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$292+ 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 14/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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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 18 March 2025.

Return from

$438

One-way from

$292

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$579

Good round-trip deal

$544 or less

Good one-way deal

$349 or less
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 16/5-20/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 45m total
  • Sydney to Christchurch
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 14/5
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 10m total
  • Sydney to Christchurch
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($118 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($33 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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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 18 March 2025.

Fri 16/517:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand
Tue 20/519:10CHC - SYD
1 stop15h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 17/3$438
Mon 26/507:50SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 05mEmirates
Thu 29/517:45CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 20mEmirates
Deal found 17/3$504
Fri 2/517:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/516:40CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/3$512
Tue 1/414:10SYD - CHC
1 stop8h 00mJetstar
Thu 3/416:05CHC - SYD
1 stop8h 10mJetstar
Deal found 16/3$524
Fri 31/1018:50SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 05mQantas Airways
Thu 13/1116:30CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/3$532

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 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 18 March 2025.

Fly from

Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 13/6

17:55-23:05

Nonstop3h 10m

Christchurch

Mon 16/6

21:00-08:45

1 stop13h 45m

$435

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 26/5

07:50-12:55

Nonstop3h 05m

Christchurch

Thu 29/5

17:45-19:05

Nonstop3h 20m

$504

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 2/5

17:55-23:05

Nonstop3h 10m

Christchurch

Sat 10/5

16:40-18:10

Nonstop3h 30m

$512

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 1/4

14:10-00:10

1 stop8h 00m

Christchurch

Thu 3/4

16:05-22:15

1 stop8h 10m

$524

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 6/5

18:55-23:59

Nonstop3h 04m

Christchurch

Wed 14/5

16:40-18:10

Nonstop3h 30m

$584

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 14/5

17:55-23:05

Nonstop3h 10m

$292

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 13/5

18:55-23:59

Nonstop3h 04m

$300

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 4/4

12:50-22:15

1 stop7h 25m

$301

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 4/5

07:20-00:10

1 stop14h 50m

$311

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 22/4

18:55-23:59

Nonstop3h 04m

$361

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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 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 9 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 (16 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 18 March 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways 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.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,196 reviews
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Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,196 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,196 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
452 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,196 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.
Qantas Airways
7.4
Good
814 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,196 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
433 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,196 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

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 24 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 $59.

  • 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).

  • Which airport is closest to Cathedral Square?

    f being close to Cathedral Square is important to you, you’ll want to land at Christchurch Airport.

  • 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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