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Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch International Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch International Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from SAR 836 and round-trip from SAR 1,221. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        SYD 09:05
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CHC 14:10
        Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 11 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 06:10
        3h 40m
        Nonstop
        SYD 07:50
        Christchurch - Sydney | Sat, Nov 14 | Air New Zealand
        SAR 1,221 SAR 1,827
        33% off
        33% off
        SAR 1,827 SAR 1,221
      • SYD 18:15
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CHC 23:20
        Sydney - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 7 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 06:00
        3h 35m
        Nonstop
        SYD 07:35
        Christchurch - Sydney | Fri, Nov 13 | Qantas Airways
        SAR 1,270 SAR 1,827
        30% off
        30% off
        SAR 1,827 SAR 1,270
      • SYD 18:15
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CHC 23:20
        Sydney - Christchurch | Fri, Nov 20 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 06:10
        3h 40m
        Nonstop
        SYD 07:50
        Christchurch - Sydney | Thu, Nov 26 | Air New Zealand
        SAR 1,272 SAR 1,827
        30% off
        30% off
        SAR 1,827 SAR 1,272
      • SYD 18:15
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CHC 23:20
        Sydney - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 19 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 06:10
        3h 40m
        Nonstop
        SYD 07:50
        Christchurch - Sydney | Mon, Nov 23 | Air New Zealand
        SAR 1,277
        30% off
        SAR 1,827 SAR 1,277
      • SYD 18:15
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CHC 23:20
        Sydney - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 16 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 06:10
        3h 40m
        Nonstop
        SYD 07:50
        Christchurch - Sydney | Fri, Nov 20 | Air New Zealand
        SAR 1,278
        30% off
        SAR 1,827 SAR 1,278
      • SYD 18:15
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CHC 23:20
        Sydney - Christchurch | Fri, Nov 6 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 06:10
        3h 40m
        Nonstop
        SYD 07:50
        Christchurch - Sydney | Thu, Nov 12 | Air New Zealand
        SAR 1,305
        28% off
        SAR 1,827 SAR 1,305
      • SYD 18:50
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CHC 23:55
        Sydney - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 5 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 06:10
        3h 40m
        Nonstop
        SYD 07:50
        Christchurch - Sydney | Wed, Nov 11 | Air New Zealand
        SAR 1,305
        28% off
        SAR 1,827 SAR 1,305
      • SYD 07:50
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CHC 13:00
        Sydney - Christchurch | Fri, Oct 30 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 09:10
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:40
        Christchurch - Sydney | Thu, Nov 5 | Jetstar Airways
        SAR 1,317
        28% off
        SAR 1,827 SAR 1,317
      • SYD 18:15
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CHC 23:20
        Sydney - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 17 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 06:10
        3h 40m
        Nonstop
        SYD 07:50
        Christchurch - Sydney | Sat, Nov 21 | Air New Zealand
        SAR 1,330
        27% off
        SAR 1,827 SAR 1,330
      • SYD 17:55
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CHC 23:05
        Sydney - Christchurch | Thu, Oct 22 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 06:30
        3h 40m
        Nonstop
        SYD 08:10
        Christchurch - Sydney | Wed, Oct 28 | Air New Zealand
        SAR 1,332
        27% off
        SAR 1,827 SAR 1,332
      • SYD 18:55
        3h 4m
        Nonstop
        CHC 23:59
        Sydney - Christchurch | Fri, Nov 13 | Qantas Airways
        CHC 16:35
        3h 35m
        Nonstop
        SYD 18:10
        Christchurch - Sydney | Tue, Nov 17 | Qantas Airways
        SAR 1,333
        27% off
        SAR 1,827 SAR 1,333
      • SYD 18:15
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CHC 23:20
        Sydney - Christchurch | Fri, Nov 13 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 21:10
        13h 25m
        1 stop
        SYD 08:35
        Christchurch - Sydney | Tue, Nov 17 | Air New Zealand
        SAR 1,232
        33% off
        SAR 1,827 SAR 1,232
      • SYD 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHC 14:00
        Sydney - Christchurch | Fri, Oct 9 | Normal Airline
        CHC 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        SYD 16:00
        Christchurch - Sydney | Sun, Oct 11 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SYD 12:30
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CHC 17:40
        Sydney - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 26 | Jetstar Airways
        SAR 925 SAR 1,285
        28% off
        28% off
        SAR 1,285 SAR 925
      • SYD 12:30
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CHC 17:40
        Sydney - Christchurch | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
        SAR 926 SAR 1,285
        28% off
        28% off
        SAR 1,285 SAR 926
      • SYD 06:25
        23h 15m
        1 stop
        CHC 07:40
        Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
        SAR 836 SAR 1,285
        35% off
        35% off
        SAR 1,285 SAR 836
      • SYD 06:25
        14h 30m
        1 stop
        CHC 22:55
        Sydney - Christchurch | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
        SAR 838
        35% off
        SAR 1,285 SAR 838
      • SYD 12:30
        22h 10m
        1 stop
        CHC 12:40
        Sydney - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
        SAR 852
        34% off
        SAR 1,285 SAR 852
      • SYD 06:25
        23h 15m
        1 stop
        CHC 07:40
        Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 25 | Jetstar Airways
        SAR 871
        32% off
        SAR 1,285 SAR 871
      • SYD 06:25
        13h 55m
        1 stop
        CHC 22:20
        Sydney - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 28 | Jetstar Airways
        SAR 881
        31% off
        SAR 1,285 SAR 881
      • SYD 12:30
        22h 10m
        1 stop
        CHC 12:40
        Sydney - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 7 | Jetstar Airways
        SAR 885
        31% off
        SAR 1,285 SAR 885
      • SYD 12:30
        22h 10m
        1 stop
        CHC 12:40
        Sydney - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 14 | Jetstar Airways
        SAR 889
        31% off
        SAR 1,285 SAR 889
      • SYD 12:30
        27h 55m
        1 stop
        CHC 18:25
        Sydney - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 23 | Jetstar Airways
        SAR 910
        28% off
        SAR 1,285 SAR 910
      • SYD 06:25
        12h 40m
        1 stop
        CHC 21:05
        Sydney - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 18 | Jetstar Airways
        SAR 912
        28% off
        SAR 1,285 SAR 912
      • SYD 12:30
        22h 10m
        1 stop
        CHC 12:40
        Sydney - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 2 | Jetstar Airways
        SAR 938
        27% off
        SAR 1,285 SAR 938
      • SYD 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHC 14:00
        Sydney - Christchurch | Fri, Oct 9 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch International Airport 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 Airport to Christchurch International Airport

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

Data is based on average one-way flight prices from Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch International 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 Airport to Christchurch International Airport, the best time to buy is in November, with an average price of SAR 897. You’ll want to avoid September, when the average price can reach as high as SAR 1,475.

SAR 1,475
SAR 1,186
SAR 897
SAR 608
    Cheapest
  • SAR 1,098
    Oct
  • SAR 897
    Nov
  • SAR 1,090
    Dec
  • SAR 987
    Jan
  • SAR 1,146
    Feb
  • SAR 1,074
    Mar
  • SAR 1,314
    Apr
  • SAR 1,179
    May
  • SAR 1,191
    Jun
  • SAR 1,244
    Jul
  • SAR 1,282
    Aug
  • SAR 1,475
    Sep

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly round-trip fares from Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch International 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 Airport to Christchurch International Airport, with an average price of SAR 1,650. In contrast, September is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching SAR 2,527.

SAR 2,527
SAR 2,089
SAR 1,650
SAR 1,212
    Cheapest
  • SAR 1,676
    Oct
  • SAR 1,661
    Nov
  • SAR 2,155
    Dec
  • SAR 2,000
    Jan
  • SAR 2,082
    Feb
  • SAR 1,650
    Mar
  • SAR 1,650
    Apr
  • SAR 1,970
    May
  • SAR 2,160
    Jun
  • SAR 2,227
    Jul
  • SAR 2,017
    Aug
  • SAR 2,527
    Sep

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch International 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 Airport to Christchurch International 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.

SAR 1,248
SAR 1,192
SAR 1,136
SAR 1,080
    Cheapest
  • SAR 1,202
    Mon
  • SAR 1,183
    Tue
  • SAR 1,136
    Wed
  • SAR 1,232
    Thu
  • SAR 1,248
    Fri
  • SAR 1,223
    Sat
  • SAR 1,248
    Sun

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

The cheapest airline flying from Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch International Airport is Jetstar Airways (from SAR 836) among 6 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From SAR 836
Air New Zealand
From SAR 957
Qantas Airways
From SAR 1,034
Virgin Australia
From SAR 1,066
Emirates
From SAR 1,121
Air Tahiti Nui
From SAR 1,394

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What is the flight schedule from Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch International 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

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    17:55

    SYD

    3h 10m

    23:05

    CHC

    S - T - T F S
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  2. NZ222

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    07:50

    SYD

    3h 10m

    13:00

    CHC

    - - - W - - -
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  3. VA7124

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    17:10

    SYD

    3h 10m

    23:20

    CHC

    S - T - T F S
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  4. NZ102

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    09:55

    SYD

    3h 10m

    Nonstop

    15:05

    AKL

    S M T W T F S
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  5. NZ559

    Auckland Airport

    16:45

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    18:10

    CHC

    - - T W - F S

  6. JQ165

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    12:30

    SYD

    3h

    Nonstop

    17:30

    HLZ

    - - - W - F -
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  7. NZ323

    Hamilton International Airport

    15:05

    HLZ

    1h 20m

    Nonstop

    16:25

    CHC

    - - - - - F -

  8. NZ102

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    09:55

    SYD

    3h 10m

    Nonstop

    15:05

    AKL

    S M T W T F S
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  9. NZ563

    Auckland Airport

    18:00

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    19:25

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  10. JQ203

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    06:20

    SYD

    3h 5m

    Nonstop

    11:25

    AKL

    - M T - T F S
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  11. JQ237

    Auckland Airport

    16:10

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    17:35

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  12. NZ112

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    19:20

    SYD

    3h 10m

    Nonstop

    00:30

    AKL

    S M T W T F S
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  13. NZ519

    Auckland Airport

    06:30

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    07:55

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  14. JQ203

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    06:20

    SYD

    3h 5m

    Nonstop

    11:25

    AKL

    - M T - T F S
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  15. JQ241

    Auckland Airport

    21:00

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    22:25

    CHC

    S M T W T - S

  16. NZ106

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    18:15

    SYD

    3h 10m

    Nonstop

    23:25

    AKL

    - - - W - - -
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  17. NZ515

    Auckland Airport

    06:10

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    07:35

    CHC

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

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

Flight distance 2,129.48 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price SAR 836
Cheapest return ticket price SAR 1,221

FAQs for Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch International Airport Flights

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

    Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch International Airport takes about 2 hours 29 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 9 daily flights from Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC).
  • The earliest flight from Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch International Airport departs at 06:50, and the last departs at 19:15, with about 7 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around SAR 1,346 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) at 07:50 and arrives in Christchurch International Airport (CHC) at 12:55.
  • The latest flight departs from Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) at 18:55 and arrives in Christchurch International Airport (CHC) at 23:59.
    • The distance from Christchurch International Airport to downtown is about 9 km, by taxi about 20 minutes.
  • Emirates is a very popular airline operating an average of 4150 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch International Airport currently start from SAR 836, and round-trip fares start from SAR 1,221. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Wed, Dec 2; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand and Emirates operate direct flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch International Airport, with an average flight time of 2 hours 40 minutes, and around 31 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 Airport to Christchurch International Airport is SAR 1,434. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • IndiGo are the most popular budget airlines flying from Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch International Airport, with one-way fares starting from SAR 836. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Kingsford Smith Airport to Christchurch International Airport operates around 32 weekly flights, mainly by Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand and Emirates. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Kingsford Smith Airport and Christchurch International 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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