Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to Christchurch?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. Sydney to Christchurch flights typically cost between $549 and $696 in October. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $549 on Air New Zealand (17 Oct-21 Oct).

Question 1

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

Auckland (AKL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $821. Find deals

Question 2

What’s the fastest stopover option from Sydney to Christchurch?

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Flights via Auckland (AKL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 9h 18m. Find deals

Question 3

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Sydney to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Coolangatta (OOL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 4h 16m. Find deals

Question 4

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Christchurch?

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Coolangatta (OOL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 48% of one-stop itineraries from Sydney to Christchurch on Cheapflights. Find deals

Question 5

How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.Sydney to Christchurch flights typically cost between $549 and $696 in October.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $549 on Air New Zealand (17 Oct-21 Oct).

Question 6

How popular is this Sydney to Christchurch flight route?

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The Sydney Kingsford Smith to Christchurch flight path was viewed by 4,849 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

Question 7

How long is the flight from Sydney to Christchurch?

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There are many flights that can get you from Sydney to Christchurch in 3h 10m. Fly via Jetstar or Air New Zealand to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 2126 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

Question 8

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Christchurch round-trip?

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Jetstar, at $324, 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 47% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

Question 9

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to Christchurch?

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The best time to book flights from Sydney to Christchurch is 73 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.

Question 10

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Christchurch (average of $346). Flying from Sydney to Christchurch in December is currently the most expensive (average of $480). 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.

Question 11

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sydney to Christchurch?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Sydney to Christchurch flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 12

Weekly flight availability from Sydney to Christchurch

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The most flights from SYD to CHC are scheduled on a Monday (26 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (15 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Christchurch ranges from 40.0 - 60.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Christchurch when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Christchurch, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 6.0 C).

Question 15

What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Christchurch?

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On average you can expect to pay $1,489 for a flight from Sydney to Christchurch. The cheapest flight overall is $265 while the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Christchurch) is currently priced at $513.

Question 16

What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to Christchurch?

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Before booking your flight to Christchurch from Sydney, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Singapore Airlines (76%), Air China (76%), Virgin Australia( 76%).

Question 17

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Sydney to Christchurch?

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The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Christchurch are Emirates, Jetstar and Air New Zealand. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

Question 18

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Sydney to Christchurch?

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Users have found that flying from Sydney to Christchurch on a Thursday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

Question 19

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sydney to Christchurch?

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When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 26 days in advance, which can save you up to 29% on flights from Sydney to Christchurch compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 26 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $674. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $743.

Question 20

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Christchurch?

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The best pricing can be found in the month of May. Prices to Christchurch from Sydney average $619. You can even find prices in May for less than $619, as users have found deals to Christchurch from as low as $385. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Christchurch from Sydney. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 32%.

Question 21

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to CHC?

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Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 20% on flights from Sydney to Christchurch by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Question 22

What airports do I use to fly from Sydney to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

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 24 daily flights to Christchurch from 5 different airlines. 3h 04m is how long a flight from Sydney to Christchurch will take if you book a nonstop flight.

Question 23

Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Christchurch that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Christchurch flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 24

How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Christchurch?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Christchurch.

Question 25

Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Christchurch?

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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.

Question 26

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Sydney to Christchurch?

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Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from Sydney to Christchurch. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

Question 27

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Sydney to Christchurch?

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Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from Sydney to Christchurch for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

Question 28

Can Cheapflights find flights from Sydney to Christchurch with no change fees?

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Yes, we can. To see specific flights from Sydney to Christchurch with no change fees, users can toggle flexible booking options after using the search form above to find flights.

Question 29

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Sydney to Christchurch become cheaper?

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Not ready to book yet? You can track prices for flights from Sydney to Christchurch on Cheapflights with our Price Alert feature and get notified when better prices are available.

Round-trip from	$549
One-way from	$293
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$564
Good round-trip deal	$555 or less
Good one-way deal	$368 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest$324	Average$576	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$336	Average$679	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$406	Average$569	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
Emirates	Cheapest$458	Average$664	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$461	Average$736	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

Cheap flights from Sydney to Christchurch from $293

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.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Christchurch are usually found in May or March, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Saturday

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