Cheap flights from Christchurch to Sydney from $254
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 27/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — SYD
11 Jan — 18 Jan1
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 August, booked 63 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday 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 12 December 2025.
Tue 16/1216:10CHC - SYD
1 stop8h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 29/1218:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12$668
Fri 26/1206:10CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Thu 22/120:15SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/12$685
Mon 15/1213:45CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 30mQantas Airways
Thu 15/107:35SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/12$689
Thu 25/1218:20CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 20mEmirates
Wed 31/1218:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 00mEmirates
Deal found 10/12$700
Mon 15/1208:20CHC - SYD
1 stop13h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/120:15SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$703
Wed 24/1216:35CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 30mEmirates
Wed 31/1218:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 00mEmirates
Deal found 10/12$709
Sat 13/1208:10CHC - SYD
1 stop8h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1207:25SYD - CHC
1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12$746
Wed 24/1216:35CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 30mQantas Airways
Tue 30/1218:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/12$749
Thu 25/1218:20CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/1218:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12$758
Tue 30/1206:05CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 30mQantas Airways
Tue 6/118:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/12$778
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 12 December 2025.
Thu 29/109:55CHC - SYD
1 stop9h 45mAir New Zealand
Thu 5/220:15SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/12$602
Mon 19/118:20CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 22/120:15SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$626
Thu 5/218:20CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 20mEmirates
Mon 9/208:45SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mEmirates
Deal found 11/12$656
Thu 29/116:10CHC - SYD
1 stop8h 05mJetstar
Mon 2/209:00SYD - CHC
1 stop6h 35mJetstar
Deal found 11/12$670
Fri 30/106:10CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Mon 2/219:15SYD - CHC
1 stop10h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/12$614
Fri 23/106:15CHC - SYD
1 stop10h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 26/107:05SYD - CHC
1 stop9h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12$649
Wed 22/417:45CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 20mEmirates
Thu 30/419:15SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 05mEmirates
Deal found 11/12$662
Mon 19/107:05CHC - SYD
2 stops16h 40mAir New Zealand
Thu 22/120:15SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/12$628
Thu 29/116:10CHC - SYD
1 stop8h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/217:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$670
Thu 29/106:05CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 30mEmirates
Sun 1/218:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 00mEmirates
Deal found 11/12$674
Mon 19/120:10CHC - SYD
1 stop14h 35mAir New Zealand
Tue 27/117:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/12$650
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 12 December 2025.
Sun 19/406:30CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Fri 1/518:10SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/12$569
Thu 26/206:10CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Wed 4/317:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/12$577
Tue 17/206:10CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Tue 24/209:00SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/12$586
Tue 17/206:10CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Sat 21/217:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/12$589
Thu 29/106:10CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Thu 5/220:15SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/12$595
Thu 12/206:10CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Sat 21/217:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/12$596
Tue 17/206:10CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Fri 20/217:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/12$599
Sun 15/206:10CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Sun 22/217:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/12$602
Sat 14/206:10CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Sun 22/217:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/12$605
Fri 13/206:10CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Wed 25/217:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/12$614
Sat 14/206:10CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Fri 20/217:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/12$616
Last-minute flights from Christchurch to Sydney
Discover last-minute flight deals from Christchurch to Sydney. Data last updated 12 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Mon 19/118:20CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 20mEmirates
Tue 27/108:45SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mEmirates
Deal found 11/12$616
Mon 19/118:20CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 22/120:15SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$623
Wed 21/116:35CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 26/117:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$617
Thu 29/106:10CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Thu 5/220:15SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/12$595
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 12 December 2025.
Fri 27/212:30CHC - SYD
1 stop11h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/12$254
Sun 22/306:10CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/12$255
Mon 23/221:00CHC - SYD
1 stop26h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/12$258
Wed 11/206:10CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/12$261
Tue 3/206:10CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/12$263
Fri 20/306:10CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/12$264
Thu 12/306:10CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/12$270
Fri 6/206:10CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/12$272
Wed 21/116:10CHC - SYD
1 stop8h 05mJetstar
Deal found 11/12$273
Fri 13/217:00CHC - SYD
1 stop6h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/12$276
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 12 December 2025.
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 12 December 2025.
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
ChristchurchSydney
CHC - SYD
CHCSYD
Christchurch
Thu 29/1
09:55-17:40
1 stop9h 45m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 5/2
20:15-01:25
Nonstop3h 10m
$602
ChristchurchSydney
CHC - SYD
CHCSYD
Christchurch
Fri 30/1
06:10-07:50
Nonstop3h 40m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Mon 2/2
19:15-07:25
1 stop10h 10m
$614
ChristchurchSydney
CHC - SYD
CHCSYD
Christchurch
Mon 19/1
18:20-19:40
Nonstop3h 20m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 22/1
20:15-01:25
Nonstop3h 10m
$626
ChristchurchSydney
CHC - SYD
CHCSYD
Christchurch
Mon 19/1
07:05-21:45
2 stops16h 40m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 22/1
20:15-01:25
Nonstop3h 10m
$628
ChristchurchSydney
CHC - SYD
CHCSYD
Christchurch
Fri 23/1
06:15-14:25
1 stop10h 10m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Mon 26/1
07:05-18:25
1 stop9h 20m
$649
ChristchurchSydney
CHC - SYD
CHCSYD
Christchurch
Mon 19/1
20:10-08:45
1 stop14h 35m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 27/1
17:55-23:05
Nonstop3h 10m
$650
ChristchurchSydney
CHC - SYD
CHCSYD
Christchurch
Thu 5/2
18:20-19:40
Nonstop3h 20m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Mon 9/2
08:45-14:00
Nonstop3h 15m
$656
ChristchurchSydney
CHC - SYD
CHCSYD
Christchurch
Wed 22/4
17:45-19:05
Nonstop3h 20m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 30/4
19:15-00:20
Nonstop3h 05m
$662
ChristchurchSydney
CHC - SYD
CHCSYD
Christchurch
Thu 29/1
16:10-22:15
1 stop8h 05m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Mon 2/2
09:00-17:35
1 stop6h 35m
$670
ChristchurchSydney
CHC - SYD
CHCSYD
Christchurch
Thu 29/1
16:10-22:15
1 stop8h 05m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 1/2
17:55-23:05
Nonstop3h 10m
$670
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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 5 December 2025.
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 $335). Flying from Christchurch to Sydney in January is currently the most expensive (average of $466). 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 12 December 2025.
Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 74% on flights from Christchurch to Sydney by exploring options for tickets in the evening.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Christchurch to Sydney?
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 12 December 2025.
The most flights from CHC to SYD are scheduled on a Monday (29 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 16% of weekly flights between Christchurch and Sydney have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 108 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 Tuesday 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 3% 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 12 December 2025.
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.
Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
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 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.
How popular is this Christchurch to Sydney flight route?
Flights from Christchurch to Sydney Kingsford Smith have been viewed 373 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 9h 45m. Air New Zealand provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $602. The distance from Christchurch to Sydney is about 2126 km.
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 $365 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air New Zealand and Emirates, starting at $427 and $503 round-trip. These flights start at 36% 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 Air New Zealand, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $173. 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.
What are the most reliable airlines from Christchurch to Sydney?
The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Christchurch to Sydney are Air Canada (73%), Asiana Airlines (73%) and United Airlines (73%).
What are the cheapest flights from Christchurch to Sydney?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $222. While the most popular route (Christchurch - Sydney Kingsford Smith) can be booked for $529 on average, our data indicates $935 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 $335). Flying from Christchurch to Sydney in January is currently the most expensive (average of $466). 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 12 December 2025.
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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 12 December 2025.
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