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$159+ 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 11/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — SYD
Aug 31 — Sep 71
Mon 8/31
Mon 9/7
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 52 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 August 1, 2026.

This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Jetstar is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/289:10 am
CHC
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 30m
Jetstar
Mon 11/212:30 pm
SYD
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 10m
Jetstar
Deal found 7/27$340
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 8/139:15 am
CHC
-
SYD
1 stop7h 25m
Jetstar
Sat 8/227:10 am
SYD
-
CHC
1 stop27h 10m
Jetstar
Deal found 7/28$388
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Fri 11/277:15 am
CHC
-
SYD
1 stop6h 15m
Jetstar
Sat 12/1212:30 pm
SYD
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 10m
Jetstar
Deal found 7/30$406
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Fri 9/116:15 am
CHC
-
SYD
1 stop13h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/197:10 am
SYD
-
CHC
1 stop6h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$409
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 8/279:15 am
CHC
-
SYD
1 stop7h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/37:50 am
SYD
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$411
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Jetstar is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/179:10 am
CHC
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 30m
Jetstar
Sat 1/2312:30 pm
SYD
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 10m
Jetstar
Deal found 7/29$420
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 8/279:15 am
CHC
-
SYD
1 stop7h 25m
Jetstar
Thu 9/34:35 pm
SYD
-
CHC
1 stop5h 35m
Jetstar
Deal found 7/30$424
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 8/139:15 am
CHC
-
SYD
1 stop7h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 8/227:15 pm
SYD
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$433
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Thu 9/108:40 pm
CHC
-
SYD
1 stop23h 05m
Air New Zealand
Thu 9/177:50 am
SYD
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 7/27$436

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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 August 1, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$340
(Jetstar)

One-way from

$159
(Jetstar)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$402

Good round-trip deal

$613 or less

Good one-way deal

$222 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 August 1, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Christchurch to Sydney that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ChristchurchSydney

CHC - SYD

CHCSYD

Christchurch

Sun 8/30

6:30 am-8:10 am

Nonstop3h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 9/5

5:55 pm-11:05 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

$441

ChristchurchSydney

CHC - SYD

CHCSYD

Christchurch

Wed 10/14

6:30 am-8:10 am

Nonstop3h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 10/30

6:15 pm-11:20 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

$454

ChristchurchSydney

CHC - SYD

CHCSYD

Christchurch

Thu 12/17

9:10 am-10:40 am

Nonstop3h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 12/31

12:30 pm-5:40 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

$461
Quickest round-trip

ChristchurchSydney

CHC - SYD

CHCSYD

Christchurch

Wed 9/30

6:20 pm-6:40 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 10/4

7:15 pm-12:20 am

Nonstop3h 05m

$502

ChristchurchSydney

CHC - SYD

CHCSYD

Christchurch

Fri 8/14

8:10 pm-8:45 am

1 stop14h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 8/17

5:55 pm-11:05 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

$506

ChristchurchSydney

CHC - SYD

CHCSYD

Christchurch

Fri 8/14

5:20 pm-6:40 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 8/17

7:15 pm-12:20 am

Nonstop3h 05m

$532

ChristchurchSydney

CHC - SYD

CHCSYD

Christchurch

Sun 8/30

4:35 pm-6:10 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 9/5

7:10 am-3:45 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$534
Cheapest one-way

ChristchurchSydney

CHC - SYD

CHCSYD

Christchurch

Tue 9/1

6:15 am-2:20 pm

1 stop10h 05m

$193
Quickest one-way

ChristchurchSydney

CHC - SYD

CHCSYD

Christchurch

Sun 11/1

6:10 am-7:50 am

Nonstop3h 40m

$199

ChristchurchSydney

CHC - SYD

CHCSYD

Christchurch

Sun 10/18

6:30 am-8:10 am

Nonstop3h 40m

$201

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  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Christchurch-Sydney flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Christchurch-Sydney flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 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

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

The best time to book flights from Christchurch to Sydney is 51 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Sydney (average of $385). Flying from Christchurch to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of $482). 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 August 1, 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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Christchurch to Sydney flights typically cost between $353 and $439 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $340 on Jetstar (Oct 28-Nov 2).

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 August 1, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,Air New Zealand, andQantas 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
3,640 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,640 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,640 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
657 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,640 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,073 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,640 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

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 29 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, 44 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 20m. Christchurch and Sydney are separated by a distance of 1321 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

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

    Currently priced at $233, Air New Zealand will fly you from Christchurch to Sydney and back. In addition to Air New Zealand, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Qantas Airways and Emirates - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $270 and $341, respectively. Air New Zealand is 44% 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 Air New Zealand, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $131. Emirates flights start at $151 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $186 one-way.

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

    Consider Air India (92%), United Airlines (89%) or Thai Airways (89%) 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 $685, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $180. 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Sydney (average of $385). Flying from Christchurch to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of $482). 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 August 1, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$233Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$270Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
EmiratesCheapest$341Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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