Cheap Flights from Sydney to Christchurch from S$ 249

Frequently Asked Questions

• Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Sydney (SYD) to Christchurch (CHC)?

  Based on Trip.com data, Jetstar Airways offers one-way fares as low as S$ 249 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SYD to CHC on Sat, Aug 15), while Air New Zealand offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from S$ 457 departing on Thu, Sep 3 and returning on Wed, Sep 9.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Sydney to Christchurch?

  At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Sydney to Christchurch with the following airlines, including: Qantas Airways Emirates Air New Zealand Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

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

  It takes about 3 hours 8 minutes to fly from Sydney (SYD) to Christchurch (CHC).

• When is the best time to book flights from Sydney to Christchurch?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Sydney to Christchurch is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How many flights are there per week from Sydney to Christchurch?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 50 flight per week flying from Sydney to Christchurch. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Emirates: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- EK5045 (19:30)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Sydney to Christchurch?

  To find best deals on flights from Sydney to Christchurch, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sat, Aug 15, with one-way flights priced at just S$ 249.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Air New Zealand.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Christchurch travel is around July.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When is the best time to book a flight from Sydney to Christchurch to get the best price?

  The cheapest months to fly from Sydney to Christchurch is October, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is the cheapest for flights from Sydney to Christchurch?

  After crunching the numbers on our July flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Sydney to Christchurch on July 24, 2026 with Air New Zealand, with prices starting at S$ 517.

• Which airports can I fly through when travelling to Christchurch from Sydney?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Christchurch, with Sydney Airport to Christchurch International Airport (SYD-CHC) is by far the most common option on this route: Christchurch International Airport (CHC).

• What is the time difference between Sydney and Christchurch?

  The time difference between Christchurch and Sydney is 2h.

• How can I change or cancel my flight ticket from Sydney to Christchurch?

  Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.