Cheap Flights from Sydney to Christchurch

Flights from Sydney to Christchurch are operated by 16 airliners – American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, British Airways, Air China International, China Eastern Airlines, Qantas Airways, United Airlines, Jetstar Airways, Air Canada, Emirates, South African Airways, Air New Zealand, V Australia, Thai Airways International, Pacific Blue Airlines and Virgin Blue. The most popular are provided by Qantas Airways. They operate around 2 flights a day departing from Kingsford Smith and arriving at Christchurch International. In the morning there is 9 flights, 4 flights in the evening and 1 flight at night with the earliest departuare at 07:14 and latest departure at 20:15. Please be aware that flight times and the number of flights will vary between summer and winter months. The most common flight number for this flight is QF 205, QF 207 and QF 45.

Other airliners offer less frequent flights but departure times may be more desirable. V Australia offers 2 flights a day from Kingsford Smith to Christchurch International between the hours of 09:15 and 18:45. The flight numbers for these flights are VA 6004 and VA 72.

Qantas Airways flight prices from Kingsford Smith to Christchurch International can be found at www.qantasairways.com

Daily Flights

Below you find a list of all the airliners that operate flights from Sydney to Christchurch and how many flights depart on a per day basis.

Flight Routes

You will find alternative routes from Sydney to Christchurch that require 1 or more stops. On some occassions the timing may be more convenient or a quicker route. The table below shows some of the alternative route that are possible.

Return flight are operated by 14 airliners which include American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, British Airways, Air China International, China Eastern Airlines, Qantas Airways, United Airlines, Jetstar Airways, Air Canada, Emirates, South African Airways, Air New Zealand, V Australia and Thai Airways International. More information on return flights can be found on our Flights from Christchurch to Sydney page.

Alternative routes to Christchurch

As a substitute, you will discover that Raglan also give flights to Christchurch which could be more fitting for you. Raglan has around 15 flights a week though you will find the number of flights vary from month to month so check with the airline currier for the most up to date information.

If you wish to look at this alternative solution then remember Bathurst Raglan is around 153 kilometers (95 miles) from Sydney. Choosing this root would probably require you look at alternative travel arrangement or look at alternative airport parking where costs could vary from airport parking provided at Sydney. More information can be found at Flights from Bathurst Raglan to Christchurch. Flights to Christchurch are also available from Sydney Bankstown; 1 flight a day depart from the airport.

Arriving at Christchurch

Should someone be collectiong you at Christchurch we would advise them to check Christchurch Airport Arrivals page before they set off. This page gives live information on the status of your flight, or if you choose to rent a car then visit our page which will give you the cheapest car hire quote from companies based at Christchurch.

On arriving at Christchurch take into consideration the time difference. Christchurch has a time zone of GMT +12.0 where Sydney is GMT +10.0.

Christchurch city center is located about 10 kilometers (6 miles) from Christchurch International Airport. If you intended route is into the city then you should find it relatively straight forward with taxis and alternative transport located at Christchurch International Airport. With a population of around 363,900 you will find an adequate number of hostels and hotel if you are searching for accommodation.