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Sydney Airport to Christchurch International Airport flight

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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SYD 18:10
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CHC 23:20
        Sydney - Christchurch | Fri, May 15 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 06:30
        3h 40m
        Direct
        SYD 08:10
        Christchurch - Sydney | Thu, May 21 | Air New Zealand
        US$345 US$437
        21% off
        21% off
        US$437 US$345
      • SYD 09:10
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CHC 14:20
        Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Jun 24 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 16:05
        3h 40m
        Direct
        SYD 17:45
        Christchurch - Sydney | Mon, Jun 29 | Air New Zealand
        US$352 US$437
        19% off
        19% off
        US$437 US$352
      • SYD 17:55
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CHC 23:05
        Sydney - Christchurch | Sun, Jun 21 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 06:30
        3h 40m
        Direct
        SYD 08:10
        Christchurch - Sydney | Fri, Jun 26 | Air New Zealand
        US$353 US$437
        19% off
        19% off
        US$437 US$353
      • SYD 17:55
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CHC 23:05
        Sydney - Christchurch | Tue, Jun 23 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 06:30
        3h 40m
        Direct
        SYD 08:10
        Christchurch - Sydney | Fri, Jun 26 | Air New Zealand
        US$353
        19% off
        US$437 US$353
      • SYD 17:55
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CHC 23:05
        Sydney - Christchurch | Sat, Jun 20 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 06:30
        3h 40m
        Direct
        SYD 08:10
        Christchurch - Sydney | Thu, Jun 25 | Air New Zealand
        US$354
        19% off
        US$437 US$354
      • SYD 17:55
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CHC 23:05
        Sydney - Christchurch | Tue, Jun 2 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 06:30
        3h 40m
        Direct
        SYD 08:10
        Christchurch - Sydney | Sat, Jun 6 | Air New Zealand
        US$355
        19% off
        US$437 US$355
      • SYD 09:10
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CHC 14:20
        Sydney - Christchurch | Mon, Jun 1 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 06:30
        3h 40m
        Direct
        SYD 08:10
        Christchurch - Sydney | Fri, Jun 5 | Air New Zealand
        US$375
        14% off
        US$437 US$375
      • SYD 07:50
        10h 35m
        1 stop
        CHC 20:25
        Sydney - Christchurch | Mon, Jun 22 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 16:05
        3h 40m
        Direct
        SYD 17:45
        Christchurch - Sydney | Mon, Jun 29 | Air New Zealand
        US$357
        18% off
        US$437 US$357
      • SYD 07:50
        10h 5m
        1 stop
        CHC 19:55
        Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, May 6 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 15:00
        8h 50m
        1 stop
        SYD 21:50
        Christchurch - Sydney | Fri, May 8 | Air New Zealand
        US$361
        17% off
        US$437 US$361
      • SYD 07:50
        9h 30m
        1 stop
        CHC 19:20
        Sydney - Christchurch | Fri, May 22 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 21:05
        23h 5m
        1 stop
        SYD 18:10
        Christchurch - Sydney | Tue, May 26 | Air New Zealand
        US$372
        15% off
        US$437 US$372
      • SYD 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHC 14:00
        Sydney - Christchurch | Sun, May 3 | Normal Airline
        CHC 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        SYD 16:00
        Christchurch - Sydney | Tue, May 5 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SYD 17:55
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CHC 23:05
        Sydney - Christchurch | Sat, Jun 20 | Air New Zealand
        US$210 US$246
        15% off
        15% off
        US$246 US$210
      • SYD 17:55
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CHC 23:05
        Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Jun 17 | Air New Zealand
        US$210 US$246
        15% off
        15% off
        US$246 US$210
      • SYD 17:55
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CHC 23:05
        Sydney - Christchurch | Sun, Jun 14 | Air New Zealand
        US$210 US$246
        15% off
        15% off
        US$246 US$210
      • SYD 17:55
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CHC 23:05
        Sydney - Christchurch | Sat, Jun 13 | Air New Zealand
        US$211
        14% off
        US$246 US$211
      • SYD 09:10
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CHC 14:20
        Sydney - Christchurch | Thu, Jun 11 | Air New Zealand
        US$211
        14% off
        US$246 US$211
      • SYD 17:55
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CHC 23:05
        Sydney - Christchurch | Fri, Jun 12 | Air New Zealand
        US$211
        14% off
        US$246 US$211
      • SYD 07:05
        6h 45m
        1 stop
        CHC 15:50
        Sydney - Christchurch | Sat, Jun 6 | Jetstar Airways
        US$203
        17% off
        US$246 US$203
      • SYD 07:05
        6h 45m
        1 stop
        CHC 15:50
        Sydney - Christchurch | Sat, Jun 27 | Jetstar Airways
        US$205
        17% off
        US$246 US$205
      • SYD 07:05
        9h 20m
        1 stop
        CHC 18:25
        Sydney - Christchurch | Mon, Jun 15 | Jetstar Airways
        US$206
        16% off
        US$246 US$206
      • SYD 07:05
        9h 20m
        1 stop
        CHC 18:25
        Sydney - Christchurch | Mon, Jun 22 | Jetstar Airways
        US$207
        16% off
        US$246 US$207
      • SYD 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHC 14:00
        Sydney - Christchurch | Sun, May 3 | Normal Airline
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Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Sydney Airport to Christchurch International Airport

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Sydney Airport to Christchurch International Airport?

The data is based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months and shows the average one-way fares by month from Sydney Airport to Christchurch International Airport.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from Sydney Airport to Christchurch International Airport are usually in November, with an average price of US$235. September sees the highest fares, around US$338.

US$338
US$287
US$235
US$184
    Cheapest
  • US$267
    Apr
  • US$267
    May
  • US$285
    Jun
  • US$326
    Jul
  • US$281
    Aug
  • US$338
    Sep
  • US$292
    Oct
  • US$235
    Nov
  • US$285
    Dec
  • US$259
    Jan
  • US$300
    Feb
  • US$281
    Mar

Which month has the cheapest round-trip flights from Sydney Airport to Christchurch International Airport?

The data is based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months and shows the average round-trip fares by month from Sydney Airport to Christchurch International Airport.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest round‑trip flights from Sydney Airport to Christchurch International Airport are usually in April, with an average price of US$309. December sees the highest fares, around US$564.

US$564
US$437
US$309
US$182
  • US$309
    Apr
  • US$356
    May
  • US$457
    Jun
  • US$443
    Jul
  • US$429
    Aug
  • US$468
    Sep
  • US$445
    Oct
  • US$435
    Nov
  • US$564
    Dec
  • US$523
    Jan
  • US$545
    Feb
  • US$432
    Mar

Which day of the week has the cheapest flights from Sydney Airport to Christchurch International Airport?

The data is based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months and shows the average fares by each day of the week from Sydney Airport to Christchurch International Airport.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day for flights from Sydney Airport to Christchurch International Airport is Wednesday, with average prices lower than other days. Try to avoid departing on Sunday, as fares are typically the highest.

US$327
US$311
US$295
US$279
    Cheapest
  • US$305
    Mon
  • US$302
    Tue
  • US$295
    Wed
  • US$297
    Thu
  • US$314
    Fri
  • US$308
    Sat
  • US$327
    Sun

Selected Airlines from Sydney Airport to Christchurch International Airport

See which airlines fly from Sydney to Christchurch. Find the airline that best meets your travel needs by comparing prices and treat yourself to an enjoyable journey.

Jetstar Airways
From US$205
Air New Zealand
From US$207
Virgin Australia
From US$217
Qantas Airways
From US$239
Emirates
From US$241
China Eastern Airlines
From US$334
Air Tahiti Nui
From US$399
Malaysia Airlines
From US$1,586

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Flight Schedule from Sydney Airport to Christchurch International Airport

Check the schedule for flights from Sydney to Christchurch and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. NZ224

    Sydney Airport

    17:55

    SYD

    3h 10m

    23:05

    CHC

    S - T - T F S
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  2. NZ220

    Sydney Airport

    09:10

    SYD

    3h 10m

    14:20

    CHC

    - M - W T F -
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  3. NZ110

    Sydney Airport

    07:50

    SYD

    3h 10m

    Direct

    13:00

    AKL

    - M - W T - S
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  4. NZ549

    Auckland Airport

    14:40

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    16:05

    CHC

    - - - - T - -

  5. NZ104

    Sydney Airport

    11:55

    SYD

    3h

    Direct

    16:55

    AKL

    S M T W T F S
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  6. NZ567

    Auckland Airport

    19:00

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    20:25

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  7. NZ110

    Sydney Airport

    07:50

    SYD

    3h 10m

    Direct

    13:00

    AKL

    - M - W T - S
    Search

  8. NZ551

    Auckland Airport

    15:05

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    16:30

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  9. JQ165

    Sydney Airport

    07:05

    SYD

    3h

    Direct

    12:05

    HLZ

    S - - W - F -
    Search

  10. NZ323

    Hamilton International Airport

    15:05

    HLZ

    1h 20m

    Direct

    16:25

    CHC

    - - - - - F -

  11. NZ104

    Sydney Airport

    11:55

    SYD

    3h

    Direct

    16:55

    AKL

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  12. NZ573

    Auckland Airport

    21:15

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    22:40

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  13. NZ110

    Sydney Airport

    07:50

    SYD

    3h 10m

    Direct

    13:00

    AKL

    - M - W T - S
    Search

  14. NZ559

    Auckland Airport

    16:45

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    18:10

    CHC

    - M T W - F S

  15. NZ102

    Sydney Airport

    09:55

    SYD

    3h 10m

    Direct

    15:05

    AKL

    S M T - T F S
    Search

  16. NZ567

    Auckland Airport

    19:00

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    20:25

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  17. JQ165

    Sydney Airport

    07:05

    SYD

    3h

    Direct

    12:05

    HLZ

    S - - W - F -
    Search

  18. NZ325

    Hamilton International Airport

    17:05

    HLZ

    1h 20m

    Direct

    18:25

    CHC

    S M T W T - S
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Sydney Airport to Christchurch International Airport Flights Info

Flight distance2,129.48km
Cheapest one-way ticket priceUS$203
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$345

FAQs for Sydney Airport to Christchurch International Airport Flights

  • How long is a flight from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)?

    It takes around 3 hours 7 minutes to fly from Sydney Airport (syd) to Christchurch International Airport (chc).
  • There are around 8 daily flights from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC).
  • Tickets cost around US$287 in June, making it the cheapest month to book. Sydney Airport (SYD) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • The route from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around US$329 in May, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Sydney Airport (SYD) at 08:45 and arrives in Christchurch International Airport (CHC) at 14:00.
  • The latest flight departs from Sydney Airport (SYD) at 18:55 and arrives in Christchurch International Airport (CHC) at 23:55.
    • The distance from Christchurch International Airport to downtown is about 9km, by taxi about 20 minutes.
  • Emirates is a very popular airline operating an average of 4150 flights per month.

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