Cheap flights from Christchurch to Sydney from $203

CHC — SYD
4 Dec — 11 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Christchurch to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in June or February, booked 61 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from Christchurch to Sydney

Sat 14/1109:10 -
Nonstop3h 30m
Sat 21/1112:30 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Deal found 31/10$563
Thu 3/1209:10 -
Nonstop3h 30m
Mon 7/1212:30 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Deal found 30/10$565
Wed 2/1208:05 -
Nonstop3h 40m
Wed 9/1219:45 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Deal found 4/11$569
Thu 3/1209:10 -
Nonstop3h 30m
Wed 9/1219:45 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Deal found 3/11$582
Wed 2/1220:40 -
1 stop13h 10m
Thu 10/1220:25 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Deal found 3/11$583
Sat 5/1218:50 -
1 stop15h 00m
Mon 7/1219:45 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Deal found 1/11$595

Find flight deals from Christchurch to Sydney

Round-trip from

$519

One-way from

$209

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$565

Good round-trip deal

$223 or less

Good one-way deal

$296 or less
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 14/1-29/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 30m total
  • Christchurch to Sydney
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 17/12-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 30m total
  • Christchurch to Sydney
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($52 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Christchurch to Sydney Kingsford Smith.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Christchurch to Sydney Kingsford Smith.

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ChristchurchSydney

CHC Christchurch - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

CHCSYD

Christchurch

Sat 20/3

09:10-10:40

Nonstop3h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$203

ChristchurchSydney

CHC Christchurch - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

CHCSYD

Christchurch

Wed 23/12

09:10-10:40

Nonstop3h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$267

ChristchurchSydney

CHC Christchurch - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

CHCSYD

Christchurch

Wed 13/1

09:10-10:40

Nonstop3h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$269

ChristchurchSydney

CHC Christchurch - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

CHCSYD

Christchurch

Wed 14/4

06:30-08:10

Nonstop3h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$278
Fastest return journey

ChristchurchSydney

CHC Christchurch - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

CHCSYD

Christchurch

Sat 24/4

17:20-18:40

Nonstop3h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$325

ChristchurchSydney

CHC Christchurch - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

CHCSYD

Christchurch

Fri 5/2

14:20-21:50

1 stop9h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$342

ChristchurchSydney

CHC Christchurch - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

CHCSYD

Christchurch

Fri 11/12

18:10-19:40

Nonstop3h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$364

ChristchurchSydney

CHC Christchurch - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

CHCSYD

Christchurch

Wed 24/2

09:10-10:40

Nonstop3h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 27/2

12:30-17:40

Nonstop3h 10m

$530

ChristchurchSydney

CHC Christchurch - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

CHCSYD

Christchurch

Wed 13/1

09:10-10:40

Nonstop3h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 28/1

12:30-17:40

Nonstop3h 10m

$579

ChristchurchSydney

CHC Christchurch - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

CHCSYD

Christchurch

Sat 14/11

09:10-10:40

Nonstop3h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 21/11

12:30-17:40

Nonstop3h 10m

$606

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Best time to book a flight from Christchurch to Sydney

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

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

Booking 60 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Sydney (average of $555). Flying from Christchurch to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of $689). 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?

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 typical for this route at the moment.

Christchurch to Sydney flights typically cost between $450 and $686 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $519 on Air New Zealand (14 Jan–29 Jan).

Reviews of airlines servicing Sydney

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.

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 31 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 30m.

  • How popular is this Christchurch to Sydney flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Christchurch to Sydney?

    A quick flight from Christchurch to Sydney can take about 3h 30m. Jetstar provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $530. The distance from Christchurch to Sydney is about 2126 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Christchurch to Sydney is Emirates. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $393 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways, starting at $480 and $496 round-trip. These flights start at 35% 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 $181. 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 Jetstar (100%), Malaysia Airlines (87%) and British Airways (87%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Christchurch to Sydney?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $177. While the most popular route (Christchurch - Sydney Kingsford Smith) can be booked for $563 on average, our data indicates $341 when flying from Christchurch to Sydney.

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

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

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

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Sydney (average of $555). Flying from Christchurch to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of $689). 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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