Christchurch to Melbourne CHC → MEL
Christchurch International Airport (CHC) → Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The cheapest one-way found recently is $138 with Jetstar, 5 Dec, found yesterday.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 8 departure dates is usually $143 to $224.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$138
5 Dec · Jetstar
Christchurch International Airport (CHC) → Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Leaves 9:15 a.m. · 3 h 50 min trip
nonstop
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$138
5 Dec · Jetstar
Christchurch International Airport (CHC) → Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Leaves 9:15 a.m. · 3 h 50 min trip
nonstop
found yesterday
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$138 5 Decfound yesterdayOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 25 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $138 to $192.
At $138, the cheapest one-way found recently is at the low end of that range.
25 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
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 8 departure dates from 20 Oct to 24 Dec, 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?
No. We hold one-way fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 5 Dec, and it is not cheaper.
Every date we hold
8 fares on 8 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | $237 | Jetstar | Christchurch International Airport (CHC) → Tullamarine Airport (MEL) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 28 Oct | $145 | Jetstar | Christchurch International Airport (CHC) → Tullamarine Airport (MEL) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 30 Nov | $219 | Jetstar | Christchurch International Airport (CHC) → Tullamarine Airport (MEL) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 5 Dec | $138 | Jetstar | Christchurch International Airport (CHC) → Tullamarine Airport (MEL) | nonstop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 6 Dec | $138 | Jetstar | Christchurch International Airport (CHC) → Tullamarine Airport (MEL) | nonstop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 12 Dec | $165 | Qantas | Christchurch International Airport (CHC) → Tullamarine Airport (MEL) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 18 Dec | $203 | Qantas | Christchurch International Airport (CHC) → Tullamarine Airport (MEL) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 24 Dec | $308 | Jetstar | Christchurch International Airport (CHC) → Tullamarine Airport (MEL) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $138.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: 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 5 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Christchurch to Melbourne?
One-way
Fares 7 to 13 days before departure were typically 47% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 18 Oct (25 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 | $342 | $223 | +89% | 9 |
| 7–13 days | $181 | $181 | Cheapest seen | 7 |
| 30–59 days | $181 | $138 | +0% | 25 |
| 60–89 days | $196 | $156 | +8% | 11 |
| 90–179 days | $192 | $161 | +6% | 25 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest one-way found recently is for 5 Dec. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
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