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Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Christchurch International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from £105 and round-trip from £235. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      CHC 06:10
      3h 40m
      Direct
      SYD 07:50
      Christchurch - Sydney | Tue, Nov 17 | Air New Zealand
      SYD 18:15
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 23:20
      Sydney - Christchurch | Fri, Nov 20 | Air New Zealand
      £235 £312
      25% off
      25% off
      £312 £235
    • CHC 06:10
      3h 40m
      Direct
      SYD 07:50
      Christchurch - Sydney | Sun, Nov 22 | Air New Zealand
      SYD 19:00
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 00:05
      Sydney - Christchurch | Fri, Nov 27 | Air New Zealand
      £235 £312
      25% off
      25% off
      £312 £235
    • CHC 06:10
      3h 40m
      Direct
      SYD 07:50
      Christchurch - Sydney | Fri, Nov 20 | Air New Zealand
      SYD 19:00
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 00:05
      Sydney - Christchurch | Fri, Nov 27 | Air New Zealand
      £239 £312
      23% off
      23% off
      £312 £239
    • CHC 06:10
      3h 40m
      Direct
      SYD 07:50
      Christchurch - Sydney | Fri, Nov 6 | Air New Zealand
      SYD 18:15
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 23:20
      Sydney - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 12 | Air New Zealand
      £249
      20% off
      £312 £249
    • CHC 16:35
      3h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 18:10
      Christchurch - Sydney | Wed, Nov 11 | Emirates
      SYD 08:45
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 14:00
      Sydney - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 17 | Emirates
      £255
      18% off
      £312 £255
    • CHC 18:10
      3h 30m
      Direct
      SYD 19:40
      Christchurch - Sydney | Thu, Nov 12 | Emirates
      SYD 18:55
      3h 4m
      Direct
      CHC 23:59
      Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 18 | Emirates
      £255
      18% off
      £312 £255
    • CHC 06:00
      3h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 07:35
      Christchurch - Sydney | Tue, Nov 17 | Qantas Airways
      SYD 18:55
      3h 4m
      Direct
      CHC 23:59
      Sydney - Christchurch | Fri, Nov 20 | Qantas Airways
      £258
      17% off
      £312 £258
    • CHC 18:10
      3h 30m
      Direct
      SYD 19:40
      Christchurch - Sydney | Fri, Nov 13 | Emirates
      SYD 18:55
      3h 4m
      Direct
      CHC 23:59
      Sydney - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 19 | Emirates
      £260
      17% off
      £312 £260
    • CHC 18:10
      3h 30m
      Direct
      SYD 19:40
      Christchurch - Sydney | Mon, Nov 16 | Emirates
      SYD 18:55
      3h 4m
      Direct
      CHC 23:59
      Sydney - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 19 | Emirates
      £261
      16% off
      £312 £261
    • CHC 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SYD 14:00
      Christchurch - Sydney | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
      SYD 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      CHC 16:00
      Sydney - Christchurch | Fri, Oct 30 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      CHC 09:10
      3h 30m
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Christchurch - Sydney | Sun, Nov 8 | Jetstar Airways
      £105 £133
      21% off
      21% off
      £133 £105
    • Cheapest
      CHC 18:10
      3h 30m
      Direct
      SYD 19:40
      Christchurch - Sydney | Thu, Dec 24 | Emirates
      £105 £133
      21% off
      21% off
      £133 £105
    • Cheapest
      CHC 18:10
      3h 30m
      Direct
      SYD 19:40
      Christchurch - Sydney | Sat, Dec 12 | Emirates
      £105 £133
      21% off
      21% off
      £133 £105
    • Cheapest
      CHC 06:00
      3h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 07:35
      Christchurch - Sydney | Mon, Dec 7 | Emirates
      £105
      21% off
      £133 £105
    • Cheapest
      CHC 06:00
      3h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 07:35
      Christchurch - Sydney | Thu, Dec 10 | Emirates
      £105
      21% off
      £133 £105
    • CHC 09:10
      3h 30m
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Christchurch - Sydney | Sat, Nov 7 | Jetstar Airways
      £107
      59% off
      £260 £107
    • CHC 16:35
      3h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 18:10
      Christchurch - Sydney | Fri, Dec 11 | Qantas Airways
      £108
      19% off
      £133 £108
    • CHC 06:00
      3h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 07:35
      Christchurch - Sydney | Sat, Dec 19 | Emirates
      £108
      57% off
      £260 £108
    • CHC 09:10
      3h 30m
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Christchurch - Sydney | Sat, Nov 7 | Jetstar Airways
      £109
      18% off
      £133 £109
    • CHC 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SYD 14:00
      Christchurch - Sydney | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CHC 09:10
      3h 30m
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Christchurch - Sydney | Sat, Nov 7 | Jetstar Airways
      £107 £446
      76% off
      76% off
      £446 £107
    • CHC 06:00
      3h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 07:35
      Christchurch - Sydney | Sat, Dec 19 | Emirates
      £108 £446
      76% off
      76% off
      £446 £108
    • CHC 09:10
      3h 30m
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Christchurch - Sydney | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      £122 £446
      73% off
      73% off
      £446 £122
    • CHC 06:10
      3h 40m
      Direct
      SYD 07:50
      Christchurch - Sydney | Wed, Nov 18 | Air New Zealand
      £145
      67% off
      £446 £145
    • CHC 06:00
      3h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 07:35
      Christchurch - Sydney | Fri, Dec 4 | Emirates
      £147
      67% off
      £446 £147
    • CHC 16:35
      3h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 18:10
      Christchurch - Sydney | Tue, Dec 15 | Emirates
      £153
      66% off
      £446 £153
    • CHC 06:00
      3h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 07:35
      Christchurch - Sydney | Wed, Jan 20 | Emirates
      £156
      65% off
      £446 £156
    • CHC 06:10
      3h 40m
      Direct
      SYD 07:50
      Christchurch - Sydney | Sat, Nov 7 | Air New Zealand
      £174
      61% off
      £446 £174
    • CHC 06:00
      3h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 07:35
      Christchurch - Sydney | Mon, Dec 7 | Emirates
      £205
      54% off
      £446 £205
    • CHC 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SYD 14:00
      Christchurch - Sydney | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CHC 09:10
      3h 30m
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Christchurch - Sydney | Sun, Nov 8 | Jetstar Airways
      £105 £133
      21% off
      21% off
      £133 £105
    • CHC 18:10
      3h 30m
      Direct
      SYD 19:40
      Christchurch - Sydney | Thu, Dec 24 | Emirates
      £105 £133
      21% off
      21% off
      £133 £105
    • CHC 18:10
      3h 30m
      Direct
      SYD 19:40
      Christchurch - Sydney | Sat, Dec 12 | Emirates
      £105 £133
      21% off
      21% off
      £133 £105
    • CHC 06:00
      3h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 07:35
      Christchurch - Sydney | Mon, Dec 7 | Emirates
      £105
      21% off
      £133 £105
    • CHC 06:00
      3h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 07:35
      Christchurch - Sydney | Thu, Dec 10 | Emirates
      £105
      21% off
      £133 £105
    • CHC 09:10
      3h 30m
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Christchurch - Sydney | Sat, Nov 7 | Jetstar Airways
      £107
      59% off
      £260 £107
    • CHC 16:35
      3h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 18:10
      Christchurch - Sydney | Fri, Dec 11 | Qantas Airways
      £108
      19% off
      £133 £108
    • CHC 06:00
      3h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 07:35
      Christchurch - Sydney | Sat, Dec 19 | Emirates
      £108
      57% off
      £260 £108
    • CHC 09:10
      3h 30m
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Christchurch - Sydney | Sat, Nov 7 | Jetstar Airways
      £109
      18% off
      £133 £109
    • CHC 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SYD 14:00
      Christchurch - Sydney | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CHC 09:10
      3h 30m
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Christchurch - Sydney | Mon, Nov 2 | Jetstar Airways
      £121 £333
      64% off
      64% off
      £333 £121
    • CHC 09:10
      3h 30m
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Christchurch - Sydney | Wed, Oct 28 | Jetstar Airways
      £147 £333
      56% off
      56% off
      £333 £147
    • CHC 09:10
      3h 30m
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Christchurch - Sydney | Thu, Oct 29 | Jetstar Airways
      £152 £333
      54% off
      54% off
      £333 £152
    • CHC 06:10
      3h 40m
      Direct
      SYD 07:50
      Christchurch - Sydney | Tue, Oct 27 | Air New Zealand
      £188
      44% off
      £333 £188
    • CHC 06:10
      3h 40m
      Direct
      SYD 07:50
      Christchurch - Sydney | Mon, Nov 2 | Air New Zealand
      £202
      39% off
      £333 £202
    • CHC 06:10
      3h 40m
      Direct
      SYD 07:50
      Christchurch - Sydney | Sun, Nov 1 | Air New Zealand
      £203
      39% off
      £333 £203
    • CHC 09:10
      3h 30m
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Christchurch - Sydney | Sat, Oct 31 | Jetstar Airways
      £206
      38% off
      £333 £206
    • CHC 06:00
      3h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 07:35
      Christchurch - Sydney | Sun, Nov 1 | Qantas Airways
      £218
      35% off
      £333 £218
    • CHC 18:10
      3h 30m
      Direct
      SYD 19:40
      Christchurch - Sydney | Fri, Oct 30 | Emirates
      £222
      33% off
      £333 £222
    • CHC 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SYD 14:00
      Christchurch - Sydney | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • CHC 18:20
      3h 20m
      Direct
      SYD 19:40
      Christchurch - Sydney | Sun, Nov 29 | Qantas Airways
      £338 £403
      16% off
      16% off
      £403 £338
    • CHC 09:10
      3h 30m
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Christchurch - Sydney | Sun, Nov 8 | Jetstar Airways
      £105 £133
      21% off
      21% off
      £133 £105
    • CHC 18:10
      3h 30m
      Direct
      SYD 19:40
      Christchurch - Sydney | Thu, Dec 24 | Emirates
      £105 £133
      21% off
      21% off
      £133 £105
    • CHC 18:10
      3h 30m
      Direct
      SYD 19:40
      Christchurch - Sydney | Sat, Dec 12 | Emirates
      £105
      21% off
      £133 £105
    • CHC 09:10
      3h 30m
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Christchurch - Sydney | Sat, Nov 7 | Jetstar Airways
      £107
      59% off
      £260 £107
    • CHC 09:10
      3h 30m
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Christchurch - Sydney | Sat, Nov 7 | Jetstar Airways
      £109
      18% off
      £133 £109
    • CHC 09:10
      3h 30m
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Christchurch - Sydney | Thu, Nov 5 | Jetstar Airways
      £109
      18% off
      £133 £109
    • CHC 09:10
      3h 30m
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Christchurch - Sydney | Tue, Nov 10 | Jetstar Airways
      £110
      17% off
      £133 £110
    • CHC 09:10
      3h 30m
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Christchurch - Sydney | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      £122
      53% off
      £260 £122
    • CHC 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SYD 14:00
      Christchurch - Sydney | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Christchurch to Sydney are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

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

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Christchurch International Airport to Kingsford Smith 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 International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport are usually in December, with an average price of £140. It is best to avoid April, when the average price can reach £229.

£229
£185
£140
£96
    Cheapest
  • £158
    Oct
  • £141
    Nov
  • £140
    Dec
  • £149
    Jan
  • £150
    Feb
  • £177
    Mar
  • £229
    Apr
  • £174
    May
  • £174
    Jun
  • £171
    Jul
  • £164
    Aug
  • £178
    Sep

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

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

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, October is often the month to find the lowest fares from Christchurch International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport, with an average price of £279. March is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching £583.

£583
£431
£279
£127
  • £279
    Oct
  • £509
    Nov
  • £447
    Dec
  • £394
    Jan
  • £525
    Feb
  • £583
    Mar
  • £387
    Apr
  • £360
    May
  • £350
    Jun
  • £347
    Jul
  • £362
    Aug
  • £392
    Sep

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Christchurch International Airport to Kingsford Smith 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 International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport is Wednesday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Friday as prices are typically highest on that day.

£197
£186
£174
£163
    Cheapest
  • £189
    Mon
  • £183
    Tue
  • £174
    Wed
  • £184
    Thu
  • £197
    Fri
  • £190
    Sat
  • £189
    Sun

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

The cheapest airline flying from Christchurch International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport is Emirates (from £105) among 4 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Emirates
From £105
Jetstar Airways
From £105
Qantas Airways
From £108
Air New Zealand
From £142

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What is the flight schedule from Christchurch International Airport to Kingsford Smith 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. EK413

    Christchurch International Airport

    18:10

    CHC

    3h 30m

    19:40

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  2. JQ140

    Christchurch International Airport

    09:10

    CHC

    3h 30m

    10:40

    SYD

    S - T W - F -
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  3. QF138

    Christchurch International Airport

    06:00

    CHC

    3h 35m

    07:35

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  4. EK5018

    Christchurch International Airport

    16:35

    CHC

    3h 35m

    18:10

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  5. NZ221

    Christchurch International Airport

    06:10

    CHC

    3h 40m

    07:50

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  6. NZ322

    Christchurch International Airport

    13:00

    CHC

    1h 20m

    Direct

    14:20

    HLZ

    - - - - - F -
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  7. JQ166

    Hamilton International Airport

    10:00

    HLZ

    3h 30m

    Direct

    11:30

    SYD

    - M - - T - S

  8. JQ270

    Christchurch International Airport

    09:15

    CHC

    1h 20m

    Direct

    10:35

    HLZ

    S M - - T F S
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  9. JQ166

    Hamilton International Airport

    10:00

    HLZ

    3h 30m

    Direct

    11:30

    SYD

    - M - - T - S
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About Christchurch International Airport and Kingsford Smith Airport

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

Flight distance 2,129.48km
Cheapest one-way ticket price £105
Cheapest return ticket price £235

FAQs for Christchurch International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport Flights

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

    Christchurch International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport takes about 2 hours 59 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 8 daily flights from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD).
  • The earliest flight from Christchurch International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport departs at 06:00, and the last departs at 18:20, 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 International Airport (CHC) to Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around £237 in January, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Kingsford Smith Airport to downtown is about 8km, by taxi about 20 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) is Shellharbour Airport. The distance is around 76km.
  • Emirates is a very popular airline operating an average of 2580 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Christchurch International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport currently start from £105, and round-trip fares start from £235. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Sun, Nov 8; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand and Emirates operate direct flights from Christchurch International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport, with an average flight time of 2 hours 50 minutes, 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 International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport is £167. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • IndiGo are the most popular budget airlines flying from Christchurch International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport, with one-way fares starting from £105. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Christchurch International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport operates around 30 weekly flights, mainly by Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand and Emirates. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Christchurch International Airport and Kingsford Smith 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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