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$228+ Cheap flights from Sydney (SYD) to Christchurch (CHC)

SYD — CHC
Oct 23 — Oct 301
Fri 10/23
Fri 10/30
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 82 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 11/116:55 pm -
Nonstop3h 04m
Sun 11/156:00 am -
Nonstop3h 35m
Deal found 9/19$362
Thu 11/1212:30 pm -
Nonstop3h 10m
Wed 11/186:10 am -
Nonstop3h 40m
Deal found 9/20$363
Thu 11/1212:30 pm -
Nonstop3h 10m
Thu 11/196:10 am -
Nonstop3h 40m
Deal found 9/19$369
Thu 10/2912:30 pm -
Nonstop3h 10m
Wed 11/49:10 am -
Nonstop3h 30m
Deal found 9/21$370
Thu 11/266:55 pm -
Nonstop3h 04m
Tue 12/84:35 pm -
Nonstop3h 35m
Deal found 9/18$371
Wed 10/286:50 pm -
Nonstop3h 05m
Sun 11/16:10 am -
Nonstop3h 40m
Deal found 9/19$373
Tue 11/106:25 am -
1 stop12h 40m
Wed 11/119:10 am -
Nonstop3h 30m
Deal found 9/22$384
Thu 11/512:30 pm -
Nonstop3h 10m
Thu 11/129:10 am -
Nonstop3h 30m
Deal found 9/21$398
Thu 11/1212:30 pm -
Nonstop3h 10m
Wed 11/189:10 am -
Nonstop3h 30m
Deal found 9/20$400
Sat 10/3112:30 pm -
Nonstop3h 10m
Sat 11/79:10 am -
Nonstop3h 30m
Deal found 9/23$402
Tue 11/312:30 pm -
1 stop5h 45m
Tue 11/106:10 am -
Nonstop3h 40m
Deal found 9/19$403

Find flight deals from Sydney to Christchurch

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$336
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$226
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$496

Good round-trip deal

$538 or less

Good one-way deal

$303 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($30 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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SydneyChristchurch

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CHC Christchurch

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/1

6:15 pm-11:20 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

Christchurch

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$275

SydneyChristchurch

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CHC Christchurch

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 1/11

7:45 pm-12:50 am

Nonstop3h 05m

Christchurch

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$275

SydneyChristchurch

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CHC Christchurch

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 10/15

9:10 am-2:20 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

Christchurch

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$297
Quickest round-trip

SydneyChristchurch

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CHC Christchurch

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 1/5

6:55 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop3h 04m

Christchurch

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$323

SydneyChristchurch

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CHC Christchurch

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 1/5

7:25 pm-8:10 am

1 stop10h 45m

Christchurch

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$325

SydneyChristchurch

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CHC Christchurch

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/8

12:30 pm-5:40 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

Christchurch

Wed 2/17

9:10 am-10:40 am

Nonstop3h 30m

$397

SydneyChristchurch

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CHC Christchurch

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 10/31

12:30 pm-5:40 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

Christchurch

Sat 11/7

9:10 am-10:40 am

Nonstop3h 30m

$412

SydneyChristchurch

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CHC Christchurch

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 10/17

1:20 pm-12:10 am

1 stop8h 50m

Christchurch

Mon 10/26

9:10 am-10:40 am

Nonstop3h 30m

$427

SydneyChristchurch

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CHC Christchurch

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 11/7

12:30 pm-5:40 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

Christchurch

Sat 11/14

9:10 am-10:40 am

Nonstop3h 30m

$487

SydneyChristchurch

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CHC Christchurch

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 1/14

10:55 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

Christchurch

Tue 2/9

6:10 am-7:50 am

Nonstop3h 40m

$513

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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 September.
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 90 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 $391). Flying from Sydney to Christchurch in December is currently the most expensive (average of $567). 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 below average for this route at the moment.

Sydney to Christchurch flights typically cost between $368 and $547 in March.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $336 on Multiple Airlines (Mar 15-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
3,664 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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
3,664 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,664 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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
669 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,664 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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
1,101 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,664 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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 20 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 5 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from Sydney to Christchurch?

    For as low as $513, Jetstar can have you in Christchurch from Sydney in 3h 05m. The distance between Sydney and Christchurch is about 1321 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

  • 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 $382 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 $206 and Emirates from $222 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%), Turkish Airlines (74%), Air China( 74%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Christchurch?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $183. While the most popular route (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Christchurch) can be booked for $255 on average, our data indicates $569 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 $391). Flying from Sydney to Christchurch in December is currently the most expensive (average of $567). 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$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
EmiratesCheapest$382Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$395Average$550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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