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Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport to Christchurch Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport to Christchurch Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from AU$300 and round-trip from AU$548. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Displayed flight fares from Sydney to Christchurch are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport to Christchurch Airport

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport to Christchurch Airport?

Data is based on average one-way flight prices from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport to Christchurch Airport in Trip.com's database over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport to Christchurch Airport, the best time to buy is in November, with an average price of AU$367. You’ll want to avoid September, when the average price can reach as high as AU$579.

AU$579
AU$473
AU$367
AU$261
  • AU$367
    Nov
  • AU$428
    Dec
  • AU$387
    Jan
  • AU$450
    Feb
  • AU$421
    Mar
  • AU$516
    Apr
  • AU$463
    May
  • AU$467
    Jun
  • AU$488
    Jul
  • AU$503
    Aug
  • AU$579
    Sep
  • AU$542
    Oct

What’s the cheapest month to fly round-trip from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport to Christchurch Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly round-trip fares from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport to Christchurch Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, March is typically the cheapest month to find flights from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport to Christchurch Airport, with an average price of AU$647. In contrast, September is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching AU$991.

AU$991
AU$819
AU$647
AU$475
    Cheapest
  • AU$659
    Nov
  • AU$845
    Dec
  • AU$784
    Jan
  • AU$817
    Feb
  • AU$647
    Mar
  • AU$647
    Apr
  • AU$773
    May
  • AU$847
    Jun
  • AU$874
    Jul
  • AU$791
    Aug
  • AU$991
    Sep
  • AU$981
    Oct

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport to Christchurch Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport to Christchurch Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport to Christchurch Airport is Wednesday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Friday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

AU$495
AU$476
AU$457
AU$438
    Cheapest
  • AU$475
    Mon
  • AU$477
    Tue
  • AU$457
    Wed
  • AU$486
    Thu
  • AU$495
    Fri
  • AU$487
    Sat
  • AU$495
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport to Christchurch Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport to Christchurch Airport is Jetstar Airways (from AU$316) among 6 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From AU$316
Air New Zealand
From AU$332
Qantas Airways
From AU$335
Emirates
From AU$354
Virgin Australia
From AU$446
Air Tahiti Nui
From AU$569

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What is the flight schedule from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport to Christchurch Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Sydney to Christchurch and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule
  1. NZ224

    6:25 PM

    SYD

    3h 10m

    11:35 PM

    CHC

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  2. JQ141

    12:30 PM

    SYD

    3h 10m

    5:40 PM

    CHC

    S - T W T F -
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  3. NZ106

    2:45 PM

    SYD

    3h 5m

    Nonstop

    7:50 PM

    AKL

    S - T W T F S
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  4. NZ575

    9:15 PM

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    10:40 PM

    CHC

    S M T W T F S
  5. NZ110

    7:30 AM

    SYD

    3h 10m

    Nonstop

    12:40 PM

    AKL

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  6. NZ559

    4:45 PM

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    6:10 PM

    CHC

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  7. NZ110

    7:30 AM

    SYD

    3h 10m

    Nonstop

    12:40 PM

    AKL

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  8. NZ563

    6:00 PM

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    7:25 PM

    CHC

    S M T W T F S
  9. NZ112

    7:30 PM

    SYD

    3h 10m

    Nonstop

    12:40 AM

    AKL

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  10. NZ515

    6:00 AM

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    7:25 AM

    CHC

    S M T W T F -
  11. NZ110

    7:30 AM

    SYD

    3h 10m

    Nonstop

    12:40 PM

    AKL

    S M T W T F S
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  12. NZ567

    7:00 PM

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    8:25 PM

    CHC

    S M T W T F S
  13. NZ110

    7:30 AM

    SYD

    3h 10m

    Nonstop

    12:40 PM

    AKL

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  14. NZ575

    9:15 PM

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    10:40 PM

    CHC

    S M T W T F S
  15. JQ402

    7:20 AM

    SYD

    1h 20m

    Nonstop

    7:40 AM

    OOL

    S M T W T F S
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  16. JQ187

    5:55 PM

    OOL

    3h 15m

    Nonstop

    12:10 AM

    CHC

    S - - W - F -
  17. NZ112

    7:30 PM

    SYD

    3h 10m

    Nonstop

    12:40 AM

    AKL

    S M T W T - S
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  18. NZ535

    11:15 AM

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    12:40 PM

    CHC

    S M T W T F -
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About Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport and Christchurch Airport

Learn about Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) and Christchurch Airport (CHC) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 2,129.48 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price AU$300
Cheapest return ticket price AU$548

FAQs for Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport to Christchurch Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport to Christchurch Airport?

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport to Christchurch Airport takes about 2 hours 42 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 10 daily flights from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) to Christchurch Airport (CHC).
  • The earliest flight from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport to Christchurch Airport departs at 09:00, and the last departs at 21:20, with about 6 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) to Christchurch Airport (CHC) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around AU$512 in December, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) at 07:35 and arrives in Christchurch Airport (CHC) at 12:40.
  • The latest flight departs from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) at 20:15 and arrives in Christchurch Airport (CHC) at 01:25.
    • The distance from Christchurch International Airport to downtown is about 9 km. It takes about 20 minutes by taxi.
  • Emirates is a very popular airline operating an average of 4150 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport to Christchurch Airport currently start from AU$316, and round-trip fares start from AU$548. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Sat, Dec 5; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Qantas Airways, Emirates, Air New Zealand and Jetstar Airways operate direct flights from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport to Christchurch Airport, with an average flight time of 2 hours 39 minutes, and around 32 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport to Christchurch Airport is AU$516. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • IndiGo and Jetstar Airways are the most popular budget airlines flying from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport to Christchurch Airport, with one-way fares starting from AU$316. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport to Christchurch Airport operates around 32 weekly flights, mainly by Qantas Airways, Emirates and Air New Zealand. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport and Christchurch Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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