Q: Can I fly back to Christchurch from Sydney Kingsford Smith?

Returning to Christchurch from Sydney Kingsford Smith COVID-19 testing requirements Visitors from Sydney Kingsford Smith are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Christchurch. Quarantine requirements Visitors from Sydney Kingsford Smith are not required to quarantine after entering Christchurch.

Question 1

What days are direct flights available from Christchurch to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights are available for this route on the following days: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday. Find deals

Question 2

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 1,031 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season. Find deals

Question 3

How many flights depart from Christchurch to Sydney on average per day?

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On average, you can expect to see 1 flight from Christchurch to Sydney a day.
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Question 4

How long is the flight from Christchurch to Sydney?

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Departing from Christchurch to Sydney will take you 3h 30m. Christchurch and Sydney are separated by a distance of 2137 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops. Find deals

Question 5

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 Air New Zealand. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $628 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Jetstar, starting at $635. You may be able to fly from Christchurch to Sydney for 19% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

Question 6

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Christchurch to Sydney one-way?

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The cheapest airline one-way is Jetstar, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $301. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Christchurch to Sydney for a low price.

Question 7

Can I fly to Sydney Kingsford Smith from Christchurch right now?

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Information is based on travel restrictions from Christchurch to Sydney Kingsford Smith

Most visitors from Christchurch need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Sydney Kingsford Smith.

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Christchurch are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Sydney Kingsford Smith.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Christchurch are not required to quarantine after entering Sydney Kingsford Smith.

Documents
Travel Authorization Form - Travelers who are not in an exempt category may request an individual exemption to Australia's travel restrictions using this form.

Digital Passenger Declaration - You can start a DPD seven days before your flight to Australia, but you can only submit a DPD within 72 hours before your departure.

Question 8

Can I fly back to Christchurch from Sydney Kingsford Smith?

Accepted Answer

Returning to Christchurch from Sydney Kingsford Smith

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Sydney Kingsford Smith are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Christchurch.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Sydney Kingsford Smith are not required to quarantine after entering Christchurch.

Question 9

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 Emirates, Jetstar or Air New Zealand as they are the most popular for this route.

Question 10

What are the cheapest flights from Christchurch to Sydney?

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On average you can expect to pay $605 for a flight from Christchurch to Sydney. The cheapest flight overall is $437 while the most popular route, (Christchurch - Sydney Kingsford Smith) is currently priced at $630.

Question 11

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: ANA (79%), American Airlines (74%), Emirates( 74%).

Question 12

Can I find flights from Christchurch to Sydney for under $700 on Cheapflights?

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Yes, there are multiple flights from Christchurch to Sydney for under $700. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $608, but on average you can expect to pay $647.

Question 13

Are there direct flights from Christchurch to Sydney for under $700 on Cheapflights?

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Cheapflights has 20 direct flights from Christchurch to Sydney under $700. A good price for a direct flight from Christchurch to Sydney is less than $668.

Question 14

Are there last-minute flights available from Christchurch to Sydney for under $800?

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There are currently 20+ open flights from Christchurch to Sydney within the next 7 days for less than $800.

Question 15

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 30m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 9 outbound flights from Christchurch to Kingsford Smith offered by 5 different airlines.

Question 16

Which airlines flying from Christchurch to Sydney Kingsford Smith have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

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Some of the carriers operating flights from Christchurch to Sydney Kingsford Smith that may be offering flexible cancellation policies are Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia, and Qantas Airways. Our site will let you filter for all airlines offering greater flexibility due to COVID-19.

Question 17

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

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Departing on a Wednesday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 6% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

Question 18

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

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To save up to 84% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 60 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Christchurch to Sydney from $1,159 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $1,508 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

Question 19

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

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October can be a great time to fly to Sydney from Christchurch with a flight ticket averaging about $778. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of October for as cheap as $519. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of April.

Question 20

When is the cheapest time to fly from Christchurch to Sydney (CHC - SYD)?

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Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 15% on flights from Christchurch to Sydney by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Question 21

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Air New Zealand is one of the most popular airlines used for those travelling from Christchurch to Sydney. Flights on this route from Air New Zealand typically cost $433.64 RT, a price that is 145% more expensive than the average Christchurch to Sydney flight. The cheapest flight found was $337 RT. The most popular departure airport in Christchurch when flying to Sydney is Christchurch Airport. The most popular airport to fly into when visiting Sydney is Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport. When flying from Christchurch to Sydney, Air New Zealand flights are 11% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Question 22

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If you’re travelling from Christchurch to Sydney, one of the more common airlines travelling that route is Jetstar. Flights on this route from Jetstar typically cost $482.45 RT, a price that is 132% more expensive than the average Christchurch to Sydney flight. The cheapest flight found was $268 RT. When travelling from Christchurch to Sydney on Jetstar, the most popular airport to depart from is Christchurch Airport and the most popular airport to arrive at is Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport. When flying from Christchurch to Sydney, Jetstar flights are 1% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Popular in	April	High demand for flights, 31% potential price rise
Cheapest in	October	Best time to find cheap flights, 17% potential price drop
Round-trip from	$649	From Christchurch to Sydney Kingsford Smith
One-way from	$370	One-way flight from Christchurch to Sydney Kingsford Smith

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time	COVID-19 safety
Jetstar	Cheapest$329	Average$589	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	COVID-19 safety	Search Jetstar flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$351	Average$527	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	COVID-19 safety	Search Virgin Australia flights
Emirates	Cheapest$424	Average$764	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	COVID-19 safety	Search Emirates flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$518	Average$767	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	COVID-19 safety	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$534	Average$686	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	COVID-19 safety	Search Air New Zealand flights

81%of flight departures	Early morningMidnight to 6 am
19%of flight departures	Morning6 am to noon
0%of flight departures	AfternoonNoon to 6 pm
0%of flight departures	Evening6 pm to midnight

Sunday	12daily flights
Monday	11daily flights
Tuesday	7daily flights
Wednesday	12daily flights
Thursday	7daily flights
Friday	12daily flights
Saturday	7daily flights

Cheap flights from Christchurch to Sydney

The best prices from Christchurch to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in October or September, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

How to find the cheapest flight from Christchurch to Sydney

All the information you need to plan the best CHC to SYD flight in 2022: compare Christchurch to Sydney flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Sydney.

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

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

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

When is the cheapest time to fly from Christchurch to Sydney (CHC - SYD)?