Cheap flights from Christchurch to Melbourne from $181 CHC → MEL
Christchurch International Airport (CHC) → Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The cheapest one-way found recently is $181 with Air New Zealand, 16 Sept 2027, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $181, Air New Zealand, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest month to fly
- September 2027, one-way fares from $181 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Qantas
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 3 h 55 min
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $189 to $205.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$181
16 Sept 2027 · Air New Zealand
Christchurch International Airport (CHC) → Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Leaves 6:10 a.m. · 3 h 55 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$181
16 Sept 2027 · Air New Zealand
Christchurch International Airport (CHC) → Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Leaves 6:10 a.m. · 3 h 55 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$181 16 Sept 2027found 2 days agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $127 to $192.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates from 17 Nov to 16 Sept 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 16 Sept 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
4 fares on 4 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Nov | $240 | Jetstar | Christchurch International Airport (CHC) → Tullamarine Airport (MEL) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 11 Feb 2027 | $192 | Qantas | Christchurch International Airport (CHC) → Tullamarine Airport (MEL) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 7 Mar 2027 | $193 | Air New Zealand | Christchurch International Airport (CHC) → Tullamarine Airport (MEL) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 16 Sept 2027 | $181 | Air New Zealand | Christchurch International Airport (CHC) → Tullamarine Airport (MEL) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
September 2027 is the cheapest month — from $181.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Qantas.
Premium cabin fares from Christchurch to Melbourne
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 16 Sept 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Christchurch to Melbourne?
One-way
Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 38% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $237 | $136 | +62% | 13 |
| 7–13 days | $165 | $135 | +13% | 15 |
| 14–29 days | $146 | $135 | Cheapest seen | 24 |
| 30–59 days | $157 | $127 | +8% | 49 |
| 60–89 days | $199 | $142 | +36% | 34 |
| 90–179 days | $192 | $142 | +32% | 43 |
| 180+ days | $165 | $165 | +13% | 13 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest one-way found recently is for 16 Sept 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a one-way flight from Christchurch to Melbourne?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $181 with Air New Zealand, 16 Sept 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $189 to $205.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Christchurch to Melbourne?
September 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $181, 16 Sept 2027, found 2 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Christchurch to Melbourne?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 38% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Christchurch to Melbourne?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $181 with Air New Zealand, 16 Sept 2027, found 2 days ago.
How long is the flight from Christchurch to Melbourne?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Air New Zealand on 16 Sept 2027, takes 3 h 55 min from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Christchurch to Melbourne?
Between 17 Nov and 16 Sept 2027, Air New Zealand has the cheapest one-way on 2 of the 4 departure dates we hold, Jetstar on 1 and Qantas on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work