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Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch International Airport flight

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 €165 and round-trip from €295. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        SYD 18:15
        3h 5m
        Direct
        CHC 23:20
        Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 11 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 06:10
        3h 40m
        Direct
        SYD 07:50
        Christchurch - Sydney | Wed, Nov 18 | Air New Zealand
        €295 €370
        20% off
        20% off
        €370 €295
      • SYD 09:05
        3h 5m
        Direct
        CHC 14:10
        Sydney - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 10 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 06:10
        3h 40m
        Direct
        SYD 07:50
        Christchurch - Sydney | Sat, Nov 14 | Air New Zealand
        €295 €370
        20% off
        20% off
        €370 €295
      • SYD 18:50
        3h 5m
        Direct
        CHC 23:55
        Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 4 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 06:10
        3h 40m
        Direct
        SYD 07:50
        Christchurch - Sydney | Sun, Nov 8 | Air New Zealand
        €295 €370
        20% off
        20% off
        €370 €295
      • SYD 09:05
        3h 5m
        Direct
        CHC 14:10
        Sydney - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 3 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 06:10
        3h 40m
        Direct
        SYD 07:50
        Christchurch - Sydney | Tue, Nov 10 | Air New Zealand
        €295
        20% off
        €370 €295
      • SYD 18:15
        3h 5m
        Direct
        CHC 23:20
        Sydney - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 12 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 06:10
        3h 40m
        Direct
        SYD 07:50
        Christchurch - Sydney | Tue, Nov 17 | Air New Zealand
        €295
        20% off
        €370 €295
      • SYD 18:15
        3h 5m
        Direct
        CHC 23:20
        Sydney - Christchurch | Sun, Nov 8 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 06:10
        3h 40m
        Direct
        SYD 07:50
        Christchurch - Sydney | Sun, Nov 15 | Air New Zealand
        €295
        20% off
        €370 €295
      • SYD 09:10
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CHC 14:20
        Sydney - Christchurch | Sat, Oct 17 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 06:30
        3h 40m
        Direct
        SYD 08:10
        Christchurch - Sydney | Sat, Oct 24 | Air New Zealand
        €295
        20% off
        €370 €295
      • SYD 18:15
        3h 5m
        Direct
        CHC 23:20
        Sydney - Christchurch | Thu, Oct 29 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 06:10
        3h 40m
        Direct
        SYD 07:50
        Christchurch - Sydney | Mon, Nov 2 | Air New Zealand
        €301
        19% off
        €370 €301
      • SYD 18:50
        3h 5m
        Direct
        CHC 23:55
        Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 28 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 06:10
        3h 40m
        Direct
        SYD 07:50
        Christchurch - Sydney | Tue, Nov 3 | Air New Zealand
        €301
        19% off
        €370 €301
      • SYD 18:15
        3h 5m
        Direct
        CHC 23:20
        Sydney - Christchurch | Fri, Oct 30 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 06:10
        3h 40m
        Direct
        SYD 07:50
        Christchurch - Sydney | Tue, Nov 3 | Air New Zealand
        €301
        19% off
        €370 €301
      • SYD 09:05
        3h 5m
        Direct
        CHC 14:10
        Sydney - Christchurch | Tue, Oct 27 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 06:10
        3h 40m
        Direct
        SYD 07:50
        Christchurch - Sydney | Tue, Nov 3 | Air New Zealand
        €301
        19% off
        €370 €301
      • SYD 18:15
        3h 5m
        Direct
        CHC 23:20
        Sydney - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 5 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 06:10
        3h 40m
        Direct
        SYD 07:50
        Christchurch - Sydney | Wed, Nov 11 | Air New Zealand
        €303
        18% off
        €370 €303
      • SYD 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHC 14:00
        Sydney - Christchurch | Fri, Sep 18 | Normal Airline
        CHC 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        SYD 16:00
        Christchurch - Sydney | Sun, Sep 20 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SYD 18:50
        3h 5m
        Direct
        CHC 23:55
        Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 28 | Air New Zealand
        €165 €249
        34% off
        34% off
        €249 €165
      • SYD 18:10
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CHC 23:20
        Sydney - Christchurch | Sat, Oct 17 | Air New Zealand
        €165 €249
        34% off
        34% off
        €249 €165
      • SYD 18:15
        3h 5m
        Direct
        CHC 23:20
        Sydney - Christchurch | Fri, Oct 30 | Air New Zealand
        €171 €249
        31% off
        31% off
        €249 €171
      • SYD 18:55
        3h 4m
        Direct
        CHC 23:59
        Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 28 | Qantas Airways
        €189
        24% off
        €249 €189
      • SYD 18:55
        3h 4m
        Direct
        CHC 23:59
        Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 28 | Emirates
        €198
        20% off
        €249 €198
      • SYD 12:30
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CHC 17:40
        Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 4 | Jetstar Airways
        €199
        20% off
        €249 €199
      • SYD 12:30
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CHC 17:40
        Sydney - Christchurch | Sat, Oct 31 | Jetstar Airways
        €199
        20% off
        €249 €199
      • SYD 18:50
        3h 5m
        Direct
        CHC 23:55
        Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 28 | Virgin Australia
        €199
        20% off
        €249 €199
      • SYD 09:10
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CHC 14:20
        Sydney - Christchurch | Sat, Oct 17 | Virgin Australia
        €199
        20% off
        €249 €199
      • SYD 08:50
        3h 5m
        Direct
        CHC 13:55
        Sydney - Christchurch | Sat, Oct 17 | Emirates
        €203
        18% off
        €249 €203
      • SYD 16:55
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CHC 23:05
        Sydney - Christchurch | Fri, Oct 2 | Air New Zealand
        €204
        18% off
        €249 €204
      • SYD 12:30
        22h 10m
        1 stop
        CHC 12:40
        Sydney - Christchurch | Sun, Nov 15 | Jetstar Airways
        €202
        19% off
        €249 €202
      • SYD 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHC 14:00
        Sydney - Christchurch | Fri, Sep 18 | Normal Airline
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Flight fares from Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch International Airport are based on average airline prices for the next 3 months, according to Trip.com’s latest data.

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 €207. It is best to avoid September, when the average price can reach €313.

€313
€260
€207
€154
    Cheapest
  • €313
    Sep
  • €257
    Oct
  • €207
    Nov
  • €252
    Dec
  • €228
    Jan
  • €265
    Feb
  • €248
    Mar
  • €303
    Apr
  • €272
    May
  • €275
    Jun
  • €287
    Jul
  • €296
    Aug

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 €381. July is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching €514.

€514
€448
€381
€315
    Cheapest
  • €413
    Sep
  • €392
    Oct
  • €383
    Nov
  • €497
    Dec
  • €461
    Jan
  • €481
    Feb
  • €381
    Mar
  • €381
    Apr
  • €455
    May
  • €498
    Jun
  • €514
    Jul
  • €466
    Aug

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.

€287
€276
€264
€253
    Cheapest
  • €275
    Mon
  • €271
    Tue
  • €264
    Wed
  • €273
    Thu
  • €281
    Fri
  • €282
    Sat
  • €287
    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 Air New Zealand (from €165) among 7 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Air New Zealand
From €165
Qantas Airways
From €189
Emirates
From €198
Jetstar Airways
From €199
Virgin Australia
From €199
Air Tahiti Nui
From €354
Malaysia Airlines
From €1,873

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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

    19:15

    SYD

    3h 5m

    00:20

    CHC

    S M T W T F S
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  2. EK5045

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    19:15

    SYD

    3h 5m

    00:20

    CHC

    S M T W T F S
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  3. NZ222

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    07:50

    SYD

    3h 10m

    13:00

    CHC

    - - T W - - -
    Search

  4. NZ224

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    19:45

    SYD

    3h 5m

    00:50

    CHC

    S - T - T F S
    Search

  5. NZ248

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    18:55

    SYD

    3h 15m

    Direct

    00:10

    WLG

    S - T W T F S
    Search

  6. NZ327

    Wellington International Airport

    07:00

    WLG

    55m

    Direct

    07:55

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  7. NZ248

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    18:55

    SYD

    3h 15m

    Direct

    00:10

    WLG

    S - T W T F S
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  8. NZ5331

    Wellington International Airport

    06:30

    WLG

    1h 5m

    Direct

    07:35

    CHC

    S M T W 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 distance2,129.48km
Cheapest one-way ticket price€165
Cheapest return ticket price€295

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 50 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 9 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 38 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 €435 in September, 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.
  • Yes. Emirates, Qantas Airways, IndiGo, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines operate direct flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch International Airport, with an average flight time of 4 hours 46 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 Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch International Airport is €294. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch International Airport operates around 16 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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