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
1 adult
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

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.

Round-trip from

$475

One-way from

$229

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$554

Good round-trip deal

$497 or less

Good one-way deal

$277 or less
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 1/5-4/5
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 40m total
  • Christchurch to Sydney
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 21/8
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 40m total
  • Christchurch to Sydney
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($77 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 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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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Christchurch to Sydney that are best for you.

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Christchurch

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Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

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

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.

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.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

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?

  • 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 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, 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.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Christchurch to Sydney

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.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$344Average$663FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$402Average$574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapest$480Average$626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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