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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Christchurch Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $501. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Christchurch.$459 per passenger.Departing Wed, 19 May, returning Mon, 24 May.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 19 May, arriving in Christchurch.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Christchurch on Mon, 24 May, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $459, select.

Christchurch.$459 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Jun, returning Thu, 3 Jun.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 2 Jun, arriving in Christchurch.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Christchurch on Thu, 3 Jun, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $459, select.

Christchurch.$461 per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 May, returning Sat, 5 Jun.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 26 May, arriving in Christchurch.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Christchurch on Sat, 5 Jun, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $461, select.

Christchurch.$480 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Dec, returning Tue, 15 Dec.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Christchurch.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Christchurch on Tue, 15 Dec, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $480, select.

Christchurch.$486 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Mar, returning Mon, 8 Mar.Return flight with Jetstar and Air New Zealand.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Christchurch.Inbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Christchurch on Mon, 8 Mar, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $486, select.

Christchurch.$488 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Feb, returning Sat, 27 Feb.Return flight with Jetstar and Air New Zealand.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 23 Feb, arriving in Christchurch.Inbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Christchurch on Sat, 27 Feb, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $488, select.

Christchurch.$490 per passenger.Departing Sun, 28 Feb, returning Tue, 16 Mar.Return flight with Jetstar and Qantas.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 28 Feb, arriving in Christchurch.Inbound direct flight with Qantas departs from Christchurch on Tue, 16 Mar, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $490, select.

Christchurch.$500 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Nov, returning Mon, 7 Dec.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 24 Nov, arriving in Christchurch.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Christchurch on Mon, 7 Dec, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $500, select.

Christchurch.$501 per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Oct, returning Mon, 12 Oct.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Christchurch.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Christchurch on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $501, select.

Christchurch.$501 per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Aug, returning Sat, 5 Sep.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Christchurch.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Christchurch on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $501, select.

Christchurch.$501 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 Apr, returning Wed, 5 May.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 21 Apr, arriving in Christchurch.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Christchurch on Wed, 5 May, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $501, select.

Christchurch.$501 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Sep, returning Thu, 17 Sep.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Christchurch.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Christchurch on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $501, select.

Christchurch.$502 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Nov, returning Sun, 29 Nov.Return flight with Jetstar and Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Christchurch.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Christchurch on Sun, 29 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $502, select.

Christchurch.$514 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Oct, returning Mon, 2 Nov.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Christchurch.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Christchurch on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $514, select.

Christchurch.$516 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Dec, returning Thu, 8 Apr.Return flight with Jetstar and Qantas.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Christchurch.Inbound direct flight with Qantas departs from Christchurch on Thu, 8 Apr, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $516, select.

Christchurch.$517 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Apr, returning Thu, 22 Apr.Return flight with Jetstar and Qantas.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 13 Apr, arriving in Christchurch.Inbound direct flight with Qantas departs from Christchurch on Thu, 22 Apr, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $517, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine to Christchurch

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Melbourne Tullamarine to Christchurch flights are currently cheapest in May.

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Melbourne to Christchurch: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	$459
Cheapest month to fly	May
Average flight time	3 hrs, 25 mins
Most popular airline	IndiGo
Average flights per week	156

Finding cheap flights from Melbourne Tullamarine to Christchurch: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Melbourne Tullamarine to Christchurch?

The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne Tullamarine to Christchurch is $459. 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 Melbourne Tullamarine to Christchurch?

3 hours and 25 minutes is the average flight time from Melbourne Tullamarine to Christchurch.

Which airlines fly direct from Melbourne Tullamarine to Christchurch?

IndiGo, Etihad Airways and Emirates fly direct from Melbourne Tullamarine to Christchurch.

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

As of August 2026, there are 156 flights per week flying from Melbourne Tullamarine to Christchurch.

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

The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine to Christchurch is usually May.

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

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Christchurch Airport on Wednesday, 19 May 2027.

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

Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 25 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Christchurch?

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 Christchurch 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 Christchurch?

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

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

Currently, Jetstar offers the cheapest flight tickets to Christchurch.

Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Christchurch Airport (CHC): what you need to know

The average time for a direct flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Christchurch Airport is 3 hours 25 minutes.
Christchurch is two hours ahead of Melbourne and is in the UTC+13 timezone.
Flights from MEL to CHC start at 08:05 — the first with Air New Zealand. The last departure is at 18:55 with Air New Zealand. In total, you can choose from 25 weekly Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Christchurch Airport flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your MEL to CHC flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as December, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
You can travel nonstop to Christchurch, New Zealand. Take to the skies with one of these carriers that operate direct flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Christchurch Airport:
Most travellers choose to fly with Qantas on this route.
With 74.67% of its services landing as planned, Jetstar is the most punctual carrier offering MEL to CHC flights.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Christchurch Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MEL and CHC:
- Sydney Airport
- Wellington Airport
- Queenstown Airport

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

At the moment, $259 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Christchurch Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $459. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MEL to CHC if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Christchurch Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
Snapping up cheap flights from MEL to CHC is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a lower fare pops up.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Christchurch Airport.

Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, data shows 63% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Melbourne to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near MEL. Whether you've booked an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Christchurch Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:

Arriving at Christchurch Airport (CHC)

The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Christchurch Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CHC instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Christchurch Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Yes homes, Discount Car Rentals or mode homes and explore beyond Christchurch's usual tourist stops.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Christchurch Airport around three weeks before you travel.

When to fly to Christchurch Airport (CHC)

The quietest month for a flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Christchurch Airport is March, while April is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Christchurch based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Christchurch is January, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Book your flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Christchurch Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MEL to CHC in July. Temperatures average between 1ºC (34ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.

Explore more of New Zealand

You've visited Christchurch, now it's time to discover other parts of New Zealand. Travel around 322 kilometres north-east to Wellington to tick off its top attractions. From Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa to Wellington Botanic Gardens and Weta Workshop, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Dunedin is another standout destination in New Zealand and is around 290 kilometres south-west of Christchurch. No journey is complete without a visit to Dunedin Botanic Garden, Saint Kilda Beach and Sandfly Bay.