Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Compare all flight tickets and find cheap flights from Melbourne to Christchurch
Cheapest flight
$658
Average price of a round trip
$696
Average price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Flight duration
3h20
A flight from Melbourne to Christchurch takes on average 3h20.
Best time
January
According to user searches, the ideal month to go to Christchurch is January.
Tips for finding cheap flights from Melbourne to Christchurch
Check out our tips for booking your flights to Christchurch (New Zealand) from Melbourne (Australia) at the cheapest possible price.
Usually, the cheapest month to pick up a ticket on this route is November, with an average ticket price of $696 (calculation over the last two years). The busiest tourist season corresponds to the months of November, February and October.
For an attractive price, it is advisable to buy your flight ticket at least 62 days before the departure date.
The airline offering the cheapest tickets is Emirates. A ticket from the company Emirates to Christchurch costs on average $671.
The airlines that offer the most flights are Emirates, Qantas Airways and Emirates.
Price of flight tickets from Melbourne to Christchurch
Here is some information with useful tips to know before booking your flight:
- Flight ticket prices range from $658 to $714
- The average price of a flight ticket is about $696
- Prices are lowest for stays in the month of November
- The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: November
info departure city :
Melbourne, Australia
airports :
Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Essendon Airport (MEB)
local time :
Melbourne is a city in the country Australia, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Melbourne, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 16°C, with a minimum of 9°C and a maximum of 24°C.
The city of Melbourne (MEL) has 2 airport(s): Tullamarine and Essendon
destination info :
Christchurch, New Zealand
airport :
Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
local time :
Christchurch is in the country New Zealand, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Christchurch, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 8°C, with a minimum of 7°C and a maximum of 10°C.
The city of Christchurch has 1 airport(s): Christchurch
Useful info about Christchurch
What is quietest tourist period to go to Christchurch?
If you want to visit Christchurch during the quietest tourist period, choose the month of January.
What is the most popular time to travel to Christchurch?
In Christchurch, the busiest tourist month is November. It is during this period that the prices offered by airlines are also the highest.
When should I book my flight from Melbourne to Christchurch?
According to our data, it is recommended to book your flight 62 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 9 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. The cheapest day to book a flight from Melbourne to Christchurch is Monday.
What are the arrival and destination airports when travelling between Melbourne and Christchurch?
When you leave, you can leave from Tullamarine, and you will arrive at Christchurch.
How to reach Melbourne airport from the city centre?
The airport Tullamarine is located 20 km or Essendon is located 11 km from the city centre. You can access it by using public transport, taking a taxi or renting a car..
Are there other means of transport to go from Melbourne to Christchurch?
Flight is the only means of transport listed on Liligo for this journey.
Are there big differences in weather between Melbourne and Christchurch?
In summer, the average temperature is 7°C in Christchurch and 10°C in Melbourne. The average rainfall in summer is 60 mm in Christchurch and 55 mm in Melbourne. In summer, it is warmer in Melbourne and it rains less in Melbourne. In winter, it is colder in Melbourne and it rains more in Melbourne.
