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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 US$187 and round-trip from US$325. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        SYD 18:15
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CHC 23:20
        Sydney - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 9 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 06:10
        3h 40m
        Nonstop
        SYD 07:50
        Christchurch - Sydney | Mon, Nov 16 | Air New Zealand
        US$325 US$474
        31% off
        31% off
        US$474 US$325
      • SYD 09:05
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CHC 14:10
        Sydney - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 3 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 06:00
        3h 35m
        Nonstop
        SYD 07:35
        Christchurch - Sydney | Tue, Nov 10 | Qantas Airways
        US$331 US$474
        30% off
        30% off
        US$474 US$331
      • SYD 17:55
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CHC 23:05
        Sydney - Christchurch | Fri, Oct 23 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 06:10
        3h 40m
        Nonstop
        SYD 07:50
        Christchurch - Sydney | Wed, Oct 28 | Air New Zealand
        US$338 US$474
        28% off
        28% off
        US$474 US$338
      • SYD 18:15
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CHC 23:20
        Sydney - Christchurch | Fri, Oct 30 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 06:00
        3h 35m
        Nonstop
        SYD 07:35
        Christchurch - Sydney | Thu, Nov 5 | Qantas Airways
        US$338
        28% off
        US$474 US$338
      • SYD 18:15
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CHC 23:20
        Sydney - Christchurch | Thu, Oct 29 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 06:00
        3h 35m
        Nonstop
        SYD 07:35
        Christchurch - Sydney | Thu, Nov 5 | Qantas Airways
        US$339
        28% off
        US$474 US$339
      • SYD 17:55
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CHC 23:05
        Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 14 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 06:30
        3h 40m
        Nonstop
        SYD 08:10
        Christchurch - Sydney | Mon, Oct 19 | Air New Zealand
        US$339
        28% off
        US$474 US$339
      • SYD 18:10
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CHC 23:20
        Sydney - Christchurch | Sat, Oct 17 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 06:30
        3h 40m
        Nonstop
        SYD 08:10
        Christchurch - Sydney | Tue, Oct 20 | Air New Zealand
        US$339
        28% off
        US$474 US$339
      • SYD 18:15
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CHC 23:20
        Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 11 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 06:10
        3h 40m
        Nonstop
        SYD 07:50
        Christchurch - Sydney | Wed, Nov 18 | Air New Zealand
        US$340
        28% off
        US$474 US$340
      • SYD 09:05
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CHC 14:10
        Sydney - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 10 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 06:10
        3h 40m
        Nonstop
        SYD 07:50
        Christchurch - Sydney | Sat, Nov 14 | Air New Zealand
        US$340
        28% off
        US$474 US$340
      • SYD 18:50
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CHC 23:55
        Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 4 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 06:10
        3h 40m
        Nonstop
        SYD 07:50
        Christchurch - Sydney | Sun, Nov 8 | Air New Zealand
        US$340
        28% off
        US$474 US$340
      • SYD 18:15
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CHC 23:20
        Sydney - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 12 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 06:10
        3h 40m
        Nonstop
        SYD 07:50
        Christchurch - Sydney | Tue, Nov 17 | Air New Zealand
        US$341
        28% off
        US$474 US$341
      • SYD 18:15
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CHC 23:20
        Sydney - Christchurch | Sun, Nov 8 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 06:10
        3h 40m
        Nonstop
        SYD 07:50
        Christchurch - Sydney | Sun, Nov 15 | Air New Zealand
        US$341
        28% off
        US$474 US$341
      • SYD 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHC 14:00
        Sydney - Christchurch | Sat, Sep 19 | Normal Airline
        CHC 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        SYD 16:00
        Christchurch - Sydney | Mon, Sep 21 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SYD 18:15
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CHC 23:20
        Sydney - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 16 | Air New Zealand
        US$187 US$292
        36% off
        36% off
        US$292 US$187
      • SYD 18:15
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CHC 23:20
        Sydney - Christchurch | Sun, Nov 8 | Air New Zealand
        US$187 US$292
        36% off
        36% off
        US$292 US$187
      • SYD 17:55
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CHC 23:05
        Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 14 | Air New Zealand
        US$188 US$292
        36% off
        36% off
        US$292 US$188
      • SYD 18:50
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CHC 23:55
        Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 28 | Air New Zealand
        US$194
        34% off
        US$292 US$194
      • SYD 18:10
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CHC 23:20
        Sydney - Christchurch | Sat, Oct 24 | Air New Zealand
        US$194
        34% off
        US$292 US$194
      • SYD 09:10
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CHC 14:20
        Sydney - Christchurch | Thu, Oct 15 | Air New Zealand
        US$194
        34% off
        US$292 US$194
      • SYD 07:50
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CHC 13:00
        Sydney - Christchurch | Thu, Oct 22 | Air New Zealand
        US$195
        33% off
        US$292 US$195
      • SYD 18:15
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CHC 23:20
        Sydney - Christchurch | Sun, Oct 25 | Air New Zealand
        US$195
        33% off
        US$292 US$195
      • SYD 18:50
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CHC 23:55
        Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 4 | Air New Zealand
        US$207
        28% off
        US$292 US$207
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CHC 00:20
        Sydney - Christchurch | Tue, Oct 13 | Qantas Airways
        US$210
        28% off
        US$292 US$210
      • SYD 18:55
        3h 4m
        Nonstop
        CHC 23:59
        Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 28 | Qantas Airways
        US$210
        28% off
        US$292 US$210
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CHC 00:20
        Sydney - Christchurch | Sat, Oct 24 | Qantas Airways
        US$210
        28% off
        US$292 US$210
      • SYD 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHC 14:00
        Sydney - Christchurch | Sat, Sep 19 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch International Airport are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch International Airport

Which month offers the lowest one-way fares when flying from Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch International Airport?

Data is based on the past 12 months. It shows the average one-way fares by month for flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch International Airport on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, for cheaper one-way flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch International Airport, it is best to book in November, when average fares are US$239. Try to avoid September, as fares peak at around US$361.

US$361
US$300
US$239
US$178
    Cheapest
  • US$361
    Sep
  • US$297
    Oct
  • US$239
    Nov
  • US$291
    Dec
  • US$263
    Jan
  • US$305
    Feb
  • US$286
    Mar
  • US$350
    Apr
  • US$314
    May
  • US$317
    Jun
  • US$332
    Jul
  • US$342
    Aug

Which month offers the lowest round-trip fares from Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch International Airport?

Data is based on the past 12 months. It shows the average round-trip fares by month for flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch International Airport on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, March usually offers the lowest round-trip fares from Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch International Airport, with an average price of US$440. July is typically the most expensive month, with average fares reaching US$593.

US$593
US$517
US$440
US$364
    Cheapest
  • US$476
    Sep
  • US$453
    Oct
  • US$443
    Nov
  • US$574
    Dec
  • US$533
    Jan
  • US$555
    Feb
  • US$440
    Mar
  • US$440
    Apr
  • US$525
    May
  • US$575
    Jun
  • US$593
    Jul
  • US$537
    Aug

Which day of the week offers the cheapest flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch International Airport?

Data is based on the past 12 months. It shows the average fares by day of the week for flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch International Airport on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch International Airport is Wednesday, when average fares are usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Sunday, as fares are typically the highest.

US$331
US$318
US$305
US$292
    Cheapest
  • US$317
    Mon
  • US$313
    Tue
  • US$305
    Wed
  • US$315
    Thu
  • US$325
    Fri
  • US$325
    Sat
  • US$331
    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 Air New Zealand (from US$187) among 6 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Air New Zealand
From US$187
Qantas Airways
From US$210
Emirates
From US$227
Virgin Australia
From US$228
Jetstar Airways
From US$230
Air Tahiti Nui
From US$408

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What is the flight schedule from Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch International Airport?

Check on the flight schedule from Sydney to Christchurch to find the flight that matches your travel plan.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. QF139

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    19:15

    SYD

    3h 5m

    00:20

    CHC

    S M T W T F S
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  2. NZ224

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    17:55

    SYD

    3h 10m

    23:05

    CHC

    S - T - T F S
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  3. NZ222

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    07:50

    SYD

    3h 10m

    13:00

    CHC

    - - T W - - -
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  4. NZ112

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    19:55

    SYD

    3h 1m

    Nonstop

    00:56

    AKL

    S M T W T F S
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  5. NZ519

    Auckland Airport

    06:45

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    08:10

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  6. NZ248

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    18:55

    SYD

    3h 15m

    Nonstop

    00:10

    WLG

    S - T W T F S
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  7. NZ327

    Wellington International Airport

    07:00

    WLG

    55m

    Nonstop

    07:55

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  8. NZ248

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    18:55

    SYD

    3h 15m

    Nonstop

    00:10

    WLG

    S - T W T F S
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  9. NZ5371

    Wellington International Airport

    12:25

    WLG

    1h 5m

    Nonstop

    13:30

    CHC

    - - - - T F 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 distance2,129.48 km
Cheapest one-way ticket priceUS$187
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$325

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 50 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 9 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 43 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$505 in September, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Kingsford Smith Airport at 07:35 and arrives in Christchurch International Airport at 12:40.
  • The latest flight departs from Kingsford Smith Airport at 20:15 and arrives in Christchurch International Airport at 01:25.
    • The distance from Christchurch International Airport to downtown is about 9 km, 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$187, and round-trip fares start from US$325. The current lowest fare is a Air New Zealand flight departing on Mon, Nov 16; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Qantas Airways, Emirates, IndiGo, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines operate direct flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch International Airport, with an average flight time of 4 hours 44 minutes, and around 49 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$340. 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$187. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch International Airport operates around 22 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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