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Flights from Melbourne to Christchurch

Fares we've seen from Melbourne (MEL) to Christchurch (CHC) start from US$246 on 2 Mar 2027 with Jetstar. Prices come from partner searches in the last 48 hours and change quickly, so look before you book.

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Fares by month

Month	Seen from	Date	Airline
October 2026	US$342	23 Oct 2026	Qantas · direct	Check now
December 2026	US$317	16 Dec 2026	Jetstar · direct	Check now
January 2027	US$282	14 Jan 2027	Jetstar · direct	Check now
March 2027	US$246	2 Mar 2027	Jetstar · direct	Check now

One-way fares in US dollars, last seen on Aviasales. They can change at any time and may not be available on every day of the month. Partner links: we may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you.

Airlines on this route

Airlines we've seen with fares on this route, listed by price:

Jetstar: from US$246 (direct)
Qantas: from US$342 (direct)
Air New Zealand: from US$384 (with a stop)

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Questions about Melbourne to Christchurch flights

How much do flights from Melbourne to Christchurch cost? Fares we've seen start from US$246 on 2 Mar 2027 with Jetstar. Fares change quickly, so look before you book.

When can I save on flights from Melbourne to Christchurch? Among the next six months we checked, March 2027 had fares from US$246 in our data, while October 2026 reached US$342. Prices vary by date, so compare several days and save.

Which airlines fly from Melbourne to Christchurch? We've seen fares from Jetstar, Qantas, Air New Zealand. This reflects recent searches, not a complete timetable.

Are there direct flights from Melbourne to Christchurch? Yes, we've seen direct fares (7 of 9 recent fares were direct). Availability depends on the date.

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