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
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
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$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.
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
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov – 30 Nov | $466 | Jetstar | Christchurch International Airport (CHC) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 22 Nov – 29 Nov | $554 | Air New Zealand | Christchurch International Airport (CHC) → Western Sydney Airport (WSI) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 23 Nov – 28 Nov | $524 | Air New Zealand | Christchurch International Airport (CHC) → Western Sydney Airport (WSI) | out 2 stops, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Air New Zealand, Jetstar.
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
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
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$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.
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
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Dec | $220 | Emirates | Christchurch International Airport (CHC) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 21 Dec | $193 | Jetstar | Christchurch International Airport (CHC) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 28 Dec | $236 | Qantas | Christchurch International Airport (CHC) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) | nonstop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 22 Mar 2027 | $165 | Jetstar | Christchurch International Airport (CHC) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
March 2027 is the cheapest month — from $165.
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.
Today's prices for 21 Nov – 30 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 22 Mar 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
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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| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days 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 | $428 | Cheapest seen | 8 |
| 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.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days 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 | $148 | Cheapest seen | 16 |
| 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