Cheap flights from Sydney to Christchurch from $313
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 10/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — CHC
1 Oct — 8 Oct1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Christchurch are usually found in May or June, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday
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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Christchurch
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Christchurch. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 1 September 2026.
Sun 25/1012:30 -
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Sat 31/1009:10 -
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Deal found 29/8$449
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Wed 28/1009:10 -
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Deal found 28/8$452
Thu 29/1012:30 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Sat 31/1009:10 -
Nonstop3h 30m
Deal found 29/8$532
Sat 31/1012:30 -
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Sat 7/1109:10 -
Nonstop3h 30m
Deal found 30/8$536
Sat 24/1018:55 -
1 stop12h 25m
Sat 31/1009:10 -
Nonstop3h 30m
Deal found 31/8$547
Best flights from Sydney to Christchurch
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Sydney to Christchurch that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 1 September 2026.
Wed 28/1018:50 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Fri 6/1106:10 -
Nonstop3h 40m
Deal found 28/8$695
Thu 22/1019:15 -
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Wed 11/1109:10 -
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Deal found 31/8$798
Tue 17/1108:45 -
Nonstop3h 15m
Sat 12/1218:20 -
Nonstop3h 20m
Deal found 26/8$828
Fri 23/1017:55 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Tue 27/1006:10 -
Nonstop3h 40m
Deal found 30/8$791
Sat 19/907:50 -
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Sat 19/916:35 -
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Deal found 29/8$863
Wed 9/917:55 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Sat 12/920:10 -
1 stop16h 30m
Deal found 27/8$793
Mon 23/1118:55 -
Nonstop3h 04m
Thu 26/1106:05 -
1 stop7h 20m
Deal found 27/8$942
Wed 4/1118:55 -
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Sun 8/1115:45 -
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Deal found 30/8$945
Sun 18/1016:55 -
1 stop12h 40m
Sun 1/1106:10 -
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Deal found 31/8$886
Wed 18/1118:55 -
Nonstop3h 04m
Thu 17/1215:45 -
1 stop8h 40m
Deal found 26/8$948
Direct flights from Sydney to Christchurch
Explore direct flight options from Sydney to Christchurch based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 1 September 2026.
Thu 29/1012:30 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Sat 31/1009:10 -
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Deal found 29/8$532
Sat 31/1012:30 -
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Sat 7/1109:10 -
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Deal found 30/8$536
Sat 24/1018:10 -
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Sat 31/1009:10 -
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Deal found 30/8$569
Mon 26/1012:30 -
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Mon 2/1109:10 -
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Deal found 31/8$576
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Wed 28/1009:10 -
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Deal found 30/8$578
Sun 25/1018:55 -
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Wed 28/1009:10 -
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Deal found 28/8$585
Mon 26/1012:30 -
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Wed 28/1009:10 -
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Deal found 29/8$586
Sun 25/1018:55 -
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Sat 31/1009:10 -
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Deal found 28/8$588
Mon 19/1019:15 -
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Sat 31/1009:10 -
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Deal found 27/8$592
Thu 19/1112:30 -
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Thu 26/1109:10 -
Nonstop3h 30m
Deal found 31/8$604
Last-minute flights from Sydney to Christchurch
Discover last-minute flight deals from Sydney to Christchurch. Data last updated 1 September 2026 and is based on user searches.
Sat 12/907:10 -
1 stop6h 40m
Sat 19/909:15 -
1 stop7h 30m
Deal found 31/8$680
Tue 15/906:20 -
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Sat 19/909:15 -
1 stop7h 30m
Deal found 30/8$666
Tue 15/906:20 -
1 stop7h 25m
Tue 22/906:15 -
1 stop10h 05m
Deal found 30/8$701
Tue 15/906:20 -
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Tue 29/918:20 -
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Deal found 27/8$719
Wed 16/917:55 -
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Tue 22/906:30 -
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Deal found 30/8$712
Wed 16/917:55 -
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Tue 22/918:55 -
1 stop15h 10m
Deal found 30/8$726
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Mon 21/906:30 -
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Deal found 30/8$703
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Sun 20/906:30 -
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Deal found 30/8$722
Sat 19/907:10 -
1 stop27h 10m
Tue 20/1006:30 -
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Deal found 29/8$638
Sat 19/907:10 -
1 stop6h 40m
Sun 20/917:20 -
Nonstop3h 20m
Deal found 30/8$713
One-way flights from Sydney to Christchurch
Search for one-way flight options from Sydney to Christchurch. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 1 September 2026.
Tue 10/1112:30 -
1 stop5h 45m
Deal found 28/8$313
Thu 15/1007:05 -
1 stop27h 15m
Deal found 29/8$315
Sun 8/1112:30 -
1 stop5h 45m
Deal found 27/8$322
Sun 1/1112:30 -
1 stop5h 45m
Deal found 27/8$331
Wed 11/1109:00 -
1 stop7h 25m
Deal found 30/8$335
Fri 30/1012:30 -
1 stop5h 45m
Deal found 29/8$336
Mon 9/1112:30 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Deal found 28/8$338
Fri 6/1112:30 -
1 stop5h 45m
Deal found 27/8$341
Mon 9/1118:50 -
1 stop25h 10m
Deal found 27/8$342
Tue 3/1112:30 -
1 stop5h 45m
Deal found 31/8$345
Find flight deals from Sydney to Christchurch
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) to Christchurch (CHC). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 1 September 2026.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Sydney to Christchurch that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 1 September 2026.
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SydneyChristchurch
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CHC Christchurch
SYDCHC
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 28/10
18:50-23:55
Nonstop3h 05m
Christchurch
Fri 6/11
06:10-07:50
Nonstop3h 40m
$695
SydneyChristchurch
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CHC Christchurch
SYDCHC
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Fri 23/10
17:55-23:05
Nonstop3h 10m
Christchurch
Tue 27/10
06:10-07:50
Nonstop3h 40m
$791
SydneyChristchurch
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CHC Christchurch
SYDCHC
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 9/9
17:55-23:05
Nonstop3h 10m
Christchurch
Sat 12/9
20:10-10:40
1 stop16h 30m
$793
Fastest return journey
SydneyChristchurch
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CHC Christchurch
SYDCHC
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 22/10
19:15-00:20
Nonstop3h 05m
Christchurch
Wed 11/11
09:10-10:40
Nonstop3h 30m
$798
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
$828
SydneyChristchurch
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CHC Christchurch
SYDCHC
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sat 19/9
07:50-12:55
Nonstop3h 05m
Christchurch
Sat 19/9
16:35-18:10
Nonstop3h 35m
$863
SydneyChristchurch
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CHC Christchurch
SYDCHC
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 18/10
16:55-07:35
1 stop12h 40m
Christchurch
Sun 1/11
06:10-07:50
Nonstop3h 40m
$886
SydneyChristchurch
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CHC Christchurch
SYDCHC
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Mon 23/11
18:55-23:59
Nonstop3h 04m
Christchurch
Thu 26/11
06:05-11:25
1 stop7h 20m
$942
SydneyChristchurch
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CHC Christchurch
SYDCHC
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 4/11
18:55-23:59
Nonstop3h 04m
Christchurch
Sun 8/11
15:45-22:25
1 stop8h 40m
$945
SydneyChristchurch
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CHC Christchurch
SYDCHC
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 18/11
18:55-23:59
Nonstop3h 04m
Christchurch
Thu 17/12
15:45-22:25
1 stop8h 40m
$948
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to Christchurch?
The best time to book flights from Sydney to Christchurch is 88 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Christchurch?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Christchurch (average of $546). Flying from Sydney to Christchurch in December is currently the most expensive (average of $804). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to CHC?
Find hourly flight availability from Sydney to Christchurch. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 1 September 2026.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Sydney to Christchurch as you normally would.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to Christchurch?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Sydney to Christchurch flights typically cost between $579 and $762 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $449 on Jetstar (25 Oct–31 Oct).
Weekly flight availability from Sydney to Christchurch
Explore weekly flight availability from Sydney to Christchurch. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 1 September 2026.
The most flights from SYD to CHC are scheduled on a Monday (31 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (19 on average).
How often are flights from Sydney to Christchurch delayed?
About 36% of weekly flights between Sydney and Christchurch have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 122 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Sydney to Christchurch flights?
Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Sydney to Christchurch flights?
Over the past year, Air New Zealand have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 27% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Christchurch?
Share of one-stop return flights from Sydney to Christchurch chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Auckland (AKL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 69% of one-stop itineraries from Sydney to Christchurch on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Christchurch?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Sydney to Christchurch, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Auckland (AKL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $600.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Sydney to Christchurch?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Sydney to Christchurch, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Coolangatta (OOL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 7h 41m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Sydney to Christchurch?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Sydney to Christchurch, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Coolangatta (OOL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 56m.
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 1 September 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways
from Sydney to Christchurch. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Related info for your journey
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What airports do I use to fly from Sydney to Christchurch?
Christchurch is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Christchurch from Sydney Kingsford Smith. Booking flights from Kingsford Smith (SYD) to Christchurch (CHC) should be relatively easy as there are 27 daily flights to Christchurch from 4 different airlines. 3h 04m is how long a flight from Sydney to Christchurch will take if you book a nonstop flight.
How popular is this Sydney to Christchurch flight route?
The Sydney Kingsford Smith to Christchurch flight path was viewed by 2,630 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
How long is the flight from Sydney to Christchurch?
There are many flights that can get you from Sydney to Christchurch in 3h 05m. Fly via Air New Zealand or Qantas Airways to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 2126 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Christchurch round-trip?
Jetstar, at $221, was found to be the cheapest airline from Sydney to Christchurch.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. Jetstar is priced at 64% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sydney to Christchurch one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for Jetstar. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $255. Users have also found prices from $258 and $277 on Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia, respectively.
What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to Christchurch?
Before booking your flight to Christchurch from Sydney, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Etihad Airways (82%), Singapore Airlines (80%), Air China( 80%).
What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Christchurch?
On average you can expect to pay $626 for a flight from Sydney to Christchurch. The cheapest flight overall is $287 while the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Christchurch) is currently priced at $526.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Christchurch?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to Christchurch by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Christchurch?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Christchurch (average of $546). Flying from Sydney to Christchurch in December is currently the most expensive (average of $804). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
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