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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Sydney to Christchurch, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Sydney to Christchurch, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Flights from Sydney to Christchurch - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Sydney to Christchurch to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Christchurch?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Sydney to Christchurch, 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 Sydney to Christchurch is August, where tickets cost C$ 543 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 1,036 and C$ 688 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Sydney to Christchurch, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Sydney to Christchurch, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 70 days before departure.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Sydney and Christchurch?

Qantas Airways connects Sydney to Christchurch with up to 4 flights per day. Air New Zealand also offers 1 flight per day, while Emirates follows with 1 flight per day.

Which airlines fly direct between Sydney and Christchurch?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Sydney to Christchurch.
There are 3 airlines that fly direct from Sydney to Christchurch. They are: Air New Zealand, Emirates and Qantas Airways. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Qantas Airways at C$ 277. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Air New Zealand.

How many flights are there between Sydney and Christchurch per day?

Each day, there are 6 nonstop flights that take off from Sydney and land in Christchurch, with an average flight time of 3h 03m. The most common departure time is 6:00 p.m. and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 42 flights and there are the same amount of flights each day 6.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Sydney and Christchurch?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from Sydney to Christchurch?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Sydney at 7:50 am and will be landing in Christchurch at 12:55 pm.

What’s the latest departure time from Sydney to Christchurch?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Sydney to Christchurch jets off at 6:55 pm and lands at 11:55 pm.

Good to know

Low season

June

High season

December
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (63% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from Sydney to Christchurch

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sydney to Christchurch 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 Sydney to Christchurch

  • Are there any hotels at Sydney Airport?

    If you have an early flight, spending the night at one of the hotels in the Sydney Airport precinct can be a good idea. This will place you within easy walking distance of the check-in area, with free shuttle buses usually available if you’d rather not walk. ibis Budget Sydney Airport and Mantra Styles Sydney Airport are both within the precinct; however, they are closer to the domestic terminal (T2). For easy access to the international terminal (T1), consider Novotel Sydney International Hotel or Airport Hotel Sydney.

  • What can I do to pass the time while waiting for my next flight at Christchurch Airport?

    Christchurch Airport has plenty of eateries and bars in the Level 1 food court, including Healthy Habits, Sakura Sushi Bar and Alps Bar and Pizza. If duty-free shopping isn’t for you, there are plenty of other things to do at the airport. You’ll find art trails on both levels of the airport and a giant chessboard on Level 1. Just outside the terminal building, there are ping pong tables and an interactive light and sound walkway that operates day and night.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sydney to Christchurch?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Sydney to Christchurch flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sydney to Christchurch?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Sydney and Christchurch, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Sydney to Christchurch?

    There are direct flights from Sydney to Christchurch on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sydney to Christchurch?

    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 Sydney to Christchurch.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Sydney to Christchurch?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Christchurch from Sydney 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 Sydney to Christchurch?

    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 Christchurch with an airline and back to Sydney with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Sydney to Christchurch?

    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 Christchurch from Sydney up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Sydney to Christchurch

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 247 or less one-way and C$ 517 or less round-trip.
  • Rideshare providers offer an easy and convenient trip from wherever you happen to be to the check-in area at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD). From central Sydney, it usually takes around 20-25min to get to the airport, and the ride total is generally A$ 45-55, airport fee included.
  • Your flight from Sydney to Christchurch, will depart from the international terminal (T1). Things will be a little simpler in Christchurch, as the airport has one terminal which handles all international and domestic arrivals and departures.
  • Christchurch Airport (CHC) has a colouring wall for creative types of all ages. Leave your mark on the airport by picking up a pen and adding some colour to the massive mural. You’ll find it in the Level 1 food court, opposite Burger King.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Sydney to Christchurch?

Find which airlines fly direct from Kingsford Smith to Christchurch, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Sydney Kingsford Smith to Christchurch

Monday

ANA,Air Canada,Air China, +14 more

ANA,Air Canada, +15 more

Tuesday

ANA,Air Canada,Air China, +14 more

ANA,Air Canada, +15 more

Wednesday

ANA,Air Canada,Air China, +14 more

ANA,Air Canada, +15 more

Thursday

ANA,Air Canada,Air China, +14 more

ANA,Air Canada, +15 more

Friday

ANA,Air Canada,Air China, +14 more

ANA,Air Canada, +15 more

Saturday

ANA,Air Canada,Air China, +14 more

ANA,Air Canada, +15 more

Sunday

ANA,Air Canada,Air China, +14 more

ANA,Air Canada, +15 more

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Nonstop returns

Christchurch to Sydney Kingsford Smith

Monday

ANA,Air China,Air New Zealand, +13 more

ANA,Air China, +14 more

Tuesday

ANA,Air China,Air New Zealand, +13 more

ANA,Air China, +14 more

Wednesday

ANA,Air China,Air New Zealand, +13 more

ANA,Air China, +14 more

Thursday

ANA,Air China,Air New Zealand, +13 more

ANA,Air China, +14 more

Friday

ANA,Air China,Air New Zealand, +13 more

ANA,Air China, +14 more

Saturday

ANA,Air China,Air New Zealand, +13 more

ANA,Air China, +14 more

Sunday

ANA,Air China,Air New Zealand, +13 more

ANA,Air China, +14 more

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Top airlines flying from Sydney to Christchurch

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sydney to Christchurch. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Sydney to Christchurch? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.2
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 646 reviews
8.8crew
8.1comfort
8.4boarding
7.7food
7.9entertainment
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Short flight so no entertainment, turbulence so no food service - overall flight as expected

8.0 ExcellentMichelle, Apr. 2024NPL - AKL
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Short flight so no entertainment, turbulence so no food service - overall flight as expected

Great meal. Best seats ever! They need to teach other airlines how to do that.

Overall excellent but the Captain kept the seat belt sign on for far too long, especially at the beginning and end of the flight. It was 2 hours after take-off before the crew were able to start the service (on an 11 hour night flight, reducing our sleeping time) and the seat belt sign on went on during breakfast (90 mins before landing) and was not turned off again until we landed. This made for an uncomfortable journey of trying to limit fluid intake because it was unclear when the toilets would be available for use.

Food was not good. We asked for Muslim food and it was weird tasteless type of boiled veges.

Crew were pleasant, happy to be there and were a joy to be around. Entire operation was professional, well thought out and ran like a Swiss clock.

Couldn’t request a vegan meal somehow but I noticed other people getting them

United flight from SFO to PDX was cancelled. I will ask for a refund. Had to book on Alaska

They announced food service but then never came around. We also couldn’t land so kept trying to get to runway and then had to come up and go around happened like 3 times and cause the child next to me to start throwing up

There was a snafu with confirming seats at check which left us in limbo for the second leg of our trip. I believe the ANZ app is not well integrated with the systems at the terminal resulting in this disconcerting error.

Flight attendants are always pleasant and helpful. Pilot kept us updated.

Following a marathon flight riddled by delays and changes from Santiago, Chile, my flight to Melbourne from Sydney was on schedule but I was transferred to the next flight. The reason by ticketing and the floor manager was I missed the entry to flight by one minute! That's right, the emphasised that if I was 1 minute earlier I would be on the flight. I asked what was the point them emphasising 1minute overdue and how that helped me or the situation. They didn't care at all. Replying that if it was one minute earlier they would've done something and smirking delivering the information. Australian's do call Australia home, Qantas calls Australian's suckers.

1) crackly headphone jack 2) one of the emergency seats recline. Usually second row does. But in this case neither did 3) food was scrambled eggs or fruit. 4) fruit should not be the option to eggs 5)miserable unpleasant crew not a smile. Thought that was a virgin thing

Qantas are unable to service and unfit for purpose, they cannot transport Australians on time to overseas destinations. On top of the inflated ticketing, the Sydney flight to Santiago was impacted because the plane was delayed arriving and then further bungling by Qantas admitting the ground new ground crew in charge of cleaning were not trained. The impact on passengers with connecting flights was tremendous and long ques of frustrated passengers waiting for rescheduling. **Qantas has become the Australian Spirit of disappointment**

The staff we fantastic and seemed to work very well with each other

Business lounge in Melbourne mediocre. Look at Emirates or Qatar, Qantas! Great friendly crew. Food was good but Emirates is a level above. Business seat good. But can’t compare to Qatar. Main reason for booking Qantas is loyalty and terrific connection via Perth to LHR.

I was pleasantly surprised with my flight to LA with Qantas. Although seats were not the roomies, service was excellent.

The service and smooth landing. Food was delicious and the staff was friendly. We arrived earlier than scheduled.

Wonderful crew, good food. Absolutely loved the wine spritz and wish I could buy it!

Don’t like last minute airline change. Not able to choose seat earlier.

It was nice having space in the way back where it thinned out with passengers, most folks in the far back were able to lay down and sleep. That was a pleasant surprise. Made the 15 hr flight go by pretty smooth, watching a few movies and resting. I had previously never used an airplane toilet, but finally used one. It wasn't too bad. All workers were very helpful and friendly. Their hospitality was welcomed as well

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