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$299+ Cheap flights to Christchurch

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 15/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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27 Mar — 3 Apr1
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Flights to Christchurch in 2025

Find the latest flights to Christchurch in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 22 March 2025.

Return from

$517

One-way from

$299

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$587

Good round-trip deal

$551 or less

Good one-way deal

$354 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 20/5-24/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 15h 45m total
  • Sydney to Christchurch
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 15/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 6h 30m total
  • Sydney to Christchurch
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($120 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($34 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in March 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Christchurch.
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Christchurch.
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Cheapest flights to Christchurch
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Christchurch. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 22 March 2025.

Tue 20/506:20SYD - CHC
1 stop7h 35mJetstar
Sat 24/516:05CHC - SYD
1 stop8h 10mJetstar
Deal found 21/3$517
Fri 16/506:20SYD - CHC
1 stop9h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 22/506:35CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/3$538
Mon 9/617:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand
Thu 19/606:35CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 21/3$539
Mon 5/518:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 04mEmirates
Mon 12/517:45CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 20mEmirates
Deal found 21/3$611
Sun 11/518:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 04mQantas Airways
Mon 26/516:40CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 21/3$630

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Locate flights to Christchurch that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 22 March 2025.
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Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 20/5

06:20-15:55

1 stop7h 35m

Christchurch

Sat 24/5

16:05-22:15

1 stop8h 10m

$517

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 16/5

06:20-17:35

1 stop9h 15m

Christchurch

Thu 22/5

06:35-08:15

Nonstop3h 40m

$538

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/6

17:55-23:05

Nonstop3h 10m

Christchurch

Thu 19/6

06:35-08:15

Nonstop3h 40m

$539

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 5/5

18:55-23:59

Nonstop3h 04m

Christchurch

Mon 12/5

17:45-19:05

Nonstop3h 20m

$611

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 28/4

18:55-23:59

Nonstop3h 04m

Christchurch

Fri 23/5

06:00-07:30

Nonstop3h 30m

$624

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 15/5

09:05-17:35

1 stop6h 30m

$299

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/6

17:55-23:05

Nonstop3h 10m

$309

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 15/5

18:55-23:59

Nonstop3h 04m

$355

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 26/6

11:50-21:15

1 stop7h 25m

$376

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/6

18:55-23:59

Nonstop3h 04m

$380

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Best time to book a flight to Christchurch

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Christchurch

When is the best time to book a flight to Christchurch?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Christchurch. Price data was last updated on 14 March 2025.

Booking 70 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Christchurch. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to Christchurch?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Christchurch takes 3 hours 4 minutes. Flights to Christchurch from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Christchurch?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to Christchurch. Price data was last updated on 16 March 2025.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Christchurch should consider flying on Sunday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Tuesday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Christchurch

The most flights from Sydney to Christchurch are scheduled on a Tuesday (31 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (17 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Christchurch?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Christchurch are Air New Zealand, Emirates and Qantas Airways.

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

From $266

Emirates

Emirates

From $324

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

From $305

Jetstar

Jetstar

From $273

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Christchurch?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Christchurch are Air New Zealand, Jetstar and Qantas Airways.

Rainfall in Christchurch by month

Plan your trip to Christchurch by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Christchurch ranges from 40.0 - 60.0 mm 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.

Temperature in Christchurch by month

Plan your trip to Christchurch by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Christchurch

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Christchurch. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Christchurch. Reviews last updated 22 March 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, Fiji Airways and Emirates to Christchurch to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,282 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,282 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,282 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
182 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,282 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,191 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,282 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
453 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,282 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Qantas Airways
7.4
Good
812 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,282 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles

FAQs about flying to Christchurch

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Christchurch?

    For a flight to Christchurch, you will be flying into Christchurch. Christchurch (CHC) is just 9.5 km from the centre of the city. CHC handles an average of 25 flights per day from Sydney. You should also have a few airline options to choose from. 4 airlines have flights to Christchurch from Sydney.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Christchurch if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Christchurch on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Christchurch?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Jetstar is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Christchurch.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Christchurch?

    Christchurch is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Christchurch. One-way flights to Christchurch typically cost $41, while return flights cost around $60.

  • How much is a return flight to Christchurch?

    A return flight to Christchurch will typically cost around $110, however they can be found for as little as $37.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Christchurch depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Christchurch, Sydney Kingsford Smith offers the quickest one-way flight (3 hours 4 minutes).

  • Does Christchurch have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Christchurch can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Christchurch?

    Yes. Christchurch has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Novotel Christchurch Airport is the closest property to Christchurch (0.0 km away from Christchurch).

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