Cheap flights from Christchurch to Sydney from $229
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.
CHC — SYD
26 Mar — 2 Apr1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Christchurch to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in June or May, booked 63 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday
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Cheapest flights from Christchurch to Sydney
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Christchurch to Sydney. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 24 February 2026.
Sat 4/416:35
CHC
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 35m
Qantas Airways
Fri 10/419:15
SYD
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 05m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 24/2$471
Wed 22/406:30
CHC
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 40m
Air New Zealand
Thu 7/509:55
SYD
-
CHC
1 stop7h 25m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 24/2$474
Fri 1/516:35
CHC
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 35m
Qantas Airways
Mon 4/519:15
SYD
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 05m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 21/2$475
Thu 16/417:45
CHC
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 20m
Emirates
Wed 22/407:50
SYD
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 05m
Emirates
Deal found 20/2$477
Wed 29/411:00
CHC
-
SYD
1 stop12h 50m
Air New Zealand
Thu 7/509:55
SYD
-
CHC
1 stop7h 25m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 21/2$479
Wed 29/416:35
CHC
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 35m
Qantas Airways
Thu 7/519:15
SYD
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 05m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 21/2$482
Mon 20/416:35
CHC
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 35m
Qantas Airways
Thu 7/519:15
SYD
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 05m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 23/2$484
Wed 22/417:45
CHC
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 20m
Emirates
Thu 7/519:15
SYD
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 05m
Emirates
Deal found 24/2$485
Thu 23/406:00
CHC
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 35m
Qantas Airways
Mon 27/419:15
SYD
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 05m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 20/2$486
Tue 5/517:45
CHC
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 20m
Emirates
Mon 11/507:50
SYD
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 05m
Emirates
Deal found 20/2$488
Wed 30/918:45
CHC
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 20m
Emirates
Sat 10/1008:50
SYD
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 05m
Emirates
Deal found 23/2$489
Best flights from Christchurch to Sydney
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Christchurch to Sydney that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 24 February 2026.
Sat 27/614:00
CHC
-
SYD
2 stops9h 50m
Air New Zealand
Sun 28/607:50
SYD
-
CHC
1 stop6h 35m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 21/2$503
Thu 28/516:35
CHC
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 35m
Qantas Airways
Sun 31/510:20
SYD
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 05m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 19/2$508
Fri 13/318:20
CHC
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 20m
Emirates
Tue 17/308:45
SYD
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 15m
Emirates
Deal found 20/2$615
Sun 19/416:35
CHC
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 35m
Qantas Airways
Mon 4/519:15
SYD
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 05m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 23/2$607
Fri 1/514:00
CHC
-
SYD
1 stop9h 50m
Air New Zealand
Mon 4/507:50
SYD
-
CHC
2 stops9h 30m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 20/2$611
Tue 4/815:45
CHC
-
SYD
1 stop8h 40m
Emirates
Fri 7/810:20
SYD
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 05m
Emirates
Deal found 22/2$682
Thu 2/416:35
CHC
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 35m
Qantas Airways
Sun 19/407:35
SYD
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 05m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 23/2$731
Direct flights from Christchurch to Sydney
Explore direct flight options from Christchurch to Sydney based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 24 February 2026.
Fri 1/516:35
CHC
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 35m
Qantas Airways
Mon 4/519:15
SYD
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 05m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 21/2$475
Thu 16/417:45
CHC
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 20m
Emirates
Wed 22/407:50
SYD
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 05m
Emirates
Deal found 20/2$477
Tue 5/517:45
CHC
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 20m
Emirates
Tue 12/507:50
SYD
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 05m
Emirates
Deal found 21/2$479
Wed 29/416:35
CHC
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 35m
Qantas Airways
Thu 7/519:15
SYD
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 05m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 21/2$482
Mon 20/416:35
CHC
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 35m
Qantas Airways
Thu 7/519:15
SYD
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 05m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 23/2$484
Thu 23/406:00
CHC
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 35m
Qantas Airways
Mon 27/419:15
SYD
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 05m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 20/2$486
Tue 5/517:45
CHC
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 20m
Emirates
Mon 11/507:50
SYD
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 05m
Emirates
Deal found 20/2$488
Sat 22/816:35
CHC
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 35m
Qantas Airways
Wed 26/810:20
SYD
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 05m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 20/2$492
Thu 28/516:35
CHC
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 35m
Qantas Airways
Sun 31/510:20
SYD
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 05m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 19/2$508
Tue 21/417:45
CHC
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 20m
Emirates
Fri 8/507:50
SYD
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 05m
Emirates
Deal found 23/2$509
Tue 4/816:35
CHC
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 35m
Emirates
Fri 7/807:50
SYD
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 05m
Emirates
Deal found 20/2$511
Last-minute flights from Christchurch to Sydney
Discover last-minute flight deals from Christchurch to Sydney. Data last updated 24 February 2026 and is based on user searches.
Sat 28/205:45
CHC
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SYD
1 stop29h 00m
Air New Zealand
Sat 7/319:25
SYD
-
CHC
1 stop10h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 21/2$885
Sat 28/208:10
CHC
-
SYD
1 stop8h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 7/318:55
SYD
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2$935
Sat 28/206:20
CHC
-
SYD
1 stop16h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 1/306:20
SYD
-
CHC
1 stop7h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2$996
Sat 28/206:20
CHC
-
SYD
1 stop16h 05m
Qantas Airways
Sun 1/308:45
SYD
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 15m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 21/2$1,001
Sun 1/306:20
CHC
-
SYD
1 stop16h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/308:45
SYD
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/2$994
Mon 2/308:20
CHC
-
SYD
1 stop15h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/318:55
SYD
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$873
Mon 2/308:20
CHC
-
SYD
2 stops25h 10m
Jetstar
Thu 5/306:10
SYD
-
CHC
1 stop15h 55m
Jetstar
Deal found 20/2$895
Mon 2/315:55
CHC
-
SYD
1 stop6h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/314:50
SYD
-
CHC
1 stop7h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/2$932
One-way flights from Christchurch to Sydney
Search for one-way flight options from Christchurch to Sydney. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 24 February 2026.
Fri 21/806:30
CHC
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 21/2$229
Sun 19/721:00
CHC
-
SYD
1 stop13h 45m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 21/2$233
Sat 21/308:10
CHC
-
SYD
1 stop8h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 21/2$235
Sat 14/308:10
CHC
-
SYD
1 stop8h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 22/2$238
Mon 20/420:40
CHC
-
SYD
1 stop23h 05m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 23/2$239
Wed 22/406:30
CHC
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 23/2$240
Sat 23/512:15
CHC
-
SYD
2 stops11h 35m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 20/2$242
Sat 25/420:05
CHC
-
SYD
1 stop14h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 22/2$245
Tue 21/406:30
CHC
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 23/2$246
Mon 27/407:00
CHC
-
SYD
1 stop12h 45m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 21/2$248
Mon 23/308:10
CHC
-
SYD
1 stop8h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 22/2$250
Find flight deals from Christchurch to Sydney
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Christchurch (CHC) to Sydney (SYD). 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 24 February 2026.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Christchurch to Sydney 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 24 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Christchurch to Sydney that are best for you.
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ChristchurchSydney
CHC - SYD
CHCSYD
Christchurch
Sat 27/6
14:00-21:50
2 stops9h 50m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 28/6
07:50-16:25
1 stop6h 35m
$503
ChristchurchSydney
CHC - SYD
CHCSYD
Christchurch
Thu 28/5
16:35-18:10
Nonstop3h 35m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 31/5
10:20-15:25
Nonstop3h 05m
$508
ChristchurchSydney
CHC - SYD
CHCSYD
Christchurch
Sun 19/4
16:35-18:10
Nonstop3h 35m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Mon 4/5
19:15-00:20
Nonstop3h 05m
$607
ChristchurchSydney
CHC - SYD
CHCSYD
Christchurch
Fri 1/5
14:00-21:50
1 stop9h 50m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Mon 4/5
07:50-19:20
2 stops9h 30m
$611
ChristchurchSydney
CHC - SYD
CHCSYD
Christchurch
Fri 13/3
18:20-19:40
Nonstop3h 20m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 17/3
08:45-14:00
Nonstop3h 15m
$615
ChristchurchSydney
CHC - SYD
CHCSYD
Christchurch
Tue 4/8
15:45-22:25
1 stop8h 40m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Fri 7/8
10:20-15:25
Nonstop3h 05m
$682
ChristchurchSydney
CHC - SYD
CHCSYD
Christchurch
Thu 2/4
16:35-18:10
Nonstop3h 35m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 19/4
07:35-12:40
Nonstop3h 05m
$731
ChristchurchSydney
CHC - SYD
CHCSYD
Christchurch
Mon 8/6
16:35-18:10
Nonstop3h 35m
$286
ChristchurchSydney
CHC - SYD
CHCSYD
Christchurch
Mon 11/5
16:35-18:10
Nonstop3h 35m
$286
ChristchurchSydney
CHC - SYD
CHCSYD
Christchurch
Thu 16/4
17:45-19:05
Nonstop3h 20m
$296
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Best time to book a flight from Christchurch to Sydney
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Christchurch to Sydney?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Christchurch to Sydney. Price data was last updated on 20 February 2026.
Booking 63 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Christchurch to Sydney. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Christchurch to Sydney?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Sydney (average of $314). Flying from Christchurch to Sydney in January is currently the most expensive (average of $451). 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 CHC to SYD?
Find hourly flight availability from Christchurch to Sydney. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 24 February 2026.
When flying from Christchurch to Sydney, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.
Weekly flight availability from Christchurch to Sydney
Explore weekly flight availability from Christchurch to Sydney. 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 24 February 2026.
The most flights from CHC to SYD are scheduled on a Saturday (33 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (21 on average).
How often are flights from Christchurch to Sydney delayed?
About 16% of weekly flights between Christchurch and Sydney have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 104 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Christchurch to Sydney flights?
Historically, flights departing in the evening 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 Christchurch to Sydney flights?
Over the past year, Emirates have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.
Reviews of airlines servicing Sydney
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sydney. 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 Sydney. Reviews last updated 24 February 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways from Christchurch to Sydney to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Related info for your journey
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What airports do I use to fly from Christchurch to Sydney?
You will need to book a flight from Christchurch to Sydney Kingsford Smith if you want to fly from Christchurch to Sydney. At least 3 different airlines have flights from Christchurch (CHC) to Kingsford Smith (SYD) on a regular basis. There are 28 flights to Sydney from the Christchurch airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from CHC to SYD to be around 3h 20m.
How popular is this Christchurch to Sydney flight route?
Flights from Christchurch to Sydney Kingsford Smith have been viewed 318 times in the past calendar month.
How long is the flight from Christchurch to Sydney?
A quick flight from Christchurch to Sydney can take about 3h 35m. Air New Zealand provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $508. The distance from Christchurch to Sydney is about 2126 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Christchurch to Sydney round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Christchurch to Sydney is Qantas Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $344 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air New Zealand and Emirates, starting at $402 and $480 round-trip. These flights start at 37% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Christchurch to Sydney one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Jetstar, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $171. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air New Zealand and Emirates, as they are both options that can get you from Christchurch to Sydney for a low price.
What are the most reliable airlines from Christchurch to Sydney?
The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Christchurch to Sydney are Virgin Australia (96%), Air New Zealand (96%) and Etihad Airways (96%).
What are the cheapest flights from Christchurch to Sydney?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $252. While the most popular route (Christchurch - Sydney Kingsford Smith) can be booked for $426 on average, our data indicates $493 when flying from Christchurch to Sydney.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Christchurch to Sydney?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Christchurch to Sydney 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 Christchurch to Sydney?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Sydney (average of $314). Flying from Christchurch to Sydney in January is currently the most expensive (average of $451). 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.
Browse through other flights departing from Christchurch. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 24 February 2026.
Explore flights to Sydney departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 24 February 2026.
Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Christchurch to Sydney. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 24 February 2026.
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