Cheap flights from Christchurch to Sydney from $296
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 25/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — SYD
25 Jan — 1 Feb1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Christchurch to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in June or May, booked 63 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Saturday
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Cheapest flights from Christchurch to Sydney
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Christchurch to Sydney. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 26 December 2025.
Sat 27/1216:35CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 29/117:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/12$870
Sun 28/1206:05CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 30mQantas Airways
Tue 30/1218:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 26/12$920
Fri 26/1213:45CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 30mQantas Airways
Thu 22/118:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 24/12$978
Sat 27/1216:35CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 30mQantas Airways
Sun 28/1213:55SYD - CHC
1 stop8h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 25/12$1,014
Best flights from Christchurch to Sydney
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Christchurch to Sydney that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 26 December 2025.
Thu 12/206:10CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Thu 19/217:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 24/12$630
Thu 4/606:30CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Fri 26/617:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 26/12$630
Sat 7/313:00CHC - SYD
1 stop7h 05mAir New Zealand
Sat 14/317:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 25/12$636
Mon 9/208:50CHC - SYD
1 stop14h 55mAir New Zealand
Mon 16/219:15SYD - CHC
1 stop10h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 26/12$636
Sat 14/220:10CHC - SYD
1 stop14h 35mAir New Zealand
Sat 21/217:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 26/12$641
Sun 8/207:20CHC - SYD
1 stop27h 25mAir New Zealand
Sun 15/218:50SYD - CHC
1 stop16h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 25/12$642
Mon 16/208:50CHC - SYD
1 stop14h 55mAir New Zealand
Sun 22/207:45SYD - CHC
1 stop21h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 24/12$646
Direct flights from Christchurch to Sydney
Explore direct flight options from Christchurch to Sydney based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 26 December 2025.
Thu 12/206:10CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Thu 19/217:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 24/12$630
Sat 7/306:10CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Sat 14/317:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 25/12$632
Fri 20/306:10CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Fri 27/317:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 24/12$663
Wed 11/306:10CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Sat 28/317:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 25/12$680
Mon 16/206:10CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Sun 22/217:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 24/12$713
Wed 21/106:05CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 26/117:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/12$737
Sun 8/206:10CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 15/207:35SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/12$749
Sat 7/206:10CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 14/207:35SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/12$752
Thu 22/116:35CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 30mEmirates
Thu 29/108:45SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mEmirates
Deal found 25/12$754
Thu 22/106:05CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 29/120:15SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/12$761
Last-minute flights from Christchurch to Sydney
Discover last-minute flight deals from Christchurch to Sydney. Data last updated 26 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Wed 21/106:05CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 26/117:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/12$737
Wed 21/110:25CHC - SYD
1 stop9h 15mAir New Zealand
Mon 26/117:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 26/12$742
Thu 22/116:10CHC - SYD
1 stop8h 05mJetstar
Thu 29/109:00SYD - CHC
1 stop8h 55mJetstar
Deal found 25/12$730
Thu 22/106:05CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 29/119:15SYD - CHC
1 stop22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/12$731
Thu 22/116:35CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 30mEmirates
Thu 29/108:45SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mEmirates
Deal found 25/12$754
Fri 30/106:10CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Sun 1/219:15SYD - CHC
1 stop21h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 26/12$706
One-way flights from Christchurch to Sydney
Search for one-way flight options from Christchurch to Sydney. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 26 December 2025.
Wed 25/306:10CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 24/12$296
Tue 17/206:10CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 24/12$298
Sun 8/206:10CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 25/12$300
Thu 19/314:40CHC - SYD
2 stops9h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 24/12$305
Wed 11/216:00CHC - SYD
1 stop7h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 25/12$308
Sat 31/116:10CHC - SYD
1 stop8h 05mJetstar
Deal found 24/12$314
Wed 18/314:00CHC - SYD
2 stops9h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 24/12$315
Wed 14/116:10CHC - SYD
1 stop18h 25mJetstar
Deal found 24/12$319
Wed 21/116:10CHC - SYD
1 stop8h 05mJetstar
Deal found 25/12$320
Find flight deals from Christchurch to Sydney
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Christchurch (CHC) to Sydney (SYD). 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 26 December 2025.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Christchurch to Sydney 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 26 December 2025.
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Christchurch
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Sydney
Route
Departure
Return
Price
ChristchurchSydney
CHC - SYD
CHCSYD
Christchurch
Thu 12/2
06:10-07:50
Nonstop3h 40m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 19/2
17:55-23:05
Nonstop3h 10m
$630
ChristchurchSydney
CHC - SYD
CHCSYD
Christchurch
Thu 4/6
06:30-08:10
Nonstop3h 40m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Fri 26/6
17:55-23:05
Nonstop3h 10m
$630
ChristchurchSydney
CHC - SYD
CHCSYD
Christchurch
Sat 7/3
13:00-18:05
1 stop7h 05m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sat 14/3
17:55-23:05
Nonstop3h 10m
$636
ChristchurchSydney
CHC - SYD
CHCSYD
Christchurch
Mon 9/2
08:50-21:45
1 stop14h 55m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Mon 16/2
19:15-07:25
1 stop10h 10m
$636
ChristchurchSydney
CHC - SYD
CHCSYD
Christchurch
Sat 14/2
20:10-08:45
1 stop14h 35m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sat 21/2
17:55-23:05
Nonstop3h 10m
$641
ChristchurchSydney
CHC - SYD
CHCSYD
Christchurch
Sun 8/2
07:20-08:45
1 stop27h 25m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 15/2
18:50-13:25
1 stop16h 35m
$642
ChristchurchSydney
CHC - SYD
CHCSYD
Christchurch
Mon 16/2
08:50-21:45
1 stop14h 55m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 22/2
07:45-07:25
1 stop21h 40m
$646
ChristchurchSydney
CHC - SYD
CHCSYD
Christchurch
Wed 25/3
06:10-07:50
Nonstop3h 40m
$296
ChristchurchSydney
CHC - SYD
CHCSYD
Christchurch
Tue 17/2
06:10-07:50
Nonstop3h 40m
$298
ChristchurchSydney
CHC - SYD
CHCSYD
Christchurch
Wed 15/4
07:00-17:45
1 stop12h 45m
$300
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Best time to book a flight from Christchurch to Sydney
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Christchurch to Sydney?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Christchurch to Sydney. Price data was last updated on 19 December 2025.
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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Christchurch to Sydney?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Sydney (average of $382). Flying from Christchurch to Sydney in January is currently the most expensive (average of $529). 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 CHC to SYD?
Find hourly flight availability from Christchurch to Sydney. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 26 December 2025.
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.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Christchurch to Sydney?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Christchurch to Sydney. Price data was last updated on 20 December 2025.
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.
Weekly flight availability from Christchurch to Sydney
Explore weekly flight availability from Christchurch to Sydney. 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 26 December 2025.
The most flights from CHC to SYD are scheduled on a Monday (31 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (29 on average).
How often are flights from Christchurch to Sydney delayed?
About 16% of weekly flights between Christchurch and Sydney have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 108 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Christchurch to Sydney flights?
Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Monday 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.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Christchurch to Sydney flights?
Over the past year, Emirates have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 3% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Christchurch to Sydney?
Share of one-stop return flights from Christchurch to Sydney chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Auckland (AKL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 76% of one-stop itineraries from Christchurch to Sydney on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Christchurch to Sydney?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Christchurch to Sydney, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Auckland (AKL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $683.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Christchurch to Sydney?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Christchurch to Sydney, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Melbourne (MEL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 7h 15m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Christchurch to Sydney?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Christchurch to Sydney, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Melbourne (MEL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 45m.
Reviews of airlines servicing Sydney
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sydney. 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 Sydney. Reviews last updated 26 December 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways from Christchurch to Sydney have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Related info for your journey
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What airports do I use to fly from Christchurch to Sydney?
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 30 outbound flights from Christchurch to Kingsford Smith offered by 4 different airlines.
How popular is this Christchurch to Sydney flight route?
This flight path from Christchurch to Sydney Kingsford Smith was viewed by 14,516 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
How long is the flight from Christchurch to Sydney?
Departing from Christchurch to Sydney will take you 3h 40m. Christchurch and Sydney are separated by a distance of 2126 km. Most flights are nonstop.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Christchurch to Sydney round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Christchurch to Sydney is Jetstar. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $309 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways, starting at $459 and $478 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Christchurch to Sydney for 52% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Christchurch to Sydney one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Air New Zealand, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $204. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qantas Airways and Emirates, as they are both options that can get you from Christchurch to Sydney for a low price.
What are the most reliable airlines from Christchurch to Sydney?
Before booking your flight to Sydney from Christchurch, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Air India (81%), Air Canada (78%), Asiana Airlines( 78%).
What are the cheapest flights from Christchurch to Sydney?
On average you can expect to pay $2,263 for a flight from Christchurch to Sydney. The cheapest flight overall is $277 while the most popular route, (Christchurch - Sydney Kingsford Smith) is currently priced at $629.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Christchurch to Sydney?
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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Christchurch to Sydney?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Sydney (average of $382). Flying from Christchurch to Sydney in January is currently the most expensive (average of $529). 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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