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Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch International Airport Flights Info

Cheapest one-way
€196
Air New Zealand Air New Zealand 3h 5m · Direct Fri, Jan 29
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Cheapest return
€342
Jetstar Airways Jetstar Airways 3h 10m · Direct Sun, Nov 29 - Fri, Dec 4
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Best time to book
November
Cheapest
Recommended airlines
Air New Zealand Air New ZealandCheapest· From €196 Qantas Airways Qantas AirwaysMost booked

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 €196 and round-trip from €342. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      SYD 12:30
      3h 10m
      Direct
      CHC 17:40
      Sydney - Christchurch | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
      CHC 09:10
      3h 30m
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Christchurch - Sydney | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
      €342 €418
      18% off
      18% off
      €418 €342
    • SYD 20:25
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 01:30
      Sydney - Christchurch | Fri, Dec 11 | Air New Zealand
      CHC 09:10
      3h 30m
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Christchurch - Sydney | Fri, Dec 18 | Jetstar Airways
      €344 €418
      18% off
      18% off
      €418 €344
    • SYD 12:30
      3h 10m
      Direct
      CHC 17:40
      Sydney - Christchurch | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      CHC 09:10
      3h 30m
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Christchurch - Sydney | Sun, Dec 20 | Jetstar Airways
      €346 €418
      17% off
      17% off
      €418 €346
    • SYD 12:30
      3h 10m
      Direct
      CHC 17:40
      Sydney - Christchurch | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      CHC 09:10
      3h 30m
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Christchurch - Sydney | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      €352
      16% off
      €418 €352
    • SYD 19:45
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 00:50
      Sydney - Christchurch | Thu, Dec 10 | Air New Zealand
      CHC 09:10
      3h 30m
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Christchurch - Sydney | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      €354
      15% off
      €418 €354
    • SYD 12:30
      3h 10m
      Direct
      CHC 17:40
      Sydney - Christchurch | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      CHC 09:10
      3h 30m
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Christchurch - Sydney | Fri, Dec 18 | Jetstar Airways
      €355
      15% off
      €418 €355
    • SYD 12:30
      3h 10m
      Direct
      CHC 17:40
      Sydney - Christchurch | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      CHC 09:10
      3h 30m
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Christchurch - Sydney | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      €362
      13% off
      €418 €362
    • SYD 18:55
      3h 4m
      Direct
      CHC 23:59
      Sydney - Christchurch | Sun, Nov 29 | Qantas Airways
      CHC 09:10
      3h 30m
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Christchurch - Sydney | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
      €363
      13% off
      €418 €363
    • SYD 09:00
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 14:15
      Sydney - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 28 | Emirates
      CHC 09:10
      3h 30m
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Christchurch - Sydney | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
      €363
      13% off
      €418 €363
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 14:00
      Sydney - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 16 | Normal Airline
      CHC 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      SYD 16:00
      Christchurch - Sydney | Wed, Nov 18 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      SYD 10:55
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 16:00
      Sydney - Christchurch | Fri, Jan 29 | Air New Zealand
      €196 €532
      63% off
      63% off
      €532 €196
    • SYD 18:15
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 23:20
      Sydney - Christchurch | Thu, Feb 11 | Air New Zealand
      €197 €532
      63% off
      63% off
      €532 €197
    • SYD 12:30
      3h 10m
      Direct
      CHC 17:40
      Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Jan 27 | Jetstar Airways
      €198 €532
      63% off
      63% off
      €532 €198
    • SYD 12:30
      3h 10m
      Direct
      CHC 17:40
      Sydney - Christchurch | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      €204
      23% off
      €264 €204
    • SYD 12:30
      3h 10m
      Direct
      CHC 17:40
      Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Feb 10 | Jetstar Airways
      €207
      61% off
      €532 €207
    • SYD 19:45
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 00:50
      Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Jan 13 | Air New Zealand
      €209
      61% off
      €532 €209
    • SYD 12:30
      3h 10m
      Direct
      CHC 17:40
      Sydney - Christchurch | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
      €211
      20% off
      €264 €211
    • SYD 18:55
      3h 4m
      Direct
      CHC 23:59
      Sydney - Christchurch | Thu, Jan 28 | Emirates
      €220
      65% off
      €627 €220
    • SYD 07:20
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 12:25
      Sydney - Christchurch | Thu, Jan 7 | Qantas Airways
      €227
      14% off
      €264 €227
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 14:00
      Sydney - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 16 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SYD 10:55
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 16:00
      Sydney - Christchurch | Fri, Jan 29 | Air New Zealand
      €196 €706
      72% off
      72% off
      €706 €196
    • SYD 18:15
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 23:20
      Sydney - Christchurch | Thu, Feb 11 | Air New Zealand
      €197 €706
      72% off
      72% off
      €706 €197
    • SYD 12:30
      3h 10m
      Direct
      CHC 17:40
      Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Jan 27 | Jetstar Airways
      €198 €706
      72% off
      72% off
      €706 €198
    • SYD 12:30
      3h 10m
      Direct
      CHC 17:40
      Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Feb 10 | Jetstar Airways
      €207
      71% off
      €706 €207
    • SYD 19:45
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 00:50
      Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Jan 13 | Air New Zealand
      €209
      70% off
      €706 €209
    • SYD 18:15
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 23:20
      Sydney - Christchurch | Fri, Feb 5 | Air New Zealand
      €265
      62% off
      €706 €265
    • SYD 10:55
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 16:00
      Sydney - Christchurch | Thu, Jan 14 | Air New Zealand
      €273
      61% off
      €706 €273
    • SYD 12:30
      3h 10m
      Direct
      CHC 17:40
      Sydney - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 28 | Jetstar Airways
      €282
      60% off
      €706 €282
    • SYD 12:30
      3h 10m
      Direct
      CHC 17:40
      Sydney - Christchurch | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      €296
      57% off
      €706 €296
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 14:00
      Sydney - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 16 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SYD 10:55
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 16:00
      Sydney - Christchurch | Fri, Jan 29 | Air New Zealand
      €196 €532
      63% off
      63% off
      €532 €196
    • SYD 18:15
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 23:20
      Sydney - Christchurch | Thu, Feb 11 | Air New Zealand
      €197 €532
      63% off
      63% off
      €532 €197
    • SYD 12:30
      3h 10m
      Direct
      CHC 17:40
      Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Jan 27 | Jetstar Airways
      €198 €532
      63% off
      63% off
      €532 €198
    • SYD 12:30
      3h 10m
      Direct
      CHC 17:40
      Sydney - Christchurch | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      €204
      23% off
      €264 €204
    • SYD 12:30
      3h 10m
      Direct
      CHC 17:40
      Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Feb 10 | Jetstar Airways
      €207
      61% off
      €532 €207
    • SYD 19:45
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 00:50
      Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Jan 13 | Air New Zealand
      €209
      61% off
      €532 €209
    • SYD 12:30
      3h 10m
      Direct
      CHC 17:40
      Sydney - Christchurch | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
      €211
      20% off
      €264 €211
    • SYD 18:55
      3h 4m
      Direct
      CHC 23:59
      Sydney - Christchurch | Thu, Jan 28 | Emirates
      €220
      65% off
      €627 €220
    • SYD 07:20
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 12:25
      Sydney - Christchurch | Thu, Jan 7 | Qantas Airways
      €227
      14% off
      €264 €227
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 14:00
      Sydney - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 16 | 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
      €463 €649
      28% off
      28% off
      €649 €463
    • SYD 18:50
      11h 5m
      1 stop
      CHC 07:55
      Sydney - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 16 | Air New Zealand
      €461 €649
      28% off
      28% off
      €649 €461
    • SYD 07:30
      6h 55m
      1 stop
      CHC 16:25
      Sydney - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 17 | Air New Zealand
      €564 €649
      13% off
      13% off
      €649 €564
    • SYD 08:45
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CHC 14:00
      Sydney - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 17 | Emirates
      €354
      45% off
      €649 €354
    • SYD 09:05
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 14:10
      Sydney - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 17 | Air New Zealand
      €387
      40% off
      €649 €387
    • SYD 12:30
      3h 10m
      Direct
      CHC 17:40
      Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 18 | Jetstar Airways
      €215
      67% off
      €649 €215
    • SYD 14:05
      6h 35m
      1 stop
      CHC 22:40
      Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 18 | Air New Zealand
      €389
      40% off
      €649 €389
    • SYD 18:15
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CHC 23:20
      Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 18 | Air New Zealand
      €235
      64% off
      €649 €235
    • SYD 18:55
      3h 4m
      Direct
      CHC 23:59
      Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 18 | Emirates
      €360
      45% off
      €649 €360
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 14:00
      Sydney - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 16 | Normal Airline
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    • SYD 18:55
      3h 4m
      Direct
      CHC 23:59
      Sydney - Christchurch | Thu, Jan 28 | Emirates
      €220 €627
      65% off
      65% off
      €627 €220
    • SYD 18:55
      3h 4m
      Direct
      CHC 23:59
      Sydney - Christchurch | Tue, Dec 15 | Qantas Airways
      €227 €264
      14% off
      14% off
      €264 €227
    • SYD 18:55
      3h 4m
      Direct
      CHC 23:59
      Sydney - Christchurch | Thu, Dec 17 | Qantas Airways
      €228 €264
      14% off
      14% off
      €264 €228
    • SYD 18:55
      3h 4m
      Direct
      CHC 23:59
      Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Jan 6 | Qantas Airways
      €230
      63% off
      €627 €230
    • SYD 18:55
      3h 4m
      Direct
      CHC 23:59
      Sydney - Christchurch | Mon, Feb 8 | Qantas Airways
      €238
      62% off
      €627 €238
    • SYD 18:55
      3h 4m
      Direct
      CHC 23:59
      Sydney - Christchurch | Tue, Jan 19 | Qantas Airways
      €238
      62% off
      €627 €238
    • SYD 18:55
      3h 4m
      Direct
      CHC 23:59
      Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Jan 13 | Qantas Airways
      €240
      62% off
      €627 €240
    • SYD 18:55
      3h 4m
      Direct
      CHC 23:59
      Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 25 | Emirates
      €286
      54% off
      €627 €286
    • SYD 18:55
      3h 4m
      Direct
      CHC 23:59
      Sydney - Christchurch | Sat, Jan 2 | Qantas Airways
      €338
      46% off
      €627 €338
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 14:00
      Sydney - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 16 | 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.

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 Air New Zealand (from €196) among 4 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.
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Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch International Airport

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 €401. September is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching €614.

€614
€508
€401
€295
    Cheapest
  • €408
    Nov
  • €524
    Dec
  • €486
    Jan
  • €506
    Feb
  • €401
    Mar
  • €401
    Apr
  • €479
    May
  • €525
    Jun
  • €541
    Jul
  • €490
    Aug
  • €614
    Sep
  • €607
    Oct

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 €228. It is best to avoid September, when the average price can reach €359.

€359
€294
€228
€163
  • €228
    Nov
  • €265
    Dec
  • €240
    Jan
  • €279
    Feb
  • €261
    Mar
  • €319
    Apr
  • €287
    May
  • €289
    Jun
  • €302
    Jul
  • €312
    Aug
  • €359
    Sep
  • €336
    Oct

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 Friday as prices are typically highest on that day.

€307
€295
€283
€271
    Cheapest
  • €294
    Mon
  • €296
    Tue
  • €283
    Wed
  • €301
    Thu
  • €307
    Fri
  • €301
    Sat
  • €306
    Sun

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. NZ222

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    07:50

    SYD

    3h 10m

    13:00

    CHC

    - M - - - F -
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  2. NZ224

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    18:15

    SYD

    3h 5m

    23:20

    CHC

    S - T W T - S
    Search

  3. JQ141

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    12:30

    SYD

    3h 10m

    17:40

    CHC

    S - T W - F -
    Search

  4. NZ112

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    19:20

    SYD

    3h 10m

    Direct

    00:30

    AKL

    S M T W T - S
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  5. NZ515

    Auckland Airport

    06:00

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    07:25

    CHC

    S M T W T F -

  6. NZ112

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    19:20

    SYD

    3h 10m

    Direct

    00:30

    AKL

    S M T W T - S
    Search

  7. NZ519

    Auckland Airport

    06:45

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    08:10

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  8. NZ102

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    09:55

    SYD

    3h 5m

    Direct

    15:00

    AKL

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  9. NZ575

    Auckland Airport

    21:15

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    22:40

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  10. NZ110

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    07:30

    SYD

    3h 10m

    Direct

    12:40

    AKL

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  11. NZ567

    Auckland Airport

    19:00

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    20:25

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  12. NZ110

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    07:30

    SYD

    3h 10m

    Direct

    12:40

    AKL

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  13. NZ575

    Auckland Airport

    21:15

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    22:40

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  14. JQ402

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    07:20

    SYD

    1h 20m

    Direct

    07:40

    OOL

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  15. JQ187

    Gold Coast Airport

    17:45

    OOL

    3h 20m

    Direct

    00:05

    CHC

    S - - W - F -

  16. NZ248

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    18:40

    SYD

    3h 15m

    Direct

    23:55

    WLG

    S - T - T - S
    Search

  17. NZ5349

    Wellington International Airport

    11:00

    WLG

    1h 5m

    Direct

    12:05

    CHC

    S M T W T F S
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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 42 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 09:00, and the last departs at 21:20, 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 €309 in December, 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 €204, and round-trip fares start from €342. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Sun, Dec 13; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Qantas Airways, Emirates, Air New Zealand and Jetstar Airways operate direct flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch International Airport, with an average flight time of 3 hours, and around 32 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 €319. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • IndiGo and Jetstar Airways are the most popular budget airlines flying from Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch International Airport, with one-way fares starting from €204. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch International Airport operates around 32 weekly flights, mainly by Qantas Airways, Emirates and Air New Zealand. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Kingsford Smith Airport and Christchurch International 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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