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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Sydney to Christchurch flights typically cost between £271 and £358 in November. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £233 on Jetstar (2 Nov–9 Nov).

Question 1

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Sydney to Christchurch flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Air New Zealand have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 27% of flights being delayed.

Question 2

What is the most punctual flight time for Sydney to Christchurch flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Sydney to Christchurch flights typically cost between £271 and £358 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £233 on Jetstar (2 Nov–9 Nov).

Question 4

How often are flights from Sydney to Christchurch delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 36% of weekly flights between Sydney and Christchurch have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 123 minutes.

Question 5

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 6

How popular is this Sydney to Christchurch flight route?

Accepted Answer

Within the past month, 5 users have taken a look at flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Christchurch.

Question 7

How long is the flight from Sydney to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

Airlines like Jetstar and Emirates fly from Sydney to Christchurch in about 3h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 20m. Sydney and Christchurch are separated by a distance of 1321 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

According to our current data, Emirates (£276), offers the cheapest pricing from Sydney to Christchurch. Emirates is 16% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

Question 9

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sydney to Christchurch one-way?

Accepted Answer

For one-way options, check prices for Air New Zealand. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £140. Users have also found prices from £151 and £164 on Emirates and Qantas Airways, respectively.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Booking 69 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 11

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 £286). Flying from Sydney to Christchurch in December is currently the most expensive (average of £427). 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 12

Weekly flight availability from Sydney to Christchurch

Accepted Answer

The most flights from SYD to CHC are scheduled on a Monday (30 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (18 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 15

What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £240. While the most popular route (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Christchurch) can be booked for £189 on average, our data indicates £381 when flying from Sydney to Christchurch.

Question 16

What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

Consider Thai Airways (80%), Singapore Airlines (79%) or Air China (79%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Sydney to Christchurch.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

When flying from Sydney to Christchurch, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 26 daily flights to Christchurch from 1 airline. 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?

Accepted Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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	£233
One-way from	£176
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	£315
Good round-trip deal	£274 or less

Cheap flights from Sydney to Christchurch from £176

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 25/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

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

Booking 69 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.

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

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

When flying from Sydney to Christchurch, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Sydney to Christchurch flights typically cost between £271 and £358 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £233 on Jetstar (2 Nov–9 Nov).

Weekly flight availability from Sydney to Christchurch

The most flights from SYD to CHC are scheduled on a Monday (30 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (18 on average).

How often are flights from Sydney to Christchurch delayed?

About 36% of weekly flights between Sydney and Christchurch have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 123 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Sydney to Christchurch flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Sydney to Christchurch flights?

Over the past year, Air New Zealand have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 27% of flights being delayed.

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Sydney to Christchurch flights typically cost between £271 and £358 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £233 on Jetstar (2 Nov–9 Nov).