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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Christchurch to Sydney flights typically cost between $643 and $893 in January. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $617 on Air New Zealand (22 Jan-28 Jan). Find deals

Question 1

What is the most punctual flight time for Christchurch to Sydney flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often. Find deals

Question 2

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

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Christchurch to Sydney flights typically cost between $643 and $893 in January.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $617 on Air New Zealand (22 Jan-28 Jan). Find deals

Question 3

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Christchurch to Sydney?

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Auckland (AKL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 74% of one-stop itineraries from Christchurch to Sydney on Cheapflights. Find deals

Question 4

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

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Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week. Find deals

Question 5

What’s the fastest stopover option from Christchurch to Sydney?

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Flights via Melbourne (MEL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 7h 15m.

Question 6

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Christchurch to Sydney?

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Wellington (WLG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $667.

Question 7

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Christchurch to Sydney flights?

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Over the past year, Azerbaijan Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with no flights being classified as delayed.

Question 8

How often are flights from Christchurch to Sydney delayed?

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About 16% of weekly flights between Christchurch and Sydney have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 104 minutes.

Question 9

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Christchurch to Sydney?

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Flights via Melbourne (MEL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 45m.

Question 10

How popular is this Christchurch to Sydney flight route?

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This flight path from Christchurch to Sydney Kingsford Smith was viewed by 15,333 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

Question 11

How long is the flight from Christchurch to Sydney?

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Departing from Christchurch to Sydney will take you 10h 50m. Christchurch and Sydney are separated by a distance of 2126 km.

Question 12

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

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Our cheapest airline available from Christchurch to Sydney is Jetstar. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $425 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways, starting at $482 and $508 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Christchurch to Sydney for 36% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

Question 13

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

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Christchurch to Sydney, you should look to book at least 63 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Question 14

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

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Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Sydney (average of $386). Flying from Christchurch to Sydney in January is currently the most expensive (average of $538). 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 15

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

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

Question 16

Weekly flight availability from Christchurch to Sydney

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The most flights from CHC to SYD are scheduled on a Monday (29 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (29 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sydney ranges from 50.0 - 130.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Sydney when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sydney, 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 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Question 19

What are the cheapest flights from Christchurch to Sydney?

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On average you can expect to pay $2,225 for a flight from Christchurch to Sydney. The cheapest flight overall is $249 while the most popular route, (Christchurch - Sydney Kingsford Smith) is currently priced at $571.

Question 20

What are the most reliable airlines from Christchurch to Sydney?

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Before booking your flight to Sydney from Christchurch, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Etihad Airways (76%), United Airlines (71%), Thai Airways( 71%).

Question 21

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

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

Question 22

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

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Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 61% on flights from Christchurch to Sydney by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Question 23

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

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To fly from Christchurch to Sydney, you need to book a flight from Christchurch (CHC) to Kingsford Smith (SYD). Nonstop flights to Sydney Kingsford Smith from Christchurch take 3h 20m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 29 outbound flights from Christchurch to Kingsford Smith offered by 4 different airlines.

Question 24

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

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

Question 25

How can I find direct flights from Christchurch to Sydney?

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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 Christchurch to Sydney.

Question 26

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

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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.

Question 27

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

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Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from Christchurch to Sydney. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

Question 28

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

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By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to Sydney from Christchurch.

Question 29

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

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Question 30

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Round-trip from	$617
One-way from	$280
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	June
Average price	$673
Good round-trip deal	$917 or less
Good one-way deal	$372 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest$425	Average$656	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$482	Average$640	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$508	Average$717	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Emirates	Cheapest$555	Average$695	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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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 12/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

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

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