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$312+ Cheap flights to Christchurch (CHC)

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 16/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CHC
17 May — 24 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Christchurch in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Christchurch
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Christchurch. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 17 April 2026.

Fri 5/619:20
SYD
-
CHC
1 stop10h 50m
Air New Zealand
Wed 5/806:30
CHC
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 14/4$501
Fri 22/518:55
SYD
-
CHC
1 stop11h 00m
Air New Zealand
Sun 24/506:30
CHC
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 16/4$503
Wed 22/717:55
SYD
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 10m
Air New Zealand
Fri 30/1006:45
CHC
-
SYD
1 stop13h 20m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 15/4$507
Mon 15/617:55
SYD
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 10m
Air New Zealand
Thu 18/606:30
CHC
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 15/4$514
Sat 13/617:55
SYD
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 10m
Air New Zealand
Sun 21/606:30
CHC
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 15/4$520
Sat 16/509:55
SYD
-
CHC
1 stop6h 15m
Air New Zealand
Sun 24/506:30
CHC
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 15/4$523
Fri 29/517:55
SYD
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 10m
Air New Zealand
Fri 5/616:30
CHC
-
SYD
1 stop7h 20m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 14/4$524

Find flight deals to Christchurch

Find the latest flights to Christchurch in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 17 April 2026.

Return from

$501

One-way from

$312

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$633

Good round-trip deal

$574 or less

Good one-way deal

$349 or less
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 5/6-5/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 30m total
  • Sydney to Christchurch
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 16/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 9h 00m total
  • Sydney to Christchurch
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($49 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in April 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Christchurch.
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Christchurch.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 11/5

17:55-23:05

Nonstop3h 10m

Christchurch

Thu 21/5

06:30-08:10

Nonstop3h 40m

$593
Fastest return journey

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 1/6

07:50-12:55

Nonstop3h 05m

Christchurch

Sat 13/6

17:20-18:40

Nonstop3h 20m

$615

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 26/6

06:20-15:50

1 stop7h 30m

Christchurch

Mon 29/6

16:05-22:15

1 stop8h 10m

$616

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 17/8

19:15-00:20

Nonstop3h 05m

Christchurch

Wed 19/8

16:35-18:10

Nonstop3h 35m

$626

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 1/6

07:20-00:10

1 stop14h 50m

Christchurch

Mon 8/6

06:30-08:10

Nonstop3h 40m

$636

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 17/5

19:15-00:20

Nonstop3h 05m

Christchurch

Sun 12/7

17:20-18:40

Nonstop3h 20m

$640

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 22/5

19:15-00:20

Nonstop3h 05m

Christchurch

Sun 24/5

17:20-18:40

Nonstop3h 20m

$641

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 26/7

07:50-12:55

Nonstop3h 05m

Christchurch

Wed 29/7

16:35-18:10

Nonstop3h 35m

$641

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 10/5

07:50-12:55

Nonstop3h 05m

Christchurch

Sat 16/5

17:20-18:40

Nonstop3h 20m

$652

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 17/5

07:50-21:15

1 stop11h 25m

Christchurch

Sun 12/7

21:00-08:45

1 stop13h 45m

$654

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When is the best time to book a flight to Christchurch?

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Booking 25 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Christchurch. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing Christchurch

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Christchurch. 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 Christchurch. Reviews last updated 17 April 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,Air New Zealand, andVirgin Australia to New Zealand have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,559 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,559 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,559 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
627 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,559 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
453 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,559 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,019 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,559 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
540 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,559 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip

FAQs about flying to Christchurch

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Christchurch?

    For a flight to Christchurch, you will be flying into Christchurch. Christchurch (CHC) is just 9.5 km from the centre of the city. CHC handles an average of 29 flights per day from Sydney. You should also have a few airline options to choose from. 5 airlines have flights to Christchurch from Sydney.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Christchurch if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Christchurch on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Christchurch?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Jetstar is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Christchurch.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Christchurch?

    Christchurch is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Christchurch. One-way flights to Christchurch typically cost $62, while return flights cost around $110.

  • How much is a return flight to Christchurch?

    A return flight to Christchurch will typically cost around $1,532, however they can be found for as little as $110.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Christchurch depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Christchurch, Adelaide offers the quickest one-way flight (1 hour 30 minutes).

  • Does Christchurch have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Christchurch can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Christchurch?

    Yes. Christchurch has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Novotel Christchurch Airport is the closest property to Christchurch (0.0 km away from Christchurch).

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