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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 CAD 293 and round-trip from CAD 467. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        SYD 6:15 PM
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CHC 11:20 PM
        Sydney - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 14 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 6:10 AM
        3h 40m
        Nonstop
        SYD 7:50 AM
        Christchurch - Sydney | Wed, Nov 18 | Air New Zealand
        CAD 484 CAD 694
        30% off
        30% off
        CAD 694 CAD 484
      • SYD 6:15 PM
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CHC 11:20 PM
        Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 11 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 6:10 AM
        3h 40m
        Nonstop
        SYD 7:50 AM
        Christchurch - Sydney | Sun, Nov 15 | Air New Zealand
        CAD 484 CAD 694
        30% off
        30% off
        CAD 694 CAD 484
      • SYD 9:05 AM
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CHC 2:10 PM
        Sydney - Christchurch | Fri, Nov 6 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 6:10 AM
        3h 40m
        Nonstop
        SYD 7:50 AM
        Christchurch - Sydney | Tue, Nov 10 | Air New Zealand
        CAD 484 CAD 694
        30% off
        30% off
        CAD 694 CAD 484
      • SYD 10:55 AM
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CHC 4:00 PM
        Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Dec 2 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 4:35 PM
        3h 35m
        Nonstop
        SYD 6:10 PM
        Christchurch - Sydney | Mon, Dec 7 | Qantas Airways
        CAD 487
        30% off
        CAD 694 CAD 487
      • SYD 6:15 PM
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CHC 11:20 PM
        Sydney - Christchurch | Sun, Nov 1 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 6:10 AM
        3h 40m
        Nonstop
        SYD 7:50 AM
        Christchurch - Sydney | Sat, Nov 7 | Air New Zealand
        CAD 494
        28% off
        CAD 694 CAD 494
      • SYD 7:50 AM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CHC 1:00 PM
        Sydney - Christchurch | Sun, Oct 25 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 9:10 AM
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:40 AM
        Christchurch - Sydney | Thu, Oct 29 | Jetstar Airways
        CAD 499
        28% off
        CAD 694 CAD 499
      • SYD 6:50 PM
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CHC 11:55 PM
        Sydney - Christchurch | Sat, Oct 31 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 6:10 AM
        3h 40m
        Nonstop
        SYD 7:50 AM
        Christchurch - Sydney | Wed, Nov 4 | Air New Zealand
        CAD 505
        27% off
        CAD 694 CAD 505
      • SYD 5:55 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CHC 11:05 PM
        Sydney - Christchurch | Sat, Oct 17 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 6:30 AM
        3h 40m
        Nonstop
        SYD 8:10 AM
        Christchurch - Sydney | Fri, Oct 23 | Air New Zealand
        CAD 505
        27% off
        CAD 694 CAD 505
      • SYD 6:55 PM
        3h 4m
        Nonstop
        CHC 11:59 PM
        Sydney - Christchurch | Sun, Nov 8 | Qantas Airways
        CHC 4:35 PM
        3h 35m
        Nonstop
        SYD 6:10 PM
        Christchurch - Sydney | Thu, Nov 12 | Qantas Airways
        CAD 505
        27% off
        CAD 694 CAD 505
      • SYD 10:55 AM
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CHC 4:00 PM
        Sydney - Christchurch | Sun, Nov 29 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 8:05 AM
        3h 40m
        Nonstop
        SYD 9:45 AM
        Christchurch - Sydney | Sun, Dec 6 | Air New Zealand
        CAD 506
        27% off
        CAD 694 CAD 506
      • SYD 6:15 PM
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CHC 11:20 PM
        Sydney - Christchurch | Sun, Nov 8 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 9:10 PM
        13h 25m
        1 stop
        SYD 8:35 AM
        Christchurch - Sydney | Thu, Nov 12 | Air New Zealand
        CAD 467
        33% off
        CAD 694 CAD 467
      • SYD 6:15 PM
        11h 20m
        1 stop
        CHC 7:35 AM
        Sydney - Christchurch | Sat, Dec 5 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 8:40 PM
        13h 10m
        1 stop
        SYD 7:50 AM
        Christchurch - Sydney | Tue, Dec 8 | Air New Zealand
        CAD 505
        27% off
        CAD 694 CAD 505
      • SYD 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHC 2:00 PM
        Sydney - Christchurch | Fri, Oct 9 | Normal Airline
        CHC 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        SYD 4:00 PM
        Christchurch - Sydney | Sun, Oct 11 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SYD 10:55 AM
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CHC 4:00 PM
        Sydney - Christchurch | Sun, Dec 6 | Air New Zealand
        CAD 317 CAD 436
        27% off
        27% off
        CAD 436 CAD 317
      • SYD 6:15 PM
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CHC 11:20 PM
        Sydney - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 21 | Air New Zealand
        CAD 318 CAD 436
        27% off
        27% off
        CAD 436 CAD 318
      • SYD 6:15 PM
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CHC 11:20 PM
        Sydney - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 14 | Air New Zealand
        CAD 318 CAD 436
        27% off
        27% off
        CAD 436 CAD 318
      • SYD 6:15 PM
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CHC 11:20 PM
        Sydney - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 16 | Air New Zealand
        CAD 318
        27% off
        CAD 436 CAD 318
      • SYD 6:15 PM
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CHC 11:20 PM
        Sydney - Christchurch | Sun, Nov 15 | Air New Zealand
        CAD 318
        27% off
        CAD 436 CAD 318
      • SYD 12:30 PM
        22h 10m
        1 stop
        CHC 12:40 PM
        Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 25 | Jetstar Airways
        CAD 293
        33% off
        CAD 436 CAD 293
      • SYD 12:30 PM
        22h 10m
        1 stop
        CHC 12:40 PM
        Sydney - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 9 | Jetstar Airways
        CAD 307
        30% off
        CAD 436 CAD 307
      • SYD 12:30 PM
        22h 10m
        1 stop
        CHC 12:40 PM
        Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 4 | Jetstar Airways
        CAD 309
        28% off
        CAD 436 CAD 309
      • SYD 6:25 AM
        12h 40m
        1 stop
        CHC 9:05 PM
        Sydney - Christchurch | Fri, Nov 20 | Jetstar Airways
        CAD 312
        28% off
        CAD 436 CAD 312
      • SYD 6:25 AM
        10h
        1 stop
        CHC 6:25 PM
        Sydney - Christchurch | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
        CAD 312
        28% off
        CAD 436 CAD 312
      • SYD 6:25 AM
        23h 15m
        1 stop
        CHC 7:40 AM
        Sydney - Christchurch | Fri, Nov 27 | Jetstar Airways
        CAD 312
        28% off
        CAD 436 CAD 312
      • SYD 12:30 PM
        27h 55m
        1 stop
        CHC 6:25 PM
        Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 18 | Jetstar Airways
        CAD 313
        28% off
        CAD 436 CAD 313
      • SYD 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHC 2:00 PM
        Sydney - Christchurch | Fri, Oct 9 | 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

Which month has the lowest one-way flight price from Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch International Airport?

The data is based on the average one-way flight prices on Trip.com for flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch International Airport across different months over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for low one-way flight fares from Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch International Airport, the best time to book is in November, with an average price of CAD 340. Try to avoid September, when prices are highest, averaging around CAD 559.

CAD 559
CAD 450
CAD 340
CAD 231
    Cheapest
  • CAD 416
    Oct
  • CAD 340
    Nov
  • CAD 413
    Dec
  • CAD 374
    Jan
  • CAD 434
    Feb
  • CAD 407
    Mar
  • CAD 498
    Apr
  • CAD 447
    May
  • CAD 451
    Jun
  • CAD 471
    Jul
  • CAD 486
    Aug
  • CAD 559
    Sep

Which month is the cheapest for round-trip flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch International Airport?

The data is based on the average round-trip flight prices on Trip.com for flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch International Airport across different months over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, March is usually the cheapest month to find flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch International Airport, with an average price of CAD 625. In contrast, September is typically the most expensive month, with average prices reaching CAD 957.

CAD 957
CAD 791
CAD 625
CAD 459
    Cheapest
  • CAD 635
    Oct
  • CAD 629
    Nov
  • CAD 817
    Dec
  • CAD 758
    Jan
  • CAD 789
    Feb
  • CAD 625
    Mar
  • CAD 625
    Apr
  • CAD 746
    May
  • CAD 818
    Jun
  • CAD 844
    Jul
  • CAD 764
    Aug
  • CAD 957
    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 average flight prices on Trip.com from Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch International Airport across different days of the week over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch International Airport is usually Wednesday, with average fares typically lower than other days. Try to avoid departing on Friday, as prices are usually the highest on that day.

CAD 473
CAD 452
CAD 430
CAD 409
    Cheapest
  • CAD 455
    Mon
  • CAD 448
    Tue
  • CAD 430
    Wed
  • CAD 467
    Thu
  • CAD 473
    Fri
  • CAD 463
    Sat
  • CAD 473
    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 CAD 293) among 6 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From CAD 293
Air New Zealand
From CAD 317
Qantas Airways
From CAD 334
Virgin Australia
From CAD 346
Emirates
From CAD 411
Air Tahiti Nui
From CAD 504

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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. NZ224

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    5:55 PM

    SYD

    3h 10m

    11:05 PM

    CHC

    S - T - T F S
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  2. NZ222

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    7:50 AM

    SYD

    3h 10m

    1:00 PM

    CHC

    - - - W - - -
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  3. JQ165

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    12:30 PM

    SYD

    3h

    Nonstop

    5:30 PM

    HLZ

    - - - W - F -
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  4. NZ323

    Hamilton International Airport

    3:05 PM

    HLZ

    1h 20m

    Nonstop

    4:25 PM

    CHC

    - - - - - F -

  5. NZ110

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    7:50 AM

    SYD

    3h 10m

    Nonstop

    1:00 PM

    AKL

    S M T - T F S
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  6. NZ563

    Auckland Airport

    6:00 PM

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    7:25 PM

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  7. NZ112

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    7:20 PM

    SYD

    3h 10m

    Nonstop

    12:30 AM

    AKL

    S M T W T F S
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  8. NZ515

    Auckland Airport

    6:10 AM

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    7:35 AM

    CHC

    S M T W T F -

  9. JQ203

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    6:20 AM

    SYD

    3h 5m

    Nonstop

    11:25 AM

    AKL

    - M - - T F S
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  10. JQ237

    Auckland Airport

    4:10 PM

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    5:35 PM

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  11. NZ112

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    7:20 PM

    SYD

    3h 10m

    Nonstop

    12:30 AM

    AKL

    S M T W T F S
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  12. NZ519

    Auckland Airport

    6:30 AM

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    7:55 AM

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  13. NZ108

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    2:25 PM

    SYD

    3h

    Nonstop

    7:25 PM

    AKL

    - - - - - - S
    Search

  14. NZ515

    Auckland Airport

    6:10 AM

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    7:35 AM

    CHC

    S M T W T F -

  15. NZ106

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    6:15 PM

    SYD

    3h 10m

    Nonstop

    11:25 PM

    AKL

    - - - W - - -
    Search

  16. NZ515

    Auckland Airport

    6:10 AM

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    7:35 AM

    CHC

    S M T W T F -

  17. JQ165

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    12:30 PM

    SYD

    3h

    Nonstop

    5:30 PM

    HLZ

    - - - W - F -
    Search

  18. NZ5615

    Hamilton International Airport

    9:20 AM

    HLZ

    1h 55m

    Nonstop

    11:15 AM

    CHC

    S M T W T - -
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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 2,129.48 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price CAD 293
Cheapest return ticket price CAD 467

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 29 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 CAD 511 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Christchurch International Airport to downtown is about 9 km. It takes about 20 minutes by taxi.
  • 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 CAD 293, and round-trip fares start from CAD 467. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Wed, Nov 25; 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 40 minutes, and around 31 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 CAD 543. 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 CAD 293. 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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