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How to get fromSydney to Canterburyby plane or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Sydney to Canterbury by plane or car

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport to Christchurch International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane SYD - CHC
    6h 10m
    $327–682

  2. Fly Sydney International Airport to Timaru

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Timaru (TIU)plane plane SYD - TIU
    10h 9m
    $257–937

  3. Drive to Orange Airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport

    1. Drive from Sydney to Orange-Airport-OAGcar car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane OAG - CHC
    9h 1m
    $279–1,082

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

Calendar79Weekly Planes
Duration5h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$162Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,149.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Canterbury, New Zealand?

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

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