Flights from Sydney Flights to Christchurch

Direct flights from Sydney to Christchurch

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Last updated on: 04-01-2026

Sydney

Australia

SYD

Sydney Airport

Christchurch

New Zealand

CHC

Christchurch International Airport

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Distance

1,320 miles · (2,124 km)

Flight time

3 hours and 10 minutes

Airlines

Air New Zealand
Emirates
Qantas

Alliances

Oneworld
SkyTeam
Star Alliance

Classes

Economy
Premium Economy
Business Class
First Class

Aircrafts

Airbus A320neo
Airbus A321neo
Airbus A380-800
Boeing 737-800 (winglets)

Sydney to Christchurch Flight Schedule

Scan through all non-stop flights from Sydney to Christchurch. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from SYD to CHC, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.

Note: for airline-specific flight schedules, please scroll further down.

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Best time to visit Christchurch

What is the best time to visit Christchurch?

🌊 🌧️ Oceanic / Maritime

Christchurch is an oceanic/maritime destination, known for its mild summer temperatures, which are usually between 15°C and 25°C (59°F to 77°F). The winters here are refreshingly cool, without the harshness of freezing temperatures. Visitors can enjoy the green surroundings and plenty of outdoor adventures in the nearby areas, making it an excellent choice for those who enjoy temperate weather.

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The best time to visit Christchurch is during the summer months, spanning from November to February. During this period, visitors can expect pleasant to warm temperatures, while rainfall tends to occur more frequently in the autumn and winter months, from March to August.

Christchurch

CHC

Airlines flying from Sydney to Christchurch

Airline-specific flight schedules from Sydney to Christchurch

In total there are 3 airlines operating nonstop flights from Sydney SYD to Christchurch CHC. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.

Click an airline below to view their SYD CHC flight schedule.

Air New Zealand (NZ)

Emirates (EK)

Qantas (QF)

Air New Zealand flight schedulefrom Sydney to Christchurch

Air New Zealand is a member of Star Alliance

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Emirates flight schedulefrom Sydney to Christchurch

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Qantas flight schedulefrom Sydney to Christchurch

Qantas is a member of Oneworld

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Sydney to Christchurch Flights

Flights from SYD to CHC are operated 34 times a week, with an average of 5 flights per day. Departure times vary between 06:50 - 19:15. The earliest flight departs at 06:50, the last flight departs at 19:15. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.

You can fly in Economy, Premium Economy, Business or First class on this non-stop route.

The fastest direct flight from Sydney to Christchurch takes 3 hours and 10 minutes. The flight distance between Sydney and Christchurch is 1,320 miles (or 2,124 km).

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