Are there nonstop flights from Christchurch (CHC) to Sydney (SYD)?

Yes. Emirates, Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand fly this route. Flight time is about 3h.

What is the fastest connection from Christchurch (CHC) to Sydney (SYD)?

via Queenstown ≈ 3h 41m, via Wellington ≈ 3h 58m, via Hamilton ≈ 4h 23m (estimated flying time, excluding layovers).

How many miles is an award flight from Christchurch (CHC) to Sydney (SYD)?

from 15,000 JAL miles, from 15,000 ANA miles (economy, one way, based on the published award charts).

Christchurch → Sydney

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)・2,126 km

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Nonstop flights available (4 airlines). Flight time about 3h. Nonstop return flights also operate.

With milesJAL 15,000 miles+ (nonstop)ANA 15,000 miles+ (nonstop)Economy, one way, estimate. Tap a connection for miles by cabin.

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Award miles (one way, estimate)

JAL Mileage Bank — partner airline award
QF, EK only · total distance ≈ 1,321 mi (band 1,001–2,000)
Economy
15,000
Premium economy
21,000
Business
30,000
First
45,000
ANA Mileage Club — partner award
Oceania / Micronesia ⇔ Oceania / Micronesia (one way)
Economy
15,000
Business
27,500
First
45,000

Estimates from the airlines' published award charts (as of 2026-11-02). Seat availability, fuel surcharges and stopover rules are not included — always check with the airline before booking.

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