Question 1

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

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Christchurch and Sydney takes around 3.5 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Christchurch and Sydney?

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The flight distance between Christchurch and Sydney is 2128 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Christchurch and Sydney?

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

Question 4

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, Melbourne, Queenstown, Denpasar, Manila, Wellington, Honolulu, Kahului, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Rarotonga, Gold Coast, Okinawa Island, Del Carmen, Kerikeri, Tel Aviv, Singapore, Boston, Brisbane, Minneapolis.

Question 5

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, Auckland, Los Angeles, Denpasar, Cairns, Manila, Honolulu, Brisbane, Singapore, Bangkok, Queenstown, San Francisco, Gold Coast, Tokyo, Seoul, Ho Chi Minh City, Adelaide, Phnom Penh, Seattle, Kuala Lumpur.

Question 6

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 7

What airports are near Sydney?

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

Question 8

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

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

Question 9

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 10

Which airlines fly between Christchurch and Sydney?

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

Question 11

When's the best time to travel between Christchurch and Sydney?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Christchurch and Sydney, 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 12

What flights operate between Christchurch and Sydney?

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Traveling between Christchurch and Sydney, 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 13

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 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, Illawarra Regional, Orange.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Christchurch and Sydney 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 Christchurch, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Christchurch and Sydney 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 Sydney, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 17

What time do flights between Christchurch and Sydney 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 Christchurch, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 18

What time do flights between Christchurch and Sydney 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 Sydney, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	$190
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	$198
Cheapest round-trip	$348
Average round-trip	$428
Nonstop flights in April	$198 – $699

Airline	Sun 14.04	Mon 15.04	Tue 16.04	Wed 17.04	Thu 18.04	Fri 19.04	Sat 20.04
Qantas	2	3	3	3	3	---	3
Emirates	2	2	3	1	1	---	1
Air New Zealand	1	1	2	1	2	---	1

Airline	Sun 21.04	Mon 22.04	Tue 23.04	Wed 24.04	Thu 25.04	Fri 26.04	Sat 27.04
Qantas	3	3	2	3	3	3	3
Emirates	---	1	2	3	2	2	2
Air New Zealand	1	1	2	1	2	1	2

Airline	Sun 28.04	Mon 29.04	Tue 30.04	Wed 01.05	Thu 02.05	Fri 03.05	Sat 04.05
Qantas	3	3	3	3	3	2	3
Emirates	1	2	1	3	3	3	1
Air New Zealand	1	1	2	1	2	1	2

Airline	Sun 05.05	Mon 06.05	Tue 07.05	Wed 08.05	Thu 09.05	Fri 10.05	Sat 11.05
Qantas	3	3	3	3	3	2	2
Emirates	1	2	2	1	2	1	1
Air New Zealand	1	1	1	1	1	1	1

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Jetstar Airways	JST	JQ	No
Air New Zealand	ANZ	NZ	No
Qantas	QFA	QF	Yes
Emirates	UAE	EK	No
Virgin Australia Airlines	VOZ	VA	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	26°C	20°C
February	25°C	20°C
March	24°C	19°C
April	22°C	16°C
May	19°C	13°C
June	17°C	11°C
July	16°C	10°C
August	17°C	10°C
September	20°C	12°C
October	21°C	14°C
November	23°C	16°C
December	24°C	18°C