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Cheap flights from Sydney to Christchurch from $389

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 4/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — CHC
15 Dec — 22 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Christchurch are usually found in May or March, booked 63 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Christchurch
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Christchurch. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 November 2025.

Thu 11/1206:10SYD - CHC
1 stop15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/1206:05CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/11$655
Sat 6/1207:20SYD - CHC
1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 18/1216:35CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11$667
Thu 4/1206:10SYD - CHC
1 stop15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/1218:20CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/11$671
Wed 3/1206:10SYD - CHC
2 stops12h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/1206:10CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11$674
Wed 3/1206:10SYD - CHC
2 stops12h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/1206:10CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11$678
Thu 11/1217:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand
Mon 15/1206:10CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 14/11$681
Tue 9/1218:50SYD - CHC
1 stop23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/1206:10CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11$683
Sun 7/1218:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/1206:10CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11$687
Thu 4/1220:15SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 18/1216:35CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11$688
Fri 5/1221:45SYD - CHC
1 stop24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 18/1216:35CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11$690

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Christchurch

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) to Christchurch (CHC). 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 15 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$655

One-way from

$389

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$734

Good round-trip deal

$736 or less

Good one-way deal

$426 or less
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 11/12-15/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 25m total
  • Sydney to Christchurch
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 4/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 55m total
  • Sydney to Christchurch
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($145 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($38 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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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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Customise your flight search to find flights from Sydney to Christchurch 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 134,765 searches. Data last updated 15 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sydney to Christchurch that are best for you.

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Departure

Return

Price

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/2

19:15-07:25

1 stop10h 10m

Christchurch

Tue 3/3

06:10-07:50

Nonstop3h 40m

$666

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 20/1

19:15-07:25

1 stop10h 10m

Christchurch

Mon 2/2

17:00-21:45

1 stop6h 45m

$687

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/2

13:55-22:10

1 stop6h 15m

Christchurch

Tue 17/2

18:20-19:40

Nonstop3h 20m

$688

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 12/1

19:15-08:05

1 stop10h 50m

Christchurch

Thu 22/1

06:10-07:50

Nonstop3h 40m

$710

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 11/12

14:50-00:05

1 stop7h 15m

Christchurch

Tue 16/12

16:10-22:15

1 stop8h 05m

$720

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/2

20:15-01:25

Nonstop3h 10m

$400

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 4/12

17:55-23:05

Nonstop3h 10m

$403

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 10/12

17:55-23:05

Nonstop3h 10m

$405

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 4/12

18:55-23:55

Nonstop3h 00m

$417

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 6/2

17:55-23:05

Nonstop3h 10m

$421

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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Christchurch

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Christchurch from Sydney with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sydney to Christchurch

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Christchurch. Price data was last updated on 7 November 2025.

Booking 63 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Sydney to Christchurch. 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 Sydney to Christchurch?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Christchurch (average of $417). Flying from Sydney to Christchurch in September is currently the most expensive (average of $530). 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 SYD to CHC?

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney to Christchurch. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 November 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Sydney to Christchurch in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 23% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

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

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 15 November 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways from Sydney to Christchurch 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,411 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,411 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,411 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
526 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,411 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
934 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,411 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sydney to Christchurch. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    To fly from Sydney to Christchurch, you need to book a flight from Kingsford Smith (SYD) to Christchurch (CHC). Nonstop flights to Christchurch from Sydney Kingsford Smith take 3h 00m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 22 outbound flights from Kingsford Smith to Christchurch offered by 3 different airlines.

  • How popular is this Sydney to Christchurch flight route?

    Within the past month, 176 users have taken a look at flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Christchurch.

  • How long is the flight from Sydney to Christchurch?

    Airlines like Air New Zealand fly from Sydney to Christchurch in about 10h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 2126 km.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Sydney to Christchurch round-trip from $506. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qantas Airways, from $512, and Emirates, from $530. You may be able to fly from Sydney to Christchurch for 29% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to Christchurch?

    Before booking your flight to Christchurch from Sydney, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Singapore Airlines (66%), Air China (66%), Virgin Australia( 58%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Christchurch?

    While on average a flight from Sydney to Christchurch is generally $798, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $378. When looking at the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Christchurch), you can expect to pay $498 for that flight.

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

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

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

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Christchurch.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to Christchurch 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 Sydney to Christchurch?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Christchurch (average of $417). Flying from Sydney to Christchurch in September is currently the most expensive (average of $530). 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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Fly from Sydney to Christchurch on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Sydney to Christchurch. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 15 November 2025.
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Top 3 airlines flying from Sydney to Christchurch

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Sydney to Christchurch. 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 134,765 searches. Data last updated 15 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$506Average$660FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$512Average$836FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest$530Average$741FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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