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 3.1 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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Sydney?

Accepted Answer

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

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, Bathurst.

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?

Accepted Answer

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

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, Bathurst

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?

Accepted Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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	£244
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£244
Cheapest round-trip	£335
Average round-trip	£500
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Qantas	QFA	QF	Yes	No
Air New Zealand	ANZ	NZ	Yes	No
Emirates	UAE	EK	No	No
Virgin Australia Airlines	VOZ	VA	Yes	No
Jetstar Airways	JST	JQ	No	0 Closes 1 hours before flight

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