CHC - SYD

$166 Find Cheap Flights from Christchurch to Sydney

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Christchurch to Sydney departing on 3/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Christchurch to Sydney, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$339
Overall average: $364
Air New Zealand
Tue 5/5Mon 5/11
CHC - SYD • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$345
Typical prices: $350-$482
Emirates
Mon 4/13Sun 4/19
CHC - SYD • Non-stop
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Emirates offers free Wi-Fi for Skywards members.
Air New Zealand's Economy Skycouch enhances comfort.
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Cheapest • from $339 (round-trip)
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Best reviews • 8.1 score
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You can fly direct with Air New Zealand, Emirates and Qantas Airways. Average duration is 3h 31m
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Most punctual • 97% on-time
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Best time • Fewest delays
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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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Christchurch to Sydney

Tue, May 5 - Mon, May 11
Air New Zealand Logo
9:05 pm - 10:40 am
CHC
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SYD
15h 35m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
11:55 am - 10:10 pm
SYD
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CHC
8h 15m
1 stop
$339Air New Zealand
Mon, Apr 13 - Sun, Apr 19
Emirates Logo
5:45 pm - 7:05 pm
CHC
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SYD
3h 20mnonstop
Emirates Logo
7:15 pm - 12:20 am
SYD
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CHC
3h 05mnonstop
$345Emirates
Thu, May 28 - Sun, May 31
Qantas Airways Logo
4:35 pm - 6:10 pm
CHC
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SYD
3h 35mnonstop
Qantas Airways Logo
10:20 am - 3:25 pm
SYD
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CHC
3h 05mnonstop
$359Qantas Airways
Thu, May 28 - Sun, May 31
Qantas Airways Logo
4:35 pm - 6:10 pm
CHC
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SYD
3h 35mnonstop
Qantas Airways Logo
7:15 pm - 12:20 am
SYD
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CHC
3h 05mnonstop
$360Qantas Airways
Tue, May 5 - Mon, May 11
Air New Zealand Logo
9:10 am - 9:50 pm
CHC
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SYD
14h 40m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
5:55 pm - 11:05 pm
SYD
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CHC
3h 10mnonstop
$361Air New Zealand
Tue, May 5 - Mon, May 11
Air New Zealand Logo
9:10 am - 9:50 pm
CHC
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SYD
14h 40m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
9:55 am - 8:30 pm
SYD
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CHC
8h 35m
1 stop
$367Air New Zealand
Tue, May 5 - Mon, May 11
Air New Zealand Logo
9:10 am - 9:50 pm
CHC
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SYD
14h 40m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
11:55 am - 8:30 pm
SYD
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CHC
6h 35m
1 stop
$368Air New Zealand
Tue, Mar 17 - Tue, Mar 17
Air New Zealand Logo
6:10 am - 7:50 am
CHC
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SYD
3h 40mnonstop
Air New Zealand Logo
6:50 pm - 7:55 am
SYD
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CHC
11h 05m
1 stop
$377Air New Zealand
Tue, May 5 - Mon, May 11
Air New Zealand Logo
9:05 pm - 10:40 am
CHC
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SYD
15h 35m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
5:55 pm - 11:05 pm
SYD
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CHC
3h 10mnonstop
$385Air New Zealand
Tue, May 5 - Mon, May 11
Air New Zealand Logo
9:05 pm - 10:40 am
CHC
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SYD
15h 35m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
9:55 am - 7:20 pm
SYD
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CHC
7h 25m
1 stop
$392Air New Zealand
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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.

For Christchurch to Sydney, Friday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday is the most expensive. Flying from Sydney back to Christchurch, the best deals are generally found on Monday, with Wednesday being the most expensive.

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 $356 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $458 and $435 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 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 20% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Christchurch to Sydney

 
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Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$165
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 17% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 11% increase in price.
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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.
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FAQs for booking flights from Christchurch to Sydney

  • What is the cheapest flight from Christchurch to Sydney?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Christchurch to Sydney was $166 for a one-way ticket and $339 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Christchurch and Sydney?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Christchurch to Sydney?

    Christchurch airport is called Christchurch and the only airport in Sydney is Sydney Kingsford Smith.

  • 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?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld 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 nonstop flights from Christchurch to Sydney on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Christchurch to Sydney, Emirates or Air New Zealand?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Christchurch to Sydney are Emirates and Air New Zealand. With an average price for the route of $428 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Air New Zealand is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $421 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • 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. Booking your flights between Christchurch and SYD can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • 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 $202 or less one-way and $517 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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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Christchurch to Sydney

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Christchurch to Sydney. 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 Christchurch to Sydney? 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.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3526 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.3Crew
8.2Entertainment
7.9Food
8.0Comfort
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This777-300 is configured 2/3/2 for Biz class straight out of the 80s!!! Not to mention seats are narrow, bed does NOT FULLY RECLINE FLAT as advertised, and purser didn’t know that!! ARM REST HAS A REMOTE TABLET ON IT FURTHER CONFINING THE ALREADY NARROW SPACE!!! WHO thought this was a good design?? After flying the new A350-900 biz class Montreal to Dubai , this was a total let down!!

2.0 MediocreSteve, Feb 2026
DXB - NBO
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This777-300 is configured 2/3/2 for Biz class straight out of the 80s!!! Not to mention seats are narrow, bed does NOT FULLY RECLINE FLAT as advertised, and purser didn’t know that!! ARM REST HAS A REMOTE TABLET ON IT FURTHER CONFINING THE ALREADY NARROW SPACE!!! WHO thought this was a good design?? After flying the new A350-900 biz class Montreal to Dubai , this was a total let down!!

The crew were absolutely fantastic. They actively asked if passengers wanted refills and if they were comfortable. I was extremely impressed.

I liked everything: the service, the food, the cleanness. I flew last year with Qatar Airways, so I can compare. Emirates did much better! Especially their meals and service.

I would have liked less packaged snacky stuff, more fruit. The crew was great.

Emirates A380s are always wonderful to fly on. Their crews, food and service are always excellent. They are typically on time and the only thing I would change (maybe newer or upgraded aircraft have this) is bluetooth so I can pair my noise cancelling headphones without a cable.

Premium economy was worth it-comfort was definitely better than economy class. The seats were more comfortable, blankets and pillows thicker

Bathrooms were amazing and first class seat was very comfortable. Food was edible but not up to the standards of other first class meals on other airlines. But Caviar was amazing! So much caviar. Dom Perignon 2015 was room temperature. It would have been amazing if it was chilled down a bit more. Slippers were amazing and amenity kit requested was beautiful. Requested Pajamas never came so can’t tell you how nice they were. Loved the design of the seat and personal storage. Suite was much smaller than other airline’s first class and tv screen was tiny and remote difficult to use. I probably wouldn’t pay for this flight again.

We boarded but due to a technical issue we spent 4.5hrs on the ground waiting for the issue to be resolved

Wonderful Premium Economy experience. Felt as good as Business Class for food and entertainment. Comfortable sleeping too

Crew were very good. Food service was a little slow and disappointing not having on demand dining and only 3 options. Amenity kits and pyjamas were excellent.

The seats are feeling very hard to sit on. All the padding is flat, like sitting on a park bench for over an hour

Nothing better than Air New Zealand. Top scores in every category.

Space between seats on Air New Zealand is generally tight. The crew on this flight was excellent! Very attentive and nice. You get free wine or beer and chips and of course the Air New Zealand candies. 1 hour and 35 min flight approximately.

Your entertainment could be better. I flew on Air New Zealand in January so was expecting a better choice in February...but no luck. Same choices and also could have a better selection. Otherwise, lovely service, the purser came to our seats to welcome us. Overall, very nice. Direct flight from Auckland to YVR was fantastic!

Air New Zealand over sold our flight and tried to bump us to yesterday. After several calls we got booked to United about 6 hrs before our original flight. No apologies!

Very quick flight so no time for refreshments. We took off. Then landed. The end. Seats were too tight. Very cramped Grateful for the short flight cos moving around wasn’t possible

Please add more Bollywood movies and recent movies to the entertainment.

I was not even on that flight and did not even book a ticket. Kayak did a phenomenal job

The disembarking steps in Wellington were precarious and I felt quite insecure. There was no one on the tarmac to greet us and help. The embarking ramp in Blenheim was much more satisfactory. The rest of the flight was fine.

Air conditioning was turned to the wrong setting. Way too hot. The entertainment system kept resetting and didn’t work half the flight. Said something to the crew. They didn’t do anything to help. Plane had a mechanical problem that resulted in 2.5 hour delay. Boarded the plane, had to disembark and get back on.

Qantas is always subpar beyond comfy chairs for a domestic flight

I liked boarding the plane. The staff were rude, the food was appalling and the chairs the most uncomfortable I have ever experienced

an hour late, then had to disembark on back stairs and take 4 flights up to get to main airport. No warning, and difficulty for those with canes and poor knees.

Well my expórtenle with Qantas it wasn’t that good KLM from Bs Aires was delay Santiago Chile Qantas QF 028 was still in the airport but the crew didn’t opened the door for me soo I lost my fly And I stuck in the airport 13 hrs waiting for next fly by Latam Arline My question is can I have my money back for business class

It was ok, the additional baggage charges were a bit excessive given winter is a time for skiing. To have to pay $600 extra for skis was tantamount to robbery. Airlines should consider sporting goods as baggage. Likewise, they should consider increasing the number of bags allowed on international flights to known ski destinations.

Flight was canceled. I was not alerted. It was only kayak that alerted me

Flight was 2.5 hours late leaving. We spent 50 minutes of that sitting on the plane with no explanation. They did reduce the time in the air so we arrived a little less late which was something. The cheese and crackers were okay but the wine was terrible.

Couldn't access entertainment on app as said in an email

Excellent as always, I won't fly to Australia, and back to the US on any other airline. The flight crew is always top notch, and have a way to make one feel extra special. Thank you for your service, I would rate Qantas Airways a 10+.

After already paying for excess luggage prior to flight, i was advised AT check in that i had to pay $816 or forfeit my flight! The lady at the counter was SO rude and had already started offboarding me when i said i would pay it after asking her three times for the exact amount! Have lodged a formal complaint yet heard nothing. Will not ever travel via Qantas again

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