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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SYD 17:55
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CHC 23:05
        Sydney - Christchurch | Sat, Aug 22 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 06:30
        3h 40m
        Direct
        SYD 08:10
        Christchurch - Sydney | Wed, Aug 26 | Air New Zealand
        AU$ 548 AU$ 623
        12% off
        12% off
        AU$ 623 AU$ 548
      • SYD 17:55
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CHC 23:05
        Sydney - Christchurch | Sun, Sep 13 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 06:30
        3h 40m
        Direct
        SYD 08:10
        Christchurch - Sydney | Thu, Sep 17 | Air New Zealand
        AU$ 549 AU$ 623
        12% off
        12% off
        AU$ 623 AU$ 549
      • SYD 17:55
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CHC 23:05
        Sydney - Christchurch | Thu, Aug 27 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 06:30
        3h 40m
        Direct
        SYD 08:10
        Christchurch - Sydney | Wed, Sep 2 | Air New Zealand
        AU$ 554 AU$ 623
        11% off
        11% off
        AU$ 623 AU$ 554
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 5m
        Direct
        CHC 00:20
        Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 14 | Emirates
        CHC 16:35
        3h 35m
        Direct
        SYD 18:10
        Christchurch - Sydney | Tue, Oct 20 | Emirates
        AU$ 556
        11% off
        AU$ 623 AU$ 556
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 5m
        Direct
        CHC 00:20
        Sydney - Christchurch | Fri, Oct 9 | Emirates
        CHC 06:00
        3h 35m
        Direct
        SYD 07:35
        Christchurch - Sydney | Thu, Oct 15 | Emirates
        AU$ 556
        11% off
        AU$ 623 AU$ 556
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 5m
        Direct
        CHC 00:20
        Sydney - Christchurch | Tue, Oct 13 | Emirates
        CHC 16:35
        3h 35m
        Direct
        SYD 18:10
        Christchurch - Sydney | Tue, Oct 20 | Emirates
        AU$ 556
        11% off
        AU$ 623 AU$ 556
      • SYD 10:20
        3h 5m
        Direct
        CHC 15:25
        Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Sep 23 | Emirates
        CHC 17:35
        3h 35m
        Direct
        SYD 18:10
        Christchurch - Sydney | Tue, Sep 29 | Qantas Airways
        AU$ 560
        10% off
        AU$ 623 AU$ 560
      • SYD 18:55
        10h 40m
        1 stop
        CHC 07:35
        Sydney - Christchurch | Thu, Sep 10 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 06:30
        3h 40m
        Direct
        SYD 08:10
        Christchurch - Sydney | Wed, Sep 16 | Air New Zealand
        AU$ 520
        17% off
        AU$ 623 AU$ 520
      • SYD 18:55
        10h 40m
        1 stop
        CHC 07:35
        Sydney - Christchurch | Thu, Sep 3 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 06:30
        3h 40m
        Direct
        SYD 08:10
        Christchurch - Sydney | Wed, Sep 9 | Air New Zealand
        AU$ 525
        16% off
        AU$ 623 AU$ 525
      • SYD 18:55
        10h 40m
        1 stop
        CHC 07:35
        Sydney - Christchurch | Fri, Sep 18 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 06:30
        3h 40m
        Direct
        SYD 08:10
        Christchurch - Sydney | Thu, Sep 24 | Air New Zealand
        AU$ 525
        16% off
        AU$ 623 AU$ 525
      • SYD 18:55
        11h
        1 stop
        CHC 07:55
        Sydney - Christchurch | Thu, Sep 17 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 06:30
        3h 40m
        Direct
        SYD 08:10
        Christchurch - Sydney | Wed, Sep 23 | Air New Zealand
        AU$ 525
        16% off
        AU$ 623 AU$ 525
      • SYD 06:00
        16h 10m
        1 stop
        CHC 00:10
        Sydney - Christchurch | Sun, Sep 27 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 13:50
        8h 20m
        1 stop
        SYD 19:10
        Christchurch - Sydney | Tue, Sep 29 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 558
        10% off
        AU$ 623 AU$ 558
      • SYD 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHC 14:00
        Sydney - Christchurch | Mon, Aug 17 | Normal Airline
        CHC 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        SYD 16:00
        Christchurch - Sydney | Wed, Aug 19 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SYD 17:55
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CHC 23:05
        Sydney - Christchurch | Tue, Aug 18 | Air New Zealand
        AU$ 329 AU$ 385
        15% off
        15% off
        AU$ 385 AU$ 329
      • SYD 17:55
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CHC 23:05
        Sydney - Christchurch | Thu, Aug 27 | Air New Zealand
        AU$ 332 AU$ 385
        14% off
        14% off
        AU$ 385 AU$ 332
      • SYD 07:10
        6h 40m
        1 stop
        CHC 15:50
        Sydney - Christchurch | Sun, Sep 20 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 283 AU$ 385
        26% off
        26% off
        AU$ 385 AU$ 283
      • SYD 07:10
        27h 10m
        1 stop
        CHC 12:20
        Sydney - Christchurch | Sun, Sep 13 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 290
        25% off
        AU$ 385 AU$ 290
      • SYD 07:10
        27h 10m
        1 stop
        CHC 12:20
        Sydney - Christchurch | Fri, Sep 18 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 315
        18% off
        AU$ 385 AU$ 315
      • SYD 07:20
        14h 50m
        1 stop
        CHC 00:10
        Sydney - Christchurch | Tue, Sep 1 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 323
        16% off
        AU$ 385 AU$ 323
      • SYD 06:20
        24h 20m
        1 stop
        CHC 08:40
        Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Sep 16 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 326
        15% off
        AU$ 385 AU$ 326
      • SYD 07:20
        14h 50m
        1 stop
        CHC 00:10
        Sydney - Christchurch | Fri, Aug 28 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 329
        15% off
        AU$ 385 AU$ 329
      • SYD 06:20
        24h 20m
        1 stop
        CHC 08:40
        Sydney - Christchurch | Mon, Sep 14 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 340
        12% off
        AU$ 385 AU$ 340
      • SYD 06:20
        7h 25m
        1 stop
        CHC 15:45
        Sydney - Christchurch | Mon, Aug 31 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 344
        11% off
        AU$ 385 AU$ 344
      • SYD 06:20
        24h 20m
        1 stop
        CHC 08:40
        Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Sep 9 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 345
        10% off
        AU$ 385 AU$ 345
      • SYD 07:10
        27h 10m
        1 stop
        CHC 12:20
        Sydney - Christchurch | Sun, Aug 30 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 346
        10% off
        AU$ 385 AU$ 346
      • SYD 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHC 14:00
        Sydney - Christchurch | Mon, Aug 17 | 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 AU$ 336. April sees the highest fares, around AU$ 492.

AU$ 492
AU$ 414
AU$ 336
AU$ 258
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 390
    Aug
  • AU$ 483
    Sep
  • AU$ 417
    Oct
  • AU$ 336
    Nov
  • AU$ 408
    Dec
  • AU$ 370
    Jan
  • AU$ 429
    Feb
  • AU$ 402
    Mar
  • AU$ 492
    Apr
  • AU$ 441
    May
  • AU$ 446
    Jun
  • AU$ 466
    Jul

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 AU$ 617. July sees the highest fares, around AU$ 833.

AU$ 833
AU$ 725
AU$ 617
AU$ 509
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 624
    Aug
  • AU$ 670
    Sep
  • AU$ 636
    Oct
  • AU$ 622
    Nov
  • AU$ 806
    Dec
  • AU$ 748
    Jan
  • AU$ 779
    Feb
  • AU$ 618
    Mar
  • AU$ 617
    Apr
  • AU$ 737
    May
  • AU$ 808
    Jun
  • AU$ 833
    Jul

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.

AU$ 462
AU$ 443
AU$ 424
AU$ 405
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 440
    Mon
  • AU$ 437
    Tue
  • AU$ 424
    Wed
  • AU$ 436
    Thu
  • AU$ 453
    Fri
  • AU$ 453
    Sat
  • AU$ 462
    Sun

Selected Airlines from Sydney Airport to Christchurch International Airport

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Jetstar Airways
From AU$ 283
Air New Zealand
From AU$ 332
Virgin Australia
From AU$ 348
Emirates
From AU$ 350
Qantas Airways
From AU$ 359
Air Tahiti Nui
From AU$ 581

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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

    18:10

    SYD

    3h 10m

    23:20

    CHC

    S - - W T F S
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  2. JQ165

    Sydney Airport

    06:15

    SYD

    3h

    Direct

    11:15

    HLZ

    - - - W - F -
    Search

  3. NZ323

    Hamilton International Airport

    15:05

    HLZ

    1h 20m

    Direct

    16:25

    CHC

    - - - - - F -

  4. VA525

    Sydney Airport

    14:20

    SYD

    1h 20m

    Direct

    15:40

    OOL

    S M T W T F S
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  5. JQ187

    Gold Coast Airport

    18:55

    OOL

    3h 15m

    Direct

    00:10

    CHC

    S - - W - F -

  6. JQ165

    Sydney Airport

    06:15

    SYD

    3h

    Direct

    11:15

    HLZ

    - - - W - F -
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  7. NZ325

    Hamilton International Airport

    17:05

    HLZ

    1h 20m

    Direct

    18:25

    CHC

    S M T W T - S

  8. NZ110

    Sydney Airport

    07:50

    SYD

    3h 10m

    Direct

    13:00

    AKL

    S M T W T F S
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  9. NZ567

    Auckland Airport

    19:00

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    20:25

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  10. JQ203

    Sydney Airport

    11:00

    SYD

    3h 5m

    Direct

    16:05

    AKL

    - M - - T - S
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  11. JQ241

    Auckland Airport

    21:00

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    22:25

    CHC

    - M - W T - S

  12. JQ203

    Sydney Airport

    11:00

    SYD

    3h 5m

    Direct

    16:05

    AKL

    - M - - T - S
    Search

  13. JQ227

    Auckland Airport

    07:15

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    08:40

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  14. JQ165

    Sydney Airport

    06:15

    SYD

    3h

    Direct

    11:15

    HLZ

    - - - W - F -
    Search

  15. JQ273

    Hamilton International Airport

    11:05

    HLZ

    1h 15m

    Direct

    12:20

    CHC

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

Flight distance 2,129.48km
Cheapest one-way ticket price AU$ 283
Cheapest return ticket price AU$ 520

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 8 minutes to fly from Sydney Airport (syd) to Christchurch International Airport (chc).
  • There are around 9 daily flights from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC).
  • Tickets cost around AU$ 388 in November, 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 AU$ 525 in September, 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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