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Cheap flights from Sydney to Christchurch from $253

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17:45 - 22:55SYD-CHC
3h 10mdirect
06:15 - 07:50CHC-SYD
3h 35mdirect
$425Air New Zealand
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Sun, 23 Feb - Sun, 2 Mar
17:45 - 22:55SYD-CHC
3h 10mdirect
06:15 - 07:50CHC-SYD
3h 35mdirect
$427Air New Zealand
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Tue, 28 Jan - Wed, 5 Feb
09:05 - 21:15SYD-CHC
10h 10m1 stop
08:35 - 14:30CHC-SYD
7h 55m1 stop
$491Jetstar
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Mon, 19 May - Fri, 23 May
08:45 - 14:00SYD-CHC
3h 15mdirect
18:20 - 19:40CHC-SYD
3h 20mdirect
$502Emirates
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Tue, 25 Feb - Sat, 1 Mar
18:50 - 23:55SYD-CHC
3h 05mdirect
06:00 - 07:35CHC-SYD
3h 35mdirect
$522Qantas Airways
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Tue, 3 Dec - Thu, 5 Dec
18:50 - 23:55SYD-CHC
3h 05mdirect
16:30 - 18:05CHC-SYD
3h 35mdirect
$524Qantas Airways
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Tue, 14 Jan - Tue, 4 Feb
08:45 - 14:00SYD-CHC
3h 15mdirect
06:00 - 07:35CHC-SYD
3h 35mdirect
Tue, 3 Dec - Thu, 5 Dec
08:45 - 14:00SYD-CHC
3h 15mdirect
06:00 - 07:35CHC-SYD
3h 35mdirect
Tue, 10 Dec - Thu, 12 Dec
18:50 - 23:55SYD-CHC
3h 05mdirect
06:00 - 07:35CHC-SYD
3h 35mdirect
$534Emirates
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Thu, 5 Dec - Fri, 13 Dec
14:55 - 00:05SYD-CHC
7h 10m1 stop
16:10 - 22:15CHC-SYD
8h 05m1 stop
$585Jetstar
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Thu, 16 Jan - Fri, 24 Jan
17:45 - 22:55SYD-CHC
3h 10mdirect
$253Air New Zealand
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Mon, 13 Jan
17:45 - 22:55SYD-CHC
3h 10mdirect
$255Air New Zealand
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Mon, 13 Jan
06:25 - 17:35SYD-CHC
9h 10m1 stop
$264Jetstar
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Tue, 25 Mar
08:45 - 14:00SYD-CHC
3h 15mdirect
$279Emirates
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Thu, 23 Jan
18:50 - 23:55SYD-CHC
3h 05mdirect
$304Qantas Airways
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Mon, 2 Dec
18:50 - 23:55SYD-CHC
3h 05mdirect
$306Qantas Airways
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Sun, 1 Dec
21:45 - 00:05SYD-CHC
24h 20m1 stop
$309Jetstar
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Sat, 11 Jan
11:40 - 22:20SYD-CHC
8h 40m1 stop
Sun, 9 Feb
11:40 - 22:20SYD-CHC
8h 40m1 stop
Thu, 27 Feb
18:50 - 23:55SYD-CHC
3h 05mdirect
$375Emirates
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Sat, 11 Jan
18:50 - 23:55SYD-CHC
3h 05mdirect
06:00 - 07:35CHC-SYD
3h 35mdirect
$652Qantas Airways
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Sat, 23 Nov - Tue, 10 Dec
18:50 - 23:55SYD-CHC
3h 05mdirect
06:00 - 07:35CHC-SYD
3h 35mdirect
$700Qantas Airways
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Sat, 23 Nov - Thu, 5 Dec
18:50 - 23:55SYD-CHC
3h 05mdirect
06:00 - 07:35CHC-SYD
3h 35mdirect
$705Qantas Airways
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Sat, 23 Nov - Sat, 7 Dec
11:40 - 17:35SYD-CHC
27h 55m1 stop
16:10 - 22:15CHC-SYD
8h 05m1 stop
Sat, 23 Nov - Sat, 7 Dec
18:25 - 23:35SYD-CHC
3h 10mdirect
16:10 - 21:50CHC-SYD
7h 40m1 stop
Sat, 23 Nov - Thu, 5 Dec
08:45 - 14:00SYD-CHC
3h 15mdirect
18:20 - 19:40CHC-SYD
3h 20mdirect
$866Emirates
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Mon, 25 Nov - Mon, 25 Nov
06:05 - 17:35SYD-CHC
9h 30m2 stops
19:40 - 11:25CHC-SYD
17h 45m2 stops
$2,725Air New Zealand
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Mon, 25 Nov - Mon, 25 Nov
08:05 - 20:25SYD-CHC
10h 20m2 stops
14:00 - 21:05CHC-SYD
9h 05m2 stops
$2,796Air New Zealand
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Sun, 24 Nov - Sun, 1 Dec
06:15 - 07:45SYD-CHC
23h 30m2 stops
14:20 - 14:20CHC-SYD
26h 00m1 stop
$2,929Fiji Airways
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Fri, 22 Nov - Tue, 3 Dec
06:15 - 07:45SYD-CHC
23h 30m2 stops
10:30 - 21:50CHC-SYD
13h 20m2 stops
$2,995Fiji Airways
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Fri, 22 Nov - Wed, 4 Dec
17:45 - 22:55SYD-CHC
3h 10mdirect
06:15 - 07:50CHC-SYD
3h 35mdirect
$425Air New Zealand
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Sun, 23 Feb - Sun, 2 Mar
17:45 - 22:55SYD-CHC
3h 10mdirect
06:15 - 07:50CHC-SYD
3h 35mdirect
$427Air New Zealand
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Tue, 28 Jan - Wed, 5 Feb
17:45 - 22:55SYD-CHC
3h 10mdirect
06:15 - 07:50CHC-SYD
3h 35mdirect
$428Air New Zealand
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Tue, 28 Jan - Tue, 11 Feb
17:45 - 22:55SYD-CHC
3h 10mdirect
15:10 - 16:45CHC-SYD
3h 35mdirect
$430Air New Zealand
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Thu, 13 Feb - Thu, 20 Feb
18:50 - 23:55SYD-CHC
3h 05mdirect
06:00 - 07:35CHC-SYD
3h 35mdirect
$522Qantas Airways
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Tue, 3 Dec - Thu, 5 Dec
18:50 - 23:55SYD-CHC
3h 05mdirect
16:30 - 18:05CHC-SYD
3h 35mdirect
$524Qantas Airways
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Tue, 14 Jan - Tue, 4 Feb
08:45 - 14:00SYD-CHC
3h 15mdirect
06:00 - 07:35CHC-SYD
3h 35mdirect
Tue, 3 Dec - Thu, 5 Dec
18:50 - 23:55SYD-CHC
3h 05mdirect
18:20 - 19:40CHC-SYD
3h 20mdirect
Sun, 8 Dec - Tue, 10 Dec
18:50 - 23:55SYD-CHC
3h 05mdirect
06:00 - 07:35CHC-SYD
3h 35mdirect
$534Emirates
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Thu, 5 Dec - Fri, 13 Dec
08:45 - 14:00SYD-CHC
3h 15mdirect
18:20 - 19:40CHC-SYD
3h 20mdirect
$543Emirates
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Mon, 13 Jan - Wed, 22 Jan

Jetstar flights from Sydney to Christchurch

Our best Jetstar deals on Sydney to Christchurch flight tickets
Jetstar
19 May
SYD09:05Sydney Kingsford Smith
10h 10m
1 stop
CHC21:15Christchurch
23 May
CHC08:35Christchurch
7h 55m
1 stop
SYD14:30Sydney Kingsford Smith
Jetstar
16 Jan
SYD14:55Sydney Kingsford Smith
7h 10m
1 stop
CHC00:05Christchurch
24 Jan
CHC16:10Christchurch
8h 05m
1 stop
SYD22:15Sydney Kingsford Smith
Jetstar
7 Jan
SYD14:55Sydney Kingsford Smith
7h 10m
1 stop
CHC00:05Christchurch
22 Jan
CHC16:10Christchurch
7h 00m
1 stop
SYD21:10Sydney Kingsford Smith

Emirates flights from Sydney to Christchurch

Our best Emirates deals on Sydney to Christchurch flight tickets
Emirates
25 Feb
SYD08:45Sydney Kingsford Smith
3h 15m
CHC14:00Christchurch
1 Mar
CHC18:20Christchurch
3h 20m
SYD19:40Sydney Kingsford Smith
Emirates
5 Dec
SYD18:50Sydney Kingsford Smith
3h 05m
CHC23:55Christchurch
13 Dec
CHC06:00Christchurch
3h 35m
SYD07:35Sydney Kingsford Smith
Emirates
15 Feb
SYD18:50Sydney Kingsford Smith
3h 05m
CHC23:55Christchurch
8 Mar
CHC16:30Christchurch
3h 35m
SYD18:05Sydney Kingsford Smith

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Sydney to Christchurch

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What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Christchurch?

August. The cheapest time of year to fly to Christchurch from Sydney is August. The most expensive is December.

What is the cheapest day to depart Sydney for Christchurch?

Tuesday. The cheapest day of the week is usually Tuesday. The most expensive is usually Sunday.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Christchurch?

In the afternoon. Sydney to Christchurch flights are approximately 24% more expensive at midday than in the afternoon

What is the cheapest Sydney to Christchurch flight route?

Sydney Kingsford Smith - Christchurch. Fly from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Christchurch for the best Sydney - Christchurch flight prices

How far in advance should you book Sydney to Christchurch flights?

29 days before. The cheapest time to buy a flight from Sydney to Christchurch is approximately 29 days to departure

What cabin class options are available on Sydney to Christchurch flights?

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on Sydney to Christchurch flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Sydney to Christchurch flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Sydney to Christchurch.

How have Sydney to Christchurch flight prices changed over time?

As of November 2024, prices for Sydney to Christchurch flights are approximately 4% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Sydney and Christchurch?


When to book flights from Sydney to Christchurch

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Best price found

$253

Fastest flight time

3h 05m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Christchurch

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Christchurch from Sydney in the past 72 hours is $253. The best return flight deal from Sydney to Christchurch found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $425.
The fastest flight from Sydney to Christchurch takes 3h 05m
Direct flights go from Sydney to Christchurch every day.
There is 1 airport near Christchurch: Christchurch (CHC)

  • How far is Sydney Kingsford Smith to Christchurch by plane?

    There are 2136.1 km between Sydney Kingsford Smith and Christchurch. Flights usually cover this in 3h 05m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch Airport?

    Prices for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch Airport were last updated today.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch Airport?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Christchurch Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Christchurch Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Christchurch Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Sydney to Christchurch?

  • What is the most popular airline from Sydney to Christchurch?


Best airlines flying from Sydney to Christchurch

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JetstarPriceFrom $389Free cancellationRating
6.6
508 reviews
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Air New ZealandPriceFrom $427Free cancellationRating
8.0
531 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $478Free cancellationRating
7.6
820 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom $513Free cancellationRating
8.1
3,485 reviews
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  • Emirates Flights From Sydney to Christchurch

    Emirates flight deals from Sydney to Christchurch start from $334 round-trip. Over the 21 Emirates flights for this route in a normal week, average airfare is usually $435 round-trip - but some users have found much cheaper deals with momondo.

  • Air New Zealand Flights From Sydney to Christchurch

    $278 is the best Air New Zealand flight deal from Sydney to Christchurch found on momondo over the last 72 hours. The average Air New Zealand ticket price found was closer to $356, however, with flight time and availability significantly affecting the price. Air New Zealand (8.0/10 from 531 user reviews) flies into Christchurch from Sydney 5 times in an average week so prices can vary.


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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from Sydney to Christchurch?

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Can I find flights from Sydney to Christchurch with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. All flights to Christchurch from Sydney on momondo can be compared and filtered by various policies on offer, including flexible booking.

How can momondo help me find flights from Sydney to Christchurch?

momondo helps you find the best flight between Sydney and Christchurch by providing filters to narrow your choice of flights to those matching your criteria. You can select flights based on numerous factors such as price, departure and landing times, airport and airline.

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