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Cheap flights from Christchurch to Sydney from $258

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 27/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — SYD
16 Jul — 23 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Christchurch to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in August or June, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Sunday and return on a Friday

Cheap 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 11 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$565

One-way from

$258

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$625

Good round-trip deal

$1,191 or less

Good one-way deal

$396 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 5/8-7/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 16h 50m total
  • Christchurch to Sydney
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 27/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 50m total
  • Christchurch to Sydney
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($68 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Christchurch to Sydney Kingsford Smith.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Christchurch to Sydney Kingsford Smith.

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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 11 July 2025.

Tue 5/808:30CHC - SYD
1 stop8h 00mJetstar
Thu 7/809:05SYD - CHC
1 stop8h 50mJetstar
Deal found 11/7$565
Wed 1/1018:45CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/1017:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/7$582
Wed 1/1006:35CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Wed 8/1017:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/7$585
Fri 25/706:00CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 30mQantas Airways
Sat 2/818:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 04mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/7$635
Fri 1/817:45CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 20mEmirates
Mon 4/807:50SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 05mEmirates
Deal found 11/7$675

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Christchurch to Sydney that are best for you.

Fly from

Christchurch

Fly to

Sydney

Route

Departure

Return

Price

ChristchurchSydney

CHC - SYD

CHCSYD

Christchurch

Tue 5/8

08:30-14:30

1 stop8h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 7/8

09:05-19:55

1 stop8h 50m

$565

ChristchurchSydney

CHC - SYD

CHCSYD

Christchurch

Wed 1/10

06:35-07:15

Nonstop3h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 8/10

17:55-23:05

Nonstop3h 10m

$585

ChristchurchSydney

CHC - SYD

CHCSYD

Christchurch

Tue 5/8

20:10-08:05

1 stop13h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 7/8

09:05-19:55

1 stop8h 50m

$614

ChristchurchSydney

CHC - SYD

CHCSYD

Christchurch

Mon 25/8

16:40-18:10

Nonstop3h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 1/9

18:55-23:59

Nonstop3h 04m

$672

ChristchurchSydney

CHC - SYD

CHCSYD

Christchurch

Fri 1/8

17:45-19:05

Nonstop3h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 4/8

07:50-12:55

Nonstop3h 05m

$675

ChristchurchSydney

CHC - SYD

CHCSYD

Christchurch

Sun 27/7

06:15-08:05

1 stop27h 50m

$258

ChristchurchSydney

CHC - SYD

CHCSYD

Christchurch

Mon 29/9

06:35-07:15

Nonstop3h 40m

$266

ChristchurchSydney

CHC - SYD

CHCSYD

Christchurch

Sun 14/9

20:30-09:35

1 stop15h 05m

$283

ChristchurchSydney

CHC - SYD

CHCSYD

Christchurch

Thu 7/8

16:40-18:10

Nonstop3h 30m

$308

ChristchurchSydney

CHC - SYD

CHCSYD

Christchurch

Thu 28/8

16:40-18:10

Nonstop3h 30m

$334

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Deals found on 10/7

Best time to book a flight from Christchurch to Sydney

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Christchurch to Sydney

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 27 June 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Christchurch to Sydney, you should look to book at least 82 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 $268). Flying from Christchurch to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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 11 July 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 62% on flights from Christchurch to Sydney by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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 11 July 2025.

The most flights from CHC to SYD are scheduled on a Tuesday (25 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (24 on average).

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

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 11 July 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.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

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 24 outbound flights from Christchurch to Kingsford Smith offered by 4 different airlines.

  • How popular is this Christchurch to Sydney flight route?

  • 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 $565 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways, starting at $585 and $672 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Christchurch to Sydney for 10% 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 Jetstar, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $258. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand, 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: Emirates (78%), United Airlines (75%), Thai Airways( 75%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Christchurch to Sydney?

    On average you can expect to pay $2,534 for a flight from Christchurch to Sydney. The cheapest flight overall is $272 while the most popular route, (Christchurch - Sydney Kingsford Smith) is currently priced at $539.

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

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

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

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

  • 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 $268). Flying from Christchurch to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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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JetstarCheapest$419Average$613FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$452Average$607FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapest$513Average$656FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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