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Cheap flights from Sydney to Christchurch from $250

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 26/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
SYD — CHC
21 Apr — 28 Apr1
1 adult
Sun 21/4
Sun 28/4

The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Christchurch are usually found in August or October, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Monday

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 16 April 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Round-trip from

$561

One-way from

$311
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What is the cheapest day to fly return from Sydney to Christchurch?

Users have found that flying from Sydney to Christchurch on a Saturday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

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

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 35 days in advance, which can save you up to 28% on flights from Sydney to Christchurch compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 35 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $761. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $813.

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

The best pricing can be found in the month of August. Prices to Christchurch from Sydney average $718. You can even find prices in August for less than $718, as users have found deals to Christchurch from as low as $455. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Christchurch from Sydney. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 63%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Christchurch (SYD - CHC)?

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 9% on flights from Sydney to Christchurch by exploring options for tickets at midday.

Cheap Air New Zealand flights from Sydney to Christchurch

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Air New Zealand for the route between Sydney and Christchurch. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 609,536 searches. Data last updated 16 April 2024.
Peruse some of the lowest-priced Air New Zealand flights we've found from Sydney to Christchurch. Come back soon if you're not finding the exact deal you're looking for.
Wed 15/517:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 05mAir New Zealand
Wed 22/506:35CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 15/4$431
Fri 10/517:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 05mAir New Zealand
Wed 22/506:35CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 15/4$433
Wed 15/517:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 05mAir New Zealand
Wed 22/506:35CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 16/4$434
Sat 15/609:15SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 05mAir New Zealand
Sun 23/621:00CHC - SYD
1 stop13h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 14/4$438
Wed 15/518:10SYD - CHC
1 stop11h 15mAir New Zealand
Wed 22/506:35CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 15/4$439
Wed 22/517:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 05mAir New Zealand
Tue 4/615:00CHC - SYD
1 stop8h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 16/4$441
Thu 23/518:25SYD - CHC
1 stop13h 15mAir New Zealand
Mon 27/506:35CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 15/4$445
Thu 9/518:25SYD - CHC
1 stop20h 15mAir New Zealand
Sun 12/506:35CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 15/4$450
Sat 15/618:25SYD - CHC
1 stop15h 15mAir New Zealand
Sun 23/621:00CHC - SYD
1 stop13h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 14/4$451

Cheap Qantas Airways flights from Sydney to Christchurch

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Qantas Airways for the route between Sydney and Christchurch. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 609,536 searches. Data last updated 16 April 2024.
Take a gander at the lowest prices we've found on Qantas Airways flights from Sydney to Christchurch. Deals are refreshing constantly so come back soon for more options.
Fri 10/518:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 00mQantas Airways
Sat 25/516:50CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/4$569
Fri 10/518:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 00mQantas Airways
Sat 25/516:50CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/4$570
Tue 3/918:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 00mQantas Airways
Wed 11/916:50CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/4$575
Wed 8/518:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 00mQantas Airways
Fri 10/516:50CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 14/4$604
Mon 22/418:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 00mQantas Airways
Tue 23/406:25CHC - SYD
1 stop6h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/4$858
Fri 10/506:00SYD - CHC
1 stop6h 50mQantas Airways
Wed 22/509:40CHC - SYD
2 stops13h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/4$935
Wed 24/421:35SYD - CHC
2 stops20h 55mQantas Airways
Sun 28/413:50CHC - SYD
2 stops34h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/4$1,582
Mon 22/410:20SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 05mQantas Airways
Thu 25/416:50CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/4$2,427
Mon 22/421:35SYD - CHC
2 stops20h 55mQantas Airways
Thu 25/418:10CHC - SYD
2 stops30h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/4$2,820

Cheap Sydney to Christchurch flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from Sydney to Christchurch specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 609,536 searches. Prices were last updated on 16 April 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Sydney to Christchurch in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Wed 15/517:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 05mAir New Zealand
Wed 22/506:35CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 15/4$431
Fri 10/517:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 05mAir New Zealand
Wed 22/506:35CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 15/4$433
Wed 15/517:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 05mAir New Zealand
Wed 22/506:35CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 16/4$434
Wed 15/518:10SYD - CHC
1 stop11h 15mAir New Zealand
Wed 22/506:35CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 15/4$439
Wed 22/517:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 05mAir New Zealand
Tue 4/615:00CHC - SYD
1 stop8h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 16/4$441
Thu 23/518:25SYD - CHC
1 stop13h 15mAir New Zealand
Mon 27/506:35CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 15/4$445
Thu 9/518:25SYD - CHC
1 stop20h 15mAir New Zealand
Sun 12/506:35CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 15/4$450
Wed 22/518:25SYD - CHC
1 stop11h 40mAir New Zealand
Tue 4/614:00CHC - SYD
1 stop9h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 16/4$455
Fri 31/518:10SYD - CHC
1 stop25h 55mAir New Zealand
Sun 9/607:05CHC - SYD
1 stop12h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 15/4$459

Sydney to Christchurch 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Sydney and Christchurch in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 609,536 searches. Data last updated 16 April 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Sydney to Christchurch in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Wed 15/517:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 05mAir New Zealand
Wed 22/506:35CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 15/4$431
Fri 10/517:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 05mAir New Zealand
Wed 22/506:35CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 15/4$433
Wed 15/517:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 05mAir New Zealand
Wed 22/506:35CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 16/4$434
Sat 15/609:15SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 05mAir New Zealand
Sun 23/621:00CHC - SYD
1 stop13h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 14/4$438
Wed 15/518:10SYD - CHC
1 stop11h 15mAir New Zealand
Wed 22/506:35CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 15/4$439
Wed 22/517:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 05mAir New Zealand
Tue 4/615:00CHC - SYD
1 stop8h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 16/4$441
Thu 23/518:25SYD - CHC
1 stop13h 15mAir New Zealand
Mon 27/506:35CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 15/4$445
Thu 9/518:25SYD - CHC
1 stop20h 15mAir New Zealand
Sun 12/506:35CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 15/4$450
Sat 15/618:25SYD - CHC
1 stop15h 15mAir New Zealand
Sun 23/621:00CHC - SYD
1 stop13h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 14/4$451

Direct flights to Christchurch from Sydney

Discover direct flight options from Sydney to Christchurch. Find direct flights with no stopovers, providing a convenient travel experience. Explore direct flight options based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 609,536 searches. Data last updated 16 April 2024.
To help reduce your travel time, choose from one of these non-stop flights from Sydney to Christchurch. Those looking to potentially save on 1 or 2-stop flights from Sydney to Christchurch should utilise the search form at the top of the page.
Wed 15/517:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 05mAir New Zealand
Wed 22/506:35CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 15/4$431
Fri 10/517:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 05mAir New Zealand
Wed 22/506:35CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 15/4$433
Wed 15/517:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 05mAir New Zealand
Wed 22/506:35CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 16/4$434
Fri 6/917:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 05mAir New Zealand
Tue 10/906:35CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 15/4$456
Wed 5/617:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 05mAir New Zealand
Tue 18/606:35CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 15/4$464
Fri 31/517:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 05mAir New Zealand
Sun 9/606:35CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 15/4$465
Fri 17/517:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 05mAir New Zealand
Sun 26/506:35CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 16/4$468
Wed 14/817:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 05mAir New Zealand
Sat 24/806:35CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 15/4$485
Fri 10/517:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 05mAir New Zealand
Fri 17/506:35CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 16/4$489

Sydney to Christchurch flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Sydney to Christchurch for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 609,536 searches. Data last updated 16 April 2024.
Have a look at some of the last-minute flights available departing from Sydney to Christchurch. To prevent any unwanted surprises, users should verify their flight info before booking.
Tue 23/409:15SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 05mAir New Zealand
Tue 7/506:35CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 15/4$541
Tue 23/414:40SYD - CHC
1 stop7h 25mJetstar
Tue 7/516:05CHC - SYD
1 stop8h 15mJetstar
Deal found 15/4$625
Tue 23/418:25SYD - CHC
1 stop14h 10mAir New Zealand
Tue 7/506:35CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 15/4$646
Tue 23/406:25SYD - CHC
1 stop15h 40mJetstar
Tue 7/518:10CHC - SYD
2 stops15h 55mJetstar
Deal found 15/4$707
Mon 22/417:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 05mAir New Zealand
Tue 23/406:35CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 16/4$747
Thu 25/411:35SYD - CHC
1 stop18h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 29/416:05CHC - SYD
1 stop17h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4$754
Sun 21/417:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 05mAir New Zealand
Mon 22/412:05CHC - SYD
1 stop7h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 15/4$759
Thu 25/411:35SYD - CHC
1 stop18h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 29/416:50CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4$775
Sun 21/411:35SYD - CHC
1 stop18h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 22/416:05CHC - SYD
1 stop17h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4$788

One-way flights to Christchurch from Sydney

Search for one-way flight options from Sydney to Christchurch. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 609,536 searches. Data last updated 16 April 2024.
Take a look at some of the one-way flights we've detected from Sydney to Christchurch. Those needing a return flight from Sydney to Christchurch can use the search form above.
Sun 26/517:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 14/4$250
Thu 15/817:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 15/4$252
Wed 22/517:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 16/4$254
Wed 22/509:05SYD - CHC
1 stop6h 30mJetstar
Deal found 16/4$257
Thu 13/618:10SYD - CHC
1 stop11h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 16/4$260
Sat 17/817:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 15/4$263
Sat 18/518:25SYD - CHC
1 stop12h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 15/4$266
Mon 5/818:25SYD - CHC
1 stop19h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 15/4$267
Fri 10/517:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 15/4$269

Find flights from Sydney to Christchurch within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Sydney to Christchurch 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 609,536 searches. Data last updated 16 April 2024.

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Any airport

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Any airport

Budget

$431 - $597

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Depart

Return

Price

Sydney Kingsford SmithChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 15/5

Nonstop3h 05m

Christchurch

Wed 22/5

Nonstop3h 40m

$431

Sydney Kingsford SmithChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 10/5

Nonstop3h 05m

Christchurch

Wed 22/5

Nonstop3h 40m

$433

Sydney Kingsford SmithChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 15/5

Nonstop3h 05m

Christchurch

Wed 22/5

Nonstop3h 40m

$434

Sydney Kingsford SmithChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 5/6

1 stop6h 30m

Christchurch

Tue 18/6

1 stop13h 40m

$476

Sydney Kingsford SmithChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 15/5

1 stop6h 30m

Christchurch

Wed 22/5

1 stop13h 40m

$481

Sydney Kingsford SmithChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 10/5

Nonstop3h 05m

Christchurch

Wed 22/5

1 stop13h 40m

$487

Sydney Kingsford SmithChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 28/5

Nonstop3h 05m

Christchurch

Sun 2/6

1 stop13h 40m

$504

Sydney Kingsford SmithChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 10/5

Nonstop3h 00m

Christchurch

Sat 25/5

Nonstop3h 30m

$569

Sydney Kingsford SmithChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 8/5

Nonstop3h 05m

Christchurch

Fri 10/5

Nonstop3h 20m

$597

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When is the best time to book a flight from Sydney to Christchurch?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Christchurch. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
The best time to book flights from Sydney to Christchurch is 70 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.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Christchurch?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to Christchurch. Price data was last updated on 14 April 2024.
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Sydney to Christchurch flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Christchurch by month

Plan your trip from Sydney to Christchurch by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Sydney to Christchurch is currently $260 while a return flight costs $490. Price data was last updated on 7 April 2024.

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Christchurch (average of $363). Flying from Sydney to Christchurch in December is currently the most expensive (average of $451). 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.

January

$594

February

$586

March

$581

April

$589

May

$561

June

$640

July

$615

August

$598

September

$654

October

$586

November

$606

December

$697

Temperature and rainfall in Christchurch by month

Plan your trip to Christchurch by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CHC

Temperature

6 - 17 °C

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 16 April 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Sydney to Christchurch, see what other customers have to say about Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways and Emirates. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
671 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
671 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
671 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
4,087 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
671 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

Qantas Airways
7.7
Good
1,019 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
671 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

Jetstar
6.9
Okay
687 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
671 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

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?

    Christchurch is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Christchurch from Sydney Kingsford Smith. Booking flights from Kingsford Smith (SYD) to Christchurch (CHC) should be relatively easy as there are 21 daily flights to Christchurch from 4 different airlines. 3h 00m is how long a flight from Sydney to Christchurch will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • Can I find flights from Sydney to Christchurch for under $500 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Sydney to Christchurch for under $500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Air New Zealand for just $431, but on average you can expect to pay $451.

  • Are there direct flights from Sydney to Christchurch for under $500 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has 20 direct flights from Sydney to Christchurch under $500. A good price for a direct flight from Sydney to Christchurch is less than $493.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Sydney to Christchurch for under $600?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from Sydney to Christchurch within the next 7 days for less than $600.

  • How popular is this Sydney to Christchurch flight route?

    The Sydney Kingsford Smith to Christchurch flight path was viewed by 3,203 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    Air New Zealand, at $431, was found to be the cheapest airline from Sydney to Christchurch. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Jetstar. Air New Zealand is priced at 39% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Sydney to Christchurch?

    The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Christchurch are Emirates, Jetstar and Air New Zealand. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

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

    Before booking your flight to Christchurch from Sydney, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Thai Airways (100%), Asiana Airlines (95%), Air New Zealand( 94%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Christchurch?

    On average you can expect to pay $716 for a flight from Sydney to Christchurch. The cheapest flight overall is $248 while the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Christchurch) is currently priced at $431.

  • What does SYD to CHC mean?

    SYD and CHC are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. SYD to CHC refers to a flight route from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Christchurch that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Sydney to Christchurch with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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 holiday 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 see available direct flights.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Christchurch that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines do offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Sydney to Christchurch?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Sydney to Christchurch flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Sydney to Christchurch flight deals updated?

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Discover the top 4 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 609,536 searches. Data last updated 16 April 2024.
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JetstarCheapest$351Average$540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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