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Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch International Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from US$217 and round-trip from US$382. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      SYD 09:05
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 14:10
      Sydney - Christchurch | Tue, Dec 8 | Air New Zealand
      CHC 13:30
      3h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 15:05
      Christchurch - Sydney | Tue, Dec 15 | Qantas Airways
      US$382 US$436
      12% off
      12% off
      US$436 US$382
    • SYD 18:55
      3h 4m
      Direct
      CHC 23:59
      Sydney - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 28 | Qantas Airways
      CHC 06:00
      3h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 07:35
      Christchurch - Sydney | Fri, Dec 4 | Emirates
      US$382 US$436
      12% off
      12% off
      US$436 US$382
    • SYD 19:45
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 00:50
      Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Dec 9 | Air New Zealand
      CHC 09:10
      3h 30m
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Christchurch - Sydney | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      US$382 US$436
      12% off
      12% off
      US$436 US$382
    • SYD 12:30
      3h 10m
      Direct
      CHC 17:40
      Sydney - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
      CHC 06:00
      3h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 07:35
      Christchurch - Sydney | Mon, Dec 7 | Emirates
      US$382
      12% off
      US$436 US$382
    • SYD 19:45
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 00:50
      Sydney - Christchurch | Mon, Dec 7 | Air New Zealand
      CHC 18:10
      3h 30m
      Direct
      SYD 19:40
      Christchurch - Sydney | Sat, Dec 12 | Emirates
      US$382
      12% off
      US$436 US$382
    • SYD 20:25
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 01:30
      Sydney - Christchurch | Thu, Dec 10 | Air New Zealand
      CHC 09:10
      3h 30m
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Christchurch - Sydney | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      US$382
      12% off
      US$436 US$382
    • SYD 09:00
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 14:15
      Sydney - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 3 | Emirates
      CHC 09:10
      3h 30m
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Christchurch - Sydney | Sat, Nov 7 | Jetstar Airways
      US$386
      11% off
      US$436 US$386
    • SYD 09:00
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 14:15
      Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 11 | Emirates
      CHC 06:00
      3h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 07:35
      Christchurch - Sydney | Wed, Nov 18 | Qantas Airways
      US$386
      11% off
      US$436 US$386
    • SYD 12:30
      3h 10m
      Direct
      CHC 17:40
      Sydney - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 14 | Jetstar Airways
      CHC 18:10
      3h 30m
      Direct
      SYD 19:40
      Christchurch - Sydney | Fri, Nov 20 | Emirates
      US$387
      11% off
      US$436 US$387
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 14:00
      Sydney - Christchurch | Tue, Oct 27 | Normal Airline
      CHC 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      SYD 16:00
      Christchurch - Sydney | Thu, Oct 29 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      SYD 12:30
      22h 10m
      1 stop
      CHC 12:40
      Sydney - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 7 | Jetstar Airways
      US$217 US$275
      21% off
      21% off
      US$275 US$217
    • SYD 11:50
      8h 50m
      1 stop
      CHC 22:40
      Sydney - Christchurch | Sun, Nov 22 | Air New Zealand
      US$220 US$275
      20% off
      20% off
      US$275 US$220
    • SYD 18:15
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 23:20
      Sydney - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 16 | Air New Zealand
      US$222 US$275
      19% off
      19% off
      US$275 US$222
    • SYD 12:30
      3h 10m
      Direct
      CHC 17:40
      Sydney - Christchurch | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
      US$227
      17% off
      US$275 US$227
    • SYD 12:30
      3h 10m
      Direct
      CHC 17:40
      Sydney - Christchurch | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
      US$228
      17% off
      US$275 US$228
    • SYD 12:30
      22h 10m
      1 stop
      CHC 12:40
      Sydney - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 23 | Jetstar Airways
      US$229
      17% off
      US$275 US$229
    • SYD 12:30
      21h 55m
      1 stop
      CHC 12:25
      Sydney - Christchurch | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      US$233
      15% off
      US$275 US$233
    • SYD 12:30
      22h 10m
      1 stop
      CHC 12:40
      Sydney - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
      US$238
      13% off
      US$275 US$238
    • SYD 20:25
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 01:30
      Sydney - Christchurch | Fri, Dec 11 | Air New Zealand
      US$240
      13% off
      US$275 US$240
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 14:00
      Sydney - Christchurch | Tue, Oct 27 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SYD 19:45
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 00:50
      Sydney - Christchurch | Sun, Dec 6 | Air New Zealand
      US$272 US$593
      54% off
      54% off
      US$593 US$272
    • SYD 10:55
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 16:00
      Sydney - Christchurch | Thu, Jan 14 | Air New Zealand
      US$294 US$593
      50% off
      50% off
      US$593 US$294
    • SYD 09:05
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 14:10
      Sydney - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 3 | Air New Zealand
      US$381 US$593
      36% off
      36% off
      US$593 US$381
    • SYD 09:05
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 14:10
      Sydney - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 10 | Air New Zealand
      US$381
      36% off
      US$593 US$381
    • SYD 18:15
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 23:20
      Sydney - Christchurch | Sun, Nov 22 | Air New Zealand
      US$381
      36% off
      US$593 US$381
    • SYD 18:15
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 23:20
      Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 11 | Air New Zealand
      US$381
      36% off
      US$593 US$381
    • SYD 18:15
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 23:20
      Sydney - Christchurch | Sun, Nov 8 | Air New Zealand
      US$386
      35% off
      US$593 US$386
    • SYD 18:15
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 23:20
      Sydney - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 2 | Air New Zealand
      US$386
      35% off
      US$593 US$386
    • SYD 18:15
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 23:20
      Sydney - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 19 | Air New Zealand
      US$388
      35% off
      US$593 US$388
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 14:00
      Sydney - Christchurch | Tue, Oct 27 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SYD 18:15
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 23:20
      Sydney - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 16 | Air New Zealand
      US$222 US$275
      19% off
      19% off
      US$275 US$222
    • SYD 12:30
      3h 10m
      Direct
      CHC 17:40
      Sydney - Christchurch | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
      US$227 US$275
      17% off
      17% off
      US$275 US$227
    • SYD 12:30
      3h 10m
      Direct
      CHC 17:40
      Sydney - Christchurch | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
      US$228 US$275
      17% off
      17% off
      US$275 US$228
    • SYD 20:25
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 01:30
      Sydney - Christchurch | Fri, Dec 11 | Air New Zealand
      US$240
      13% off
      US$275 US$240
    • SYD 19:45
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 00:50
      Sydney - Christchurch | Sun, Dec 6 | Air New Zealand
      US$272
      44% off
      US$489 US$272
    • SYD 18:55
      3h 4m
      Direct
      CHC 23:59
      Sydney - Christchurch | Tue, Dec 1 | Qantas Airways
      US$274
      57% off
      US$657 US$274
    • SYD 18:55
      3h 4m
      Direct
      CHC 23:59
      Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Jan 13 | Qantas Airways
      US$291
      56% off
      US$657 US$291
    • SYD 10:55
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 16:00
      Sydney - Christchurch | Thu, Jan 14 | Air New Zealand
      US$294
      40% off
      US$489 US$294
    • SYD 18:55
      3h 4m
      Direct
      CHC 23:59
      Sydney - Christchurch | Fri, Nov 20 | Emirates
      US$326
      50% off
      US$657 US$326
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 14:00
      Sydney - Christchurch | Tue, Oct 27 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SYD 18:55
      3h 4m
      Direct
      CHC 23:59
      Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 28 | Qantas Airways
      US$362 US$893
      59% off
      59% off
      US$893 US$362
    • SYD 18:55
      3h 4m
      Direct
      CHC 23:59
      Sydney - Christchurch | Tue, Oct 27 | Qantas Airways
      US$362 US$893
      59% off
      59% off
      US$893 US$362
    • SYD 18:55
      3h 4m
      Direct
      CHC 23:59
      Sydney - Christchurch | Sat, Oct 31 | Qantas Airways
      US$362 US$893
      59% off
      59% off
      US$893 US$362
    • SYD 08:45
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 14:00
      Sydney - Christchurch | Sat, Oct 31 | Emirates
      US$377
      57% off
      US$893 US$377
    • SYD 18:50
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 23:55
      Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 28 | Air New Zealand
      US$381
      56% off
      US$893 US$381
    • SYD 18:15
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 23:20
      Sydney - Christchurch | Fri, Oct 30 | Air New Zealand
      US$393
      56% off
      US$893 US$393
    • SYD 18:55
      3h 4m
      Direct
      CHC 23:59
      Sydney - Christchurch | Sun, Nov 1 | Qantas Airways
      US$427
      52% off
      US$893 US$427
    • SYD 09:05
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 14:10
      Sydney - Christchurch | Tue, Oct 27 | Air New Zealand
      US$431
      52% off
      US$893 US$431
    • SYD 18:15
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 23:20
      Sydney - Christchurch | Thu, Oct 29 | Air New Zealand
      US$438
      51% off
      US$893 US$438
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 14:00
      Sydney - Christchurch | Tue, Oct 27 | Normal Airline
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    • SYD 18:55
      3h 4m
      Direct
      CHC 23:59
      Sydney - Christchurch | Tue, Dec 1 | Qantas Airways
      US$274 US$657
      57% off
      57% off
      US$657 US$274
    • SYD 18:55
      3h 4m
      Direct
      CHC 23:59
      Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Jan 13 | Qantas Airways
      US$291 US$657
      56% off
      56% off
      US$657 US$291
    • SYD 18:55
      3h 4m
      Direct
      CHC 23:59
      Sydney - Christchurch | Fri, Nov 20 | Emirates
      US$326 US$657
      50% off
      50% off
      US$657 US$326
    • SYD 18:55
      3h 4m
      Direct
      CHC 23:59
      Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Jan 6 | Qantas Airways
      US$365
      44% off
      US$657 US$365
    • SYD 18:55
      3h 4m
      Direct
      CHC 23:59
      Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 25 | Emirates
      US$368
      44% off
      US$657 US$368
    • SYD 18:55
      3h 4m
      Direct
      CHC 23:59
      Sydney - Christchurch | Sat, Jan 9 | Emirates
      US$368
      44% off
      US$657 US$368
    • SYD 18:55
      3h 4m
      Direct
      CHC 23:59
      Sydney - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 23 | Qantas Airways
      US$374
      43% off
      US$657 US$374
    • SYD 18:55
      3h 4m
      Direct
      CHC 23:59
      Sydney - Christchurch | Sat, Jan 2 | Qantas Airways
      US$476
      28% off
      US$657 US$476
    • SYD 18:55
      3h 4m
      Direct
      CHC 23:59
      Sydney - Christchurch | Mon, Dec 28 | Qantas Airways
      US$479
      27% off
      US$657 US$479
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 14:00
      Sydney - Christchurch | Tue, Oct 27 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Sydney to Christchurch 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 Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch International Airport

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch International 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 Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch International Airport are usually in November, with an average price of US$240. It is best to avoid September, when the average price can reach US$395.

US$395
US$318
US$240
US$163
    Cheapest
  • US$286
    Oct
  • US$240
    Nov
  • US$292
    Dec
  • US$265
    Jan
  • US$307
    Feb
  • US$288
    Mar
  • US$352
    Apr
  • US$316
    May
  • US$319
    Jun
  • US$333
    Jul
  • US$344
    Aug
  • US$395
    Sep

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

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

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, March is often the month to find the lowest fares from Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch International Airport, with an average price of US$442. September is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching US$677.

US$677
US$560
US$442
US$325
    Cheapest
  • US$444
    Oct
  • US$445
    Nov
  • US$577
    Dec
  • US$536
    Jan
  • US$558
    Feb
  • US$442
    Mar
  • US$442
    Apr
  • US$528
    May
  • US$579
    Jun
  • US$597
    Jul
  • US$540
    Aug
  • US$677
    Sep

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

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

US$338
US$323
US$307
US$292
    Cheapest
  • US$324
    Mon
  • US$321
    Tue
  • US$307
    Wed
  • US$332
    Thu
  • US$335
    Fri
  • US$329
    Sat
  • US$338
    Sun

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

The cheapest airline flying from Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch International Airport is Jetstar Airways (from US$217) among 6 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From US$217
Air New Zealand
From US$220
Qantas Airways
From US$244
Emirates
From US$245
Virgin Australia
From US$252
Air Tahiti Nui
From US$437

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

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

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. QF139

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    18:55

    SYD

    3h 4m

    23:59

    CHC

    S M T W T F S
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  2. NZ224

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    18:15

    SYD

    3h 5m

    23:20

    CHC

    S - T W T - S
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  3. NZ222

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    07:50

    SYD

    3h 10m

    13:00

    CHC

    - M - - - F -
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  4. JQ141

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    12:30

    SYD

    3h 10m

    17:40

    CHC

    S - T W - F -
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  5. NZ112

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    18:55

    SYD

    3h 10m

    Direct

    00:05

    AKL

    S M T W T - S
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  6. NZ515

    Auckland Airport

    06:00

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    07:25

    CHC

    - M T W T F -

  7. NZ248

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    18:50

    SYD

    3h 15m

    Direct

    00:05

    WLG

    S M - - T F S
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  8. NZ5331

    Wellington International Airport

    06:30

    WLG

    1h 5m

    Direct

    07:35

    CHC

    - M T W T - -

  9. JQ203

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    11:00

    SYD

    3h 10m

    Direct

    17:10

    AKL

    - M - - T - S
    Search

  10. JQ241

    Auckland Airport

    15:30

    AKL

    1h 20m

    Direct

    16:50

    CHC

    S M - W T F S

  11. JQ404

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    08:10

    SYD

    1h 20m

    Direct

    09:30

    OOL

    S - T - T F S
    Search

  12. JQ187

    Gold Coast Airport

    17:45

    OOL

    3h 20m

    Direct

    00:05

    CHC

    S - - W - F -

  13. VA509

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    08:20

    SYD

    1h 20m

    Direct

    08:40

    OOL

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  14. JQ187

    Gold Coast Airport

    17:45

    OOL

    3h 20m

    Direct

    00:05

    CHC

    S - - W - F -

  15. JQ203

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    11:00

    SYD

    3h 10m

    Direct

    17:10

    AKL

    - M - - T - S
    Search

  16. JQ239

    Auckland Airport

    19:35

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    21:00

    CHC

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

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

Flight distance 2,129.48km
Cheapest one-way ticket price US$217
Cheapest return ticket price US$379

FAQs for Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch International Airport Flights

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

    Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch International Airport takes about 2 hours 43 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 10 daily flights from Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC).
  • The earliest flight from Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch International Airport departs at 07:50, and the last departs at 19:15, with about 6 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around US$393 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Christchurch International Airport to downtown is about 9km, by taxi about 20 minutes.
  • Emirates is a very popular airline operating an average of 4150 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch International Airport currently start from US$217, and round-trip fares start from US$379. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Sat, Nov 7; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand and Emirates operate direct flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch International Airport, with an average flight time of 2 hours 44 minutes, and around 31 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 Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch International Airport is US$352. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • IndiGo are the most popular budget airlines flying from Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch International Airport, with one-way fares starting from US$217. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch International Airport operates around 31 weekly flights, mainly by Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand and Emirates. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
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