Find Cheap Flights from Sydney to Christchurch (SYD - CHC)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Sydney to Christchurch and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$330	Air New Zealand Nonstop 4 hr Thu, May 14 — Sun, May 17	The cheapest round-trip flight from Sydney to Christchurch is currently $330
Cheapest one-way flight	$192	Air New Zealand Nonstop 4 hr Wed, May 13	The cheapest one-way flight from Sydney to Christchurch is currently $192
Last-minute weekend getaway	$677	Jetstar 1 stop 8 hr Sat, Feb 28 — Mon, Mar 2	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Sydney to Christchurch is currently $677
Cheapest business class flights	$1,025	Air New Zealand 1 stop 7 hr Thu, May 21 — Sun, May 24	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Sydney to Christchurch is currently $1,025

Fastest flight	3 hr	The fastest nonstop flight from Sydney to Christchurch takes 3 hr
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Christchurch is typically August. The most expensive month to fly is typically January.

August Cheapest	Typical prices: $350–500
January Most expensive	Typical prices: $450–760

Popular airlines from Sydney to Christchurch

Qantas

Nonstop

from $466

Typical price: $465–680

16 weekly nonstop flights

SYD - CHC Every day

47 weekly connecting flights

SYD - CHC Every day
Air New Zealand

Nonstop

from $330

Typical price: $415–820

8 weekly nonstop flights

SYD - CHC Every day

81 weekly connecting flights

SYD - CHC Every day
Emirates

Nonstop

from $490

Typical price: $480–810

7 weekly nonstop flights

SYD - CHC Every day
Jetstar

from $381

Typical price: $440–780

33 weekly connecting flights

SYD - CHC Every day
Fiji Airways

from $1,387

Typical price: $1,100–1,950

4 weekly connecting flights

SYD - CHC Every Wed, Fri, Sun

Popular airports near Sydney

Sydney Airport (SYD)

Sydney Australia 17 min 6 mi
Canberra Airport (CBR)

Canberra Australia 3 hr 152 mi
Newcastle Airport (NTL)

Newcastle Australia 2 hr 6 min 82 mi
Shellharbour Airport (WOL)

Wollongong Australia 1 hr 32 min 53 mi

Popular airports near Christchurch

Christchurch Airport (CHC)

Christchurch New Zealand 6 mi
Richard Pearse-Timaru-Levels Airport (TIU)

Timaru New Zealand 1 hr 59 min 88 mi
Marlborough Airport Blenheim (BHE)

Blenheim New Zealand 4 hr 9 min 152 mi
Hokitika Airport (HKK)

Hokitika New Zealand 3 hr 23 min 100 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Sydney to Christchurch

The cheapest flights from Sydney to Christchurch are usually in August. Typical ticket prices in August range from $350 to $500.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Sydney to Christchurch recently found on Google Flights was with Air New Zealand from $330. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air New Zealand from $192.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Qantas flight from Sydney to Christchurch is $466, flying from Apr 30 to May 3.
The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Sydney to Christchurch is $330, flying from May 14 to May 17.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Sydney to Christchurch is $490, flying from Apr 30 to May 3.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Sydney to Christchurch is $381, flying from May 22 to May 25.
The cheapest Fiji Airways flight from Sydney to Christchurch is $1,387, flying from May 15 to May 18.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Sydney to Christchurch starts at $330 from Thu, May 14 to Sun, May 17. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $192 and departs on Wed, May 13.

3 hr is the shortest flight time from Sydney to Christchurch.

The city receives most of its visitors Nov–Apr, the warmest months. May–Oct is cool, with nighttime temperatures around freezing Jun–Aug. In the rain shadow of the Southern Alps, the city is sunny and relatively dry and can be subjected to strong Nor’wester winds. The World Buskers Festival (Jan) brings street performers to the city. The New Zealand Jazz & Blues Festival (Apr) features artists from around the world. The NZ Cup & Show Week (Nov), a major agricultural fair, also encompasses horse racing and fashion.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Sydney to Christchurch.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Sydney to Christchurch really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Sydney to Christchurch.

In terms of nonstop flights, Qantas is the most popular. Qantas offers 16 nonstop flights and 47 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Christchurch Airport (CHC) .

In terms of flights, Air New Zealand is the most popular. Air New Zealand offers 8 nonstop flights and 81 connecting flights per week. Air New Zealand flies from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Christchurch Airport (CHC) .

Other popular airlines flying from Sydney to Christchurch are:

Emirates offers 7 nonstop flights per week. Emirates flies from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Christchurch Airport (CHC) .
Jetstar offers 33 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Christchurch Airport (CHC) .
Fiji Airways offers 4 connecting flights per week. Fiji Airways flies from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Christchurch Airport (CHC) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Sydney and Christchurch.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Sydney to Christchurch recently found on Google Flights was with Air New Zealand from $330. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air New Zealand from $192.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Qantas flight from Sydney to Christchurch is $466, flying from Apr 30 to May 3.
The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Sydney to Christchurch is $330, flying from May 14 to May 17.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Sydney to Christchurch is $490, flying from Apr 30 to May 3.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Sydney to Christchurch is $381, flying from May 22 to May 25.
The cheapest Fiji Airways flight from Sydney to Christchurch is $1,387, flying from May 15 to May 18.

Qantas, Air New Zealand and Emirates fly direct from Sydney to Christchurch.

There are 16 Qantas direct flights from Sydney to Christchurch per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 8 Air New Zealand direct flights from Sydney to Christchurch per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Emirates direct flights from Sydney to Christchurch per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Sydney and Christchurch at price $677 is offered by Jetstar from Sat, Feb 28 to Mon, Mar 2.

Qantas, Air New Zealand and Emirates fly direct from Sydney to Christchurch.

There are 16 Qantas direct flights from Sydney to Christchurch per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 8 Air New Zealand direct flights from Sydney to Christchurch per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Emirates direct flights from Sydney to Christchurch per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Sydney to Christchurch on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Sydney and Christchurch start at $330 from Thu, May 14 to Sun, May 17 with Air New Zealand.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Sydney to Christchurch, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Sydney and Christchurch start at $1,025 from Thu, May 21 to Sun, May 24 with Air New Zealand.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Sydney and Christchurch start at $330 from Thu, May 14 to Sun, May 17.

To book business class trips from Sydney to Christchurch, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Sydney and Christchurch starts at $677 from Sat, Feb 28 to Mon, Mar 2 with Jetstar.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Sydney and Christchurch at price $677 is offered by Jetstar from Sat, Feb 28 to Mon, Mar 2.

To find last-minute flight deals from Sydney to Christchurch, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.