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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 US$216 and round-trip from US$353. 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
      US$353 US$552
      36% off
      36% off
      US$552 US$353
    • 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
      US$353 US$552
      36% off
      36% off
      US$552 US$353
    • 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
      US$375 US$552
      32% off
      32% off
      US$552 US$375
    • 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
      US$375
      32% off
      US$552 US$375
    • 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
      US$378
      32% off
      US$552 US$378
    • 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
      US$378
      32% off
      US$552 US$378
    • 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
      US$382
      31% off
      US$552 US$382
    • 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
      US$382
      31% off
      US$552 US$382
    • 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
      US$384
      30% off
      US$552 US$384
    • 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 12:30
      22h 10m
      1 stop
      CHC 12:40
      Sydney - Christchurch | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      US$216 US$342
      37% off
      37% off
      US$342 US$216
    • SYD 06:25
      13h 55m
      1 stop
      CHC 22:20
      Sydney - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 24 | Jetstar Airways
      US$220 US$342
      36% off
      36% off
      US$342 US$220
    • SYD 12:30
      22h 10m
      1 stop
      CHC 12:40
      Sydney - Christchurch | Sun, Nov 22 | Jetstar Airways
      US$221 US$342
      35% off
      35% off
      US$342 US$221
    • SYD 10:55
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 16:00
      Sydney - Christchurch | Thu, Jan 14 | Air New Zealand
      US$223
      71% off
      US$780 US$223
    • SYD 11:00
      9h 20m
      1 stop
      CHC 22:20
      Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 25 | Jetstar Airways
      US$225
      34% off
      US$342 US$225
    • SYD 09:05
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 14:10
      Sydney - Christchurch | Tue, Dec 8 | Air New Zealand
      US$226
      34% off
      US$342 US$226
    • SYD 12:30
      3h 10m
      Direct
      CHC 17:40
      Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      US$229
      33% off
      US$342 US$229
    • SYD 12:30
      3h 10m
      Direct
      CHC 17:40
      Sydney - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 26 | Jetstar Airways
      US$229
      33% off
      US$342 US$229
    • SYD 19:45
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 00:50
      Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Dec 9 | Air New Zealand
      US$229
      33% off
      US$342 US$229
    • 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
      US$223 US$780
      71% off
      71% off
      US$780 US$223
    • SYD 09:05
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 14:10
      Sydney - Christchurch | Tue, Dec 8 | Air New Zealand
      US$226 US$342
      34% off
      34% off
      US$342 US$226
    • SYD 12:30
      3h 10m
      Direct
      CHC 17:40
      Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      US$229 US$342
      33% off
      33% off
      US$342 US$229
    • SYD 12:30
      3h 10m
      Direct
      CHC 17:40
      Sydney - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 26 | Jetstar Airways
      US$229
      33% off
      US$342 US$229
    • SYD 19:45
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 00:50
      Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Dec 9 | Air New Zealand
      US$229
      33% off
      US$342 US$229
    • SYD 18:55
      3h 4m
      Direct
      CHC 23:59
      Sydney - Christchurch | Thu, Dec 10 | Emirates
      US$237
      31% off
      US$342 US$237
    • SYD 19:45
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 00:50
      Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Jan 13 | Air New Zealand
      US$271
      65% off
      US$780 US$271
    • SYD 19:45
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 00:50
      Sydney - Christchurch | Mon, Dec 7 | Air New Zealand
      US$272
      65% off
      US$780 US$272
    • SYD 18:55
      3h 4m
      Direct
      CHC 23:59
      Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Jan 13 | Qantas Airways
      US$290
      71% off
      US$1,012 US$290
    • 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
      US$223 US$969
      77% off
      77% off
      US$969 US$223
    • SYD 19:45
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 00:50
      Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Jan 13 | Air New Zealand
      US$271 US$969
      72% off
      72% off
      US$969 US$271
    • SYD 19:45
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 00:50
      Sydney - Christchurch | Mon, Dec 7 | Air New Zealand
      US$272 US$969
      72% off
      72% off
      US$969 US$272
    • SYD 18:15
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 23:20
      Sydney - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 2 | Air New Zealand
      US$381
      61% off
      US$969 US$381
    • SYD 18:15
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 23:20
      Sydney - Christchurch | Sun, Nov 22 | Air New Zealand
      US$385
      60% off
      US$969 US$385
    • SYD 09:05
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 14:10
      Sydney - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 3 | Air New Zealand
      US$406
      57% off
      US$969 US$406
    • SYD 18:15
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 23:20
      Sydney - Christchurch | Fri, Nov 20 | Air New Zealand
      US$413
      56% off
      US$969 US$413
    • SYD 18:15
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 23:20
      Sydney - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 19 | Air New Zealand
      US$413
      56% off
      US$969 US$413
    • SYD 09:05
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 14:10
      Sydney - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 10 | Air New Zealand
      US$414
      56% off
      US$969 US$414
    • 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
      US$362 US$1,325
      73% off
      73% off
      US$1,325 US$362
    • SYD 08:50
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 13:55
      Sydney - Christchurch | Sun, Oct 25 | Emirates
      US$378 US$1,325
      71% off
      71% off
      US$1,325 US$378
    • SYD 09:00
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 14:15
      Sydney - Christchurch | Mon, Oct 26 | Emirates
      US$378 US$1,325
      71% off
      71% off
      US$1,325 US$378
    • SYD 18:50
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 23:55
      Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 28 | Air New Zealand
      US$380
      71% off
      US$1,325 US$380
    • SYD 09:05
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 14:10
      Sydney - Christchurch | Tue, Oct 27 | Air New Zealand
      US$380
      71% off
      US$1,325 US$380
    • SYD 18:15
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 23:20
      Sydney - Christchurch | Sun, Oct 25 | Air New Zealand
      US$387
      71% off
      US$1,325 US$387
    • SYD 18:55
      3h 4m
      Direct
      CHC 23:59
      Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 28 | Qantas Airways
      US$422
      68% off
      US$1,325 US$422
    • SYD 18:15
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 23:20
      Sydney - Christchurch | Fri, Oct 30 | Air New Zealand
      US$465
      65% off
      US$1,325 US$465
    • SYD 18:15
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 23:20
      Sydney - Christchurch | Thu, Oct 29 | Air New Zealand
      US$465
      65% off
      US$1,325 US$465
    • 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 | Thu, Dec 10 | Emirates
      US$237 US$342
      31% off
      31% off
      US$342 US$237
    • SYD 18:55
      3h 4m
      Direct
      CHC 23:59
      Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Jan 13 | Qantas Airways
      US$290 US$1,012
      71% off
      71% off
      US$1,012 US$290
    • SYD 18:55
      3h 4m
      Direct
      CHC 23:59
      Sydney - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 28 | Emirates
      US$313 US$1,012
      69% off
      69% off
      US$1,012 US$313
    • SYD 18:55
      3h 4m
      Direct
      CHC 23:59
      Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 25 | Emirates
      US$320
      68% off
      US$1,012 US$320
    • SYD 18:55
      3h 4m
      Direct
      CHC 23:59
      Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Dec 30 | Qantas Airways
      US$320
      68% off
      US$1,012 US$320
    • SYD 18:55
      3h 4m
      Direct
      CHC 23:59
      Sydney - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 23 | Qantas Airways
      US$382
      62% off
      US$1,012 US$382
    • SYD 18:55
      3h 4m
      Direct
      CHC 23:59
      Sydney - Christchurch | Sat, Jan 9 | Emirates
      US$389
      62% off
      US$1,012 US$389
    • SYD 18:55
      3h 4m
      Direct
      CHC 23:59
      Sydney - Christchurch | Fri, Nov 20 | Emirates
      US$462
      54% off
      US$1,012 US$462
    • SYD 18:55
      3h 4m
      Direct
      CHC 23:59
      Sydney - Christchurch | Sat, Jan 2 | Qantas Airways
      US$476
      53% off
      US$1,012 US$476
    • 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 US$241. September sees the highest fares, around US$395.

US$395
US$318
US$241
US$164
    Cheapest
  • US$286
    Oct
  • US$241
    Nov
  • US$292
    Dec
  • US$265
    Jan
  • US$307
    Feb
  • US$288
    Mar
  • US$352
    Apr
  • US$316
    May
  • US$319
    Jun
  • US$333
    Jul
  • US$344
    Aug
  • US$395
    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 US$442. September sees the highest fares, around US$677.

US$677
US$560
US$442
US$325
    Cheapest
  • US$444
    Oct
  • US$445
    Nov
  • US$577
    Dec
  • US$536
    Jan
  • US$558
    Feb
  • US$442
    Mar
  • US$442
    Apr
  • US$528
    May
  • US$579
    Jun
  • US$597
    Jul
  • US$541
    Aug
  • US$677
    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.

US$338
US$323
US$307
US$292
    Cheapest
  • US$324
    Mon
  • US$321
    Tue
  • US$307
    Wed
  • US$332
    Thu
  • US$335
    Fri
  • US$329
    Sat
  • US$338
    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 US$219) among 6 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From US$219
Air New Zealand
From US$226
Qantas Airways
From US$249
Emirates
From US$250
Virgin Australia
From US$282
Air Tahiti Nui
From US$377

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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. NZ224

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    18:15

    SYD

    3h 5m

    23:20

    CHC

    S - T W T F S
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  5. JQ141

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    12:30

    SYD

    3h 10m

    17:40

    CHC

    S - T W - - -
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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. NZ106

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    18:15

    SYD

    3h 10m

    Direct

    23:25

    AKL

    S M T W T - S
    Search

  10. NZ575

    Auckland Airport

    20:30

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    21:55

    CHC

    S M T W T - 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. VA509

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    08:20

    SYD

    1h 20m

    Direct

    08:40

    OOL

    S M T W T F S
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  14. JQ187

    Gold Coast Airport

    17:55

    OOL

    3h 15m

    Direct

    00:10

    CHC

    S - - W - F -
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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 US$216
Cheapest return ticket price US$353

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 US$396 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 US$216, and round-trip fares start from US$353. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Sun, Dec 6; 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 US$352. 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 US$216. 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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