Jetstar resumes direct flights between Christchurch and Sydney

Monday 26 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 26 Oct, 10:21am

In this story Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Qantas, Emirates

Jetstar has restarted direct services between Christchurch and Sydney, adding four flights per week. The airline's return provides nearly 40,000 additional seats over the summer season. Jetstar joins Air New Zealand, Emirates, and Qantas as the fourth carrier operating this direct trans-Tasman route.

How they headlined it

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1. StuffMon 26 Oct, 9:46am

   Jetstar’s return gives South Island travellers another Sydney option (opens in new tab)

2. The PressMon 26 Oct, 10:21am

   Jetstar adds 40,000 seats to Christchurch-Sydney route for peak summer season (opens in new tab)