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NZ Return flights from $521

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JQ,QF Return flights from $571

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JQ,NZ Return flights from $572

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EK,NZ Return flights from $581

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NZ,QF Return flights from $582

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Dep.art Sun 31 JanRet.urn Wed 10 Feb^$603

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JQ Return flights from $598

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EK,VA Return flights from $618

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Dep.art Wed 02 SepRet.urn Fri 11 Sep^$640

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QF,VA Return flights from $622

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Dep.art Sat 25 JulRet.urn Thu 13 Aug^$658

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EK,JQ,NZ Return flights from $628

Dep.art Thu 06 AugRet.urn Wed 12 Aug^$628

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Dep.art Sat 01 AugRet.urn Sat 08 Aug^$740

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NZ,VA Return flights from $628

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QF Return flights from $631

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EK,QF Return flights from $644

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JQ,NZ,QF Return flights from $665

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Do you need to catch a flight to Sydney? Check out our domestic flights to Sydney. If Sydney is not your closest airport, then here are all our flights to Christchurch from Australia and flights to New Zealand. Maybe a different destination? Here are all the flights from Sydney

Cheapest Time of Year to Fly from Sydney to Christchurch

Return fares from Sydney to Christchurch by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.

Jul 2026

$513

Aug 2026

$530

Sep 2026

$543

Oct 2026

$615

Nov 2026

$616

Dec 2026

$574

Jan 2027

$598

Feb 2027

$564

Mar 2027

$608

Apr 2027

$640

The cheapest month to fly to Christchurch is July 2026, with return fares from $513 — 20% cheaper than the most expensive month (April 2027, from $640).

When Should You Fly to Christchurch?

Based on the fares we've tracked, July is typically the cheapest month to fly to Christchurch, with return fares from $513. April is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $640.

Across the year, return fares to Christchurch average around $580. If you can travel in the off-peak months of July, August and September, you'll generally pay up to 12% less than the yearly average.

Cheapest Sydney to Christchurch Return Prices

These are the cheapest prices for Sydney to Christchurch return airfares.

July 2026

$513

August 2026

$530

September 2026

$543

October 2026

$615

November 2026

$616

December 2026

$574

January 2027

$598

February 2027

$564

March 2027

$608

April 2027

$640

Average Sydney to Christchurch Return Prices

These are the average prices for Sydney to Christchurch return airfares.

July 2026

$765

August 2026

$722

September 2026

$751

October 2026

$768

November 2026

$769

December 2026

$905

January 2027

$775

February 2027

$723

March 2027

$733

April 2027

$757

Frequently Asked Questions about flying from Sydney to Christchurch

When is the cheapest time to travel from Sydney to Christchurch?

The cheapest month to travel is typically July.

How much do return flights from Sydney to Christchurch cost?

The best price we found for a return flight from Sydney to Christchurch is $522.

What is the cheapest date to fly from Sydney to Christchurch?

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Sydney to Christchurch is 01 August 2026.

What is the cheapest airline that flys from Sydney to Christchurch?

Currently, the cheapest airline that flys from Sydney to Christchurch is Air New Zealand.

Which airlines fly direct from Sydney to Christchurch?

Emirates, Air New Zealand, Qantas and Virgin Australia fly direct.

How long does a direct flight from Sydney to Christchurch take?

The shortest direct flight usually takes 3 hours and 0 minutes.

What is the IATA airport code for Christchurch?

The IATA code for Christchurch is CHC. It is located in New Zealand at coordinates -43.48808, 172.5401.

When should you book flights to Christchurch?

From our data, you should book flights to Christchurch 60 days out.

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