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$229+ Cheap flights from Sydney (SYD) to Christchurch (CHC)

SYD — CHC
Nov 10 — Nov 171
Tue 11/10
Tue 11/17
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Christchurch are usually found in May or August, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Christchurch

Wed 12/912:30 pm -
Nonstop3h 10m
Wed 12/169:10 am -
Nonstop3h 30m
Deal found 10/9$351
Thu 12/1012:30 pm -
Nonstop3h 10m
Wed 12/169:10 am -
Nonstop3h 30m
Deal found 10/8$363
Tue 12/16:25 am -
1 stop12h 40m
Wed 12/169:10 am -
Nonstop3h 30m
Deal found 10/9$372
Thu 11/512:30 pm -
Nonstop3h 10m
Sat 11/79:10 am -
Nonstop3h 30m
Deal found 10/9$375
Thu 11/56:15 pm -
Nonstop3h 05m
Sat 11/79:10 am -
Nonstop3h 30m
Deal found 10/9$387
Fri 11/1312:30 pm -
1 stop5h 45m
Sun 11/297:15 am -
1 stop6h 15m
Deal found 10/9$394
Sun 11/812:30 pm -
1 stop5h 45m
Wed 11/119:10 am -
Nonstop3h 30m
Deal found 10/10$396
Thu 11/56:15 pm -
Nonstop3h 05m
Wed 11/119:10 am -
Nonstop3h 30m
Deal found 10/10$398
Thu 11/512:30 pm -
Nonstop3h 10m
Wed 11/119:10 am -
Nonstop3h 30m
Deal found 10/7$404
Mon 11/2312:30 pm -
Nonstop3h 10m
Wed 12/29:10 am -
Nonstop3h 30m
Deal found 10/9$408

Find flight deals from Sydney to Christchurch

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$330
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$229
(Jetstar)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$458

Good round-trip deal

$519 or less

Good one-way deal

$240 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($27 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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SydneyChristchurch

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CHC Christchurch

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/2

12:30 pm-5:40 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

Christchurch

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$230

SydneyChristchurch

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CHC Christchurch

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 4/5

2:05 pm-12:10 am

1 stop8h 05m

Christchurch

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$255

SydneyChristchurch

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CHC Christchurch

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 2/12

6:25 am-9:05 pm

1 stop12h 40m

Christchurch

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$260

SydneyChristchurch

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CHC Christchurch

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/15

11:00 am-10:20 pm

1 stop9h 20m

Christchurch

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$262

SydneyChristchurch

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CHC Christchurch

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 11/28

12:30 pm-5:40 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

Christchurch

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$266

SydneyChristchurch

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CHC Christchurch

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 11/26

12:30 pm-5:40 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

Christchurch

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$266

SydneyChristchurch

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CHC Christchurch

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 4/5

5:55 pm-11:05 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

Christchurch

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$270

SydneyChristchurch

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CHC Christchurch

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 4/3

6:10 pm-11:20 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

Christchurch

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$270

SydneyChristchurch

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CHC Christchurch

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 4/6

9:10 am-2:20 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

Christchurch

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$270

SydneyChristchurch

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CHC Christchurch

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 2/6

1:25 pm-12:05 am

1 stop8h 40m

Christchurch

Sat 2/27

9:10 am-10:40 am

Nonstop3h 30m

$387

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Compare providers for flights from Sydney to Christchurch

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Sydney to Christchurch in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Sydney-Christchurch flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Sydney-Christchurch flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sydney-Christchurch flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sydney-Christchurch flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Sydney-Christchurch flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Christchurch

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sydney to Christchurch

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

The price you pay for your flight from Sydney to Christchurch may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 36 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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 $392). Flying from Sydney to Christchurch in December is currently the most expensive (average of $568). 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?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Sydney to Christchurch as you normally would.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Sydney to Christchurch?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Sydney to Christchurch flights typically cost between $327 and $523 in March.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $330 on Jetstar (Mar 17-Mar 20).

Reviews of airlines servicing Christchurch

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways from Sydney to Christchurch to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,676 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,676 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,676 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
671 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,676 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,107 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,676 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

Related info for your journey

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

    You will need to book a flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Christchurch if you want to fly from Sydney to Christchurch. At least 3 different airlines have flights from Kingsford Smith (SYD) to Christchurch (CHC) on a regular basis. There are 23 flights to Christchurch from the Sydney airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from SYD to CHC to be around 3h 05m.

  • How popular is this Sydney to Christchurch flight route?

    Flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Christchurch have been viewed 4 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from Sydney to Christchurch?

    For as low as $542, Jetstar can have you in Christchurch from Sydney in 3h 05m. The distance between Sydney and Christchurch is about 1321 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Flying on Air New Zealand is currently your cheapest option to Christchurch, with prices starting at $303. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Emirates and Qantas Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $342 and $395, respectively. These flights start at 33% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • 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 $172 on Jetstar. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air New Zealand from $204 and Emirates from $220 one-way.

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

    Before booking your flight to Christchurch from Sydney, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Etihad Airways (79%), Singapore Airlines (75%), Air India( 70%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Christchurch?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $204. While the most popular route (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Christchurch) can be booked for $255 on average, our data indicates $546 when flying from Sydney to Christchurch.

  • 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 vacation 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 $392). Flying from Sydney to Christchurch in December is currently the most expensive (average of $568). 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Sydney to Christchurch

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$303Average$391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
EmiratesCheapest$342Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$395Average$568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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