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Flights from Sydney to Christchurch Starting at NZD 259

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  • Round-trip
      • Cheapest nonstop
        SYD17:45
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CHC22:55
        Sat, Feb 1|Sydney - Christchurch|Air New Zealand
        NZD 322NZD 480
        33% OFF
        33% OFF
        NZD 480NZD 322

        Choose Air New Zealand flights from Sydney to Christchurch. The one-way direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Kingsford Smith Airport on Sat, Feb 1, arriving at Christchurch International Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 322 including taxes and charges.

      • SYD17:45
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CHC22:55
        Sat, Mar 15|Sydney - Christchurch|Air New Zealand
        NZD 330NZD 480
        31% OFF
        31% OFF
        NZD 480NZD 330

        Choose Air New Zealand flights from Sydney to Christchurch. The one-way direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Kingsford Smith Airport on Sat, Mar 15, arriving at Christchurch International Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 330 including taxes and charges.

      • SYD06:25
        13h 55m
        1 stop
        CHC22:20
        Tue, Mar 25|Sydney - Christchurch|Jetstar Airways
        NZD 259NZD 480
        46% OFF
        46% OFF
        NZD 480NZD 259

        Choose Jetstar Airways flights from Sydney to Christchurch. The one-way connecting flight with Jetstar Airways departs from Kingsford Smith Airport on Tue, Mar 25, arriving at Christchurch International Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 259 including taxes and charges.

      • SYD06:25
        9h 10m
        1 stop
        CHC17:35
        Tue, Mar 18|Sydney - Christchurch|Jetstar Airways
        NZD 260
        NZD 260

        Choose Jetstar Airways flights from Sydney to Christchurch. The one-way connecting flight with Jetstar Airways departs from Kingsford Smith Airport on Tue, Mar 18, arriving at Christchurch International Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 260 including taxes and charges.

      • SYD06:20
        7h 35m
        1 stop
        CHC15:55
        Tue, Apr 1|Sydney - Christchurch|Jetstar Airways
        NZD 271
        NZD 271

        Choose Jetstar Airways flights from Sydney to Christchurch. The one-way connecting flight with Jetstar Airways departs from Kingsford Smith Airport on Tue, Apr 1, arriving at Christchurch International Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 271 including taxes and charges.

      • SYD06:20
        11h 35m
        1 stop
        CHC19:55
        Tue, Apr 8|Sydney - Christchurch|Jetstar Airways
        NZD 271
        NZD 271

        Choose Jetstar Airways flights from Sydney to Christchurch. The one-way connecting flight with Jetstar Airways departs from Kingsford Smith Airport on Tue, Apr 8, arriving at Christchurch International Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 271 including taxes and charges.

      • SYD06:25
        13h 55m
        1 stop
        CHC22:20
        Fri, Mar 28|Sydney - Christchurch|Jetstar Airways
        NZD 302
        NZD 302

        Choose Jetstar Airways flights from Sydney to Christchurch. The one-way connecting flight with Jetstar Airways departs from Kingsford Smith Airport on Fri, Mar 28, arriving at Christchurch International Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 302 including taxes and charges.

      • SYD09:00
        11h 20m
        1 stop
        CHC22:20
        Wed, Mar 26|Sydney - Christchurch|Jetstar Airways
        NZD 307
        NZD 307

        Choose Jetstar Airways flights from Sydney to Christchurch. The one-way connecting flight with Jetstar Airways departs from Kingsford Smith Airport on Wed, Mar 26, arriving at Christchurch International Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 307 including taxes and charges.

      • SYD06:25
        7h 30m
        1 stop
        CHC15:55
        Tue, Mar 4|Sydney - Christchurch|Jetstar Airways
        NZD 310
        NZD 310

        Choose Jetstar Airways flights from Sydney to Christchurch. The one-way connecting flight with Jetstar Airways departs from Kingsford Smith Airport on Tue, Mar 4, arriving at Christchurch International Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 310 including taxes and charges.

      • SYD06:25
        7h 30m
        1 stop
        CHC15:55
        Tue, Feb 25|Sydney - Christchurch|Jetstar Airways
        NZD 350
        NZD 350

        Choose Jetstar Airways flights from Sydney to Christchurch. The one-way connecting flight with Jetstar Airways departs from Kingsford Smith Airport on Tue, Feb 25, arriving at Christchurch International Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 350 including taxes and charges.

      • SYD01:00 pm
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CHC02:00 pm
        Thu, Feb 6|Sydney - Christchurch|Air New Zealand
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Sydney to Christchurch flight time & flight schedules

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  1. JQ203

    Jetstar Airways

    06:20

    SYD

    3.1h

    11:25

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  2. JQ241

    Jetstar Airways

    19:50

    AKL

    1.4h

    21:15

    CHC

    SMTWT-S

  3. JQ203

    Jetstar Airways

    06:20

    SYD

    3.1h

    11:25

    AKL

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  4. JQ239

    Jetstar Airways

    18:30

    AKL

    1.4h

    19:55

    CHC

    SMTWT-S

  5. JQ203

    Jetstar Airways

    06:20

    SYD

    3.1h

    11:25

    AKL

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  6. JQ237

    Jetstar Airways

    16:10

    AKL

    1.4h

    17:35

    CHC

    SMTWTFS

  7. JQ203

    Jetstar Airways

    06:20

    SYD

    3.1h

    11:25

    AKL

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  8. JQ235

    Jetstar Airways

    14:30

    AKL

    1.4h

    15:55

    CHC

    SMTWTFS

  9. JQ505

    Jetstar Airways

    07:00

    SYD

    1.6h

    08:35

    MEL

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  10. JQ171

    Jetstar Airways

    11:05

    MEL

    3.3h

    16:20

    CHC

    -MT-TFS

  11. EK412

    Emirates

    07:50

    SYD

    3.1h

    Nonstop

    12:55

    CHC

    SMTWTFS
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  12. VA509

    Virgin Australia

    08:20

    SYD

    1.3h

    08:40

    OOL

    SMTWTFS
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  13. JQ187

    Jetstar Airways

    17:50

    OOL

    3.3h

    00:05

    CHC

    S--W-F-

  14. JQ201

    Jetstar Airways

    09:05

    SYD

    3.1h

    14:10

    AKL

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  15. JQ241

    Jetstar Airways

    19:50

    AKL

    1.4h

    21:15

    CHC

    SMTWT-S

  16. JQ412

    Jetstar Airways

    14:10

    SYD

    1.3h

    15:30

    OOL

    SMT-TFS
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  17. JQ187

    Jetstar Airways

    17:50

    OOL

    3.3h

    00:05

    CHC

    S--W-F-

  18. NZ226

    Air New Zealand

    17:45

    SYD

    3.2h

    Nonstop

    22:55

    CHC

    SMTWTFS
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FAQ

  • When are flight tickets from Sydney (SYD) to Christchurch (CHC) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Sydney to Christchurch based on the departure date and time of your selection. By analyzing data from all airlines, we've discovered that on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much do flights from Sydney (SYD) to Christchurch (CHC) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around NZD 663.

  • How long does it take to fly from Sydney (SYD) to Christchurch (CHC) and what is the distance?

    It takes around 3 hours 6 minutes to fly from Sydney (SYD) to Christchurch (CHC).

  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Christchurch?

    • The distance from Christchurch International Airport to downtown is about 9 km. It takes about 20 minutes by taxi.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Sydney (SYD) to Christchurch (CHC)?

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Flight Information from Sydney to Christchurch

Cheapest nonstop flight priceNZD 259
Cheapest round-trip ticket priceNZD 464
Off-season for travelDecember
Peak season for travelOctober
Flight distance2,127.59 km
Average flight time3 hours 6 minutes
Popular airlineEmirates

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