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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Christchurch. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 29 April 2025.

Thu 29/509:15SYD - CHC

Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand

Wed 4/606:35CHC - SYD

Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 27/4$517

Thu 12/609:15SYD - CHC

Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines

Thu 19/617:45CHC - SYD

Nonstop3h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/4$646

Thu 29/518:55SYD - CHC

Nonstop3h 04mQantas Airways

Wed 4/616:40CHC - SYD

Nonstop3h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 28/4$651

Thu 12/618:55SYD - CHC

Nonstop3h 04mEmirates

Thu 19/616:40CHC - SYD

Nonstop3h 30mEmirates

Deal found 27/4$679

Best flights to Christchurch
Discover carefully curated flight deals to Christchurch that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 29 April 2025.

Thu 29/509:15SYD - CHC

Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand

Wed 4/606:35CHC - SYD

Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 27/4$517

Thu 12/609:15SYD - CHC

Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines

Thu 19/617:45CHC - SYD

Nonstop3h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/4$646

Thu 29/518:55SYD - CHC

Nonstop3h 04mQantas Airways

Wed 4/616:40CHC - SYD

Nonstop3h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 28/4$651

Thu 12/618:55SYD - CHC

Nonstop3h 04mEmirates

Thu 19/616:40CHC - SYD

Nonstop3h 30mEmirates

Deal found 27/4$679

Last-minute flights to Christchurch
Discover last-minute flight deals to Christchurch. Data last updated 29 April 2025 and is based on user searches.

Mon 5/517:55SYD - CHC

Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand

Wed 28/506:35CHC - SYD

Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 28/4$698

Thu 8/509:15SYD - CHC

Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines

Thu 15/517:45CHC - SYD

Nonstop3h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/4$710

Sun 4/518:55SYD - CHC

Nonstop3h 04mQantas Airways

Sun 11/516:40CHC - SYD

Nonstop3h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 29/4$742

Fri 9/507:50SYD - CHC

Nonstop3h 05mEmirates

Fri 16/517:45CHC - SYD

Nonstop3h 20mEmirates

Deal found 29/4$1,937

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 29/5

09:15-14:25

Nonstop3h 10m

Christchurch

Wed 4/6

06:35-08:15

Nonstop3h 40m

$517

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 12/6

09:15-14:25

Nonstop3h 10m

Christchurch

Thu 19/6

17:45-19:05

Nonstop3h 20m

$646

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 29/5

18:55-23:59

Nonstop3h 04m

Christchurch

Wed 4/6

16:40-18:10

Nonstop3h 30m

$651

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 12/6

18:55-23:59

Nonstop3h 04m

Christchurch

Thu 19/6

16:40-18:10

Nonstop3h 30m

$679

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 16/7

17:55-23:05

Nonstop3h 10m

$309

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 6/6

18:55-23:59

Nonstop3h 04m

$348

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 7/7

07:50-12:55

Nonstop3h 05m

$372

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Reviews of airlines flying non-stop to Christchurch

8.0

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

8.0

Very Good

8.0

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

8.0

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

7.5

Good

8.0

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

6.6

Okay

8.0

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Temperature and rainfall in Christchurch by month

CHC

Temperature

6 - 17 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Christchurch, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 6.0 C).

FAQ about direct flights to Christchurch

How much are direct flights to Christchurch?
On average, a one-way direct flight to Christchurch will cost users approximately $495. If you're looking for a direct return flight to Christchurch, you can expect to pay around $1,097.
Which airlines fly direct to Christchurch?
At the moment, Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, Jetstar, Emirates, Virgin Australia offer direct flights to Christchurch. Air New Zealand is currently the most popular airline that flies direct to Christchurch.
How long is a direct flight to Christchurch?
While the flight duration depends heavily on the origin, travellers can expect non-stop flights to Christchurch to last approximately 3h 35m on average. The quickest direct flight to Christchurch at this time departs from Sydney (3h 05m), while the longest leaves from Cairns (4h 55m).
What is the best time of year to fly direct to Christchurch?
If you're seeking the lowest price on a direct flight to Christchurch, May is worth consideration, as prices are usually at their lowest, on average. August may be most appealing to users looking for the quietest time to visit Christchurch, when demand is typically at its lowest.
What is the most popular direct flight origin to Christchurch?
Currently, the most popular direct flight origin to Christchurch is Sydney. A return direct flight from Sydney to Christchurch typically costs around $1,290.

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