Emirates offers free Wi-Fi for Skywards members, enhancing connectivity during flights.
Emirates Economy seats feature a 33-inch pitch, ensuring comfort with ample legroom.

| Low season | February |
|---|---|
| High season | December |
| Cheapest flight | $174 |
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
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
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 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.
No kids provided. Instead we were told to have contacted the airline that we have kids and require kids meals. We were not the only ones who inquired about kids meals. It’s odd. Emirates and other airlines give kids meals as standard and before the adult food comes out. The rice in our meals was gluggy and under cooked. The chicken was also raw. Sadly not the best experience with Finn Air. The hostesses tried to compensate with the snacks and drinks but missed the mark by a long way. Especially when paying Emirates/Qantas prices
Sadly I couldn't get the food I requested as it was out. Also, if you don't want to be woken up make sure the crew knows it. My wife was woken on every service.
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.
Flight was delayed by 2 hours. Got lucky that i had a long connection, else would have certainly missed my connecting flight. Food is just okay, specially the breakfast is worse . Asked for water 30 mins before landing, the response is that we are landing so everything is packed . I guess traveling in economy that’s what we get. Probably business class passengers would get a different answer. Only good thing is that wifi service is available from auckland to lax for most part Next time will try united or American and then compare.
They are my favourite airline in the world by a million miles.
Do the bumpy weather the whole trip they were very few times when the seatbelt sign wasn't on
Great except paying $240 usd for 2 pounds over on a checked luggage. Outrageous.
Like: Aircraft was better than others I've flown in. Crew was great, food was very good. Air New Zealand is now my favorite airline. On our long flight from AKL to YVR there was enough room for those of us in Economy to stretch a bit. My sister is disabled and they took very good care of her and me. Best entertainment offering of all the other airlines. Not so much; Flight from AKL to YRV was delayed BUT they recovered really well so no complaints here. Pretty petty point to complain about. Only negative I have. I will recommend to friends.
Nice friendly staff and crew. Love the 787 flight. Get meals and lots of drinks!
Service was excellent and they’re very helpful and nice
Check in crew member was very helpful, nice and excellent service👍
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
A few more inches of legroom is all i ask
One of the best Qantas business flights I've had. Quality product
Business class points redemption - good value for points paid, dubious value if out of your own pocket, domestic class business product okay for this length of flight. The flight left and arrived on time, crew were good, aircraft was a bit old and tired, but still miles ahead of their competitors in Virgin and Jetstar.
Airline running better than post Covid, proper boarding process now implemented, some aircraft feeling a bit old and tired, crew fine, online experience better.
Five hour flight instead of four hours due to westerly headwinds which wasn’t the fault of Qantas !