Economy award flights from Sydney (SYD) to Christchurch (CHC)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw economy award space on 3 programs for SYD→CHC. Lowest: 7,500 points + $123.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed economy award space on 237 dates. Nonstop economy space was seen via Alaska Atmos Rewards, Emirates Skywards and United MileagePlus.
Data as of
Award prices last changed . AwardTool checks these routes daily; seats change quickly.
- Lowest observed
- 7,500 pts + $123.60
- Alaska Atmos Rewards
- Programs with space
- 3 of 3
- programs seen on this route
- Most dates seen
- 322
- Emirates Skywards
- Nonstop
- Seen
- from 7,500 pts + taxes not reported
Compare programs for economy
The lowest one-way economy award each program showed on SYD→CHC, sorted by points.
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 7,500 pts + $123.60 | Nonstop | Qantas (QF) | 5 | 237 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 15,000 pts + $114.28 | Nonstop | Emirates (EK) | 6 | 322 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 17,500 pts + $105.60 | Nonstop | Air New Zealand (NZ), Virgin Australia (VA) | 1 | 153 | 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 economy award examples
| Departure | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 7,500 pts + $123.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 7,500 pts + $123.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Emirates Skywards | 15,000 pts + $114.28 | 6 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Emirates Skywards | 15,000 pts + $114.28 | 5 | 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 at the time shown. 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.
Nonstop economy award space
- Alaska Atmos Rewards: nonstop from 7,500 points; nonstop space on 201 dates.
- Emirates Skywards: nonstop from 15,000 miles; nonstop space on 322 dates.
- United MileagePlus: nonstop from 17,500 miles; nonstop space on 64 dates.
Best months for economy from Sydney (SYD) to Christchurch (CHC)
| Month | Lowest observed | Program | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported | Emirates Skywards | 14 | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 26 | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 11 | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 15 | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 28 | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 24 | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 16 | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 31 | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 24 | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 17 | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 31 | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 7 |
Airlines seen in economy
Airlines that appeared on the award itineraries AwardTool observed, and the programs that showed them.
- Emirates (EK): Emirates Skywards
- Air New Zealand (NZ): United MileagePlus
- Qantas (QF): Alaska Atmos Rewards
- Virgin Australia (VA): United MileagePlus
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| Emirates Skywards | 5:4 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:0.75 · Instant | — | 1:0.8 · Instant | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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Questions about economy award flights from Sydney (SYD) to Christchurch (CHC)
What's the lowest economy award from Sydney (SYD) to Christchurch (CHC)?
7,500 points + $123.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. Alaska Atmos Rewards showed economy award space on 237 departure dates (newest observation Oct 12, 2026, 19:39 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which programs had economy award space from Sydney (SYD) to Christchurch (CHC)?
Alaska Atmos Rewards (237 dates), Emirates Skywards (322 dates) and United MileagePlus (153 dates), in the last 30 days.
Is there nonstop economy award space from Sydney (SYD) to Christchurch (CHC)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop economy award space via Alaska Atmos Rewards, Emirates Skywards and United MileagePlus. The lowest nonstop award was 7,500 points with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed nonstop economy space on 201 dates.
Which months had the lowest economy 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 May 2027 departures: 7,500 points with Atmos (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.