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$313+ Cheap flights to Christchurch

— CHC
24 Sep — 1 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Christchurch in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Christchurch

Thu 12/1112:30 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Thu 26/1109:10 -
Nonstop3h 30m
Deal found 21/8$383
Wed 25/1112:30 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Wed 17/309:10 -
Nonstop3h 30m
Deal found 23/8$385
Wed 28/1012:30 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Sat 31/1009:10 -
Nonstop3h 30m
Deal found 22/8$465
Thu 5/1112:30 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Tue 17/1118:50 -
1 stop15h 10m
Deal found 21/8$499
Sun 25/1012:30 -
1 stop5h 45m
Sat 31/1009:10 -
Nonstop3h 30m
Deal found 23/8$501
Mon 26/1012:30 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Thu 5/1109:10 -
Nonstop3h 30m
Deal found 23/8$511

Find flight deals to Christchurch

Return from

$383

One-way from

$310

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$598

Good round-trip deal

$465 or less

Good one-way deal

$345 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 12/11-26/11
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 40m total
  • Sydney to Christchurch
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 13/2
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 10m total
  • Sydney to Christchurch
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($44 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in August 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Christchurch.
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SydneyChristchurch

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CHC Christchurch

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/11

12:30-17:40

Nonstop3h 10m

Christchurch

Thu 26/11

16:10-21:15

1 stop7h 05m

$619

SydneyChristchurch

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CHC Christchurch

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 23/11

12:30-17:40

Nonstop3h 10m

Christchurch

Wed 25/11

09:10-10:40

Nonstop3h 30m

$635

SydneyChristchurch

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CHC Christchurch

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 23/11

12:30-17:40

Nonstop3h 10m

Christchurch

Mon 30/11

09:10-10:40

Nonstop3h 30m

$638

SydneyChristchurch

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CHC Christchurch

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 8/9

06:20-22:20

1 stop14h 00m

Christchurch

Tue 22/9

06:15-14:20

1 stop10h 05m

$676

SydneyChristchurch

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CHC Christchurch

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/11

18:50-07:55

1 stop11h 05m

Christchurch

Mon 9/11

20:40-07:50

1 stop13h 10m

$756
Fastest return journey

SydneyChristchurch

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CHC Christchurch

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/11

18:55-23:59

Nonstop3h 04m

Christchurch

Sun 8/11

18:20-19:40

Nonstop3h 20m

$814

SydneyChristchurch

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CHC Christchurch

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 7/10

06:30-17:25

1 stop8h 55m

Christchurch

Wed 14/10

09:20-16:25

1 stop9h 05m

$816

SydneyChristchurch

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CHC Christchurch

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/11

08:45-14:00

Nonstop3h 15m

Christchurch

Fri 6/11

18:20-19:40

Nonstop3h 20m

$828

SydneyChristchurch

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CHC Christchurch

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 17/11

08:45-14:00

Nonstop3h 15m

Christchurch

Sat 12/12

18:20-19:40

Nonstop3h 20m

$832

SydneyChristchurch

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CHC Christchurch

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 6/10

07:00-17:25

1 stop8h 25m

Christchurch

Tue 13/10

09:20-20:20

1 stop13h 00m

$834

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

Booking 90 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

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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,656 reviews
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Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,656 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,656 reviews
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Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

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
664 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,656 reviews
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Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

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.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,085 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,656 reviews
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Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

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.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
568 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,656 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

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.

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 27 flights per day from Sydney. You should also have a few airline options to choose from. 4 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 $53, while return flights cost around $97.

  • How much is a return flight to Christchurch?

    A return flight to Christchurch will typically cost around $284, however they can be found for as little as $97.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Christchurch depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Christchurch, Sydney Kingsford Smith offers the quickest one-way flight (3 hours 4 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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