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$165+ Cheap flights from Christchurch (CHC) to Sydney (SYD)

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 2/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — SYD
Feb 20 — Feb 271
Fri 2/20
Fri 2/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Christchurch to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in June or May, booked 63 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from Christchurch to Sydney
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Christchurch to Sydney. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2026.

This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/136:05 am
CHC
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 30m
Emirates
Sat 3/146:55 pm
SYD
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 00m
Emirates
Deal found 1/19$358
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Sat 3/144:00 pm
CHC
-
SYD
1 stop7h 45m
Air New Zealand
Sat 3/217:45 am
SYD
-
CHC
1 stop6h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 1/20$366
This Air New Zealand deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 5/53:00 pm
CHC
-
SYD
1 stop8h 50m
Air New Zealand
Mon 5/117:50 am
SYD
-
CHC
1 stop9h 30m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 1/20$387
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 3/196:20 pm
CHC
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/237:15 pm
SYD
-
CHC
1 stop10h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$414
This Air New Zealand deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Fri 3/136:10 am
CHC
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 40m
Air New Zealand
Sat 3/147:15 pm
SYD
-
CHC
1 stop10h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 1/21$418
This Air New Zealand deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Wed 9/3011:00 am
CHC
-
SYD
1 stop9h 10m
Air New Zealand
Sat 10/109:10 am
SYD
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 1/20$423
This Air New Zealand deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Fri 2/136:10 am
CHC
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 40m
Air New Zealand
Tue 2/177:15 pm
SYD
-
CHC
1 stop10h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 1/20$428
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/146:20 pm
CHC
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 20m
Emirates
Sat 3/218:45 am
SYD
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 15m
Emirates
Deal found 1/20$432
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/196:20 pm
CHC
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 20m
Emirates
Mon 3/236:55 pm
SYD
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 00m
Emirates
Deal found 1/21$433

Find flight deals from Christchurch to Sydney

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Christchurch (CHC) to Sydney (SYD). 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 January 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Gotogate
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Gotogate
3 stars

Round-trip from

$358
(Emirates)

One-way from

$165
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$434

Good round-trip deal

$667 or less

Good one-way deal

$240 or less
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From Christchurch to Sydney Kingsford Smith
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($32 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Christchurch to Sydney Kingsford Smith.
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Christchurch to Sydney 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Christchurch to Sydney that are best for you.

Fly from

Christchurch

Fly to

Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChristchurchSydney

CHC - SYD

CHCSYD

Christchurch

Fri 3/13

6:05 am-7:35 am

Nonstop3h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 3/14

6:55 pm-11:55 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

$358

ChristchurchSydney

CHC - SYD

CHCSYD

Christchurch

Sat 3/14

3:30 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop8h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 3/21

5:55 pm-11:05 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

$401

ChristchurchSydney

CHC - SYD

CHCSYD

Christchurch

Thu 3/19

6:20 pm-7:40 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/23

7:15 pm-7:25 am

1 stop10h 10m

$414

ChristchurchSydney

CHC - SYD

CHCSYD

Christchurch

Fri 3/13

6:10 am-7:50 am

Nonstop3h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 3/14

7:15 pm-8:05 am

1 stop10h 50m

$418

ChristchurchSydney

CHC - SYD

CHCSYD

Christchurch

Thu 4/2

6:20 pm-7:40 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 4/7

3:10 pm-12:05 am

1 stop6h 55m

$469

ChristchurchSydney

CHC - SYD

CHCSYD

Christchurch

Fri 3/13

6:05 am-12:10 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 3/14

6:55 pm-11:55 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

$481

ChristchurchSydney

CHC - SYD

CHCSYD

Christchurch

Thu 4/2

12:55 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop8h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 4/7

3:10 pm-12:05 am

1 stop6h 55m

$485

ChristchurchSydney

CHC - SYD

CHCSYD

Christchurch

Thu 4/2

6:20 pm-7:40 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 4/6

3:10 pm-12:05 am

1 stop6h 55m

$489

ChristchurchSydney

CHC - SYD

CHCSYD

Christchurch

Tue 2/17

6:10 am-7:50 am

Nonstop3h 40m

$178

ChristchurchSydney

CHC - SYD

CHCSYD

Christchurch

Wed 3/25

5:05 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$178

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 1/20

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Compare providers for flights from Christchurch to Sydney

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 Christchurch to Sydney in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Christchurch-Sydney flights, users find the pricing of Gotogate to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Gotogate Users can find the same prices on Christchurch-Sydney flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Gotogate >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Christchurch-Sydney flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Christchurch-Sydney flights, Cheapflights users trust Gotogate the most. Gotogate 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 Christchurch-Sydney 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 Christchurch to Sydney

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Sydney from Christchurch with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Christchurch to Sydney

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Christchurch to Sydney. Price data was last updated on January 16, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Christchurch to Sydney is 63 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Sydney (average of $223). Flying from Christchurch to Sydney in January is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 CHC to SYD?

Find hourly flight availability from Christchurch to Sydney. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 21, 2026.

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Sydney

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sydney. 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 Sydney. Reviews last updated January 21, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Air New Zealand, and Qantas Airways from Christchurch to Sydney have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,485 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,485 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,485 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
573 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,485 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
973 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,485 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Christchurch to Sydney. 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 Christchurch to Sydney?

    If you wish to fly to Sydney from Christchurch, then you need to book flights from Christchurch to Sydney Kingsford Smith. There are 33 flights from Christchurch (CHC) to Kingsford Smith (SYD) per day to choose from. Flights to Sydney from Christchurch are available from 3 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 3h 20m is how long a nonstop flight from Christchurch to Sydney Kingsford Smith typically takes.

  • How popular is this Christchurch to Sydney flight route?

    Within the past month, 59 users have taken a look at flights from Christchurch to Sydney Kingsford Smith.

  • How long is the flight from Christchurch to Sydney?

    Departing from Christchurch to Sydney will take you 3h 30m. Christchurch and Sydney are separated by a distance of 1321 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Currently priced at $154, Qantas Airways will fly you from Christchurch to Sydney and back. In addition to Qantas Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Air New Zealand and Emirates - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $186 and $206, respectively. Qantas Airways is 59% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Emirates, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $145. Air New Zealand flights start at $150 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $178 one-way.

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

    Consider Air Canada (88%), Air India (88%) or Virgin Australia (88%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Christchurch to Sydney.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Christchurch to Sydney?

    While on average a flight from Christchurch to Sydney is generally $619, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $200. When looking at the most popular route, (Christchurch - Sydney Kingsford Smith), you can expect to pay $260 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Christchurch to Sydney 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 Christchurch to Sydney?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Sydney (average of $223). Flying from Christchurch to Sydney in January is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 Christchurch to Sydney

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Christchurch to Sydney. 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 January 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$154Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air New ZealandCheapest$186Average$410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
EmiratesCheapest$206Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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