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$183 Find cheap flights from Christchurch to Sydney

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Christchurch to Sydney departing on 11/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from Christchurch to Sydney (CHC-SYD)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Christchurch to Sydney that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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20:25 - 08:05CHC-SYD
13h 40m1 stop
09:05 - 17:35SYD-CHC
6h 30m1 stop
$500Jetstar
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Mon, 27 May - Wed, 5 Jun
06:35 - 08:15CHC-SYD
3h 40mdirect
18:10 - 11:25SYD-CHC
15h 15m1 stop
$508Air New Zealand
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Mon, 12 Aug - Tue, 10 Sep
06:35 - 08:15CHC-SYD
3h 40mdirect
09:05 - 19:50SYD-CHC
8h 45m1 stop
Mon, 27 May - Wed, 5 Jun
06:35 - 08:15CHC-SYD
3h 40mdirect
18:10 - 07:25SYD-CHC
11h 15m1 stop
$516Air New Zealand
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Thu, 6 Jun - Thu, 13 Jun
12:00 - 16:55CHC-SYD
6h 55m1 stop
18:10 - 11:25SYD-CHC
15h 15m1 stop
$517Air New Zealand
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Mon, 12 Aug - Tue, 10 Sep
06:35 - 08:15CHC-SYD
3h 40mdirect
17:55 - 23:00SYD-CHC
3h 05mdirect
$524Air New Zealand
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Mon, 27 May - Wed, 5 Jun
06:35 - 08:15CHC-SYD
3h 40mdirect
11:35 - 14:35SYD-CHC
25h 00m1 stop
Mon, 27 May - Fri, 31 May
06:05 - 07:35CHC-SYD
3h 30mdirect
10:20 - 15:25SYD-CHC
3h 05mdirect
$656Qantas Airways
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Wed, 5 Jun - Wed, 12 Jun
06:05 - 07:35CHC-SYD
3h 30mdirect
18:55 - 23:55SYD-CHC
3h 00mdirect
$657Qantas Airways
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Wed, 5 Jun - Wed, 12 Jun
17:45 - 19:05CHC-SYD
3h 20mdirect
07:50 - 12:55SYD-CHC
3h 05mdirect
$674Emirates
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Fri, 12 Jul - Wed, 17 Jul

Flights from Christchurch to Sydney - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Christchurch to Sydney to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Christchurch to Sydney?

The average price of all flights from Christchurch to Sydney clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Christchurch to Sydney, look for departures on Mondays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Sydney, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Christchurch to Sydney, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Christchurch to Sydney is November, where tickets cost $616 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and December, where the average cost of tickets is $854 and $817 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Christchurch to Sydney?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Christchurch to Sydney, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Christchurch to Sydney, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 66 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Christchurch to Sydney?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, Jetstar offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $183. KAYAK users also found Christchurch to Sydney return flights on Jetstar from $500 and on Air New Zealand from $508.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Christchurch and Sydney?

Qantas Airways connects Christchurch to Sydney with up to 4 flights per day. Air New Zealand also offers 1 flight per day, while Emirates follows with 1 flight per day.

Which airlines fly direct between Christchurch and Sydney?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Christchurch to Sydney.
There are 3 airlines that fly direct from Christchurch to Sydney. They are: Air New Zealand, Emirates and Qantas Airways. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Emirates at $311 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Air New Zealand.

How many flights are there between Christchurch and Sydney per day?

Each day, there are between 6 and 7 nonstop flights that take off from Christchurch and land in Sydney, with an average flight time of 3h 30m. The most common departure time is 06:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 45 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Tuesday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Sunday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Christchurch and Sydney?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Christchurch to Sydney take?

A direct flight to Sydney will take on average 3h 20m to travel the 3,420 km flying distance from Christchurch.

What’s the earliest departure time from Christchurch to Sydney?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Christchurch at 06:05 and will be landing in Sydney at 07:35.

What’s the latest departure time from Christchurch to Sydney?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Christchurch to Sydney jets off at 17:45 and lands at 19:05.

Good to know

Low season

August

High season

February

Cheapest flight

$183
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Christchurch to Sydney

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Christchurch to Sydney based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Christchurch to Sydney

  • What is the cheapest flight from Christchurch to Sydney?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Christchurch to Sydney was $119 for a one-way ticket and $326 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Christchurch to Sydney?

    Christchurch and Sydney are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Christchurch from Christchurch and will be arriving at Sydney Kingsford Smith.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Christchurch to Sydney?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Christchurch to Sydney flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Christchurch to Sydney?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Christchurch and Sydney, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Christchurch to Sydney?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Christchurch to Sydney, Air New Zealand or Emirates?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Christchurch to Sydney are Air New Zealand and Emirates. With an average price for the route of $574 and an overall rating of 8.2, Air New Zealand is the most popular choice. Emirates is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $639 and an overall rating of 8.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Christchurch to Sydney?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Christchurch to Sydney.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Christchurch to Sydney?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Sydney from Christchurch is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Christchurch to Sydney?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Sydney with an airline and back to Christchurch with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Christchurch to Sydney?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Sydney from Christchurch up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Christchurch to Sydney

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $257 or less one-way and $454 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Christchurch to Sydney Kingsford Smith?

Find which airlines fly direct from Christchurch to Kingsford Smith, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Christchurch to Sydney Kingsford Smith

Monday

ANA, Air China, Air New Zealand, +13 more

ANA, Air China, +14 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air China, Air New Zealand, +13 more

ANA, Air China, +14 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air China, Air New Zealand, +13 more

ANA, Air China, +14 more

Thursday

ANA, Air China, Air New Zealand, +13 more

ANA, Air China, +14 more

Friday

ANA, Air China, Air New Zealand, +13 more

ANA, Air China, +14 more

Saturday

ANA, Air China, Air New Zealand, +13 more

ANA, Air China, +14 more

Sunday

ANA, Air China, Air New Zealand, +13 more

ANA, Air China, +14 more

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Direct returns

Sydney Kingsford Smith to Christchurch

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +14 more

ANA, Air Canada, +15 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +14 more

ANA, Air Canada, +15 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +14 more

ANA, Air Canada, +15 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +14 more

ANA, Air Canada, +15 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +14 more

ANA, Air Canada, +15 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +14 more

ANA, Air Canada, +15 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +14 more

ANA, Air Canada, +15 more

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Top 4 airlines serving from Christchurch to Sydney

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Christchurch to Sydney. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.2
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 650 reviews
8.8crew
7.9entertainment
7.6food
8.1comfort
8.4boarding
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Short flight so no entertainment, turbulence so no food service - overall flight as expected

8.0 ExcellentMichelle, Apr 2024NPL - AKL
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Short flight so no entertainment, turbulence so no food service - overall flight as expected

All was good, the only thing was it didn't run on time.

The staff and crew on board were excellent. Business class however, was very weird. I thought we would have individual pods, but the way it was set up was unexpected. Not very private and If you wanted to lay down, you had to have an entire bed made up for you by the crew, rather than how Delta one works where you could just lie down whenever you feel like it. It was a 16 hour flight. I chose not to have my bed made, and that turned out to be a good idea because everybody who had their bed made had to wait for the crew to roll up their mattresses. So strange!

Crew were pleasant, happy to be there and were a joy to be around. Entire operation was professional, well thought out and ran like a Swiss clock.

United flight from SFO to PDX was cancelled. I will ask for a refund. Had to book on Alaska

Good food and entertainment options. Great Staff that were all welcoming and caregiving.

Flight was canceled due to technical issue shortly before the check-in counters opened. Passengers were rebooked on a flight three days later. Request to be accommodated on Air Tahiti Nui could not be processed. Customer service sorted out the refund after calling and being put on hold for almost an hour.

Carring crew, nice ambiance of the cabin, comfortable beds, good food well served. We liked everything.

2 of the 6 economy toilets were out of order. Drinks were not offered often enough - you have to order on-screen, which is often unavailable. Snacks and Milo ran out very early. Crew was fine but I think there was a sticking issue

So here's the rub - my flight was booked through Chatdeal even though I bought it under the Kayak umbrella. All the return flights were theoretically through Air New Zealand, however except for the initial leg from New Zealand, they were all partnered flights. So when I arrived at the airport in New Zealand they could only issue me my ticket to Fiji. Once in Fiji I had to do some serious leg work and finagling to get my ticket to Los Angeles through Fiji Air. This included a monitored covid RAT that I wasn't aware I needed to do. So I gave the score I did because of the complexity and annoyance created in the process of getting a boarding pass for my Nadi-LA flight.

No entertainment u less you pay. Wish there were some free movies

Service needs to improve. Air hostess do not register flyers request and we need to keep on repeating our request to them on multiple occasions

Staff were friendly, and provided great service. The food was plentiful and delicious. Food could have been hotter.

The crew manager let the staff down by not ensuring special dietary requirements meal were coming in drips . The poor cabin crew did not stop . If organised the cabin could take a short break ..The cabin crew were AWESOME UNLIKE THIER TWO MANAGES!

They had superb boarding (started an hour before flight time). Timely pushback from them gate and an early arrival. Flight and service was very comfortable. I wanted to move my flight to an earlier one, only thing was there was no one at emirates in Heathrow to help. Had to call the call the center and pay to change. There were ample seats on the flight though

More leg room and comfortable seats at least for long flights

Check-in process at Bengaluru airport was atrociously slow. Emirates should allow baggage drop option after online check-in and verification of documents. The rest of the flight was quite good and we didn't have any complaints.

Probably the best flight I’ve ever been on. Emirates first class is leagues beyond British airways and Lufthansa’s.

The air hostess spilled tomato juice on me by mistake in Mumbai -Dubai flight. I was traveling from Mumbai to UAD. Her senior came and offered couple of small chocolates (probably given in business class) as compensation. I asked for access to lounge as I had to travel till IAD and I could shower and change. But she said she cannot do that and did nothing further. I found the response to their mistake as inappropriate.

The amenities offered in the Business class is far away less compared with other Air Companies. Emirates is going down in the competition pricing the same value as Qatar airways for example.

Flight delay was informed at the last minute. Food quality is not up to Qantas standard I was unable to book an online boarding pass on any of my 6 flights.

Following a marathon flight riddled by delays and changes from Santiago, Chile, my flight to Melbourne from Sydney was on schedule but I was transferred to the next flight. The reason by ticketing and the floor manager was I missed the entry to flight by one minute! That's right, the emphasised that if I was 1 minute earlier I would be on the flight. I asked what was the point them emphasising 1minute overdue and how that helped me or the situation. They didn't care at all. Replying that if it was one minute earlier they would've done something and smirking delivering the information. Australian's do call Australia home, Qantas calls Australian's suckers.

Rescheduled after ticket purchased and issued, not 2 or 3 times and not a fourth but by 5 times, by Qantas, that's right, 5 changes! Forcing an overnight stay in Chile and need for visa. Qantas can no longer provide basic services as a national or international service provider. Professionalism is extinct and the provider needs to be mentored and educated in perfecting who to operate as an airline. Qantas is the spirit of Australian dissatisfaction.

Amazing! Was put on the earlier flight and I requested for an aisle seat and was given it. Thanks Qantas!

The staff we fantastic and seemed to work very well with each other

Business lounge in Melbourne mediocre. Look at Emirates or Qatar, Qantas! Great friendly crew. Food was good but Emirates is a level above. Business seat good. But can’t compare to Qatar. Main reason for booking Qantas is loyalty and terrific connection via Perth to LHR.

It's only a short trip from Sydney to Melbourne, which i have done many times. The trip met my expectations

The crew were amazing - A great job. They made me feel special and valued.

I really appreciated the fact that when I checked my bags at the Quantas counter after arriving from an international flight an hour early, the agent noticed I had a very long layover. He then found an earlier flight that allowed me to get to Cairns several hours earlier than I planned. That was amazing because I had already traveled over 20 hours and wasn’t looking forward to such a long layover. It allowed me to see my daughter and grandchildren much earlier (it had been two years since I visited last).

Qantas cancelled my flight for no good reason and rebooked me into a middle seat.

a constant reminder that you need to work harder so you can avoid this airline

For some reason the cabin was kept very cold. Unlike my flight over which i would say was excellent this was a long, cold flight home.

Note that food has to be purchased in flight. No free food. And no entertainment in flight. So I’ve treated these two items as okay which, in this case, means neutral/not applicable.

My Dad needed assistance to board the plane. The Jetstar staff were excellent with him and made the experience a lot easier😁

No food taken so can't rate also no entertainment so can't rate.

Boarding was easy and unstressful, though the early "final call" was a bit off-putting. The crew were pleasant, and the seats were comfortable. The prices for food and drink were reasonable, apart from tea and coffee, where simple percolated coffee was charged at espresso prices. Deboarding was OK, though some Jetstar passengers appear to have a bad habit of pushing forward from their assigned rows, making it more difficult to get out for passengers that have paid a premium to sit up-front. Jetstar might want to look to address this to stop it from spreading.

I got to the airport earlier than I expected, and they let me change to an earlier flight with no trouble.

The price difference/saving isn't sufficient to compensate the experience difference, don't recommend unless flight is under 3 hours. Huge queues for check in and the priority lane of other ailines blocked checked in Jetstar passengers from proceeding through to screening. Gate change to a "dungeon gate" that didn't have toilets in the vicinity. 45minute delay in boarding, no updates or explaination, let alone apology for any inconvenience. 1 scanner working for a full fight to board, no coordination. Loaded on to crowded buses to get on the plane in the middle of the tarmac, up stairs with no explaination. 4 bus trips. No system for boarding in sections. Over an hour late departing. Nothing complimentary, not even water or in-flight music. Pay wave not available and no cash sales. Staff onboard were friendly and professional.

Flight was delayed by 1 hour, we board then had to sit on the tarmac for another hour before take off. The flight was fine but again another delay with the baggage which took another hour to appear on the carousel.

It was a super crowded time to travel out of Melbourne, but the flight was OK

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Christchurch to Sydney found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
11/6Tue
1 stopJetstar
13h 40mCHC-SYD
$183
12/6Wed
1 stopJetstar
13h 40mCHC-SYD
$201
16/7Tue
directAir New Zealand
3h 40mCHC-SYD
$221
31/8Sat
directAir New Zealand
3h 40mCHC-SYD
$224
29/5Wed
1 stop
25h 55mCHC-SYD
$252
30/5Thu
1 stop
27h 00mCHC-SYD
$258
7/7Sun
directEmirates
3h 20mCHC-SYD
$267
25/5Sat
directQantas Airways
3h 30mCHC-SYD
$292
11/7Thu
directEmirates
3h 20mCHC-SYD
$304
30/4Tue
directQantas Airways
3h 30mCHC-SYD
$387

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Last minute flights from Christchurch to Sydney

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Christchurch to Sydney that are departing in the next 10 days.
26/4Fri
multi-stopQantas Airways
8h 00mCHC-SYD
10/5Fri
directQantas Airways
3h 00mSYD-CHC
$789
26/4Fri
multi-stop
7h 00mCHC-SYD
10/5Fri
multi-stop
9h 50mSYD-CHC
$809
26/4Fri
multi-stop
6h 45mCHC-SYD
26/4Fri
direct
3h 05mSYD-CHC
$837
26/4Fri
multi-stopQantas Airways
6h 45mCHC-SYD
26/4Fri
directQantas Airways
3h 00mSYD-CHC
$841
26/4Fri
directQantas Airways
3h 20mCHC-SYD
10/5Fri
directQantas Airways
3h 00mSYD-CHC
$844
26/4Fri
multi-stopQantas Airways
6h 45mCHC-SYD
26/4Fri
directQantas Airways
3h 00mSYD-CHC
$863
26/4Fri
direct
3h 30mCHC-SYD
26/4Fri
direct
3h 05mSYD-CHC
$878
26/4Fri
multi-stopQantas Airways
8h 30mCHC-SYD
26/4Fri
multi-stopQantas Airways
6h 15mSYD-CHC
$880
26/4Fri
multi-stopJetstar
12h 55mCHC-SYD
10/5Fri
multi-stopJetstar
16h 05mSYD-CHC
$897
26/4Fri
multi-stopJetstar
14h 45mCHC-SYD
10/5Fri
multi-stopJetstar
24h 25mSYD-CHC
$1,141

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Christchurch - Sydney Flights

Departure:

Christchurch (CHC)New Zealand

Destination:

Sydney (SYD)Australia

Return flight deals:

Sydney - Christchurch

Cabin classes:

$1,586
$1,260
$6,672
$266

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