There are 2 ways to get from Sydney to Lyttelton by plane or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Sydney International Airport
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane SYD - CHC
6h 42m$402–885Drive to Orange Airport, fly
cheapest- Drive from Sydney to Orange-Airport-OAGcar
- Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane OAG - CHC
10h 4m$352–1,401
Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Lyttelton is to fly which costs $400 - $900 and takes 6h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Lyttelton is to fly which takes 6h 42m and costs $400 - $900.
The distance between Sydney and Lyttelton is 2180 km.
It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Sydney to Lyttelton, including transfers.
Lyttelton is 2h ahead of Sydney. It is currently 11:59 AM in Sydney and 1:59 PM in Lyttelton.
There are 1745+ hotels available in Lyttelton.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Lyttelton, New Zealand?
Jetstar, Emirates, and two other airlines fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) every 2 hours.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Christchurch International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $340–1,100
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Christchurch International Airport via Hamilton
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $340–700
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Christchurch International Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $370–850
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Christchurch International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $370–850
Flights from Orange Airport to Christchurch International Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $350–2,700
Flights from Orange Airport to Christchurch International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $800–2,900
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Christchurch International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Christchurch International Airport via Queenstown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Christchurch International Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
Flights from Orange Airport to Christchurch International Airport via Sydney International Airport, Queenstown
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,300
- Website
- emirates.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Christchurch International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $370–1,100
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Christchurch International Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $370–850
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Christchurch International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $370–850
Flights from Orange Airport to Christchurch International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $800–2,900
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Christchurch International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $340–700
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Christchurch International Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $340–700
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Christchurch International Airport via Hamilton
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $340–700
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