Flinders Street Railway Station and Melbourne Park are highlights which should be on any good Melbourne itinerary.

Explore more of Australia

You've visited Melbourne, now it's time to discover other parts of Australia. Journey about 467 kilometers northeast to Canberra to tick off its must-visit sights. From National Gallery of Australia to National Portrait Gallery and Museum of Australian Democracy, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 451 kilometers southeast of Melbourne, Launceston is another favorite stop in Australia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Cataract Gorge Scenic Chairlift, Queen Victoria Museum at Inveresk and Hollybank Mountain Bike Park.