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Christchurch Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Christchurch Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from NZD 209 and round-trip from NZD 545. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        CHC 06:10
        3h 40m
        Direct
        SYD 07:50
        Christchurch - Sydney | Wed, Nov 18 | Air New Zealand
        SYD 18:15
        3h 5m
        Direct
        CHC 23:20
        Sydney - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 21 | Air New Zealand
        NZD 545 NZD 777
        30% off
        30% off
        NZD 777 NZD 545
      • CHC 06:10
        3h 40m
        Direct
        SYD 07:50
        Christchurch - Sydney | Wed, Nov 11 | Air New Zealand
        SYD 09:05
        3h 5m
        Direct
        CHC 14:10
        Sydney - Christchurch | Sun, Nov 15 | Air New Zealand
        NZD 552 NZD 777
        28% off
        28% off
        NZD 777 NZD 552
      • CHC 06:10
        3h 40m
        Direct
        SYD 07:50
        Christchurch - Sydney | Sat, Nov 21 | Air New Zealand
        SYD 19:00
        3h 5m
        Direct
        CHC 00:05
        Sydney - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 28 | Air New Zealand
        NZD 555 NZD 777
        28% off
        28% off
        NZD 777 NZD 555
      • CHC 06:10
        3h 40m
        Direct
        SYD 07:50
        Christchurch - Sydney | Sat, Nov 7 | Air New Zealand
        SYD 18:15
        3h 5m
        Direct
        CHC 23:20
        Sydney - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 10 | Air New Zealand
        NZD 569
        27% off
        NZD 777 NZD 569
      • CHC 16:35
        3h 35m
        Direct
        SYD 18:10
        Christchurch - Sydney | Thu, Nov 12 | Emirates
        SYD 08:45
        3h 15m
        Direct
        CHC 14:00
        Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 18 | Emirates
        NZD 592
        24% off
        NZD 777 NZD 592
      • CHC 06:00
        3h 35m
        Direct
        SYD 07:35
        Christchurch - Sydney | Wed, Nov 18 | Qantas Airways
        SYD 18:55
        3h 4m
        Direct
        CHC 23:59
        Sydney - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 21 | Qantas Airways
        NZD 598
        23% off
        NZD 777 NZD 598
      • CHC 18:20
        3h 20m
        Direct
        SYD 19:40
        Christchurch - Sydney | Sat, Nov 21 | Emirates
        SYD 08:45
        3h 15m
        Direct
        CHC 14:00
        Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 25 | Emirates
        NZD 601
        23% off
        NZD 777 NZD 601
      • CHC 16:35
        3h 35m
        Direct
        SYD 18:10
        Christchurch - Sydney | Sat, Nov 7 | Qantas Airways
        SYD 18:55
        3h 4m
        Direct
        CHC 23:59
        Sydney - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 10 | Qantas Airways
        NZD 601
        23% off
        NZD 777 NZD 601
      • CHC 06:10
        3h 40m
        Direct
        SYD 07:50
        Christchurch - Sydney | Tue, Nov 3 | Air New Zealand
        SYD 18:15
        3h 5m
        Direct
        CHC 23:20
        Sydney - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 7 | Air New Zealand
        NZD 605
        22% off
        NZD 777 NZD 605
      • CHC 16:35
        3h 35m
        Direct
        SYD 18:10
        Christchurch - Sydney | Tue, Nov 3 | Emirates
        SYD 08:45
        3h 15m
        Direct
        CHC 14:00
        Sydney - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 7 | Emirates
        NZD 627
        19% off
        NZD 777 NZD 627
      • CHC 18:20
        3h 20m
        Direct
        SYD 19:40
        Christchurch - Sydney | Thu, Nov 19 | Emirates
        SYD 18:55
        3h 4m
        Direct
        CHC 23:59
        Sydney - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 26 | Emirates
        NZD 627
        19% off
        NZD 777 NZD 627
      • CHC 18:20
        3h 20m
        Direct
        SYD 19:40
        Christchurch - Sydney | Sat, Nov 7 | Emirates
        SYD 18:55
        3h 4m
        Direct
        CHC 23:59
        Sydney - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 10 | Emirates
        NZD 629
        19% off
        NZD 777 NZD 629
      • CHC 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SYD 14:00
        Christchurch - Sydney | Fri, Sep 25 | Normal Airline
        SYD 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        CHC 16:00
        Sydney - Christchurch | Sun, Sep 27 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CHC 06:10
        3h 40m
        Direct
        SYD 07:50
        Christchurch - Sydney | Sat, Nov 14 | Air New Zealand
        NZD 209 NZD 286
        27% off
        27% off
        NZD 286 NZD 209
      • CHC 06:10
        3h 40m
        Direct
        SYD 07:50
        Christchurch - Sydney | Sun, Nov 8 | Air New Zealand
        NZD 209 NZD 286
        27% off
        27% off
        NZD 286 NZD 209
      • CHC 06:10
        3h 40m
        Direct
        SYD 07:50
        Christchurch - Sydney | Sat, Nov 7 | Air New Zealand
        NZD 209 NZD 286
        27% off
        27% off
        NZD 286 NZD 209
      • CHC 06:10
        3h 40m
        Direct
        SYD 07:50
        Christchurch - Sydney | Wed, Nov 18 | Air New Zealand
        NZD 209
        27% off
        NZD 286 NZD 209
      • CHC 06:10
        3h 40m
        Direct
        SYD 07:50
        Christchurch - Sydney | Sun, Nov 15 | Air New Zealand
        NZD 212
        26% off
        NZD 286 NZD 212
      • CHC 06:10
        3h 40m
        Direct
        SYD 07:50
        Christchurch - Sydney | Sat, Nov 21 | Air New Zealand
        NZD 218
        24% off
        NZD 286 NZD 218
      • CHC 06:10
        3h 40m
        Direct
        SYD 07:50
        Christchurch - Sydney | Fri, Nov 6 | Air New Zealand
        NZD 218
        24% off
        NZD 286 NZD 218
      • CHC 06:10
        3h 40m
        Direct
        SYD 07:50
        Christchurch - Sydney | Thu, Nov 19 | Air New Zealand
        NZD 219
        23% off
        NZD 286 NZD 219
      • CHC 06:10
        3h 40m
        Direct
        SYD 07:50
        Christchurch - Sydney | Fri, Nov 13 | Air New Zealand
        NZD 219
        23% off
        NZD 286 NZD 219
      • CHC 06:10
        3h 40m
        Direct
        SYD 07:50
        Christchurch - Sydney | Fri, Nov 20 | Air New Zealand
        NZD 221
        23% off
        NZD 286 NZD 221
      • CHC 06:00
        3h 35m
        Direct
        SYD 07:35
        Christchurch - Sydney | Sun, Nov 8 | Qantas Airways
        NZD 231
        19% off
        NZD 286 NZD 231
      • CHC 21:10
        13h 25m
        1 stop
        SYD 08:35
        Christchurch - Sydney | Mon, Nov 16 | Air New Zealand
        NZD 220
        23% off
        NZD 286 NZD 220
      • CHC 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SYD 14:00
        Christchurch - Sydney | Fri, Sep 25 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Christchurch Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months according to the latest Trip.com data.

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from Christchurch Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Christchurch Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from Christchurch Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport are usually in December, with an average price of NZD 324. It is best to avoid April, when the average price can reach NZD 532.

NZD 532
NZD 428
NZD 324
NZD 220
    Cheapest
  • NZD 380
    Sep
  • NZD 370
    Oct
  • NZD 326
    Nov
  • NZD 324
    Dec
  • NZD 345
    Jan
  • NZD 347
    Feb
  • NZD 410
    Mar
  • NZD 532
    Apr
  • NZD 403
    May
  • NZD 404
    Jun
  • NZD 397
    Jul
  • NZD 381
    Aug

What is the cheapest month to fly return from Christchurch Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly return fares from Christchurch Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, July is often the month to find the lowest fares from Christchurch Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport, with an average price of NZD 805. March is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching NZD 1,354.

NZD 1,354
NZD 1,080
NZD 805
NZD 531
    Cheapest
  • NZD 928
    Sep
  • NZD 985
    Oct
  • NZD 1,182
    Nov
  • NZD 1,039
    Dec
  • NZD 913
    Jan
  • NZD 1,218
    Feb
  • NZD 1,354
    Mar
  • NZD 899
    Apr
  • NZD 834
    May
  • NZD 812
    Jun
  • NZD 805
    Jul
  • NZD 839
    Aug

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Christchurch Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Christchurch Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest departure day from Christchurch Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport is Wednesday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Friday as prices are typically highest on that day.

NZD 446
NZD 424
NZD 401
NZD 379
    Cheapest
  • NZD 427
    Mon
  • NZD 417
    Tue
  • NZD 401
    Wed
  • NZD 417
    Thu
  • NZD 446
    Fri
  • NZD 433
    Sat
  • NZD 432
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Christchurch Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Christchurch Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport is Air New Zealand (from NZD 209) among 5 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Air New Zealand
From NZD 209
Qantas Airways
From NZD 231
Jetstar Airways
From NZD 239
Emirates
From NZD 242
Fiji Airways
From NZD 540

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

Check the schedule for flights from Christchurch to Sydney and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. QF138

    Christchurch Airport

    6:00 AM

    CHC

    3h 35m

    7:35 AM

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  2. QF136

    Christchurch Airport

    4:35 PM

    CHC

    3h 35m

    6:10 PM

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  3. EK5046

    Christchurch Airport

    6:00 AM

    CHC

    3h 35m

    7:35 AM

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  4. EK5018

    Christchurch Airport

    4:35 PM

    CHC

    3h 35m

    6:10 PM

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  5. NZ221

    Christchurch Airport

    6:30 AM

    CHC

    3h 40m

    8:10 AM

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  6. NZ588

    Christchurch Airport

    9:00 PM

    CHC

    1h 25m

    Direct

    10:25 PM

    AKL

    S M T W - - S
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  7. NZ101

    Auckland Intl. Airport

    7:00 AM

    AKL

    3h 45m

    Direct

    8:45 AM

    SYD

    S M T W T F S

  8. NZ588

    Christchurch Airport

    9:00 PM

    CHC

    1h 25m

    Direct

    10:25 PM

    AKL

    S M T W - - S
    Search

  9. NZ109

    Auckland Intl. Airport

    8:05 PM

    AKL

    3h 45m

    Direct

    9:50 PM

    SYD

    S M T W T F S

  10. NZ574

    Christchurch Airport

    8:10 PM

    CHC

    1h 25m

    Direct

    9:35 PM

    AKL

    S M T W T F S
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  11. NZ109

    Auckland Intl. Airport

    8:05 PM

    AKL

    3h 45m

    Direct

    9:50 PM

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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About Christchurch Airport and Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

Learn about Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance2,129.48 km
Cheapest one-way ticket priceNZD 209
Cheapest return ticket priceNZD 545

FAQs for Christchurch Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Christchurch Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport?

    Christchurch Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport takes about 3 hours 8 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 8 daily flights from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD).
  • The earliest flight from Christchurch Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport departs at 06:00, and the last departs at 17:20, with about 5 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around NZD 630 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Christchurch Airport (CHC) at 06:05 and arrives in Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) at 07:35.
  • The latest flight departs from Christchurch Airport (CHC) at 18:20 and arrives in Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) at 19:40.
    • The distance from Kingsford Smith Airport to downtown is about 8 km. It takes about 20 minutes by taxi.
  • The closest airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) is Shellharbour Airport. The distance is around 76 km.
  • Emirates is a very popular airline operating an average of 2580 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Christchurch Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport currently start from NZD 209, and round-trip fares start from NZD 545. The current lowest fare is a Air New Zealand flight departing on Sat, Nov 14; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand and Emirates operate direct flights from Christchurch Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport, with an average flight time of 3 hours, and around 30 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 Christchurch Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport is NZD 397. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • IndiGo are the most popular budget airlines flying from Christchurch Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport, with one-way fares starting from NZD 209. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Christchurch Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport operates around 21 weekly flights, mainly by Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand and Emirates. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Christchurch Airport and Kingsford Smith Intl. 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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