Cheap flights from Sydney to Christchurch from $327
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 29/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — CHC
27 Jan — 3 Feb1
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 March or August, booked 63 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday
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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 28 December 2025.
Wed 31/1221:30SYD - CHC
1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/106:05CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/12$811
Wed 31/1218:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 00mQantas Airways
Wed 7/106:05CHC - SYD
1 stop7h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 25/12$833
Tue 30/1207:35SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 05mQantas Airways
Wed 28/106:05CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 27/12$835
Wed 31/1215:55SYD - CHC
1 stop6h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/106:05CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/12$841
Wed 31/1207:35SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 05mQantas Airways
Sun 11/106:05CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 26/12$850
Tue 30/1207:35SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 05mQantas Airways
Tue 6/106:05CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 25/12$862
Wed 31/1213:25SYD - CHC
1 stop8h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/115:45CHC - SYD
1 stop7h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/12$872
Mon 29/1210:05SYD - CHC
1 stop12h 05mQantas Airways
Wed 31/1216:35CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 25/12$875
Wed 31/1218:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 00mQantas Airways
Thu 8/106:05CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 25/12$882
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 28 December 2025.
Sat 16/519:20SYD - CHC
1 stop10h 50mAir New Zealand
Sat 23/512:00CHC - SYD
1 stop8h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 27/12$565
Sat 25/414:05SYD - CHC
1 stop8h 00mJetstar
Mon 27/416:05CHC - SYD
1 stop8h 10mJetstar
Deal found 25/12$585
Sat 23/519:20SYD - CHC
1 stop10h 50mAir New Zealand
Fri 29/521:05CHC - SYD
1 stop13h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 27/12$565
Sun 19/406:20SYD - CHC
1 stop8h 25mJetstar
Thu 23/416:05CHC - SYD
1 stop8h 10mJetstar
Deal found 25/12$586
Wed 11/219:15SYD - CHC
1 stop10h 50mAir New Zealand
Wed 18/219:50CHC - SYD
1 stop23h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 28/12$567
Thu 30/409:10SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand
Sat 9/506:30CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 27/12$573
Tue 10/219:15SYD - CHC
1 stop10h 10mAir New Zealand
Tue 3/306:10CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 26/12$580
Mon 23/317:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand
Mon 6/406:30CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 26/12$580
Tue 3/309:00SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand
Tue 10/306:10CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 25/12$586
Wed 4/307:45SYD - CHC
1 stop7h 50mAir New Zealand
Sun 15/317:00CHC - SYD
1 stop6h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 26/12$598
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 28 December 2025.
Thu 5/220:15SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand
Sun 8/206:10CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 26/12$552
Thu 22/120:15SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand
Thu 29/106:10CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 25/12$558
Wed 4/317:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand
Sun 15/306:10CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 27/12$580
Wed 25/317:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand
Fri 27/306:10CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 24/12$585
Tue 3/309:00SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand
Tue 10/306:10CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 25/12$586
Fri 6/317:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand
Wed 11/306:10CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 27/12$597
Wed 25/317:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand
Sat 4/415:25CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 26/12$598
Last-minute flights from Sydney to Christchurch
Discover last-minute flight deals from Sydney to Christchurch. Data last updated 28 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Tue 20/117:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand
Mon 2/221:10CHC - SYD
1 stop13h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 27/12$610
Thu 22/120:15SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand
Thu 29/106:10CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 25/12$558
Fri 23/118:50SYD - CHC
1 stop20h 25mAir New Zealand
Fri 30/106:10CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 26/12$600
Mon 26/117:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand
Fri 30/106:10CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 25/12$618
Tue 27/117:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand
Tue 24/220:10CHC - SYD
1 stop14h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 26/12$555
Fri 30/119:15SYD - CHC
1 stop15h 10mAir New Zealand
Sun 15/207:20CHC - SYD
1 stop27h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 26/12$595
Fri 30/119:15SYD - CHC
1 stop10h 50mAir New Zealand
Sat 14/220:10CHC - SYD
1 stop14h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 26/12$604
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 28 December 2025.
Thu 29/119:15SYD - CHC
1 stop10h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 26/12$327
Sun 25/106:20SYD - CHC
1 stop23h 15mJetstar
Deal found 26/12$329
Sat 7/214:50SYD - CHC
1 stop7h 15mJetstar
Deal found 27/12$330
Thu 19/318:50SYD - CHC
1 stop10h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 26/12$332
Fri 30/117:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 26/12$335
Tue 13/107:20SYD - CHC
1 stop14h 45mJetstar
Deal found 25/12$338
Sat 24/113:25SYD - CHC
1 stop8h 40mJetstar
Deal found 25/12$344
Wed 28/119:15SYD - CHC
2 stops15h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 26/12$345
Fri 6/317:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 27/12$347
Mon 2/209:00SYD - CHC
1 stop6h 35mJetstar
Deal found 26/12$350
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 28 December 2025.
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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 28 December 2025.
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
SydneyChristchurch
SYD - CHC
SYDCHC
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sat 16/5
19:20-08:10
1 stop10h 50m
Christchurch
Sat 23/5
12:00-18:10
1 stop8h 10m
$565
SydneyChristchurch
SYD - CHC
SYDCHC
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sat 23/5
19:20-08:10
1 stop10h 50m
Christchurch
Fri 29/5
21:05-08:45
1 stop13h 40m
$565
SydneyChristchurch
SYD - CHC
SYDCHC
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 11/2
19:15-08:05
1 stop10h 50m
Christchurch
Wed 18/2
19:50-17:40
1 stop23h 50m
$567
SydneyChristchurch
SYD - CHC
SYDCHC
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 30/4
09:10-14:20
Nonstop3h 10m
Christchurch
Sat 9/5
06:30-08:10
Nonstop3h 40m
$573
SydneyChristchurch
SYD - CHC
SYDCHC
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 10/2
19:15-07:25
1 stop10h 10m
Christchurch
Tue 3/3
06:10-07:50
Nonstop3h 40m
$580
SydneyChristchurch
SYD - CHC
SYDCHC
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Mon 23/3
17:55-23:05
Nonstop3h 10m
Christchurch
Mon 6/4
06:30-08:10
Nonstop3h 40m
$580
SydneyChristchurch
SYD - CHC
SYDCHC
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sat 25/4
14:05-00:05
1 stop8h 00m
Christchurch
Mon 27/4
16:05-22:15
1 stop8h 10m
$585
SydneyChristchurch
SYD - CHC
SYDCHC
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 19/4
06:20-16:45
1 stop8h 25m
Christchurch
Thu 23/4
16:05-22:15
1 stop8h 10m
$586
SydneyChristchurch
SYD - CHC
SYDCHC
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 3/3
09:00-14:10
Nonstop3h 10m
Christchurch
Tue 10/3
06:10-07:50
Nonstop3h 40m
$586
SydneyChristchurch
SYD - CHC
SYDCHC
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 4/3
07:45-17:35
1 stop7h 50m
Christchurch
Sun 15/3
17:00-21:45
1 stop6h 45m
$598
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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Christchurch
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney 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 26 December 2025.
The best time to book flights from Sydney to Christchurch is 63 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Christchurch (average of $350). Flying from Sydney to Christchurch in December is currently the most expensive (average of $460). 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 28 December 2025.
Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 22% on flights from Sydney to Christchurch by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Sydney to Christchurch?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to Christchurch. Price data was last updated on 20 December 2025.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Sydney to Christchurch flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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 28 December 2025.
The most flights from SYD to CHC are scheduled on a Monday (29 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (29 on average).
How often are flights from Sydney to Christchurch delayed?
About 38% of weekly flights between Sydney and Christchurch have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 124 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?
Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday 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 29% 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.
Coolangatta (OOL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% 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.
Coolangatta (OOL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $715.
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: 8h 40m.
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 3h 41m.
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 28 December 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Air New Zealand, andVirgin Australia
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.
Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Related info for your journey
Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sydney to Christchurch. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
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 29 daily flights to Christchurch from 5 different airlines. 3h 00m 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 4,223 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 10h 50m. Fly via Air New Zealand to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 2126 km.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Christchurch round-trip?
Jetstar, at $279, was found to be the cheapest airline from Sydney to Christchurch.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand. Jetstar is priced at 54% 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 Air New Zealand. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $241. Users have also found prices from $254 and $278 on Jetstar 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: United Airlines (100%), Asiana Airlines (81%), Singapore Airlines( 69%).
What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Christchurch?
On average you can expect to pay $1,012 for a flight from Sydney to Christchurch. The cheapest flight overall is $300 while the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Christchurch) is currently priced at $540.
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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Christchurch (average of $350). Flying from Sydney to Christchurch in December is currently the most expensive (average of $460). 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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