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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SYD 17:55
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CHC 23:05
        Sydney - Christchurch | Sat, Jul 25 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 06:30
        3h 40m
        Nonstop
        SYD 08:10
        Christchurch - Sydney | Wed, Jul 29 | Air New Zealand
        US$375 US$421
        11% off
        11% off
        US$421 US$375
      • SYD 17:55
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CHC 23:05
        Sydney - Christchurch | Fri, Aug 14 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 06:30
        3h 40m
        Nonstop
        SYD 08:10
        Christchurch - Sydney | Fri, Aug 21 | Air New Zealand
        US$382 US$421
        9% off
        9% off
        US$421 US$382
      • SYD 17:55
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CHC 23:05
        Sydney - Christchurch | Sat, Sep 12 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 06:30
        3h 40m
        Nonstop
        SYD 08:10
        Christchurch - Sydney | Sat, Sep 19 | Air New Zealand
        US$382 US$421
        9% off
        9% off
        US$421 US$382
      • SYD 17:55
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CHC 23:05
        Sydney - Christchurch | Sat, Aug 29 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 06:30
        3h 40m
        Nonstop
        SYD 08:10
        Christchurch - Sydney | Sat, Sep 5 | Air New Zealand
        US$383
        9% off
        US$421 US$383
      • SYD 18:55
        13h 10m
        1 stop
        CHC 10:05
        Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Sep 2 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 06:30
        3h 40m
        Nonstop
        SYD 08:10
        Christchurch - Sydney | Tue, Sep 8 | Air New Zealand
        US$354
        16% off
        US$421 US$354
      • SYD 18:55
        11h
        1 stop
        CHC 07:55
        Sydney - Christchurch | Mon, Sep 7 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 06:30
        3h 40m
        Nonstop
        SYD 08:10
        Christchurch - Sydney | Sun, Sep 13 | Air New Zealand
        US$364
        14% off
        US$421 US$364
      • SYD 17:55
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CHC 23:05
        Sydney - Christchurch | Sat, Aug 15 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 09:15
        7h 25m
        1 stop
        SYD 14:40
        Christchurch - Sydney | Thu, Aug 20 | Jetstar Airways
        US$369
        12% off
        US$421 US$369
      • SYD 18:55
        11h
        1 stop
        CHC 07:55
        Sydney - Christchurch | Fri, Jul 24 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 06:30
        3h 40m
        Nonstop
        SYD 08:10
        Christchurch - Sydney | Sun, Jul 26 | Air New Zealand
        US$371
        12% off
        US$421 US$371
      • SYD 17:55
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CHC 23:05
        Sydney - Christchurch | Thu, Aug 13 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 09:15
        7h 25m
        1 stop
        SYD 14:40
        Christchurch - Sydney | Thu, Aug 20 | Jetstar Airways
        US$377
        10% off
        US$421 US$377
      • SYD 17:55
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CHC 23:05
        Sydney - Christchurch | Thu, Aug 27 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 09:15
        7h 25m
        1 stop
        SYD 14:40
        Christchurch - Sydney | Thu, Sep 3 | Jetstar Airways
        US$378
        10% off
        US$421 US$378
      • SYD 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHC 14:00
        Sydney - Christchurch | Fri, Jul 17 | Normal Airline
        CHC 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        SYD 16:00
        Christchurch - Sydney | Sun, Jul 19 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SYD 17:55
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CHC 23:05
        Sydney - Christchurch | Mon, Aug 17 | Air New Zealand
        US$213 US$247
        14% off
        14% off
        US$247 US$213
      • SYD 17:55
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CHC 23:05
        Sydney - Christchurch | Sun, Aug 23 | Air New Zealand
        US$214 US$247
        13% off
        13% off
        US$247 US$214
      • SYD 17:55
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CHC 23:05
        Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Aug 26 | Air New Zealand
        US$214 US$247
        13% off
        13% off
        US$247 US$214
      • SYD 17:55
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CHC 23:05
        Sydney - Christchurch | Mon, Aug 10 | Air New Zealand
        US$214
        13% off
        US$247 US$214
      • SYD 17:55
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CHC 23:05
        Sydney - Christchurch | Tue, Aug 25 | Air New Zealand
        US$224
        9% off
        US$247 US$224
      • SYD 07:10
        6h 40m
        1 stop
        CHC 15:50
        Sydney - Christchurch | Mon, Aug 17 | Jetstar Airways
        US$192
        22% off
        US$247 US$192
      • SYD 07:10
        6h 40m
        1 stop
        CHC 15:50
        Sydney - Christchurch | Mon, Aug 31 | Jetstar Airways
        US$205
        17% off
        US$247 US$205
      • SYD 08:10
        14h
        1 stop
        CHC 00:10
        Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Aug 26 | Jetstar Airways
        US$212
        14% off
        US$247 US$212
      • SYD 18:40
        16h 20m
        1 stop
        CHC 13:00
        Sydney - Christchurch | Sun, Sep 13 | Jetstar Airways
        US$222
        10% off
        US$247 US$222
      • SYD 08:20
        13h 50m
        1 stop
        CHC 00:10
        Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Aug 26 | Virgin Australia
        US$222
        10% off
        US$247 US$222
      • SYD 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHC 14:00
        Sydney - Christchurch | Fri, Jul 17 | Normal Airline
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Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Sydney Airport to Christchurch International Airport

Which month offers the lowest one-way fares when flying from Sydney 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 Sydney Airport to Christchurch International Airport on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, for cheaper one-way flights from Sydney Airport to Christchurch International Airport, it is best to book in November, when average fares are US$237. Try to avoid April, as fares peak at around US$347.

US$347
US$292
US$237
US$182
    Cheapest
  • US$314
    Jul
  • US$283
    Aug
  • US$341
    Sep
  • US$294
    Oct
  • US$237
    Nov
  • US$288
    Dec
  • US$261
    Jan
  • US$303
    Feb
  • US$284
    Mar
  • US$347
    Apr
  • US$311
    May
  • US$314
    Jun

Which month offers the lowest round-trip fares from Sydney 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 Sydney Airport to Christchurch International Airport on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, July usually offers the lowest round-trip fares from Sydney Airport to Christchurch International Airport, with an average price of US$406. June is typically the most expensive month, with average fares reaching US$570.

US$570
US$488
US$406
US$324
  • US$406
    Jul
  • US$433
    Aug
  • US$473
    Sep
  • US$449
    Oct
  • US$439
    Nov
  • US$569
    Dec
  • US$528
    Jan
  • US$550
    Feb
  • US$436
    Mar
  • US$436
    Apr
  • US$520
    May
  • US$570
    Jun

Which day of the week offers the cheapest flights from Sydney 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 Sydney Airport to Christchurch International Airport on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Sydney 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$324
US$311
US$298
US$285
    Cheapest
  • US$309
    Mon
  • US$309
    Tue
  • US$298
    Wed
  • US$306
    Thu
  • US$318
    Fri
  • US$316
    Sat
  • US$324
    Sun

Selected Airlines from Sydney Airport to Christchurch International Airport

View airlines operating flights from Sydney to Christchurch. Compare prices and find the airline that meets your travel needs to enjoy a comfortable journey.

Jetstar Airways
From US$192
Air New Zealand
From US$213
Virgin Australia
From US$222
Emirates
From US$232
Qantas Airways
From US$233
Air Tahiti Nui
From US$407
Malaysia Airlines
From US$1,674

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Flight Schedule from Sydney 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. NZ224

    Sydney Airport

    17:55

    SYD

    3h 10m

    23:05

    CHC

    S - T - T F S
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  2. NZ220

    Sydney Airport

    09:10

    SYD

    3h 10m

    14:20

    CHC

    - M - - - - -
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  3. JQ165

    Sydney Airport

    06:15

    SYD

    3h

    Nonstop

    11:15

    HLZ

    - - - W - F -
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  4. NZ323

    Hamilton International Airport

    15:05

    HLZ

    1h 20m

    Nonstop

    16:25

    CHC

    - - - - - F -

  5. JQ165

    Sydney Airport

    06:15

    SYD

    3h

    Nonstop

    11:15

    HLZ

    - - - W - F -
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  6. NZ325

    Hamilton International Airport

    17:05

    HLZ

    1h 20m

    Nonstop

    18:25

    CHC

    S M T W T - S

  7. JQ408

    Sydney Airport

    08:35

    SYD

    1h 20m

    Nonstop

    09:55

    OOL

    - - - - T - S
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  8. JQ187

    Gold Coast Airport

    18:55

    OOL

    3h 15m

    Nonstop

    00:10

    CHC

    S - - W - F -

  9. JQ404

    Sydney Airport

    08:10

    SYD

    1h 20m

    Nonstop

    09:30

    OOL

    S M T W T F S
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  10. JQ187

    Gold Coast Airport

    18:55

    OOL

    3h 15m

    Nonstop

    00:10

    CHC

    S - - W - F -

  11. JQ402

    Sydney Airport

    07:20

    SYD

    1h 20m

    Nonstop

    08:40

    OOL

    S M T W T F S
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  12. JQ187

    Gold Coast Airport

    18:55

    OOL

    3h 15m

    Nonstop

    00:10

    CHC

    S - - W - F -
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Sydney Airport to Christchurch International Airport Flights Info

Flight distance 2,129.48 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price US$192
Cheapest return ticket price US$354

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 7 minutes to fly from Sydney Airport (syd) to Christchurch International Airport (chc).
  • There are around 8 daily flights from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC).
  • Tickets cost around US$285 in August, 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 US$355 in July, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Sydney Airport at 07:35 and arrives in Christchurch International Airport at 12:40.
  • The latest flight departs from Sydney 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.

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