Book cheap flights from Melbourne to Christchurch from 244 $

Last minute flights from Melbourne to Christchurch

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Melbourne Christchurch

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Tue, 31 Dec MEL - CHC

Sun, 05 Jan CHC - MEL

793$ 742$

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Sun, 16 Mar MEL - CHC

261$ 244$

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Wed, 08 Jan MEL - CHC

Tue, 21 Jan CHC - MEL

644$ 605$

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Tue, 31 Dec MEL - CHC

Mon, 27 Jan CHC - MEL

706$ 663$

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Sun, 12 Jan MEL - CHC

Tue, 21 Jan CHC - MEL

698$ 656$

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Thu, 16 Jan MEL - CHC

Tue, 21 Jan CHC - MEL

654$ 615$

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Currency and cost comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket

60% Trains in Christchurch are 60% cheaper than in Melbourne.

Melbourne 5.83$

Christchurch 2.5$

Meal Mid-priced restaurant

0% A meal in Christchurch costs roughly the same as in Melbourne.

Melbourne 27.5$

Christchurch 28$

Taxi Standard daytime start rate

30% A taxi fare in Christchurch is 30% cheaper than in Melbourne.

Melbourne 6.05$

Christchurch 4.5$

Coffee Regular cappuccino

5% Coffee in Christchurch is 5% cheaper than in Melbourne.

Melbourne 5.93$

Christchurch 5.62$

Distance: 2407 kms

Melbourne airports

Melbourne Airport (MEL) How far from city centre: 11 kms

Avalon Airport (AVV) How far from city centre: 50 kms

Christchurch airports

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) How far from city centre: 10 kms

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Melbourne to Christchurch

Is it safe to travel from Melbourne to Christchurch during the Covid-19 situation?

At eDreams we do our best to ensure that your travel plans won't be affected by restrictions or possible cancellations that New Zealand may apply. Using the flexible ticket gurantee you can decide if you rather rebook or get a refund!

For flights from Melbourne to Christchurch, how can I find the cheapest price?

The cheapest price for a flight from Melbourne to Christchurch is 244$. At eDreams we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

Is Christchurch more expensive than Melbourne to visit?

Looking at cab fares, a ride in Christchurch costs an average of 4.50 NZD , 26% cheaper than Melbourne, with a fare of 6.05 NZD, while train tickets cost 57% less at Christchurch: $ 2.50 NZD versus $ 5.83 NZD at Melbourne. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 28.00 NZD in Christchurch, 2% more than the 27.50 NZD in Melbourne. The price of the coffee is around 5% cheaper in Christchurch, with an average of 5.62 NZD, while in Melbourne the coffee costs 5.93 NZD.

How long does the flight from Melbourne to Christchurch take?

Flight length from Melbourne to Christchurch is around 03:22 hours on average, at an average distance of 2,413 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in Christchurch compared to Melbourne?

While in Melbourne the temperatures can reach an average of 37.14 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 3.0 mm ,Christchurch's temperatures can go up to 30.0 ºC during the hot season, with 3.0 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -2.38 ºC in Christchurch, compared to the -1.12 ºC average degrees reported in Melbourne. During the winter period, Melbourne can register 3.0 mm precipitation, while Christchurch have an average of 2.3 mm rain level.

Which airports have flights between Melbourne and Christchurch?

The main route from Melbourne to Christchurch is: Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC). The following airlines fly this route: Jetstar. Air New Zealand. Qantas Airways.