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Cheap flights from Sydney to Christchurch from $334

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 14/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — CHC
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Christchurch are usually found in August or March, booked 62 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Christchurch

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) to Christchurch (CHC). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$567

One-way from

$334

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$697
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 18/2-25/2
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 45m total
  • Sydney to Christchurch
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14/2
  • 14/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 40m total
  • Sydney to Christchurch
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High demand for flights, 12% potential price rise
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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Christchurch
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Christchurch. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.

Tue 29/406:20SYD - CHC
1 stop7h 35mJetstar
Tue 3/608:30CHC - SYD
1 stop8h 00mJetstar
Deal found 17/1$534
Tue 29/406:20SYD - CHC
1 stop7h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/606:35CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1$559
Tue 18/217:45SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand
Tue 25/206:15CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 16/1$567
Thu 6/308:45SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mEmirates
Sat 15/318:20CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 20mEmirates
Deal found 16/1$658
Thu 20/218:50SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 05mQantas Airways
Thu 27/206:00CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/1$710

Find flights from Sydney to Christchurch within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Sydney to Christchurch that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

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SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 29/4

06:20-15:55

1 stop7h 35m

Christchurch

Tue 3/6

08:30-14:30

1 stop8h 00m

$534

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 29/4

06:20-15:55

1 stop7h 35m

Christchurch

Tue 3/6

06:35-08:15

Nonstop3h 40m

$559

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 18/2

17:45-22:55

Nonstop3h 10m

Christchurch

Tue 25/2

06:15-07:50

Nonstop3h 35m

$567

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 6/3

08:45-14:00

Nonstop3h 15m

Christchurch

Sat 15/3

18:20-19:40

Nonstop3h 20m

$658

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 20/2

18:50-23:55

Nonstop3h 05m

Christchurch

Thu 27/2

06:00-07:35

Nonstop3h 35m

$710

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 14/2

11:40-22:20

1 stop8h 40m

$334

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 15/4

18:05-23:15

Nonstop3h 10m

$343

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 15/3

07:10-00:05

1 stop14h 55m

$379

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 21/2

08:45-14:00

Nonstop3h 15m

$395

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 15/2

18:50-23:55

Nonstop3h 05m

$397

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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Christchurch

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Travel insights for flights from Sydney to Christchurch

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Sydney to Christchurch including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to Christchurch?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Christchurch. Price data was last updated on 10 January 2025.

Booking 62 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Sydney to Christchurch. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Christchurch?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Christchurch (average of $102). Flying from Sydney to Christchurch in November is currently the most expensive (average of $194). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to CHC?

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney to Christchurch. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Sydney to Christchurch at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 3% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from Sydney to Christchurch

Explore weekly flight availability from Sydney to Christchurch. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

The most flights from SYD to CHC are scheduled on a Monday (25 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 on average).

Rainfall in Christchurch by month

Plan your trip to Christchurch by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Christchurch ranges from 40.0 - 60.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Christchurch when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in Christchurch by month

Plan your trip to Christchurch by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Christchurch, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 6.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Christchurch

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Christchurch. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Christchurch. Reviews last updated 17 January 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Qantas Airways and Emirates from Sydney to Christchurch have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
187 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
485 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Jetstar
6.6
Okay
468 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sydney to Christchurch. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Sydney to Christchurch?

    To fly from Sydney to Christchurch, you need to book a flight from Kingsford Smith (SYD) to Christchurch (CHC). Nonstop flights to Christchurch from Sydney Kingsford Smith take 3h 04m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 23 outbound flights from Kingsford Smith to Christchurch offered by 3 different airlines.

  • How popular is this Sydney to Christchurch flight route?

    Within the past month, 225 users have taken a look at flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Christchurch.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Christchurch round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Sydney to Christchurch round-trip from $567. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Jetstar, from $649, and Emirates, from $658. You may be able to fly from Sydney to Christchurch for 18% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sydney to Christchurch one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $343 on Air New Zealand. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Jetstar from $379 and Qantas Airways from $397 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to Christchurch?

    Before booking your flight to Christchurch from Sydney, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Virgin Australia (87%), Air Canada (79%), Asiana Airlines( 79%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Christchurch?

    While on average a flight from Sydney to Christchurch is generally $559, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $283. When looking at the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Christchurch), you can expect to pay $565 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Christchurch that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Christchurch flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Christchurch?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Christchurch.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Christchurch?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to Christchurch by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Christchurch?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Christchurch (average of $102). Flying from Sydney to Christchurch in November is currently the most expensive (average of $194). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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