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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 15 August 2026.

Sat 31/1012:30 -

Nonstop3h 10m

Sat 7/1109:10 -

Nonstop3h 30m

Deal found 13/8$469

Mon 9/1112:30 -

Nonstop3h 10m

Wed 11/1109:10 -

Nonstop3h 30m

Deal found 10/8$486

Thu 5/1112:30 -

Nonstop3h 10m

Sat 14/1109:10 -

Nonstop3h 30m

Deal found 11/8$490

Thu 19/1112:30 -

Nonstop3h 10m

Tue 24/1106:10 -

Nonstop3h 40m

Deal found 13/8$500

Wed 25/1112:30 -

Nonstop3h 10m

Thu 3/1209:10 -

Nonstop3h 30m

Deal found 13/8$503

Sat 5/1212:30 -

Nonstop3h 10m

Sat 12/1209:10 -

Nonstop3h 30m

Deal found 11/8$506

Wed 2/1212:30 -

Nonstop3h 10m

Thu 3/1218:20 -

Nonstop3h 20m

Deal found 14/8$512

Thu 5/1112:30 -

Nonstop3h 10m

Tue 10/1106:10 -

Nonstop3h 40m

Deal found 11/8$514

Mon 2/1112:30 -

Nonstop3h 10m

Wed 11/1109:10 -

Nonstop3h 30m

Deal found 10/8$520

Wed 4/1112:30 -

Nonstop3h 10m

Fri 13/1106:10 -

Nonstop3h 40m

Deal found 12/8$521

Wed 25/1112:30 -

Nonstop3h 10m

Sat 5/1209:10 -

Nonstop3h 30m

Deal found 13/8$524

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SYD-CHC

Estimated return price

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

SydneyChristchurch

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CHC Christchurch

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 31/10

12:30-17:40

Nonstop3h 10m

Christchurch

Sat 7/11

09:10-10:40

Nonstop3h 30m

$471

SydneyChristchurch

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CHC Christchurch

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/11

12:30-17:40

Nonstop3h 10m

Christchurch

Sat 14/11

09:10-10:40

Nonstop3h 30m

$490

SydneyChristchurch

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CHC Christchurch

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/11

12:30-17:40

Nonstop3h 10m

Christchurch

Wed 11/11

09:10-10:40

Nonstop3h 30m

$520

SydneyChristchurch

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CHC Christchurch

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 26/10

12:30-17:40

Nonstop3h 10m

Christchurch

Mon 2/11

09:10-10:40

Nonstop3h 30m

$533

SydneyChristchurch

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CHC Christchurch

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 10/12

12:30-17:40

Nonstop3h 10m

Christchurch

Thu 17/12

09:10-10:40

Nonstop3h 30m

$603

SydneyChristchurch

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CHC Christchurch

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 14/1

20:25-01:30

Nonstop3h 05m

Christchurch

Tue 9/2

06:10-07:50

Nonstop3h 40m

$692

SydneyChristchurch

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CHC Christchurch

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/11

18:50-23:55

Nonstop3h 05m

Christchurch

Sun 8/11

06:10-07:50

Nonstop3h 40m

$702

SydneyChristchurch

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CHC Christchurch

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 18/10

19:15-00:20

Nonstop3h 05m

Christchurch

Sun 1/11

16:35-18:10

Nonstop3h 35m

$800

SydneyChristchurch

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CHC Christchurch

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 1/9

09:10-14:20

Nonstop3h 10m

Christchurch

Fri 4/9

06:30-08:10

Nonstop3h 40m

$862

Fastest return journey

SydneyChristchurch

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CHC Christchurch

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 23/9

07:50-12:55

Nonstop3h 05m

Christchurch

Tue 29/9

18:20-18:40

Nonstop3h 20m

$869

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 14/8

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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 $470. If you're looking for a direct return flight to Christchurch, you can expect to pay around $1,199.
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, November 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 Melbourne Airport. A return direct flight from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch typically costs around $508.

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