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How to get fromAustralia to Christchurchby plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Australia to Christchurch by plane

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  1. Fly from Sydney International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane SYD - CHC
    5h 59m
    $361–885

  2. Fly from Brisbane Airport

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    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane BNE - CHC
    6h 28m
    $319–887

  3. Fly from Melbourne Airport

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane MEL - CHC
    6h 16m
    $380–940

  4. Fly from Gold Coast Airport

    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane OOL - CHC
    6h 46m
    $347–757

  5. Fly from Adelaide Airport

    1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane ADL - CHC
    6h 54m
    $511–1,011

  6. Fly from Canberra International Airport

    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane CBR - CHC
    7h 59m
    $608–912

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) flights

Calendar77Weekly Planes
Duration4h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$181Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,153.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between Australia and Christchurch, New Zealand?

Jetstar, Emirates, and two other airlines fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) every 2 hours.

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