Cheap flights from Sydney to Christchurch from $324
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 20/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — CHC
2 Sep — 9 Sep1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Christchurch are usually found in May or March, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Monday and return on a Friday
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 28 August 2025.
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 28 August 2025.
Fri 17/1018:45SYD - CHC
1 stop19h 10mAir New Zealand
Tue 21/1006:35CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 27/8$610
Thu 16/1018:05SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand
Sun 19/1005:45CHC - SYD
1 stop29h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 28/8$613
Sat 11/1018:05SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand
Sat 18/1017:00CHC - SYD
1 stop6h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 27/8$615
Thu 9/1018:05SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand
Tue 21/1006:35CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 26/8$616
Mon 24/1115:50SYD - CHC
1 stop6h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 27/1116:10CHC - SYD
1 stop6h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8$621
Sun 12/1006:00SYD - CHC
1 stop16h 10mJetstar
Tue 21/1020:30CHC - SYD
1 stop13h 35mJetstar
Deal found 26/8$625
Sat 25/1018:05SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand
Tue 28/1006:10CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 26/8$627
Fri 17/1012:50SYD - CHC
1 stop7h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 21/1020:30CHC - SYD
1 stop16h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8$633
Wed 8/1007:20SYD - CHC
1 stop14h 50mJetstar
Thu 16/1016:05CHC - SYD
1 stop8h 10mJetstar
Deal found 27/8$640
Best flights from Sydney to Christchurch
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Sydney to Christchurch that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 28 August 2025.
Mon 9/209:00SYD - CHC
1 stop8h 50mJetstar
Tue 24/208:20CHC - SYD
1 stop8h 05mJetstar
Deal found 26/8$601
Mon 23/217:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand
Wed 25/206:10CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 26/8$604
Mon 24/1115:50SYD - CHC
1 stop6h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 27/1116:10CHC - SYD
1 stop6h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8$621
Tue 10/209:05SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand
Wed 25/206:10CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 27/8$604
Thu 16/1018:05SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand
Sun 19/1005:45CHC - SYD
1 stop29h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 28/8$613
Tue 20/117:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand
Tue 27/117:00CHC - SYD
1 stop6h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 26/8$613
Sat 18/1018:05SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand
Wed 22/1006:35CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 28/8$615
Mon 23/217:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand
Mon 2/306:10CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 26/8$616
Sun 8/217:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand
Mon 23/206:10CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 25/8$616
Direct flights from Sydney to Christchurch
Explore direct flight options from Sydney to Christchurch based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 28 August 2025.
Tue 20/117:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand
Tue 27/106:10CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 26/8$604
Sat 18/1018:05SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand
Wed 22/1006:35CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 28/8$615
Thu 9/1018:05SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand
Tue 21/1006:35CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 26/8$616
Sat 25/1018:05SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand
Tue 28/1006:10CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 26/8$627
Tue 10/209:05SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand
Tue 3/306:10CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 28/8$632
Fri 17/1017:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand
Tue 21/1006:35CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 27/8$637
Wed 28/117:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand
Thu 26/215:15CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 27/8$638
Thu 16/1018:05SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand
Sun 19/1006:35CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 28/8$642
Wed 22/1017:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand
Wed 29/1006:10CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 27/8$647
Tue 4/1109:05SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand
Tue 18/1106:10CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 26/8$649
Last-minute flights from Sydney to Christchurch
Discover last-minute flight deals from Sydney to Christchurch. Data last updated 28 August 2025 and is based on user searches.
Wed 3/911:50SYD - CHC
1 stop7h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/920:30CHC - SYD
1 stop15h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8$644
Wed 3/911:50SYD - CHC
1 stop7h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/920:30CHC - SYD
1 stop15h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8$645
Wed 3/911:50SYD - CHC
1 stop7h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/916:05CHC - SYD
1 stop8h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8$681
Wed 3/911:50SYD - CHC
1 stop7h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/916:05CHC - SYD
1 stop8h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8$695
Mon 8/907:20SYD - CHC
1 stop14h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 21/920:30CHC - SYD
1 stop15h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8$683
Sat 13/916:35SYD - CHC
1 stop5h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 13/1008:40CHC - SYD
1 stop7h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8$676
Mon 15/906:15SYD - CHC
1 stop12h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 18/916:05CHC - SYD
1 stop8h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8$693
Thu 18/911:50SYD - CHC
1 stop7h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 20/916:30CHC - SYD
1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8$657
Sun 21/911:50SYD - CHC
1 stop7h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/1020:30CHC - SYD
1 stop16h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8$662
Sun 21/911:50SYD - CHC
1 stop7h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/1020:30CHC - SYD
1 stop16h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8$703
Mon 22/917:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand
Fri 26/906:35CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 27/8$667
Thu 25/918:05SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand
Thu 2/1015:25CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 26/8$684
One-way flights from Sydney to Christchurch
Search for one-way flight options from Sydney to Christchurch. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 28 August 2025.
Thu 20/1107:20SYD - CHC
1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8$324
Wed 8/1021:45SYD - CHC
1 stop24h 25mJetstar
Deal found 28/8$329
Tue 14/1006:20SYD - CHC
1 stop7h 35mJetstar
Deal found 27/8$330
Wed 15/1009:05SYD - CHC
1 stop8h 50mJetstar
Deal found 27/8$334
Thu 30/1007:20SYD - CHC
1 stop14h 45mJetstar
Deal found 25/8$335
Mon 15/906:15SYD - CHC
1 stop12h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8$337
Mon 15/906:00SYD - CHC
1 stop16h 10mJetstar
Deal found 28/8$341
Thu 9/1021:45SYD - CHC
1 stop24h 25mJetstar
Deal found 26/8$342
Wed 29/1021:45SYD - CHC
1 stop17h 35mJetstar
Deal found 25/8$347
Wed 14/109:20SYD - CHC
1 stop12h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8$349
Thu 15/117:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 27/8$351
Thu 6/1108:20SYD - CHC
1 stop13h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8$352
Cheapflights Fare Finder
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 28 August 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sydney to Christchurch that are best for you.
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Route
Departure
Return
Price
SydneyChristchurch
SYD - CHC
SYDCHC
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Mon 9/2
09:00-19:50
1 stop8h 50m
Christchurch
Tue 24/2
08:20-14:25
1 stop8h 05m
$601
SydneyChristchurch
SYD - CHC
SYDCHC
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Mon 23/2
17:55-23:05
Nonstop3h 10m
Christchurch
Wed 25/2
06:10-07:50
Nonstop3h 40m
$604
SydneyChristchurch
SYD - CHC
SYDCHC
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 10/2
09:05-14:15
Nonstop3h 10m
Christchurch
Wed 25/2
06:10-07:50
Nonstop3h 40m
$604
SydneyChristchurch
SYD - CHC
SYDCHC
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 16/10
18:05-23:15
Nonstop3h 10m
Christchurch
Sun 19/10
05:45-08:45
1 stop29h 00m
$613
SydneyChristchurch
SYD - CHC
SYDCHC
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 20/1
17:55-23:05
Nonstop3h 10m
Christchurch
Tue 27/1
17:00-21:45
1 stop6h 45m
$613
SydneyChristchurch
SYD - CHC
SYDCHC
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sat 18/10
18:05-23:15
Nonstop3h 10m
Christchurch
Wed 22/10
06:35-08:15
Nonstop3h 40m
$615
SydneyChristchurch
SYD - CHC
SYDCHC
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Mon 23/2
17:55-23:05
Nonstop3h 10m
Christchurch
Mon 2/3
06:10-07:50
Nonstop3h 40m
$616
SydneyChristchurch
SYD - CHC
SYDCHC
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 8/2
17:55-23:05
Nonstop3h 10m
Christchurch
Mon 23/2
06:10-07:50
Nonstop3h 40m
$616
SydneyChristchurch
SYD - CHC
SYDCHC
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Mon 24/11
15:50-00:05
1 stop6h 15m
Christchurch
Thu 27/11
16:10-20:50
1 stop6h 40m
$621
SydneyChristchurch
SYD - CHC
SYDCHC
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 20/11
07:20-00:05
1 stop14h 45m
$324
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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Christchurch
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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 22 August 2025.
Booking 73 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Christchurch (average of $97). Flying from Sydney to Christchurch in November is currently the most expensive (average of $182). 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 28 August 2025.
It’s typically best to fly out from Sydney to Christchurch at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 6% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to Christchurch?
Weekly flight availability from Sydney to Christchurch
Explore weekly flight availability from Sydney to Christchurch. 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 28 August 2025.
The most flights from SYD to CHC are scheduled on a Monday (26 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (25 on average).
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 28 August 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.
Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Related info for your journey
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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 04m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 25 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, 195 users have taken a look at flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Christchurch.
How long is the flight from Sydney to Christchurch?
Airlines like Jetstar and Air New Zealand fly from Sydney to Christchurch in about 3h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 40m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2126 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Christchurch round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Sydney to Christchurch round-trip from $489. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qantas Airways, from $495, and Emirates, from $513. You may be able to fly from Sydney to Christchurch for 28% 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 (76%), Air China (76%), Virgin Australia( 76%).
What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Christchurch?
While on average a flight from Sydney to Christchurch is generally $569, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $294. When looking at the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Christchurch), you can expect to pay $589 for that flight.
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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Christchurch (average of $97). Flying from Sydney to Christchurch in November is currently the most expensive (average of $182). 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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