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Cheap flights from Christchurch to Sydney from $165 CHC → SYD, WSI

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD), Western Sydney Airport (WSI)

The cheapest return found recently is $466 with Jetstar, 21 Nov – 30 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $165 with Jetstar, 22 Mar 2027, found 4 days ago.

Cheapest one-way found recently
$165, Jetstar, found 4 days ago
Cheapest return found recently
$466, 21 Nov to 30 Nov
Usual return price
$495 to $539
Cheapest month to fly
March 2027, one-way fares from $165 found in the last 7 days
Airlines with nonstop flights
Emirates, Jetstar, Qantas, Air New Zealand
Shortest nonstop flight found
3 h 30 min

Return

The cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $495 to $539.

Cheapest return found recently

$466

21 Nov – 30 Nov · Jetstar

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)

Leaves 9:10 a.m. · Return leaves 7:25 p.m. · 13 h 30 min of travel, both ways together

out nonstop, back 1 stop · via Auckland Airport (AKL) · overnight connection

found 2 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop return

$509

21 Nov – 29 Nov · Jetstar

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)

Leaves 9:10 a.m. · Return leaves 9:59 p.m. · 6 h 34 min of travel, both ways together

out nonstop, back nonstop

found 3 days ago

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $466 21 Nov – 30 Novfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates

It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.

What have prices looked like?

Over 27 days, 25 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $428 to $659.

$466, the cheapest return found recently, sits here in that range of $428 to $659.

27 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Is this a good return price?

Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates from 21 Nov to 23 Nov, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other 9-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 21 Nov to compare.

Every date we hold

63 fares on 3 departure dates

21 Nov – 30 Nov: $466, found 2 days ago22 Nov – 29 Nov: $554, found 3 days ago23 Nov – 28 Nov: $524, found 3 days agoNov
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DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
21 Nov – 30 Nov$466JetstarChristchurch International Airport (CHC) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)out nonstop, back 1 stopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
22 Nov – 29 Nov$554Air New ZealandChristchurch International Airport (CHC) → Western Sydney Airport (WSI)out 1 stop, back nonstopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
23 Nov – 28 Nov$524Air New ZealandChristchurch International Airport (CHC) → Western Sydney Airport (WSI)out 2 stops, back nonstopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates

One-way

The cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $186 to $224.

Cheapest one-way found recently

$165

22 Mar 2027 · Jetstar

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)

Leaves 9:10 a.m. · 3 h 30 min trip

nonstop

found 4 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop one-way

$165

22 Mar 2027 · Jetstar

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)

Leaves 9:10 a.m. · 3 h 30 min trip

nonstop

found 4 days ago

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $165 22 Mar 2027found 4 days agoOpen this trip

It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $131 to $184.

$165, the cheapest one-way found recently, sits here in that range of $131 to $184.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Is this a good one-way price?

Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates from 8 Dec to 22 Mar 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 22 Mar 2027 to compare.

Every date we hold

4 fares on 4 departure dates

8 Dec: $220, found 5 days ago21 Dec: $193, found 6 days ago28 Dec: $236, found 7 days ago22 Mar 2027: $165, found 4 days agoDecMar
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DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
8 Dec$220EmiratesChristchurch International Airport (CHC) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)nonstopfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
21 Dec$193JetstarChristchurch International Airport (CHC) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)nonstopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
28 Dec$236QantasChristchurch International Airport (CHC) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)nonstopfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
22 Mar 2027$165JetstarChristchurch International Airport (CHC) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)nonstopfound 4 days agoOpen this trip

Which month looks cheapest?

March 2027 is the cheapest month — from $165.

December 2026From $1933 departure dates21 Dec · found 6 days agoOpen this trip
March 2027From $165Cheapest seen1 departure date22 Mar 2027 · found 4 days agoOpen this trip

Premium cabin fares from Christchurch to Sydney

We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.

How far ahead were prices cheapest for Christchurch to Sydney?

Return

Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 24% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 25 Sept and 11 Nov (27 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

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Typical price in each booking range — round trip, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
0–6 days$565$525+32%11
7–13 days$500$493+17%7
14–29 days$514$493+20%16
90–179 days$428$428Cheapest seen8
180+ days$483$483+13%8

One-way

Fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 42% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

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Typical price in each booking range — one way, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
0–6 days$275$275+73%10
7–13 days$181$131+14%17
14–29 days$160$131+0%20
30–59 days$196$137+23%36
60–89 days$159$148Cheapest seen16
90–179 days$160$141+1%47
180+ days$204$204+28%8

Live price for these dates

The cheapest return found recently is for 21 Nov – 30 Nov. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.

Questions about this trip

How much is a return flight from Christchurch to Sydney?

The cheapest return found recently is $466 with Jetstar, 21 Nov to 30 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $495 to $539.

How much is a one-way flight from Christchurch to Sydney?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $165 with Jetstar, 22 Mar 2027, found 4 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $186 to $224.

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

March 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $165, 22 Mar 2027, found 4 days ago.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Christchurch to Sydney?

In 27 days of prices between 25 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 24% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 42% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Christchurch to Sydney?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $509 with Jetstar, 21 Nov to 29 Nov, found 3 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $165 with Jetstar, 22 Mar 2027, found 4 days ago.

How long is the flight from Christchurch to Sydney?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Jetstar on 22 Mar 2027, takes 3 h 30 min from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD).

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Christchurch to Sydney?

Between 21 Nov and 23 Nov, Air New Zealand has the cheapest return on 2 of the 3 departure dates we hold, and Jetstar on 1. Between 8 Dec and 22 Mar 2027, Jetstar has the cheapest one-way on 2 of the 4 departure dates we hold, Emirates on 1 and Qantas on 1.

Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work