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Cheap flights from Sydney to Christchurch

33 nonstop flights a week, 2 of them today. Operated by 4 airlines, about 3h 5m in the air, 1,328 mi (2,138 km). Tickets from $195, nonstop from $240.

Flights from Sydney to Christchurch

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Prices by day: Sydney to Christchurch

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Best fares from Sydney to Christchurch

Lowest one-way prices found by recent searches for the next 120 days; press a card to search that date

Cheapest one-way $228 17 January 2027, nonstop Cheapest nonstop $228 17 January 2027, Air New Zealand Cheapest weekend departure $287 Sat, 28 November 2026
Cheapest day of the week Tuesday $264 on average over the next 120 days
Cheapest month March 2027 tickets from $176

Sydney to Christchurch at a glance

flight time, from 3h 4m to 3h 15m
3h 5m
straight-line distance
1,328 mi (2,138 km)
flights a week
33
flights today
2
first and last departure
09:00 - 18:55
lowest price, nonstop, 18 March
$195
lowest nonstop price
$240
airlines
4

Sydney to Christchurch ticket prices by month

Lowest one-way fare found by recent searches

Cheapest month: March 2027, tickets from $176. Prices come from searches over the last few days; check the search for your exact date.

The most expensive month is November 2026: from $287. The average across months is $243.

Sydney to Christchurch flight schedule

33 flights a week, 2 today, 13 seasonal or one-off. Departure and arrival times are local.

FlightDepartsArrivesDurationDaysAircraft
EK 412
Emirates
09:00 Sydney (Kingsford Smith), terminal 1
14:15 Christchurch International
3h 15m
Daily
Airbus A380-800
NZ 222
Air New Zealand
09:05 Sydney (Kingsford Smith), terminal 1
14:10 Christchurch International
3h 5m
Tue, Sat
Airbus A320 NEO
QF 137
Qantas
10:20 Sydney (Kingsford Smith), terminal 1
15:25 Christchurch International
3h 5m
Daily
Boeing 737-800
NZ 222
Air New Zealand
10:55 Sydney (Kingsford Smith), terminal 1
16:00 Christchurch International
3h 5m
Mon
Airbus A320 NEO
JQ 141
Jetstar
12:30 Sydney (Kingsford Smith), terminal 1
17:40 Christchurch International
3h 10m
Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat
Airbus A320
NZ 224
Air New Zealand
18:15 Sydney (Kingsford Smith), terminal 1
23:20 Christchurch International
3h 5m
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
Airbus A320 NEO
QF 139
Qantas
18:55 Sydney (Kingsford Smith), terminal 1
23:59 Christchurch International
3h 4m
Daily
Boeing 737-800

Seasonal and one-off flights

Not operating in the next two weeks. The first of them is on 27 November.

FlightDepartsArrivesDurationDaysAircraft
NZ 224
Air New Zealand
19:00 Sydney (Kingsford Smith), terminal 1
00:05 Christchurch International
3h 5m
Seasonal
Airbus A320 NEO
NZ 224
Air New Zealand
19:45 Sydney (Kingsford Smith), terminal 1
00:50 Christchurch International
3h 5m
Seasonal
Airbus A320 NEO
NZ 224
Air New Zealand
20:25 Sydney (Kingsford Smith), terminal 1
01:30 Christchurch International
3h 5m
Seasonal
Airbus A320 NEO
QF 191
Qantas
07:20 Sydney (Kingsford Smith), terminal 1
12:25 Christchurch International
3h 5m
Seasonal
Boeing 737-800
NZ 1324
Air New Zealand
19:45 Sydney (Kingsford Smith), terminal 1
00:50 Christchurch International
3h 5m
Selected dates
Airbus A320 NEO
NZ 226
Air New Zealand
14:15 Sydney (Kingsford Smith), terminal 1
19:20 Christchurch International
3h 5m
Seasonal
Airbus A320 NEO
NZ 224
Air New Zealand
17:55 Sydney (Kingsford Smith), terminal 1
23:05 Christchurch International
3h 10m
Seasonal
Airbus A320 NEO
QF 139
Qantas
19:15 Sydney (Kingsford Smith), terminal 1
00:20 Christchurch International
3h 5m
Seasonal
Boeing 737-800
EK 412
Emirates
08:50 Sydney (Kingsford Smith), terminal 1
13:55 Christchurch International
3h 5m
Seasonal
Airbus A380-800
NZ 220
Air New Zealand
09:10 Sydney (Kingsford Smith), terminal 1
14:20 Christchurch International
3h 10m
Seasonal
Airbus A320 NEO
NZ 224
Air New Zealand
18:10 Sydney (Kingsford Smith), terminal 1
23:20 Christchurch International
3h 10m
Seasonal
Airbus A320 NEO
EK 412
Emirates
07:50 Sydney (Kingsford Smith), terminal 1
12:55 Christchurch International
3h 5m
Seasonal
Airbus A380-800
NZ 222
Air New Zealand
07:50 Sydney (Kingsford Smith), terminal 1
13:00 Christchurch International
3h 10m
Seasonal
Airbus A320 NEO

Days of the week are taken from the schedule for the next 14 days; schedules change by season. Christchurch is 2 hours ahead of Sydney. The search shows seat availability and the price for your date.

Airlines flying Sydney to Christchurch

Flights a week by schedule and the cheapest nonstop fare of each airline found by recent searches

Qantas14 a week Air New Zealand8 a week Emirates7 a week Jetstar4 a week

Airports

Where flights from Sydney to Christchurch depart and land

Departure from Sydney

Sydney (Kingsford Smith) SYD

33 flights a week, terminal 1, 5 mi (8 km) from the city centre

About the airport

Arrival in Christchurch

Christchurch International CHC

33 flights a week, 6 mi (9 km) from the city centre

About the airport

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Sydney to Christchurch?
A nonstop flight takes 3 hours 5 minutes on average, from 3h 4m to 3h 15m depending on the flight.
How far is Christchurch from Sydney?
1,328 mi (2,138 km) in a straight line between the cities.
Which airlines fly nonstop from Sydney to Christchurch?
Qantas (14 a week), Air New Zealand (8 a week), Emirates (7 a week) and Jetstar (4 a week).
How many flights a day are there from Sydney to Christchurch?
2 flights today and 33 a week, about 4.7 a day on average.
When are the first and last flights from Sydney to Christchurch?
The first departure is at 09:00 (EK412), the last at 18:55 (QF139). Local time.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Christchurch?
March 2027: tickets from $176. The most expensive is November 2026, from $287.
What is the cheapest upcoming date to fly from Sydney to Christchurch?
17 January 2027 (Sunday): from $228 one way, nonstop, by recent searches. The search shows the price for your dates.
Which airline is the cheapest from Sydney to Christchurch?
Air New Zealand: nonstop tickets from $228 on 17 January by recent searches. Prices change daily, so compare the sellers in the search.
What is the time difference between Sydney and Christchurch?
Christchurch is 2 hours ahead of Sydney. Schedule times on this page are local to each airport.
Which Sydney airport do flights to Christchurch leave from?
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) (33 a week).