Question 1

How popular is this Sydney to Christchurch flight route?

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The Sydney Kingsford Smith to Christchurch flight path was viewed by 4,721 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season. Find deals

Question 2

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

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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. Find deals

Question 3

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sydney to Christchurch one-way?

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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. Find deals

Question 4

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. Find deals

Question 5

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

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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 6

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 7

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 (25 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 10

What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Christchurch?

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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.

Question 11

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 (75%), Air China (75%), Virgin Australia( 71%).

Question 12

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 13

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 14

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 27% 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 $668. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $767.

Question 15

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 $623. You can even find prices in May for less than $623, as users have found deals to Christchurch from as low as $386. 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 33%.

Question 16

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 22% on flights from Sydney to Christchurch by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Question 17

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

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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.

Question 18

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 19

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 20

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 21

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.

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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 23

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.

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

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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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest$327	Average$579	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$338	Average$865	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$405	Average$573	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
Emirates	Cheapest$459	Average$666	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$463	Average$741	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

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.

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

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