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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Sydney to Christchurch flights typically cost between $610 and $773 in February. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $601 on Jetstar (9 Feb-24 Feb). Find deals

Question 1

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

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Sydney to Christchurch flights typically cost between $610 and $773 in February.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $601 on Jetstar (9 Feb-24 Feb). Find deals

Question 2

How popular is this Sydney to Christchurch flight route?

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Within the past month, 195 users have taken a look at flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Christchurch. Find deals

Question 3

How long is the flight from Sydney to Christchurch?

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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. Find deals

Question 4

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

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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. Find deals

Question 5

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

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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.

Question 6

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Christchurch?

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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.

Question 7

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sydney to Christchurch?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Sydney to Christchurch flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 8

Weekly flight availability from Sydney to Christchurch

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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).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Christchurch ranges from 40.0 - 60.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Christchurch when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Christchurch, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 6.0 C).

Question 11

What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Christchurch?

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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.

Question 12

What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to Christchurch?

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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%).

Question 13

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Sydney to Christchurch?

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When booking a flight from Sydney to Christchurch, you may want to consider flying on Emirates, Air New Zealand or Qantas Airways as they are the most popular for this route.

Question 14

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Sydney to Christchurch?

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Saturday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Sydney to Christchurch. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Christchurch.

Question 15

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

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When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 26 days in advance, which can save you up to 29% on flights from Sydney to Christchurch compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 26 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $749. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $826.

Question 16

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Christchurch?

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May can be a great time to fly to Christchurch from Sydney with a flight ticket averaging about $687. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of May for as cheap as $427. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

Question 17

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to CHC?

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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.

Question 18

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

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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.

Question 19

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

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

Question 20

How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Christchurch?

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

Question 21

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

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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.

Question 22

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Sydney to Christchurch?

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Cheapflights makes it easy to find Sydney to Christchurch flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

Question 23

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Sydney to Christchurch?

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It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from Sydney to Christchurch.

Question 24

Can Cheapflights find flights from Sydney to Christchurch with no change fees?

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Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights from Sydney to Christchurch flexibly with Cheapflights today.

Question 25

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Sydney to Christchurch become cheaper?

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Yes, and it’s super simple to set up. Click the bell icon next to the flight deals above and provide a valid email address to enable Price Alerts. That’s it!

Round-trip from	$601
One-way from	$324
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$627
Good round-trip deal	$546 or less
Good one-way deal	$341 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$489	Average$606	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$495	Average$808	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Emirates	Cheapest$513	Average$644	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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.

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

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