Cheap flights from Sydney to Christchurch from £169

The cheapest month to fly to Christchurch from Sydney is in August. Flight prices, which tend to average around £282, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you are unable to visit Christchurch during the month of August, then departing from Sydney during the month May is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around £284.

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Christchurch is on a Sunday when prices can be found for as low as £306. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Friday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Christchurch on Friday is £566.

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Christchurch is in the afternoon. momondo users have found flights departing from Sydney to Christchurch in the afternoon for as low as £305. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. Flights in the morning are often more expensive, with an average ticket price of £347.

Fly from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Christchurch for the best Sydney Kingsford Smith - Christchurch flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Christchurch from Sydney when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Christchurch for around £321 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Christchurch from Sydney for as low as £251 on momondo.

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Sydney Kingsford Smith to Christchurch flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Historically, on average around 38% of flights between Sydney and Christchurch have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 122 minutes.

Generally, flights departing in the early afternoon tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing at night have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

Sunday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Friday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

According to our data, Air New Zealand have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 30% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

As of March 2026, 28 flights take off from Sydney and land in Christchurch each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 18:00, with 36% of daily flights taking off at midday.

As of March 2026, 201 flights take off from Sydney and land in Christchurch each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 14% of weekly flights taking off on this day.