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Christchurch International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport flight

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 €128 and round-trip from €316. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        CHC 09:10
        3h 30m
        Direct
        SYD 10:40
        Christchurch - Sydney | Fri, Oct 30 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 09:05
        3h 5m
        Direct
        CHC 14:10
        Sydney - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 5 | Air New Zealand
        €316 €447
        28% off
        28% off
        €447 €316
      • CHC 09:10
        3h 30m
        Direct
        SYD 10:40
        Christchurch - Sydney | Fri, Nov 13 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 12:30
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CHC 17:40
        Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 18 | Jetstar Airways
        €345 €447
        23% off
        23% off
        €447 €345
      • CHC 09:10
        3h 30m
        Direct
        SYD 10:40
        Christchurch - Sydney | Wed, Nov 11 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 18:15
        3h 5m
        Direct
        CHC 23:20
        Sydney - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 14 | Air New Zealand
        €345 €447
        23% off
        23% off
        €447 €345
      • CHC 09:10
        3h 30m
        Direct
        SYD 10:40
        Christchurch - Sydney | Sat, Nov 7 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 12:30
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CHC 17:40
        Sydney - Christchurch | Fri, Nov 13 | Jetstar Airways
        €356
        20% off
        €447 €356
      • CHC 09:10
        3h 30m
        Direct
        SYD 10:40
        Christchurch - Sydney | Fri, Nov 6 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 12:30
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CHC 17:40
        Sydney - Christchurch | Fri, Nov 13 | Jetstar Airways
        €356
        20% off
        €447 €356
      • CHC 09:10
        3h 30m
        Direct
        SYD 10:40
        Christchurch - Sydney | Mon, Nov 9 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 12:30
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CHC 17:40
        Sydney - Christchurch | Fri, Nov 13 | Jetstar Airways
        €356
        20% off
        €447 €356
      • CHC 09:10
        3h 30m
        Direct
        SYD 10:40
        Christchurch - Sydney | Wed, Nov 4 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 12:30
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CHC 17:40
        Sydney - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 9 | Jetstar Airways
        €358
        20% off
        €447 €358
      • CHC 16:35
        3h 35m
        Direct
        SYD 18:10
        Christchurch - Sydney | Wed, Nov 11 | Qantas Airways
        SYD 18:15
        3h 5m
        Direct
        CHC 23:20
        Sydney - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 14 | Air New Zealand
        €361
        19% off
        €447 €361
      • CHC 09:10
        3h 30m
        Direct
        SYD 10:40
        Christchurch - Sydney | Sat, Nov 14 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 12:30
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CHC 17:40
        Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 18 | Jetstar Airways
        €362
        19% off
        €447 €362
      • CHC 09:10
        3h 30m
        Direct
        SYD 10:40
        Christchurch - Sydney | Sat, Oct 31 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 11:00
        8h 5m
        1 stop
        CHC 21:05
        Sydney - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 7 | Jetstar Airways
        €365
        18% off
        €447 €365
      • CHC 09:10
        3h 30m
        Direct
        SYD 10:40
        Christchurch - Sydney | Mon, Nov 2 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 11:00
        8h 5m
        1 stop
        CHC 21:05
        Sydney - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 7 | Jetstar Airways
        €365
        18% off
        €447 €365
      • CHC 10:10
        10h 5m
        1 stop
        SYD 18:15
        Christchurch - Sydney | Fri, Oct 30 | Air New Zealand
        SYD 09:05
        3h 5m
        Direct
        CHC 14:10
        Sydney - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 5 | Air New Zealand
        €366
        18% off
        €447 €366
      • CHC 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SYD 14:00
        Christchurch - Sydney | Fri, Sep 18 | Normal Airline
        SYD 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        CHC 16:00
        Sydney - Christchurch | Sun, Sep 20 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CHC 09:10
        3h 30m
        Direct
        SYD 10:40
        Christchurch - Sydney | Sun, Nov 8 | Jetstar Airways
        €128 €171
        25% off
        25% off
        €171 €128
      • CHC 09:10
        3h 30m
        Direct
        SYD 10:40
        Christchurch - Sydney | Fri, Oct 30 | Jetstar Airways
        €130 €171
        24% off
        24% off
        €171 €130
      • CHC 09:10
        3h 30m
        Direct
        SYD 10:40
        Christchurch - Sydney | Sun, Nov 1 | Jetstar Airways
        €130 €171
        24% off
        24% off
        €171 €130
      • CHC 09:10
        3h 30m
        Direct
        SYD 10:40
        Christchurch - Sydney | Wed, Nov 4 | Jetstar Airways
        €131
        23% off
        €171 €131
      • CHC 09:10
        3h 30m
        Direct
        SYD 10:40
        Christchurch - Sydney | Mon, Nov 9 | Jetstar Airways
        €132
        23% off
        €171 €132
      • CHC 09:10
        3h 30m
        Direct
        SYD 10:40
        Christchurch - Sydney | Fri, Nov 13 | Jetstar Airways
        €133
        22% off
        €171 €133
      • CHC 06:10
        3h 40m
        Direct
        SYD 07:50
        Christchurch - Sydney | Mon, Nov 9 | Air New Zealand
        €133
        22% off
        €171 €133
      • CHC 09:10
        3h 30m
        Direct
        SYD 10:40
        Christchurch - Sydney | Wed, Nov 11 | Jetstar Airways
        €135
        21% off
        €171 €135
      • CHC 09:10
        3h 30m
        Direct
        SYD 10:40
        Christchurch - Sydney | Sun, Nov 15 | Jetstar Airways
        €135
        21% off
        €171 €135
      • CHC 06:10
        3h 40m
        Direct
        SYD 07:50
        Christchurch - Sydney | Fri, Nov 6 | Air New Zealand
        €138
        19% off
        €171 €138
      • CHC 16:35
        3h 35m
        Direct
        SYD 18:10
        Christchurch - Sydney | Mon, Nov 9 | Emirates
        €139
        19% off
        €171 €139
      • CHC 16:35
        3h 35m
        Direct
        SYD 18:10
        Christchurch - Sydney | Mon, Nov 9 | Qantas Airways
        €140
        18% off
        €171 €140
      • CHC 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SYD 14:00
        Christchurch - Sydney | Fri, Sep 18 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Christchurch International Airport to Kingsford Smith 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 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 €161. It is best to avoid April, when the average price can reach €264.

€264
€213
€161
€110
    Cheapest
  • €186
    Sep
  • €184
    Oct
  • €162
    Nov
  • €161
    Dec
  • €171
    Jan
  • €172
    Feb
  • €204
    Mar
  • €264
    Apr
  • €200
    May
  • €200
    Jun
  • €197
    Jul
  • €189
    Aug

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, July is often the month to find the lowest fares from Christchurch International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport, with an average price of €399. March is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching €671.

€671
€535
€399
€263
    Cheapest
  • €460
    Sep
  • €488
    Oct
  • €586
    Nov
  • €515
    Dec
  • €453
    Jan
  • €604
    Feb
  • €671
    Mar
  • €446
    Apr
  • €414
    May
  • €403
    Jun
  • €399
    Jul
  • €416
    Aug

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.

€221
€210
€199
€188
    Cheapest
  • €212
    Mon
  • €207
    Tue
  • €199
    Wed
  • €207
    Thu
  • €221
    Fri
  • €215
    Sat
  • €214
    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 Jetstar Airways (from €128) among 5 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From €128
Air New Zealand
From €133
Emirates
From €139
Qantas Airways
From €140
Fiji Airways
From €446

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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

    17:20

    CHC

    3h 20m

    18:40

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  2. NZ221

    Christchurch International Airport

    06:30

    CHC

    3h 40m

    08:10

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  3. NZ223

    Christchurch International Airport

    15:25

    CHC

    3h 40m

    17:05

    SYD

    S - - W - F -
    Search

  4. NZ570

    Christchurch International Airport

    19:10

    CHC

    1h 25m

    Direct

    20:35

    AKL

    S M T W T F S
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  5. NZ101

    Auckland Airport

    07:00

    AKL

    3h 45m

    Direct

    08:45

    SYD

    S M T W T F S

  6. NZ384

    Christchurch International Airport

    19:45

    CHC

    50m

    Direct

    20:35

    WLG

    S M T W T - S
    Search

  7. NZ247

    Wellington International Airport

    15:55

    WLG

    3h 50m

    Direct

    17:45

    SYD

    S - T W T F S

  8. JQ270

    Christchurch International Airport

    09:15

    CHC

    1h 20m

    Direct

    10:35

    HLZ

    S M T W T F S
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  9. JQ166

    Hamilton International Airport

    12:15

    HLZ

    3h 30m

    Direct

    13:45

    SYD

    - - - W - F -
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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 distance2,129.48km
Cheapest one-way ticket price€128
Cheapest return ticket price€316

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 3 hours 12 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 17:20, with about 31 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 €308 in October, 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.
  • Yes. Qantas Airways, Emirates, IndiGo, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines operate direct flights from Christchurch International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport, with an average flight time of 1 hour 10 minutes, and around 38 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 €197. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Christchurch International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport operates around 16 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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