Flight tickets from Melbourne Avalon to Christchurch

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Find the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Avalon to Christchurch

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Melbourne Avalon to Christchurch flights are currently cheapest in February.

Melbourne Avalon to Christchurch: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Melbourne Avalon to Christchurch below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Christchurch.

Melbourne to Christchurch: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found₹ 20,053
Cheapest month to flyFebruary

Finding cheap flights from Melbourne Avalon to Christchurch: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne Avalon to Christchurch is ₹ 44,705. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Melbourne Avalon to Christchurch. But we found flights with one or more stops from ₹ 44,705.
As of January 2026, there are no flights flying from Melbourne Avalon to Christchurch.
The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Avalon to Christchurch is usually February.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne Avalon Airport to Christchurch Airport on Wednesday, 4 February 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Melbourne Avalon Airport and Christchurch Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Christchurch but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Christchurch is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Jetstar offers the cheapest flight tickets to Christchurch.

Travelling from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC): what you need to know

  • The timezone in Christchurch is UTC+13, which is two hours ahead of Melbourne.

  • Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your AVV to CHC flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.

  • During popular months like April, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a high season in general.

  • If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Avalon Airport to Christchurch International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between AVV and CHC:

    • Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport

    • Brisbane Airport

    • Gold Coast Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)

  • ₹ 20,053 is the best price for a one-way Avalon Airport to Christchurch International Airport flight. A return flight starts from ₹ 44,705. These fares may change based on availability.

  • To find cheap tickets from AVV to CHC, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first made available.

  • If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when looking for your flight from Avalon Airport to Christchurch International Airport.

  • There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from AVV to CHC.

  • Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Avalon Airport to Christchurch International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about Avalon Airport (AVV)

  • Avalon Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from AVV make it to their destination as scheduled 80.09% of the time.

  • Avalon Airport is around 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 2 hours 5 minutes.

  • Need a place to stay before your flight from Avalon Airport to Christchurch International Airport? Check out Corio Bay Motel. Enjoy a good night's rest here before heading to AVV.

Arriving at Christchurch International Airport (CHC)

Getting from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to central Christchurch

  • Christchurch International Airport is approximately 56 kilometres from central Christchurch. The drive time takes about 1 hour.

When to fly to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)

  • It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Avalon Airport to Christchurch International Airport. February is the busiest month to head to Christchurch. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.

  • When booking your flight from Avalon Airport to Christchurch International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Christchurch, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC to 24ºC.

  • July sees average temperatures of between 1ºC and 12ºC. Search for cheap tickets from AVV to CHC around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

Explore more of New Zealand

  • Christchurch is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of New Zealand waiting to be explored. About 322 kilometres north-east of Christchurch, a trip to Wellington will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa), Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car.

  • Dunedin is another essential stop in New Zealand and is around 290 kilometres south-west of Christchurch. No trip is complete without a visit to Larnach Castle, Otago Peninsula Museum and Historical Society and Cadbury World.

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