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$322+ 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 12/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CHC
26 Nov — 3 Dec1
1 adult

Flights to Christchurch in 2024

Find the latest flights to Christchurch in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 719,399 searches and data was last updated on 21 November 2024.

Return from

$514

One-way from

$322

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$631
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 21/1-31/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 45m total
  • Sydney to Christchurch
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 12/2
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 10m total
  • Sydney to Christchurch
High demand for flights, 11% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for return flights in November 2024

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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 21 November 2024.

Fri 6/1217:45SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand
Thu 12/1206:15CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 20/11$518
Thu 5/1218:50SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 05mQantas Airways
Tue 10/1206:00CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/11$527
Tue 10/1208:45SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mEmirates
Tue 17/1218:20CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 20mEmirates
Deal found 19/11$528
Sun 8/1218:50SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/1218:20CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11$533
Tue 10/1215:10SYD - CHC
1 stop7h 10mJetstar
Thu 12/1216:10CHC - SYD
1 stop8h 05mJetstar
Deal found 19/11$633

Find flights to Christchurch within your budget

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 719,399 searches and data was last updated on 21 November 2024.

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SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 21/1

19:15-07:25

1 stop10h 10m

Christchurch

Fri 31/1

06:15-07:50

Nonstop3h 35m

$514

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 20/5

18:55-23:59

Nonstop3h 04m

Christchurch

Fri 23/5

16:45-18:20

Nonstop3h 35m

$527

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 24/1

08:45-14:00

Nonstop3h 15m

Christchurch

Tue 28/1

18:20-19:40

Nonstop3h 20m

$531

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 8/12

18:50-23:55

Nonstop3h 05m

Christchurch

Tue 10/12

18:20-19:40

Nonstop3h 20m

$533

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 4/3

06:25-15:55

1 stop7h 30m

Christchurch

Wed 19/3

20:30-08:00

1 stop13h 30m

$534

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/2

17:45-22:55

Nonstop3h 10m

$322

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 27/2

11:40-22:20

1 stop8h 40m

$324

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 14/2

06:25-22:20

1 stop13h 55m

$329

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 11/1

18:50-23:55

Nonstop3h 05m

$375

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 7/1

18:50-23:55

Nonstop3h 05m

$401

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Best time to book a flight to Christchurch

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Travel insights for flights to Christchurch

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Christchurch including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 15 November 2024.

Booking 73 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 5 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 18 November 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Christchurch should consider flying on Sunday at midday, 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 Monday (24 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Christchurch?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Christchurch are Jetstar, Air New Zealand 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 21 November 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Jetstar, Qantas 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.
8.1
Very Good
3,486 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

8.1
Very Good
3,486 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,486 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

8.1
Very Good
201 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,486 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

8.1
Very Good
529 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,486 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7.6
Good
820 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,486 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

6.7
Okay
508 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,486 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

  • 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 20 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 $49, while return flights cost around $74.

  • How much is a return flight to Christchurch?

    A return flight to Christchurch will typically cost around $86, however they can be found for as little as $48.

  • 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 5 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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