Question 1

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

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sydney and Christchurch takes around 3.1 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?

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

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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

Which airports are there in Sydney?

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Sydney is mainly served by Sydney. But there are other airports nearby, including Rose Bay Seaplane Base, Sydney Bankstown Airport.

Question 7

What airports are near Sydney?

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

Question 8

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 9

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Sydney and Christchurch?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Sydney and Christchurch thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Sydney and Christchurch can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 10

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 11

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, AirAsia.

Question 12

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 13

What flights operate between Sydney and Christchurch?

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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 14

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 Canberra, Newcastle, Orange, Illawarra Regional

Question 15

How many airports are there near Christchurch?

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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 16

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 17

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 18

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 19

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	£180
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£210
Cheapest round-trip	£299
Average round-trip	£356
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Airline	Mon 25.09	Tue 26.09	Wed 27.09	Thu 28.09	Fri 29.09	Sat 30.09	Sun 01.10
Qantas	2	3	2	3	1	3	3
Emirates	2	3	1	2	1	1	1
Air New Zealand	1	1	1	2	---	1	1

Airline	Mon 02.10	Tue 03.10	Wed 04.10	Thu 05.10	Fri 06.10	Sat 07.10	Sun 08.10
Qantas	1	3	2	3	2	2	3
Emirates	1	1	1	2	2	3	1
Air New Zealand	1	1	1	1	1	1	1

Airline	Mon 09.10	Tue 10.10	Wed 11.10	Thu 12.10	Fri 13.10	Sat 14.10	Sun 15.10
Qantas	2	2	2	3	1	2	1
Emirates	1	2	1	1	1	2	2
Air New Zealand	1	1	1	1	1	1	1

Airline	Mon 16.10	Tue 17.10	Wed 18.10	Thu 19.10	Fri 20.10	Sat 21.10	Sun 22.10
Qantas	1	3	2	1	1	1	1
Emirates	2	2	1	2	1	2	2
Air New Zealand	1	1	1	1	1	1	1

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Air New Zealand	ANZ	NZ	No
Jetstar Airways	JST	JQ	No
Qantas	QFA	QF	Yes
Emirates	UAE	EK	No
AirAsia	AXM	AK	Yes

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