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Cheapest flights to Christchurch
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Christchurch. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 12 September 2026.

Mon 8/312:30 -

Nonstop3h 10m

Wed 10/309:10 -

Nonstop3h 30m

Deal found 10/9$476

Thu 11/312:30 -

Nonstop3h 10m

Thu 18/309:10 -

Nonstop3h 30m

Deal found 12/9$487

Thu 4/312:30 -

Nonstop3h 10m

Thu 11/309:10 -

Nonstop3h 30m

Deal found 10/9$548

Sat 31/1012:30 -

Nonstop3h 10m

Sat 7/1109:10 -

Nonstop3h 30m

Deal found 7/9$554

Thu 4/212:30 -

Nonstop3h 10m

Thu 11/209:10 -

Nonstop3h 30m

Deal found 10/9$562

Mon 1/312:30 -

Nonstop3h 10m

Sat 13/309:10 -

Nonstop3h 30m

Deal found 7/9$563

Thu 29/1012:30 -

Nonstop3h 10m

Wed 4/1109:10 -

Nonstop3h 30m

Deal found 11/9$566

Mon 7/1212:30 -

Nonstop3h 10m

Wed 16/1209:10 -

Nonstop3h 30m

Deal found 10/9$568

Sat 6/312:30 -

Nonstop3h 10m

Mon 8/306:10 -

Nonstop3h 40m

Deal found 11/9$582

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SYD-CHC

Estimated return price

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

SydneyChristchurch

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CHC Christchurch

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 8/2

12:30-17:40

Nonstop3h 10m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$318

SydneyChristchurch

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CHC Christchurch

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/11

12:30-17:40

Nonstop3h 10m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$350

Fastest return journey

SydneyChristchurch

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CHC Christchurch

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/11

18:15-23:20

Nonstop3h 05m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$368

SydneyChristchurch

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CHC Christchurch

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 10/2

12:30-17:40

Nonstop3h 10m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$372

SydneyChristchurch

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CHC Christchurch

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 1/3

18:15-23:20

Nonstop3h 05m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$389

SydneyChristchurch

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CHC Christchurch

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 7/2

18:15-23:20

Nonstop3h 05m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$393

SydneyChristchurch

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CHC Christchurch

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 9/2

09:05-14:10

Nonstop3h 05m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$393

SydneyChristchurch

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CHC Christchurch

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 11/3

12:30-17:40

Nonstop3h 10m

Christchurch

Thu 18/3

09:10-10:40

Nonstop3h 30m

$487

SydneyChristchurch

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CHC Christchurch

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 1/3

12:30-17:40

Nonstop3h 10m

Christchurch

Sat 13/3

09:10-10:40

Nonstop3h 30m

$563

SydneyChristchurch

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CHC Christchurch

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 29/10

12:30-17:40

Nonstop3h 10m

Christchurch

Wed 4/11

09:10-10:40

Nonstop3h 30m

$566

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 9/9

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Reviews of airlines flying non-stop to Christchurch

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways to New Zealand have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

8.1

Very Good

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

7.5

Good

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

6.5

Okay

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

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 $466. If you're looking for a direct return flight to Christchurch, you can expect to pay around $870.
Which airlines fly direct to Christchurch?
At the moment, Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, Jetstar, Emirates 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 59m on average. The quickest direct flight to Christchurch at this time departs from Sydney (3h 04m), while the longest leaves from Perth (6h 00m).
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, June is worth consideration, as prices are usually at their lowest, on average. May 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 $560.

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