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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 TRY 9,716 and round-trip from TRY 16,080. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        SYD 20:25
        3h 5m
        Direct
        CHC 01:30
        Sydney - Christchurch | Thu, Dec 10 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 08:05
        3h 40m
        Direct
        SYD 09:45
        Christchurch - Sydney | Mon, Dec 14 | Air New Zealand
        TRY 16,080 TRY 24,523
        34% off
        34% off
        TRY 24,523 TRY 16,080
      • 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 | Thu, Nov 12 | Air New Zealand
        TRY 16,841 TRY 24,523
        31% off
        31% off
        TRY 24,523 TRY 16,841
      • 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 | Sat, Nov 7 | Air New Zealand
        TRY 16,848 TRY 24,523
        31% off
        31% off
        TRY 24,523 TRY 16,848
      • SYD 18:55
        3h 4m
        Direct
        CHC 23:59
        Sydney - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 5 | Qantas Airways
        CHC 16:35
        3h 35m
        Direct
        SYD 18:10
        Christchurch - Sydney | Mon, Nov 9 | Qantas Airways
        TRY 17,564
        28% off
        TRY 24,523 TRY 17,564
      • SYD 09:05
        3h 5m
        Direct
        CHC 14:10
        Sydney - Christchurch | Tue, Dec 8 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 09:10
        3h 30m
        Direct
        SYD 10:40
        Christchurch - Sydney | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
        TRY 17,682
        28% off
        TRY 24,523 TRY 17,682
      • SYD 18:55
        3h 4m
        Direct
        CHC 23:59
        Sydney - Christchurch | Thu, Dec 3 | Qantas Airways
        CHC 06:00
        3h 35m
        Direct
        SYD 07:35
        Christchurch - Sydney | Sun, Dec 6 | Qantas Airways
        TRY 18,066
        26% off
        TRY 24,523 TRY 18,066
      • SYD 18:15
        3h 5m
        Direct
        CHC 23:20
        Sydney - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 5 | Virgin Australia
        CHC 16:35
        3h 35m
        Direct
        SYD 18:10
        Christchurch - Sydney | Mon, Nov 9 | Qantas Airways
        TRY 18,074
        26% off
        TRY 24,523 TRY 18,074
      • SYD 18:55
        3h 4m
        Direct
        CHC 23:59
        Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Dec 2 | Qantas Airways
        CHC 06:00
        3h 35m
        Direct
        SYD 07:35
        Christchurch - Sydney | Sat, Dec 5 | Qantas Airways
        TRY 18,088
        26% off
        TRY 24,523 TRY 18,088
      • SYD 18:55
        3h 4m
        Direct
        CHC 23:59
        Sydney - Christchurch | Tue, Oct 27 | Qantas Airways
        CHC 09:10
        3h 30m
        Direct
        SYD 10:40
        Christchurch - Sydney | Mon, Nov 2 | Jetstar Airways
        TRY 18,103
        26% off
        TRY 24,523 TRY 18,103
      • SYD 18:55
        3h 4m
        Direct
        CHC 23:59
        Sydney - Christchurch | Thu, Dec 10 | Qantas Airways
        CHC 16:35
        3h 35m
        Direct
        SYD 18:10
        Christchurch - Sydney | Mon, Dec 14 | Qantas Airways
        TRY 18,147
        26% off
        TRY 24,523 TRY 18,147
      • SYD 18:15
        3h 5m
        Direct
        CHC 23:20
        Sydney - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 5 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 21:10
        13h 25m
        1 stop
        SYD 08:35
        Christchurch - Sydney | Mon, Nov 9 | Air New Zealand
        TRY 16,235
        34% off
        TRY 24,523 TRY 16,235
      • SYD 18:15
        11h 20m
        1 stop
        CHC 07:35
        Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Dec 2 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 20:40
        13h 10m
        1 stop
        SYD 07:50
        Christchurch - Sydney | Sat, Dec 5 | Air New Zealand
        TRY 17,549
        28% off
        TRY 24,523 TRY 17,549
      • SYD 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHC 14:00
        Sydney - Christchurch | Fri, Oct 16 | Normal Airline
        CHC 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        SYD 16:00
        Christchurch - Sydney | Sun, Oct 18 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SYD 12:30
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CHC 17:40
        Sydney - Christchurch | Sun, Nov 22 | Jetstar Airways
        TRY 9,716 TRY 15,236
        36% off
        36% off
        TRY 15,236 TRY 9,716
      • SYD 12:30
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CHC 17:40
        Sydney - Christchurch | Fri, Nov 20 | Jetstar Airways
        TRY 10,056 TRY 15,236
        34% off
        34% off
        TRY 15,236 TRY 10,056
      • SYD 18:15
        3h 5m
        Direct
        CHC 23:20
        Sydney - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 14 | Air New Zealand
        TRY 11,038 TRY 15,236
        28% off
        28% off
        TRY 15,236 TRY 11,038
      • SYD 18:15
        3h 5m
        Direct
        CHC 23:20
        Sydney - Christchurch | Fri, Nov 6 | Air New Zealand
        TRY 11,038
        28% off
        TRY 15,236 TRY 11,038
      • SYD 12:30
        22h 10m
        1 stop
        CHC 12:40
        Sydney - Christchurch | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
        TRY 10,720
        30% off
        TRY 15,236 TRY 10,720
      • SYD 06:25
        23h 15m
        1 stop
        CHC 07:40
        Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
        TRY 10,802
        28% off
        TRY 15,236 TRY 10,802
      • SYD 12:30
        22h 10m
        1 stop
        CHC 12:40
        Sydney - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 16 | Jetstar Airways
        TRY 11,200
        26% off
        TRY 15,236 TRY 11,200
      • SYD 14:05
        16h 5m
        1 stop
        CHC 08:10
        Sydney - Christchurch | Sun, Nov 29 | Air New Zealand
        TRY 11,215
        26% off
        TRY 15,236 TRY 11,215
      • SYD 06:25
        13h 55m
        1 stop
        CHC 22:20
        Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 18 | Jetstar Airways
        TRY 11,267
        26% off
        TRY 15,236 TRY 11,267
      • SYD 09:55
        7h 30m
        1 stop
        CHC 19:25
        Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Dec 2 | Air New Zealand
        TRY 11,267
        26% off
        TRY 15,236 TRY 11,267
      • SYD 09:55
        10h 45m
        1 stop
        CHC 22:40
        Sydney - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 30 | Air New Zealand
        TRY 11,267
        26% off
        TRY 15,236 TRY 11,267
      • SYD 11:50
        17h 35m
        1 stop
        CHC 07:25
        Sydney - Christchurch | Thu, Dec 3 | Air New Zealand
        TRY 11,274
        26% off
        TRY 15,236 TRY 11,274
      • SYD 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHC 14:00
        Sydney - Christchurch | Fri, Oct 16 | Normal Airline
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Flight fares from Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch International Airport are based on the average fares across airlines for the next three months, based on 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, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch International Airport, the best time to buy is in November, with an average price of TRY 11,819. You’ll want to avoid September, when the average price can reach as high as TRY 19,448.

TRY 19,448
TRY 15,634
TRY 11,819
TRY 8,005
    Cheapest
  • TRY 14,184
    Oct
  • TRY 11,819
    Nov
  • TRY 14,363
    Dec
  • TRY 13,012
    Jan
  • TRY 15,104
    Feb
  • TRY 14,152
    Mar
  • TRY 17,319
    Apr
  • TRY 15,539
    May
  • TRY 15,691
    Jun
  • TRY 16,394
    Jul
  • TRY 16,899
    Aug
  • TRY 19,448
    Sep

What’s the cheapest month to fly round-trip from Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly round-trip 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, April is typically the cheapest month to find flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch International Airport, with an average price of TRY 21,743. In contrast, September is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching TRY 33,317.

TRY 33,317
TRY 27,530
TRY 21,743
TRY 15,956
    Cheapest
  • TRY 21,830
    Oct
  • TRY 21,895
    Nov
  • TRY 28,411
    Dec
  • TRY 26,358
    Jan
  • TRY 27,449
    Feb
  • TRY 21,755
    Mar
  • TRY 21,743
    Apr
  • TRY 25,970
    May
  • TRY 28,470
    Jun
  • TRY 29,359
    Jul
  • TRY 26,591
    Aug
  • TRY 33,317
    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 day to depart from Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch International Airport is Wednesday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Sunday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

TRY 16,557
TRY 15,814
TRY 15,071
TRY 14,328
    Cheapest
  • TRY 15,855
    Mon
  • TRY 15,730
    Tue
  • TRY 15,071
    Wed
  • TRY 16,289
    Thu
  • TRY 16,448
    Fri
  • TRY 16,162
    Sat
  • TRY 16,557
    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 TRY 9,716) among 6 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From TRY 9,716
Air New Zealand
From TRY 11,038
Emirates
From TRY 11,304
Qantas Airways
From TRY 11,761
Virgin Australia
From TRY 13,673
Air Tahiti Nui
From TRY 18,103

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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. NZ222

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    07:50

    SYD

    3h 10m

    13:00

    CHC

    - - - W - - -
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  2. NZ224

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    17:55

    SYD

    3h 10m

    23:05

    CHC

    S - T - T F S
    Search

  3. NZ102

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    09:55

    SYD

    3h 10m

    Direct

    15:05

    AKL

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  4. NZ567

    Auckland Airport

    19:00

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    20:25

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  5. NZ112

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    19:20

    SYD

    3h 10m

    Direct

    00:30

    AKL

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  6. NZ515

    Auckland Airport

    06:10

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    07:35

    CHC

    S M T W T F -

  7. JQ203

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    11:00

    SYD

    3h 10m

    Direct

    17:10

    AKL

    S M - - T F S
    Search

  8. JQ237

    Auckland Airport

    16:10

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    17:35

    CHC

    S M T W T - S

  9. NZ112

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    19:20

    SYD

    3h 10m

    Direct

    00:30

    AKL

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  10. NZ519

    Auckland Airport

    06:30

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    07:55

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  11. NZ108

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    14:25

    SYD

    3h

    Direct

    19:25

    AKL

    - - - - - - S
    Search

  12. NZ515

    Auckland Airport

    06:10

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    07:35

    CHC

    S M T W T F -

  13. JQ203

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    11:00

    SYD

    3h 10m

    Direct

    17:10

    AKL

    S M - - T F S
    Search

  14. JQ239

    Auckland Airport

    19:35

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    21:00

    CHC

    S M T - T - S

  15. NZ104

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    11:55

    SYD

    3h

    Direct

    16:55

    AKL

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  16. NZ515

    Auckland Airport

    06:10

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    07:35

    CHC

    S M T W T F -

  17. JQ165

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    12:30

    SYD

    3h

    Direct

    17:30

    HLZ

    - - - W - F -
    Search

  18. JQ273

    Hamilton International Airport

    19:00

    HLZ

    1h 15m

    Direct

    20:15

    CHC

    S M T W T F 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 TRY 9,716
Cheapest return ticket price TRY 16,080

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 47 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 06:50, and the last departs at 19:15, with about 7 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 TRY 19,211 in January, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) at 07:35 and arrives in Christchurch International Airport (CHC) at 12:40.
  • The latest flight departs from Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) at 20:15 and arrives in Christchurch International Airport (CHC) at 01:25.
    • 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 TRY 9,716, and round-trip fares start from TRY 16,080. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Sun, Nov 22; 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 46 minutes, 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 TRY 17,697. 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 TRY 9,716. 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, Air New Zealand and Emirates. 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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