SYD - CHC

$294 Find Cheap Flights from Sydney to Christchurch

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Cheap Flight Deals from Sydney to Christchurch (SYD-CHC)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Sydney to Christchurch that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from Sydney to Christchurch

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Sydney to Christchurch.
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09:05 - 14:10SYD-CHC
3h 05mdirect
06:15 - 07:50CHC-SYD
3h 35mdirect
$539Air New Zealand
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Sat, 1 Mar - Sun, 2 Mar
17:45 - 22:55SYD-CHC
3h 10mdirect
15:10 - 16:45CHC-SYD
3h 35mdirect
$540Air New Zealand
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Fri, 7 Mar - Sat, 22 Mar
06:25 - 14:40SYD-CHC
6h 15m1 stop
20:30 - 08:00CHC-SYD
13h 30m1 stop
$616Jetstar
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Tue, 11 Mar - Tue, 11 Mar
06:20 - 15:55SYD-CHC
7h 35m1 stop
16:05 - 22:15CHC-SYD
8h 10m1 stop
$619Jetstar
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Fri, 9 May - Mon, 12 May
08:45 - 14:00SYD-CHC
3h 15mdirect
18:20 - 19:40CHC-SYD
3h 20mdirect
$645Emirates
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Fri, 7 Feb - Mon, 10 Feb
18:50 - 23:55SYD-CHC
3h 05mdirect
06:00 - 07:35CHC-SYD
3h 35mdirect
$654Qantas Airways
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Thu, 20 Feb - Sun, 23 Feb
17:45 - 22:55SYD-CHC
3h 10mdirect
18:20 - 19:40CHC-SYD
3h 20mdirect
Wed, 12 Feb - Thu, 20 Feb
18:50 - 23:55SYD-CHC
3h 05mdirect
06:15 - 07:50CHC-SYD
3h 35mdirect
Wed, 15 Jan - Wed, 22 Jan
08:45 - 14:00SYD-CHC
3h 15mdirect
06:00 - 07:35CHC-SYD
3h 35mdirect
$679Emirates
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Thu, 6 Feb - Thu, 13 Feb
18:50 - 23:55SYD-CHC
3h 05mdirect
06:00 - 07:35CHC-SYD
3h 35mdirect
$754Qantas Airways
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Wed, 8 Jan - Tue, 21 Jan

Flights from Sydney to Christchurch - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Sydney to Christchurch to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Christchurch?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Sydney to Christchurch clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Sydney to Christchurch, Monday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Christchurch back to Sydney, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Christchurch?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to Christchurch, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Sydney to Christchurch is August, where tickets cost $619 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $939 and $724 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Sydney to Christchurch?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of $610, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to Christchurch, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Sydney to Christchurch, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

August

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$294
Best time to beat the crowds (10% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (37% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Sydney to Christchurch

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sydney to Christchurch based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Sydney to Christchurch

  • Are there any hotels at Sydney Airport?

    If you have an early flight, spending the night at one of the hotels in the Sydney Airport precinct can be a good idea. This will place you within easy walking distance of the check-in area, with free shuttle buses usually available if you’d rather not walk. ibis Budget Sydney Airport and Mantra Styles Sydney Airport are both within the precinct; however, they are closer to the domestic terminal (T2). For easy access to the international terminal (T1), consider Novotel Sydney International Hotel or Airport Hotel Sydney.

  • What can I do to pass the time while waiting for my next flight at Christchurch Airport?

    Christchurch Airport has plenty of eateries and bars in the Level 1 food court, including Healthy Habits, Sakura Sushi Bar and Alps Bar and Pizza. If duty-free shopping isn’t for you, there are plenty of other things to do at the airport. You’ll find art trails on both levels of the airport and a giant chessboard on Level 1. Just outside the terminal building, there are ping pong tables and an interactive light and sound walkway that operates day and night.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sydney to Christchurch?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sydney to Christchurch was $168 for a one-way ticket and $308 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Sydney to Christchurch?

    Sydney airport is called Sydney Kingsford Smith and the only airport in Christchurch is Christchurch.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sydney to Christchurch?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Sydney to Christchurch flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sydney to Christchurch?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Sydney and Christchurch, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Sydney to Christchurch?

    There are direct flights from Sydney to Christchurch on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Sydney to Christchurch, Emirates or Air New Zealand?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sydney to Christchurch are Emirates and Air New Zealand. With an average price for the route of $658 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Air New Zealand is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $642 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sydney to Christchurch?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Sydney to Christchurch.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Sydney to Christchurch?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Christchurch from Sydney is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Sydney to Christchurch?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Christchurch with an airline and back to Sydney with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Sydney to Christchurch?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Christchurch from Sydney up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Sydney to Christchurch

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $378 or less one-way and $607 or less round-trip.
  • Rideshare providers offer an easy and convenient trip from wherever you happen to be to the check-in area at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD). From central Sydney, it usually takes around 20-25min to get to the airport, and the ride total is generally A$ 45-55, airport fee included.
  • Your flight from Sydney to Christchurch, will depart from the international terminal (T1). Things will be a little simpler in Christchurch, as the airport has one terminal which handles all international and domestic arrivals and departures.
  • Christchurch Airport (CHC) has a colouring wall for creative types of all ages. Leave your mark on the airport by picking up a pen and adding some colour to the massive mural. You’ll find it in the Level 1 food court, opposite Burger King.
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Prefer to fly direct from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Christchurch?

Find which airlines fly direct from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Sydney Kingsford Smith to Christchurch

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +16 more

ANA, Air Canada, +17 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +16 more

ANA, Air Canada, +17 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +16 more

ANA, Air Canada, +17 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +16 more

ANA, Air Canada, +17 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +16 more

ANA, Air Canada, +17 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +16 more

ANA, Air Canada, +17 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +16 more

ANA, Air Canada, +17 more

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Direct returns

Christchurch to Sydney Kingsford Smith

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +16 more

ANA, Air Canada, +17 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +16 more

ANA, Air Canada, +17 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +16 more

ANA, Air Canada, +17 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +16 more

ANA, Air Canada, +17 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +16 more

ANA, Air Canada, +17 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +16 more

ANA, Air Canada, +17 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +16 more

ANA, Air Canada, +17 more

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Top 3 airlines serving from Sydney to Christchurch

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sydney to Christchurch. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3412 reviews
8.3Crew
7.9Food
8.0Comfort
8.2Entertainment
8.1Boarding
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Delayed, Bad American style food (not tasty, horrible cheese for a flight to France). Incompetent cabin crew (I asked how to connect by cable my headphones and the flight attendant suggested me Bluetooth which is not available). Good space

6.0 GoodJean, Dec 2024DXB - NCE
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Delayed, Bad American style food (not tasty, horrible cheese for a flight to France). Incompetent cabin crew (I asked how to connect by cable my headphones and the flight attendant suggested me Bluetooth which is not available). Good space

Loved everything! This flight had premium economy and I didn't see an option to upgraded to premium economy OR buy premium economy tickets. How come?

The food was amazing on our flight. So many options for movies and shows to stay entertained for 12 hours.

The food options for children is limited The business class bed is not fully lie flat, and this is an uncomfortable sleep

They were very pleasant and helpful. My husband and I were sitted apart. We asked if we could be seated together were told flight ws fuly booked but would try. After a while they were able to make it work we got seats together. Their food is good and attendents are very friendly/helpful.

I have a very good experience flighting with emirates. All my expectations were fit well.

Fresh energetic and friendly crew, great food, brand new plane and non stop entertainment

Seats are not as easy to move as you would hope in premium econo Y

‏One of the worst flights I took in My life, delays after delays, then the AC is not working and we were living in a sauna,& we were sweating like pigs. and this even before take off. Next we arrived late one hour late, baggage claims worse than the delay itself add to that one more hour to get our luggage. I am extremely disappointed and my experience is I’m never going to fly on Emirates airline. Immigration was the only good thing about this trip. It took us seven minutes to go through to the luggage claims.

Meals were delicious, however I got hungry between dinner and breakfast.

Wonderful Airlines…our American Airlines could learn from ANZ. From boarding to landing everyone was professional and gracious. Kiwi’s really are the nicest of all people! Thank you

typical long haul economy flight. Food was mediocre, inflight service was average. Offered in flight snacks but in seat ordering didn't work. Entertainment was good.

Would have been nice to have decaf coffee as an option, and perhaps a scone

The flight attendances were very helpful and friendly ! Dinner and breakfast were great . The seat was not too comfortable though .

New Zealand crew were attentive. We were not informed that we needed transit document to pass through New Zealand. A checkin employee helped with this for which we were thankful.

The boarding process was less than ideal. While I liked being greeted with “Kia Ora”, the rest of the process was very average for business-class travel — queue, crowding, no clear separation between economy and business premier. The aircraft felt old, even though I believe it was only 6 years’ old. Travelling in Business Premier in Air New Zealand is like sitting in a glass bowl. One can see everyone, and everyone can see others. Very bad structuring of seats. If you have a choice, fly another airlines like Singapore Airlines for business — I had the option, but chose this flight due to it’s departure time. Regrettable decision. I had opted for Vegan food choice. Very poor food as well as service. It is as if the chefs preparing the meal have little idea what nutritious, healthy and filling plant-based food is. And the crew were totally uncoordinated. In the main dinner meal, the first thing I was served was a fruit bowl, and then followed by other items. No mention was made that the fruit bowl (served first) was the dessert! And then after my meal tray was cleared another steward (not the one who served the main meal) comes around asks me that now that I had had the would like the dessert. I said yes, please. He went off and comes back to tell me discreetly that I’ve already had my dessert! He also didn’t know what the dessert was — and I guess it was the fruit platter that was the first item I was served. I was traveling with partner, who had similar experience. For her, they just cleared her table without offering dessert. Extremely poor coordination. The area behind the seats was extremely dirty. I just happened to use the overhead light to try and locate something that had fallen, only to be horrified at the dust, crumbs and all kinds of other particles. The only good thing about the flight was that when it ended, our bags came very very quickly. But that I guess is more to do with airport operations for Air New Zealands at Auckland Airport rather than the flight itself. I would think very hard next time I have to fly Business Premier in New Zealand, especially on Boeing 787-9NZM, which this plane was. Basically if you are selecting seats and find that they are at a diagonal angle, do not book this if you are looking for luxurious travel. Better off with premium economy or a good economy seat. The quality of food and service indeed was way below par.

Gate agent was fantastic in Auckland. They wanted to charge me for my two bags even though I was gold member with United in Tonga. So I had to pay for an upgrade. The meals on both flights had no vegetarian option. The only one item the salad was not tasty at all. Good thing I had brought my own snacks. The bread was white roll which is so not healthy. I think New Zealand air can definitely improve their food offering.

The entire process was excellent! The economy sits are a bit snug so I'll have to be sure to purchase premier or business class next time but, other than that, food, service, attendants were exceptional. Gate agents and ticket agents too!

Short flight so no entertainment, turbulence so no food service - overall flight as expected

Great meal. Best seats ever! They need to teach other airlines how to do that.

Good communication regarding any updates time of flight and flight delayed. The fight was delayed by two and half hours at eleventh hour. That was unexpected, especially when you international passenger.

The service was excellent. The quarters were a little cramped in Economy, and we had to exist there for 18 hours.

It was very nice. I will try to fly with Qantas whenever I can.

Terrible. 6 hour delay with no explanations and only 15 dollars in food credits. A disaster. I'll just leave it at that.

We paid for business class seats for the comfort that comes with that but couldn’t use the bathroom as it was full all the time.

Flight was cancelled about 1.5 hours before departure. Replacement flight provided scheduled 1 hour later. Late boarding, late departure and arrived Melbourne nearly 2 hours after originally scheduled.

Flight is overpriced. Quality of service is poor. Constant delays. This flight again was multiple times delayed. The relaxed and careless attitude of staff is appalling. People are busy and it does matter if we do things more efficiently than chilled out. Once the flight was ready to depart we had more delays due to the careless approach of boarding passengers. Food is highly processed with limited options and super unhealthy. Leg room is shockingly bad. Even the biz class is pretty bad. Coupled with the horrendous prices Qantas only benefits given Australia is their home market. Otherwise they are not competitive at all.

The flight was good, long obviously but smooth. The seats are pretty small, definitely notice a difference for long haul compared to Emirates or Cathay Pacific it’s more like medium haul seating for space. Food options were good, children’s meals were good for my fussy 3yo.

Top notch service, good selection of snack and meal options, generous accommodation for luggage, and great selection of in cabin entertainment. I really appreciate the offering of pillows, blankets, sleep mask, tb&paste, and earplugs. The only complaint I can make was that my seat was horribly uncomfortable and lacked cushion.

An extremely long flight packed in like sardines. But they feed you often with meals,drinks and snacks. They have a lot of movies and audio books

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Sydney to Christchurch found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
11/3Tue
1 stopJetstar
9h 10mSYD-CHC
$294
11/3Tue
directAir New Zealand
3h 10mSYD-CHC
$313
6/2Thu
directAir New Zealand
3h 10mSYD-CHC
$315
27/2Thu
1 stop
8h 40mSYD-CHC
$381
5/3Wed
directVirgin Australia
3h 10mSYD-CHC
$387
27/2Thu
directQantas Airways
3h 05mSYD-CHC
$399
15/1Wed
directQantas Airways
3h 05mSYD-CHC
$402
12/1Sun
1 stop
26h 45mSYD-CHC
$434
31/12Tue
directEmirates
3h 15mSYD-CHC
$493
30/12Mon
directEmirates
3h 15mSYD-CHC
$518

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Last minute flights from Sydney to Christchurch

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Sydney to Christchurch that are departing in the next 10 days.
22/12Sun
multi-stopJetstar
15h 55mSYD-CHC
24/12Tue
multi-stopJetstar
18h 25mCHC-SYD
$888
22/12Sun
multi-stopJetstar
15h 55mSYD-CHC
23/12Mon
multi-stopJetstar
18h 25mCHC-SYD
$920
24/12Tue
multi-stopQantas Airways
10h 15mSYD-CHC
27/12Fri
directQantas Airways
3h 35mCHC-SYD
$934
22/12Sun
multi-stopJetstar
15h 55mSYD-CHC
31/12Tue
multi-stopJetstar
8h 05mCHC-SYD
$993
24/12Tue
multi-stopQantas Airways
7h 45mSYD-CHC
9/1Thu
directQantas Airways
3h 35mCHC-SYD
$995
24/12Tue
multi-stop
8h 15mSYD-CHC
9/1Thu
multi-stop
8h 05mCHC-SYD
$1,007
22/12Sun
multi-stop
15h 55mSYD-CHC
25/12Wed
direct
3h 35mCHC-SYD
$1,023
21/12Sat
directAir New Zealand
3h 10mSYD-CHC
25/12Wed
directAir New Zealand
3h 35mCHC-SYD
$1,427
22/12Sun
directAir New Zealand
3h 10mSYD-CHC
24/12Tue
directAir New Zealand
3h 35mCHC-SYD
$1,469
21/12Sat
directEmirates
3h 15mSYD-CHC
24/12Tue
directEmirates
3h 20mCHC-SYD
$1,884

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