Christchurch

$222+ Cheap flights from Sydney (SYD) to Christchurch (CHC)

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 2/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — CHC
Dec 6 — Dec 131
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Christchurch are usually found in May or March, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Saturday and return on a Friday

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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 November 6, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/48:15 pmSYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand
Thu 12/117:00 amCHC - SYD
1 stop12h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/5$412
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/48:15 pmSYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/114:35 pmCHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5$421
This Air New Zealand deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air New Zealand is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/297:45 amSYD - CHC
1 stop8h 40mAir New Zealand
Wed 12/36:10 amCHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/4$433
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/247:05 amSYD - CHC
2 stops34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/166:10 amCHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6$437
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/247:05 amSYD - CHC
2 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/176:10 amCHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6$439
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/218:45 amSYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/166:10 amCHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6$446
This Air New Zealand deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air New Zealand is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/27:45 amSYD - CHC
1 stop8h 40mAir New Zealand
Thu 12/46:10 amCHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/5$460
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/208:45 amSYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/156:10 amCHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6$470
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/208:45 amSYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/186:10 amCHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6$476

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 November 6, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$382
(Air New Zealand)

One-way from

$221
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$414

Good round-trip deal

$409 or less

Good one-way deal

$254 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Sydney Kingsford Smith-Christchurch flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Sydney Kingsford Smith-Christchurch flights.
From Sydney Kingsford Smith to Christchurch
One-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Christchurch
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($44 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Christchurch.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Christchurch.

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sydney to Christchurch that are best for you.

Fly from

Sydney

Fly to

Christchurch

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/23

7:15 pm-7:25 am

1 stop10h 10m

Christchurch

Mon 4/6

6:35 am-8:10 am

Nonstop3h 35m

$384

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 3/4

9:55 am-7:25 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Christchurch

Sun 3/15

9:00 pm-8:45 am

1 stop13h 45m

$389

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 4/30

6:20 pm-7:25 am

1 stop11h 05m

Christchurch

Sat 5/9

8:10 pm-8:45 am

1 stop14h 35m

$389

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/2

5:55 pm-11:05 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

Christchurch

Thu 3/5

4:00 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$406

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/9

7:45 am-7:25 pm

1 stop9h 40m

Christchurch

Fri 2/13

6:10 am-7:50 am

Nonstop3h 40m

$407

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 1/12

7:15 pm-8:05 am

1 stop10h 50m

Christchurch

Thu 1/22

6:10 am-7:50 am

Nonstop3h 40m

$433

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 12/2

7:45 am-6:25 pm

1 stop8h 40m

Christchurch

Thu 12/4

6:10 am-7:50 am

Nonstop3h 40m

$460

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 2/5

2:50 pm-12:05 am

1 stop7h 15m

$222

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 12/6

5:55 pm-11:05 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

$236

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 12/9

5:55 pm-11:05 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

$240

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Deals found on 11/5

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Compare providers for flights from Sydney to Christchurch

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Sydney to Christchurch in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JetabroadPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Sydney-Christchurch flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Christchurch from Sydney with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Sydney to Christchurch. Price data was last updated on October 31, 2025.

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 82 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Christchurch (average of $240). Flying from Sydney to Christchurch in September is currently the most expensive (average of $301). 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 November 6, 2025.

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.

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 November 6, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Air New Zealand, and Qantas 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.

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

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?

    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 24 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?

  • How long is the flight from Sydney to Christchurch?

    For as low as $384, Air New Zealand can have you in Christchurch from Sydney in 10h 10m. The distance between Sydney and Christchurch is about 1321 mi.

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

    Flying on Qantas Airways is currently your cheapest option to Christchurch, with prices starting at $271. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air New Zealand and Emirates, with the lowest prices starting at $308 and $312, respectively. These flights start at 33% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • 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: Singapore Airlines (66%), Air China (66%), Virgin Australia( 58%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Christchurch?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $222. While the most popular route (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Christchurch) can be booked for $255 on average, our data indicates $366 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Christchurch (average of $240). Flying from Sydney to Christchurch in September is currently the most expensive (average of $301). 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

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Sydney to Christchurch. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated November 6, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$271Average$485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air New ZealandCheapest$308Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
EmiratesCheapest$312Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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