Cheap flights from Sydney to Christchurch from $301

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 21/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — CHC
23 Jul — 30 Jul1
1 adult

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

Cheap 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 18 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$532

One-way from

$301

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$649

Good round-trip deal

$564 or less

Good one-way deal

$335 or less
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 14/8-17/8
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 50m total
  • Sydney to Christchurch
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 21/8
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 10m total
  • Sydney to Christchurch
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($98 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($31 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Christchurch.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Christchurch.

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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 18 July 2025.

Thu 14/817:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand
Sun 17/806:35CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 16/7$532
Tue 5/806:20SYD - CHC
1 stop9h 15mJetstar
Tue 12/808:30CHC - SYD
1 stop8h 00mJetstar
Deal found 16/7$554
Thu 28/806:15SYD - CHC
1 stop10h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/916:05CHC - SYD
1 stop8h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/7$555

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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 18 July 2025.
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Sydney

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Christchurch

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 14/8

17:55-23:05

Nonstop3h 10m

Christchurch

Sun 17/8

06:35-08:15

Nonstop3h 40m

$532

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 5/8

06:20-17:35

1 stop9h 15m

Christchurch

Tue 12/8

08:30-14:30

1 stop8h 00m

$554

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 28/8

06:15-18:50

1 stop10h 35m

Christchurch

Wed 10/9

16:05-22:15

1 stop8h 10m

$555

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 21/8

17:55-23:05

Nonstop3h 10m

$301

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 29/7

06:20-15:55

1 stop7h 35m

$302

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 30/8

06:15-15:25

1 stop7h 10m

$304

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 27/8

18:55-23:59

Nonstop3h 04m

$329

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 22/10

17:55-23:05

Nonstop3h 10m

$359

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Deals found on 15/7

Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Christchurch

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sydney to Christchurch

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 11 July 2025.

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.

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 $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.

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 18 July 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 13 July 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. Saturday 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 18 July 2025.

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 (25 on average).

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 18 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, 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.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

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 25 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?

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

    Air New Zealand, at $532, was found to be the cheapest airline from Sydney to Christchurch. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Jetstar. Air New Zealand is priced at 14% 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 $301. Users have also found prices from $302 and $329 on Jetstar and Qantas Airways, 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: Singapore Airlines (75%), Air China (75%), Virgin Australia( 71%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Christchurch?

    On average you can expect to pay $999 for a flight from Sydney to Christchurch. The cheapest flight overall is $266 while the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Christchurch) is currently priced at $531.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Christchurch?

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

  • 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 $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.

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JetstarCheapest$327Average$579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$338Average$865FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$405Average$573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapest$459Average$666FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$463Average$741FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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