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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Christchurch to Sydney flights typically cost between $496 and $630 in October. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $465 on Air New Zealand (28 Oct–2 Nov).

Question 1

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Christchurch to Sydney flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Emirates have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Christchurch to Sydney flights typically cost between $496 and $630 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $465 on Air New Zealand (28 Oct–2 Nov).

Question 3

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

How often are flights from Christchurch to Sydney delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 15% of weekly flights between Christchurch and Sydney have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 101 minutes.

Question 5

What is the most punctual flight time for Christchurch to Sydney flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

Question 6

How popular is this Christchurch to Sydney flight route?

Accepted Answer

Flights from Christchurch to Sydney Kingsford Smith have been viewed 323 times in the past calendar month.

Question 7

How long is the flight from Christchurch to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

A quick flight from Christchurch to Sydney can take about 3h 20m. Jetstar provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $490. The distance from Christchurch to Sydney is about 2126 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Our cheapest airline available from Christchurch to Sydney is Emirates. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $389 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand, starting at $408 and $480 round-trip. These flights start at 33% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest airline one-way is Air New Zealand, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $175. However, be on the lookout for offers from Jetstar and Emirates, as they are both options that can get you from Christchurch to Sydney for a low price.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Booking 51 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.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Sydney (average of $545). Flying from Christchurch to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of $687). 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 12

Weekly flight availability from Christchurch to Sydney

Accepted Answer

The most flights from CHC to SYD are scheduled on a Tuesday (30 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (29 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sydney ranges from 50.0 - 130.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Sydney when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sydney, 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 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Question 15

What are the cheapest flights from Christchurch to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $183. While the most popular route (Christchurch - Sydney Kingsford Smith) can be booked for $418 on average, our data indicates $594 when flying from Christchurch to Sydney.

Question 16

What are the most reliable airlines from Christchurch to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Christchurch to Sydney are United Airlines (95%), Thai Airways (95%) and Air India (94%).

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

When booking a flight from Christchurch to Sydney, you may want to consider flying on Emirates, Air New Zealand or Qantas Airways as they are the most popular for this route.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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 29 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.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 21

How can I find direct flights from Christchurch to Sydney?

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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 Christchurch to Sydney.

Question 22

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

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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.

Question 23

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

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Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from Christchurch to Sydney. 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 24

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

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It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from Christchurch to Sydney.

Question 25

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

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Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights from Christchurch to Sydney, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.

Question 26

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

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Round-trip from	$465
One-way from	$214
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	June
Average price	$558
Good round-trip deal	$222 or less
Good one-way deal	$271 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Emirates	Cheapest$389	Average$649	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$408	Average$664	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$480	Average$584	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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

Booking 51 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?

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

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.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Christchurch to Sydney flights typically cost between $496 and $630 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $465 on Air New Zealand (28 Oct–2 Nov).

Weekly flight availability from Christchurch to Sydney

The most flights from CHC to SYD are scheduled on a Tuesday (30 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 Christchurch to Sydney delayed?

About 15% of weekly flights between Christchurch and Sydney have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 101 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.

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Christchurch to Sydney flights typically cost between $496 and $630 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $465 on Air New Zealand (28 Oct–2 Nov).