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How much do flights to Christchurch cost?
Getting from Christchurch airport to the city center
Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: public bus (Purple Line).
Transport Option | Typical Time | Typical Cost | Frequency | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
25-40 min | $8.50 (adult fare; Metrocard users pay less) | every 15–30 min (traffic dependent) | budget travelers | |
15-25 min | $45-$65 (metered; varies by destination and traffic) | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | convenience with luggage | |
15-25 min | $30-$55 (surge pricing may apply) | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | app-based convenience | |
15-30 min | $35-$80 (pre-booked; price varies by provider) | pre-booked (traffic dependent) | groups or families | |
15-25 min | $40-$120 (daily rate; varies by vehicle and provider) | on-demand (traffic dependent) | exploring the region |
Notes:
- Prices in NZD (approximately 0.56 USD per NZD); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
- The Purple Line bus operates between the airport and Christchurch Bus Interchange in the city center.
- Metrocard holders receive discounted fares on Metro Canterbury buses.
- Taxi and ride-hailing journey times vary significantly depending on traffic and time of day.
- We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.
Updated: December 2025
Key info about flying to Christchurch
Weekly direct flights
Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Sydney to Christchurch in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.
| Airline | Mon 16.02 | Tue 17.02 | Wed 18.02 | Thu 19.02 | Fri 20.02 | Sat 21.02 | Sun 22.02 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- | --- | --- | --- | 2 | 2 | 3 | |
| --- | --- | --- | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | |
| --- | --- | --- | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| --- | --- | --- | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 26 total | Daily flights: 3.71 average | Most flights: Sunday 4 flights |
| Airline | Mon 23.02 | Tue 24.02 | Wed 25.02 | Thu 26.02 | Fri 27.02 | Sat 28.02 | Sun 01.03 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 57 total | Daily flights: 8.14 average | Most flights: Saturday 4 flights |
| Airline | Mon 02.03 | Tue 03.03 | Wed 04.03 | Thu 05.03 | Fri 06.03 | Sat 07.03 | Sun 08.03 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 43 total | Daily flights: 6.14 average | Most flights: Monday 3 flights |
| Airline | Mon 09.03 | Tue 10.03 | Wed 11.03 | Thu 12.03 | Fri 13.03 | Sat 14.03 | Sun 15.03 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
| 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 43 total | Daily flights: 6.14 average | Most flights: Monday 3 flights |
Check-in for a flight from Sydney to Christchurch
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jetstar Airways | JST | JQ | No |
| Air New Zealand | ANZ | NZ | No |
| Qantas | QFA | QF | No |
| Virgin Australia Airlines | VOZ | VA | No |
| Emirates | UAE | EK | No |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Christchurch
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| 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 |
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