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Cheap Flights 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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Everything you should know

Our travellers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
Qantas offers free alcohol in Economy Class.
United's Economy Plus seats add extra legroom.
Expert advice
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When to book
5 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 18% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
June
Cheapest • 9% price drop
December
Most popular
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+1
Cheapest round-trip
American Airlines
Thu 18/9
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Expert advice for your flight from Christchurch to Sydney

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
Qantas Airways

Qantas offers free alcohol and Australian wines in Economy Class, enhancing your travel experience.


Qantas Economy Class seats have 81 cm of legroom, providing comfort even for taller passengers.

United Airlines

United offers free messaging on most flights, though streaming may incur a fee.


United's Economy Plus seats provide up to 15 cm more legroom than standard economy seats.

Our travel experts
Bill Fink

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Bill Fink

Bill Fink

Bill is an award-winning travel writer with extensive credits covering airlines and the aviation industry for publications including AARP, AFAR, The Points Guy and Yahoo. Based in Portland, Oregon, Bill has traveled to more than 75 countries - and been late for his flight in most of them. He once achieved top-level frequent flier status for all of American, Delta and United Airlines during a single year.

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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Christchurch to Sydney flights

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 round-trip flights from Christchurch to Sydney clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Christchurch to Sydney, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Mondays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Christchurch, you’ll find the best rates on Sundays and the most expensive ones on Wednesdays.

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 round-trip 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 June, where tickets cost C$ 480 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 594 and C$ 570 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Christchurch to Sydney, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 18% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Best time to beat the crowds (1% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (13% more expensive on average)

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 round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips 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

  • 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.

  • 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 round-trip 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.

KAYAK’s 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 C$ 423 or less one-way and C$ 599 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Christchurch to Sydney?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Christchurch to Sydney Kingsford Smith.
Find which airlines fly direct from Christchurch Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Christchurch to Sydney Kingsford Smith

Monday

Air New Zealand,Emirates,Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand,Emirates, +1 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand,Emirates,Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand,Emirates, +1 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand,Emirates,Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand,Emirates, +1 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand,Emirates,Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand,Emirates, +1 more

Friday

Air New Zealand,Emirates,Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand,Emirates, +1 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand,Emirates,Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand,Emirates, +1 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand,Emirates,Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand,Emirates, +1 more

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Direct returns

Sydney Kingsford Smith to Christchurch

Monday

Air New Zealand,Emirates,Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand,Emirates, +1 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand,Emirates,Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand,Emirates, +1 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand,Emirates,Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand,Emirates, +1 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand,Emirates,Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand,Emirates, +1 more

Friday

Air New Zealand,Emirates,Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand,Emirates, +1 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand,Emirates,Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand,Emirates, +1 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand,Emirates,Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand,Emirates, +1 more

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