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Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch International Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch International Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from € 196 and round-trip from € 315. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      SYD 19:45
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 00:50
      Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Dec 9 | Air New Zealand
      CHC 09:10
      3h 30m
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Christchurch - Sydney | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      € 315 € 492
      36% off
      36% off
      € 492 € 315
    • SYD 20:25
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 01:30
      Sydney - Christchurch | Thu, Dec 10 | Air New Zealand
      CHC 09:10
      3h 30m
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Christchurch - Sydney | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      € 316 € 492
      36% off
      36% off
      € 492 € 316
    • SYD 19:45
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 00:50
      Sydney - Christchurch | Mon, Dec 7 | Air New Zealand
      CHC 16:35
      3h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 18:10
      Christchurch - Sydney | Mon, Dec 14 | Emirates
      € 335 € 492
      32% off
      32% off
      € 492 € 335
    • SYD 09:05
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 14:10
      Sydney - Christchurch | Tue, Dec 8 | Air New Zealand
      CHC 16:35
      3h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 18:10
      Christchurch - Sydney | Mon, Dec 14 | Emirates
      € 335
      32% off
      € 492 € 335
    • SYD 10:20
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 15:25
      Sydney - Christchurch | Thu, Dec 10 | Emirates
      CHC 09:10
      3h 30m
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Christchurch - Sydney | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      € 338
      31% off
      € 492 € 338
    • SYD 18:55
      3h 4m
      Direct
      CHC 23:59
      Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Dec 9 | Emirates
      CHC 09:10
      3h 30m
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Christchurch - Sydney | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      € 338
      31% off
      € 492 € 338
    • SYD 18:55
      3h 4m
      Direct
      CHC 23:59
      Sydney - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 28 | Qantas Airways
      CHC 06:00
      3h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 07:35
      Christchurch - Sydney | Fri, Dec 4 | Emirates
      € 341
      31% off
      € 492 € 341
    • SYD 12:30
      3h 10m
      Direct
      CHC 17:40
      Sydney - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
      CHC 06:00
      3h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 07:35
      Christchurch - Sydney | Mon, Dec 7 | Emirates
      € 341
      31% off
      € 492 € 341
    • SYD 09:00
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 14:15
      Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 11 | Emirates
      CHC 18:10
      3h 30m
      Direct
      SYD 19:40
      Christchurch - Sydney | Mon, Nov 16 | Emirates
      € 343
      30% off
      € 492 € 343
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 14:00
      Sydney - Christchurch | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
      CHC 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      SYD 16:00
      Christchurch - Sydney | Tue, Oct 27 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      SYD 06:25
      13h 55m
      1 stop
      CHC 22:20
      Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 25 | Jetstar Airways
      € 196 € 306
      36% off
      36% off
      € 306 € 196
    • SYD 10:55
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 16:00
      Sydney - Christchurch | Thu, Jan 14 | Air New Zealand
      € 199 € 698
      71% off
      71% off
      € 698 € 199
    • SYD 19:45
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 00:50
      Sydney - Christchurch | Tue, Dec 8 | Air New Zealand
      € 202 € 306
      34% off
      34% off
      € 306 € 202
    • SYD 19:45
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 00:50
      Sydney - Christchurch | Thu, Dec 10 | Air New Zealand
      € 202
      34% off
      € 306 € 202
    • SYD 09:05
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 14:10
      Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Dec 9 | Air New Zealand
      € 202
      34% off
      € 306 € 202
    • SYD 20:25
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 01:30
      Sydney - Christchurch | Fri, Dec 11 | Air New Zealand
      € 202
      34% off
      € 306 € 202
    • SYD 12:30
      22h 10m
      1 stop
      CHC 12:40
      Sydney - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 23 | Jetstar Airways
      € 205
      33% off
      € 306 € 205
    • SYD 19:25
      10h
      1 stop
      CHC 07:25
      Sydney - Christchurch | Sat, Dec 5 | Air New Zealand
      € 205
      33% off
      € 306 € 205
    • SYD 12:30
      27h 55m
      1 stop
      CHC 18:25
      Sydney - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
      € 208
      32% off
      € 306 € 208
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 14:00
      Sydney - Christchurch | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SYD 10:55
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 16:00
      Sydney - Christchurch | Thu, Jan 14 | Air New Zealand
      € 199 € 698
      71% off
      71% off
      € 698 € 199
    • SYD 19:45
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 00:50
      Sydney - Christchurch | Tue, Dec 8 | Air New Zealand
      € 202 € 306
      34% off
      34% off
      € 306 € 202
    • SYD 19:45
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 00:50
      Sydney - Christchurch | Thu, Dec 10 | Air New Zealand
      € 202 € 306
      34% off
      34% off
      € 306 € 202
    • SYD 09:05
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 14:10
      Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Dec 9 | Air New Zealand
      € 202
      34% off
      € 306 € 202
    • SYD 20:25
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 01:30
      Sydney - Christchurch | Fri, Dec 11 | Air New Zealand
      € 202
      34% off
      € 306 € 202
    • SYD 19:45
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 00:50
      Sydney - Christchurch | Mon, Dec 7 | Air New Zealand
      € 212
      70% off
      € 698 € 212
    • SYD 19:45
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 00:50
      Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Jan 13 | Air New Zealand
      € 242
      65% off
      € 698 € 242
    • SYD 18:55
      3h 4m
      Direct
      CHC 23:59
      Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Jan 13 | Qantas Airways
      € 259
      71% off
      € 905 € 259
    • SYD 09:05
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 14:10
      Sydney - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 10 | Air New Zealand
      € 280
      60% off
      € 698 € 280
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 14:00
      Sydney - Christchurch | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SYD 10:55
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 16:00
      Sydney - Christchurch | Thu, Jan 14 | Air New Zealand
      € 199 € 865
      77% off
      77% off
      € 865 € 199
    • SYD 19:45
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 00:50
      Sydney - Christchurch | Mon, Dec 7 | Air New Zealand
      € 212 € 865
      75% off
      75% off
      € 865 € 212
    • SYD 19:45
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 00:50
      Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Jan 13 | Air New Zealand
      € 242 € 865
      72% off
      72% off
      € 865 € 242
    • SYD 09:05
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 14:10
      Sydney - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 10 | Air New Zealand
      € 280
      68% off
      € 865 € 280
    • SYD 18:15
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 23:20
      Sydney - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 2 | Air New Zealand
      € 340
      61% off
      € 865 € 340
    • SYD 18:15
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 23:20
      Sydney - Christchurch | Sun, Nov 22 | Air New Zealand
      € 344
      60% off
      € 865 € 344
    • SYD 09:05
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 14:10
      Sydney - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 3 | Air New Zealand
      € 362
      57% off
      € 865 € 362
    • SYD 18:15
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 23:20
      Sydney - Christchurch | Fri, Nov 20 | Air New Zealand
      € 369
      56% off
      € 865 € 369
    • SYD 18:15
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 23:20
      Sydney - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 19 | Air New Zealand
      € 369
      56% off
      € 865 € 369
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 14:00
      Sydney - Christchurch | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SYD 18:55
      3h 4m
      Direct
      CHC 23:59
      Sydney - Christchurch | Tue, Oct 27 | Qantas Airways
      € 323 € 1,183
      73% off
      73% off
      € 1,183 € 323
    • SYD 09:00
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 14:15
      Sydney - Christchurch | Mon, Oct 26 | Emirates
      € 338 € 1,183
      71% off
      71% off
      € 1,183 € 338
    • SYD 18:50
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 23:55
      Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 28 | Air New Zealand
      € 340 € 1,183
      71% off
      71% off
      € 1,183 € 340
    • SYD 09:05
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 14:10
      Sydney - Christchurch | Tue, Oct 27 | Air New Zealand
      € 340
      71% off
      € 1,183 € 340
    • SYD 08:50
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 13:55
      Sydney - Christchurch | Sun, Oct 25 | Emirates
      € 360
      70% off
      € 1,183 € 360
    • SYD 18:15
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 23:20
      Sydney - Christchurch | Sun, Oct 25 | Air New Zealand
      € 363
      69% off
      € 1,183 € 363
    • SYD 18:55
      3h 4m
      Direct
      CHC 23:59
      Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 28 | Qantas Airways
      € 377
      68% off
      € 1,183 € 377
    • SYD 18:15
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 23:20
      Sydney - Christchurch | Fri, Oct 30 | Air New Zealand
      € 415
      65% off
      € 1,183 € 415
    • SYD 18:15
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 23:20
      Sydney - Christchurch | Thu, Oct 29 | Air New Zealand
      € 415
      65% off
      € 1,183 € 415
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 14:00
      Sydney - Christchurch | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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    • SYD 18:55
      3h 4m
      Direct
      CHC 23:59
      Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Jan 13 | Qantas Airways
      € 259 € 905
      71% off
      71% off
      € 905 € 259
    • SYD 18:55
      3h 4m
      Direct
      CHC 23:59
      Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Dec 30 | Qantas Airways
      € 286 € 905
      68% off
      68% off
      € 905 € 286
    • SYD 18:55
      3h 4m
      Direct
      CHC 23:59
      Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 25 | Emirates
      € 286 € 905
      68% off
      68% off
      € 905 € 286
    • SYD 18:55
      3h 4m
      Direct
      CHC 23:59
      Sydney - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 28 | Emirates
      € 291
      68% off
      € 905 € 291
    • SYD 18:55
      3h 4m
      Direct
      CHC 23:59
      Sydney - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 23 | Qantas Airways
      € 344
      62% off
      € 905 € 344
    • SYD 18:55
      3h 4m
      Direct
      CHC 23:59
      Sydney - Christchurch | Sat, Jan 9 | Emirates
      € 348
      62% off
      € 905 € 348
    • SYD 18:55
      3h 4m
      Direct
      CHC 23:59
      Sydney - Christchurch | Fri, Nov 20 | Emirates
      € 412
      54% off
      € 905 € 412
    • SYD 18:55
      3h 4m
      Direct
      CHC 23:59
      Sydney - Christchurch | Sat, Jan 2 | Qantas Airways
      € 425
      53% off
      € 905 € 425
    • SYD 18:55
      3h 4m
      Direct
      CHC 23:59
      Sydney - Christchurch | Mon, Dec 28 | Qantas Airways
      € 428
      53% off
      € 905 € 428
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 14:00
      Sydney - Christchurch | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch International Airport

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Kingsford Smith 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 Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch International Airport.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch International Airport are usually in November, with an average price of € 215. September sees the highest fares, around € 353.

€ 353
€ 284
€ 215
€ 146
    Cheapest
  • € 255
    Oct
  • € 215
    Nov
  • € 261
    Dec
  • € 236
    Jan
  • € 274
    Feb
  • € 257
    Mar
  • € 315
    Apr
  • € 282
    May
  • € 285
    Jun
  • € 298
    Jul
  • € 307
    Aug
  • € 353
    Sep

Which month has the cheapest round-trip flights from Kingsford Smith 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 Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch International Airport.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest round‑trip flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch International Airport are usually in March, with an average price of € 395. September sees the highest fares, around € 605.

€ 605
€ 500
€ 395
€ 290
    Cheapest
  • € 396
    Oct
  • € 398
    Nov
  • € 516
    Dec
  • € 479
    Jan
  • € 498
    Feb
  • € 395
    Mar
  • € 395
    Apr
  • € 471
    May
  • € 517
    Jun
  • € 533
    Jul
  • € 483
    Aug
  • € 605
    Sep

Which day of the week has the cheapest flights from Kingsford Smith 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 Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch International Airport.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day for flights from Kingsford Smith 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.

€ 302
€ 288
€ 274
€ 260
    Cheapest
  • € 290
    Mon
  • € 286
    Tue
  • € 274
    Wed
  • € 297
    Thu
  • € 299
    Fri
  • € 294
    Sat
  • € 302
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch International Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch International Airport is Jetstar Airways (from € 196) among 6 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From € 196
Air New Zealand
From € 202
Qantas Airways
From € 223
Emirates
From € 223
Virgin Australia
From € 252
Air Tahiti Nui
From € 336

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What is the flight schedule from Kingsford Smith 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. EK5045

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    19:15

    SYD

    3h 5m

    00:20

    CHC

    S M T W T F S
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  2. QF139

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    19:15

    SYD

    3h 5m

    00:20

    CHC

    S M T W T F S
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  3. NZ222

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    07:50

    SYD

    3h 10m

    13:00

    CHC

    - M - - - - -
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  4. JQ141

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    12:30

    SYD

    3h 10m

    17:40

    CHC

    S - T W - - -
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  5. NZ224

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    18:10

    SYD

    3h 10m

    23:20

    CHC

    S - T W T F S
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  6. EK412

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    08:50

    SYD

    3h 5m

    13:55

    CHC

    S M T W T F S
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  7. NZ106

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    18:15

    SYD

    3h 10m

    Direct

    23:25

    AKL

    S M T W T - S
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  8. NZ573

    Auckland Airport

    20:45

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    22:10

    CHC

    - - - - T F -

  9. NZ104

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    11:50

    SYD

    3h 10m

    Direct

    17:00

    AKL

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  10. NZ569

    Auckland Airport

    20:00

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    21:25

    CHC

    S - - W T F S

  11. JQ207

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    11:00

    SYD

    3h 5m

    Direct

    16:05

    AKL

    S - T W - - -
    Search

  12. JQ239

    Auckland Airport

    19:35

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    21:00

    CHC

    S M T - T - S

  13. NZ110

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    07:50

    SYD

    3h 10m

    Direct

    13:00

    AKL

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  14. NZ575

    Auckland Airport

    20:30

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    21:55

    CHC

    S M T W T - S
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About Kingsford Smith Airport and Christchurch International Airport

Learn about Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 2,129.48km
Cheapest one-way ticket price € 196
Cheapest return ticket price € 315

FAQs for Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch International Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch International Airport?

    Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch International Airport takes about 2 hours 43 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 10 daily flights from Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC).
  • The earliest flight from Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch International Airport departs at 07:50, and the last departs at 19:15, with about 6 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around € 354 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) at 08:45 and arrives in Christchurch International Airport (CHC) at 14:00.
  • The latest flight departs from Kingsford Smith 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.
  • One-way flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch International Airport currently start from € 196, and round-trip fares start from € 315. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Wed, Nov 25; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand and Emirates operate direct flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch International Airport, with an average flight time of 2 hours 36 minutes, and around 31 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch International Airport is € 314. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • IndiGo are the most popular budget airlines flying from Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch International Airport, with one-way fares starting from € 196. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch International Airport operates around 31 weekly flights, mainly by Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand and Emirates. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Kingsford Smith Airport and Christchurch International Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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