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  3. Christchurch
  4. Sydney - Christchurch

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Sat, 17 Jan - Mon, 19 Jan
Emirates
EmiratesDirect
SYD - CHC
Emirates
EmiratesDirect
CHC - SYD
473$
444$
Prime price per passenger
Thu, 19 Feb - Fri, 27 Feb
Virgin Australia
Virgin AustraliaDirect
SYD - CHC
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand1 stop
CHC - SYD
526$
493$
Prime price per passenger
Tue, 10 Feb - Thu, 19 Feb
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand1 stop
SYD - CHC
Air New Zealand
Air New ZealandDirect
CHC - SYD
541$
508$
Prime price per passenger
Sun, 1 Feb - Thu, 5 Feb
Air New Zealand
Air New ZealandDirect
SYD - CHC
Air New Zealand
Air New ZealandDirect
CHC - SYD
560$
515$
Prime price per passenger
Wed, 7 Jan - Tue, 13 Jan
Qantas Airways
Qantas AirwaysDirect
SYD - CHC
Air New Zealand
Air New ZealandDirect
CHC - SYD
645$
606$
Prime price per passenger
Thu, 25 Dec - Wed, 31 Dec
Jetstar
Jetstar1 stop
SYD - CHC
Air New Zealand
Air New ZealandDirect
CHC - SYD
950$
893$
Prime price per passenger
Wed, 25 Feb
Air New Zealand
Air New ZealandDirect
SYD - CHC
266$
249$
Prime price per passenger
Mon, 19 Jan
Emirates
EmiratesDirect
SYD - CHC
272$
255$
Prime price per passenger
Sat, 14 Feb
Qantas Airways
Qantas AirwaysDirect
SYD - CHC
272$
255$
Prime price per passenger
Wed, 28 Jan
Air New Zealand
Air New ZealandDirect
SYD - CHC
296$
278$
Prime price per passenger
Tue, 6 Jan
Qantas Airways
Qantas AirwaysDirect
SYD - CHC
347$
326$
Prime price per passenger
Wed, 31 Dec
Qantas Airways
Qantas AirwaysDirect
SYD - CHC
354$
333$
Prime price per passenger
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Cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Christchurch

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Currency and cost comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
48%Trains in Christchurch are 48% cheaper than in Sydney.
Sydney$4.26
Christchurch$2.23
MealMid-priced restaurant
4%A meal in Christchurch is 4% cheaper than a meal in Sydney.
Sydney$23.27
Christchurch$22.32
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
34%A taxi fare in Christchurch is 34% cheaper than in Sydney.
Sydney$5.11
Christchurch$3.35
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
6%Coffee in Christchurch is 6% cheaper than in Sydney.
Sydney$4.68
Christchurch$4.39
Exchange rate
1 SGD = 1.35 NZD
1 NZD = 0.75 SGD
Last checked on Fri, 05/12
Distance: 2139 kms
Sydney airports
Sydney Airport (Kingsford Smith Airport) (SYD)How far from city centre: 8 kms
Christchurch airports
Christchurch International Airport (CHC)How far from city centre: 10 kms

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Are you ready to fly with eDreams? Check the last minute airfares or book the lowest route price departing from Sydney to Christchurch. Stop spending a lot of money to the flight ticket and start enjoying your holiday. No worries, we got your back! eDreams is on your side for a hassle-free and convenient booking experience. You have the privilege to reach the top airline carriers and the cheapest prices. When do you want to depart from Sydney? Adjust your travel dates now and explore the dozens of options to Christchurch at great prices. Choose a well-suited flight to Christchurch amongst the large selection of options, as everything you are looking for is what eDreams offer. You can even book a hotel and rent a car for the perfect vacation mix. It is much easier to book a flight and hotel together, even cheaper! Go ahead; select the best offer from Christchurch to Sydney and you're done! Enjoy your holiday, but first, fasten your seatbelt. We are flying!

Frequently asked questions about flights from Sydney to Christchurch

Is it safe to travel from Sydney to Christchurch during the Covid-19 situation?
At eDreams we do our best to ensure that your travel plans won't be affected by restrictions or possible cancellations that New Zealand may apply. Using the flexible ticket gurantee you can decide if you rather rebook or get a refund!
For flights from Sydney to Christchurch, how can I find the cheapest price?
The cheapest price for a flight from Sydney to Christchurch is 249$. At eDreams we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Christchurch more expensive than Sydney to visit?
Looking at cab fares, a ride in Christchurch costs an average of 3.35 SGD , 34% cheaper than Sydney, with a fare of 5.11 SGD,
while train tickets cost 48% less at Christchurch: $ 2.23 SGD versus $ 4.26 SGD at Sydney.
Comparing the price of a meal, they range from 22.32 SGD euros in Christchurch, 4% less than the 23.27 SGD euros in Sydney.
The price of the coffee is around 6% cheaper in Christchurch, with an average of 4.39 SGD, while in Sydney the coffee costs 4.68 SGD.
How long does the flight from Sydney to Christchurch take?
Flight length from Sydney to Christchurch is around 03:15 hours on average, at an average distance of 2,165 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in Christchurch compared to Sydney?
While in Sydney the temperatures can reach an average of 36.63 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 9 mm ,Christchurch's temperatures can go up to 30 ºC during the hot season, with 3 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -2.38 ºC in Christchurch, compared to the 2.8 ºC average degrees reported in Sydney. During the winter period, Sydney can register 3 mm precipitation, while Christchurch have an average of 2.3 mm rain level.

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