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$339+ Cheap flights to Christchurch

— CHC
10 Dec — 17 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Christchurch in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Christchurch

Mon 7/1212:30 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Wed 16/1209:10 -
Nonstop3h 30m
Deal found 6/11$513
Mon 7/1212:30 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Thu 17/1209:10 -
Nonstop3h 30m
Deal found 4/11$546
Mon 7/1219:25 -
1 stop20h 05m
Wed 16/1209:10 -
Nonstop3h 30m
Deal found 6/11$556
Mon 7/1212:30 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Mon 14/1209:10 -
Nonstop3h 30m
Deal found 9/11$558

Find flight deals to Christchurch

Return from

$513

One-way from

$339

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$608

Good round-trip deal

$518 or less

Good one-way deal

$397 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 7/12-16/12
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 40m total
  • Sydney to Christchurch
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 1/2-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 05m total
  • Sydney to Christchurch
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($18 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in November 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Christchurch.
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Christchurch.
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SydneyChristchurch

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CHC Christchurch

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 15/1

19:25-08:10

1 stop10h 45m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$346

SydneyChristchurch

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CHC Christchurch

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 1/1

07:20-12:25

Nonstop3h 05m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$377

SydneyChristchurch

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CHC Christchurch

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 11/12

09:00-14:15

Nonstop3h 15m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$378

SydneyChristchurch

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CHC Christchurch

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 28/11

14:05-22:40

1 stop6h 35m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$462
Fastest return journey

SydneyChristchurch

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CHC Christchurch

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 17/11

18:55-23:59

Nonstop3h 04m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$495

SydneyChristchurch

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CHC Christchurch

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 21/11

10:20-15:25

Nonstop3h 05m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$497

SydneyChristchurch

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CHC Christchurch

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 22/11

09:00-14:15

Nonstop3h 15m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$500

SydneyChristchurch

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CHC Christchurch

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 7/12

12:30-17:40

Nonstop3h 10m

Christchurch

Wed 16/12

09:10-10:40

Nonstop3h 30m

$519

SydneyChristchurch

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CHC Christchurch

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 3/1

09:00-14:15

Nonstop3h 15m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$527

SydneyChristchurch

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CHC Christchurch

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 1/1

09:00-14:15

Nonstop3h 15m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$527

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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
3,695 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.2

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
3,695 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,695 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.2

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
683 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,695 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.2

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
1,123 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,695 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.2

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
578 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,695 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.2

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 31 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, Emirates 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 $56, while return flights cost around $87.

  • How much is a return flight to Christchurch?

    A return flight to Christchurch will typically cost around $254, however they can be found for as little as $87.

  • 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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