Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Sydney to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sydney and Christchurch takes around 3.2 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Sydney and Christchurch?

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The flight distance between Sydney and Christchurch is 2128 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Sydney and Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

Several carriers operate flights between Sydney and Christchurch. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Qantas, Air New Zealand, Emirates.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Sydney?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Sydney and Melbourne, Denpasar, Gold Coast, Brisbane, Manila, Hobart, Auckland, Bangkok, Cairns, New Delhi, Adelaide, Seoul, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo, Perth, Ballina, Kathmandu, Queenstown, London.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Christchurch and Auckland, Kuala Lumpur, Melbourne, Wellington, Singapore, Manila, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Phuket City, London, Palmerston North, Phnom Penh, Cebu, Napier, Hobart, Seoul, Darwin, New Delhi.

Question 6

What airports are near Sydney?

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The main airport in Sydney is Sydney. It is also served by Sydney, Canberra, Newcastle, Illawarra Regional, Orange.

Question 7

What airports are near Christchurch?

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The main airport in Christchurch is Christchurch International. It is also served by Christchurch International, Timaru, Hokitika.

Question 8

Which airlines fly between Sydney and Christchurch?

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Currently, you can fly between Sydney and Christchurch with Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Emirates, Virgin Australia Airlines.

Question 9

When's the best time to travel between Sydney and Christchurch?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Sydney and Christchurch, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 10

What flights operate between Sydney and Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

Traveling between Sydney and Christchurch, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 11

How many airports are there near Sydney?

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There are a number of airports in and around Sydney. The main one is Sydney and other nearby airports include Sydney, Canberra, Newcastle, Illawarra Regional, Orange

Question 12

How many airports are there near Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Christchurch. The main one is Christchurch International and other nearby airports include Christchurch International, Timaru, Hokitika.

Question 13

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Sydney and Christchurch depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Sydney, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Sydney and Christchurch arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Christchurch, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 15

What time do flights between Sydney and Christchurch depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Sydney, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do flights between Sydney and Christchurch arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Christchurch, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£215
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£214
Cheapest round-trip	£303
Average round-trip	£403
Nonstop flights in November	£214 – £612

Airline	Mon 04.11	Tue 05.11	Wed 06.11	Thu 07.11	Fri 08.11	Sat 09.11	Sun 10.11
Emirates	1	---	2	2	2	2	2
Qantas	3	1	3	2	3	3	2
Air New Zealand	1	---	1	1	1	1	1

Airline	Mon 11.11	Tue 12.11	Wed 13.11	Thu 14.11	Fri 15.11	Sat 16.11	Sun 17.11
Emirates	2	2	3	1	2	2	2
Qantas	2	3	3	3	1	1	1
Air New Zealand	1	1	1	1	1	1	1

Airline	Mon 18.11	Tue 19.11	Wed 20.11	Thu 21.11	Fri 22.11	Sat 23.11	Sun 24.11
Emirates	2	1	2	2	2	2	1
Qantas	1	2	1	1	1	1	2
Air New Zealand	1	1	1	1	1	1	1

Airline	Mon 25.11	Tue 26.11	Wed 27.11	Thu 28.11	Fri 29.11	Sat 30.11	Sun 01.12
Emirates	1	1	1	1	1	1	2
Qantas	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Air New Zealand	1	1	1	1	1	1	1

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Air New Zealand	ANZ	NZ	No
Jetstar Airways	JST	JQ	No
Qantas	QFA	QF	Yes
Emirates	UAE	EK	No
Virgin Australia Airlines	VOZ	VA	No

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January	21°C	12°C
February	21°C	12°C
March	19°C	10°C
April	16°C	8°C
May	13°C	6°C
June	11°C	4°C
July	10°C	3°C
August	11°C	4°C
September	13°C	4°C
October	15°C	6°C
November	17°C	8°C
December	19°C	10°C