$298+ Cheap flights to Christchurch

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 17/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CHC
4 Apr — 11 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Christchurch in 2026

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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 5 March 2026.

Fri 29/517:55
SYD
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 10m
Air New Zealand
Sat 13/606:30
CHC
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 4/3$488
Tue 21/418:10
SYD
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 10m
Air New Zealand
Tue 28/417:05
CHC
-
SYD
1 stop17h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 4/3$493
Fri 12/617:55
SYD
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 10m
Air New Zealand
Sun 14/606:30
CHC
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 1/3$498
Wed 13/517:55
SYD
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 10m
Air New Zealand
Sun 17/506:30
CHC
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 2/3$500
Wed 29/417:55
SYD
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 10m
Air New Zealand
Fri 8/505:45
CHC
-
SYD
1 stop6h 55m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 3/3$501
Thu 7/519:20
SYD
-
CHC
1 stop10h 05m
Air New Zealand
Fri 8/521:05
CHC
-
SYD
1 stop13h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 1/3$503
Fri 24/419:20
SYD
-
CHC
1 stop10h 05m
Air New Zealand
Sun 26/406:30
CHC
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 28/2$504

Find flight deals to Christchurch

Find the latest flights to Christchurch in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 5 March 2026.

Return from

$488

One-way from

$298

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$562

Good round-trip deal

$562 or less

Good one-way deal

$328 or less
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 29/5-13/6
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 50m total
  • Sydney to Christchurch
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 17/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 25m total
  • Sydney to Christchurch
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($61 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($19 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in March 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Christchurch.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Christchurch.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 27/5

09:05-19:55

1 stop8h 50m

Christchurch

Wed 3/6

13:50-19:10

1 stop7h 20m

$508

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 2/8

06:20-17:35

1 stop9h 15m

Christchurch

Sat 22/8

12:55-19:10

1 stop8h 15m

$547

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 9/8

17:55-23:05

Nonstop3h 10m

Christchurch

Wed 12/8

06:30-08:10

Nonstop3h 40m

$663

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 14/8

19:15-00:20

Nonstop3h 05m

Christchurch

Mon 31/8

16:35-18:10

Nonstop3h 35m

$715

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 9/8

07:50-12:55

Nonstop3h 05m

Christchurch

Wed 12/8

17:45-19:05

Nonstop3h 20m

$731

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 12/7

07:50-12:55

Nonstop3h 05m

Christchurch

Sat 18/7

17:45-19:05

Nonstop3h 20m

$734

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 15/3

06:20-16:45

1 stop8h 25m

Christchurch

Wed 18/3

11:50-18:25

1 stop8h 35m

$747

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 12/7

19:15-00:20

Nonstop3h 05m

Christchurch

Sat 18/7

06:20-12:30

1 stop8h 10m

$819

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 20/3

19:25-07:25

1 stop10h 00m

Christchurch

Mon 30/3

06:30-08:10

Nonstop3h 40m

$842

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 30/3

14:05-00:10

1 stop8h 05m

$311

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Best time to book a flight to Christchurch

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When is the best time to book a flight 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 27 February 2026.

Booking 87 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Christchurch. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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 5 March 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Air New Zealand, andVirgin Australia 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.

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

FAQs about flying to Christchurch

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Christchurch?

    For a flight to Christchurch, you will be flying into Christchurch. Christchurch (CHC) is just 9.5 km from the centre of the city. CHC handles an average of 29 flights per day from Sydney. You should also have a few airline options to choose from. 5 airlines have flights to Christchurch from Sydney.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Christchurch if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Christchurch on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Christchurch?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Jetstar is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Christchurch.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Christchurch?

    Christchurch is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Christchurch. One-way flights to Christchurch typically cost $54, while return flights cost around $112.

  • How much is a return flight to Christchurch?

    A return flight to Christchurch will typically cost around $140, however they can be found for as little as $112.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Christchurch depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Christchurch, Melbourne offers the quickest one-way flight (1 hour 10 minutes).

  • Does Christchurch have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Christchurch can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Christchurch?

    Yes. Christchurch has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Novotel Christchurch Airport is the closest property to Christchurch (0.0 km away from Christchurch).

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