Air Canada Aeroplan award flights from Sydney (SYD) to Christchurch (CHC)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw Air Canada Aeroplan award space for SYD→CHC in economy, premium economy and business class. Lowest economy: 15,000 points + $131.70 (economy space on 44 dates). Lowest business class: 82,800 points + $140.10 (business-class space on 25 dates). Lowest premium economy: 43,200 points + $139.60 (premium economy space on 46 dates).
Prices observed – ; newest observation .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 15,000 points + $131.70
- economy space on 44 dates
- Lowest business class
- 82,800 points + $140.10
- business-class space on 25 dates
- Lowest premium economy
- 43,200 points + $139.60
- premium economy space on 46 dates
In economy, 15,000 points + $131.70 with Air Canada Aeroplan was the 3rd lowest of the 10 programs with economy award space on this route; the lowest was 7,500 points + $124.70 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. With Air Canada Aeroplan, business class started at 82,800 points + $140.10, about 5.5 times the points of its lowest economy award (15,000 points + $131.70).
Aeroplan award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way Air Canada Aeroplan award AwardTool observed on SYD→CHC in each cabin, in points plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 15,000 points + $131.70 | Nonstop |  EK NZ VA | 7 | 44 | See dates | |
| Premium Economy | 43,200 points + $139.60 | Nonstop | EK | 4 | 46 | See dates | |
| Business | 82,800 points + $140.10 | Nonstop | EK | 4 | 25 | See dates |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed Aeroplan award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 15,000 points + $131.70 | 7 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 15,000 points + $133.70 | 7 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 15,000 points + $143.90 | 7 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 43,200 points + $139.60 | 4 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 43,200 points + $139.60 | 4 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 43,200 points + $139.60 | 4 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 82,800 points + $140.90 | 7 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 82,800 points + $140.10 | 4 | Nonstop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
How often Aeroplan award space showed up
Departure dates in the next 365 days that AwardTool checked for Air Canada Aeroplan in the last 30 days, how many had award space in each cabin at any price, and the latest departure with space.
| Cabin | Dates with space | Share of dates checked | Latest departure with space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 44 of 61 | 72% | |
| Premium Economy | 46 of 61 | 75% | |
| Business | 25 of 61 | 40% |
Best months to fly from Sydney (SYD) to Christchurch (CHC) with Aeroplan
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23,500 points + taxes not reported (5 dates) | 43,200 points + $139.60 (13 dates) | 82,800 points + $140.90 (1 date) | |
| 15,000 points + $131.70 (7 dates) | 43,200 points + taxes not reported (7 dates) | 82,800 points + $140.10 (2 dates) | |
| 15,000 points + taxes not reported (3 dates) | 44,600 points + taxes not reported (2 dates) | 85,500 points + taxes not reported (1 date) | |
| 15,000 points + taxes not reported (14 dates) | 43,200 points + taxes not reported (10 dates) | 82,800 points + taxes not reported (8 dates) | |
| 15,000 points + taxes not reported (1 date) | 44,600 points + taxes not reported (1 date) | — | |
| 15,000 points + taxes not reported (13 dates) | 43,200 points + taxes not reported (13 dates) | 82,800 points + taxes not reported (13 dates) | |
| 15,000 points + taxes not reported (1 date) | — | — |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
How to get Aeroplan points
- American Express Membership Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
- Bilt Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
- Capital One Miles: 1:1 · Instant
- Chase Ultimate Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed.
Aeroplan vs other programs from Sydney (SYD) to Christchurch (CHC)
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 15,000 pts + $131.70 | 43,200 pts + $139.60 | 82,800 pts + $140.10 | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 10,000 pts + $114.20 | — | 26,500 pts + $114.20 | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 7,500 pts + $124.70Lowest | — | 15,000 pts + $122.50Lowest | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 15,000 pts + $102.50 | — | 25,000 pts + $102.50 | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 21,000 pts + $86.05 | — | — | — |
| Emirates Skywards | 15,000 pts + $114.55 | 43,000 pts + $114.35 | 48,000 pts + $151.68 | — |
| GOL Smiles | 89,300 pts + taxes not reported | 230,400 pts + taxes not reported | 314,700 pts + taxes not reported | 564,200 pts + taxes not reported |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 16,600 pts + $108.45 | 38,300 pts + $131.75Lowest | 43,600 pts + $108.58 | 78,400 pts + $151.22Lowest |
| United MileagePlus | 17,500 pts + $106.40 | — | 45,000 pts + $126.30Mixed cabin | — |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,500 pts + $98.99 | — | — | — |
Questions about Aeroplan award flights from Sydney (SYD) to Christchurch (CHC)
How many points do you need to fly from Sydney (SYD) to Christchurch (CHC) with Air Canada Aeroplan?
The lowest one-way Air Canada Aeroplan awards AwardTool observed in the last 30 days: economy 15,000 points + $131.70, with monthly lows of 15,000 points in 6 months and 23,500 points in 1 month (taxes vary), and award space on 44 departure dates (newest observation Nov 12, 2026); premium economy 43,200 points + $139.60, with monthly lows of 43,200 points in 4 months and 44,600 points in 2 months (taxes vary), and award space on 46 departure dates (newest observation Nov 12, 2026); business class 82,800 points + $140.10, with monthly lows of 82,800 points in 4 months and 85,500 points in 1 month (taxes vary), and award space on 25 departure dates (newest observation Nov 10, 2026). Monthly lows varied in economy (15,000 to 23,500 points + taxes vary), premium economy (43,200 to 44,600 points + taxes vary) and business class (82,800 to 85,500 points + taxes vary), so the award on your dates may cost more. Search live before transferring points.
What's the lowest Aeroplan award from Sydney (SYD) to Christchurch (CHC)?
In economy, 15,000 points + $131.70. Seen Nov 12, 2026, 06:20 UTC for a Dec 28, 2026 departure. Air Canada Aeroplan showed economy award space on 44 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 07:17 UTC). In business class, 82,800 points + $140.10. Seen Oct 29, 2026, 05:48 UTC for a Nov 18, 2026 departure. Air Canada Aeroplan showed business-class award space on 25 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 10, 2026, 09:08 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop awards from Sydney (SYD) to Christchurch (CHC) with Aeroplan?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop Air Canada Aeroplan award space in premium economy and business class, and in economy from 15,000 points + $131.70.
Which credit card points can book Aeroplan awards from Sydney (SYD) to Christchurch (CHC)?
American Express Membership Rewards (1:1, Instant), Bilt Rewards (1:1, Instant), Capital One Miles (1:1, Instant) and Chase Ultimate Rewards (1:1, Instant). Check current transfer bonuses; most transfers can't be reversed.
Which months had the lowest Aeroplan award prices from Sydney (SYD) to Christchurch (CHC)?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers, the lowest economy award AwardTool observed was for Feb 2027 departures: 15,000 points + taxes not reported (14 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When does Air Canada Aeroplan release award seats for Sydney (SYD) to Christchurch (CHC)?
Air Canada Aeroplan publishes a booking window of about 355 days (about 12 months) before departure (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026). On this route AwardTool saw Air Canada Aeroplan award space for departures as late as Oct 5, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See Aeroplan award release dates.