Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to Christchurch?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. Sydney to Christchurch flights typically cost between £247 and £317 in September. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £261 on Air New Zealand (23 Sept-28 Sept).

Question 1

How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.Sydney to Christchurch flights typically cost between £247 and £317 in September.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £261 on Air New Zealand (23 Sept-28 Sept).

Question 2

How popular is this Sydney to Christchurch flight route?

Accepted Answer

Within the past month, 11 users have taken a look at flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Christchurch.

Question 3

How long is the flight from Sydney to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

Airlines like Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, and Emirates fly from Sydney to Christchurch in about 3h 04m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. Sydney and Christchurch are separated by a distance of 1321 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

Question 4

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Christchurch round-trip?

Accepted Answer

According to our current data, Air New Zealand (£183), Qantas Airways (£190), and Emirates (£240) offers the cheapest pricing from Sydney to Christchurch. Air New Zealand is 38% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

Question 5

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

Booking 73 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Sydney to Christchurch. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Question 6

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Christchurch (average of £1,560). Flying from Sydney to Christchurch in July is currently the most expensive (average of £2,186). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Question 7

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sydney to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Sydney to Christchurch flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 8

Weekly flight availability from Sydney to Christchurch

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The most flights from SYD to CHC are scheduled on a Monday (26 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (24 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Christchurch ranges from 40.0 - 60.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Christchurch when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Christchurch, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 6.0 C).

Question 11

What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £151. While the most popular route (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Christchurch) can be booked for £188 on average our data indicates £562 when flying from Sydney to Christchurch.

Question 12

What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to Christchurch?

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Consider Singapore Airlines (76%), Air China (76%) or Virgin Australia (76%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Sydney to Christchurch.

Question 13

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Sydney to Christchurch?

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Consider Emirates, Air New Zealand or Qantas Airways when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Sydney to Christchurch.

Question 14

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Sydney to Christchurch?

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Users have found that flying from Sydney to Christchurch on a Saturday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

Question 15

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sydney to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

Users have found that booking a flight from Sydney to Christchurch at least 26 days early can save you up to 29% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 26 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Sydney to Christchurch for as little as £323 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as £352 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

Question 16

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

The best pricing can be found in the month of May. Prices to Christchurch from Sydney average £298. You can even find prices in May for less than £298, as users have found deals to Christchurch from as low as £185. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Christchurch from Sydney. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 32%.

Question 17

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to CHC?

Accepted Answer

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Sydney to Christchurch at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 5% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Question 18

What airports do I use to fly from Sydney to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

Christchurch is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Christchurch from Sydney Kingsford Smith. Booking flights from Kingsford Smith (SYD) to Christchurch (CHC) should be relatively easy as there are 25 daily flights to Christchurch from 3 different airlines. 3h 05m is how long a flight from Sydney to Christchurch will take if you book a nonstop flight.

Question 19

Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Christchurch that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Christchurch flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 20

How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Christchurch?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Christchurch.

Question 21

Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Christchurch?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to Christchurch by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Question 22

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Sydney to Christchurch?

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Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from Sydney to Christchurch. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

Question 23

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Sydney to Christchurch?

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Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to Christchurch from Sydney by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

Question 24

Can Cheapflights find flights from Sydney to Christchurch with no change fees?

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Yes, we can. To see specific flights from Sydney to Christchurch with no change fees, users can toggle flexible booking options after using the search form above to find flights.

Question 25

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Sydney to Christchurch become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on Sydney to Christchurch flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

Round-trip from	£261
One-way from	£138
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	£271
Good round-trip deal	£934 or less
Good one-way deal	£172 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Air New Zealand	Cheapest£183	Average£257	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest£190	Average£333	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Emirates	Cheapest£240	Average£313	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

Cheap flights from Sydney to Christchurch from £138

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Christchurch are usually found in May or March, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

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