$646 Find Cheap Flights from the United States to Christchurch

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results for flights to Christchurch, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results for flights to Christchurch, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest return fare
$1,247
Overall average: $1,683
Air New Zealand
Sat 28/2Sat 21/3
LAX - CHC • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
$1,807
Air New Zealand
Sun 18/1Tue 27/1
SFO - CHC • Direct
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May
Cheapest • 23% price drop
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Cheap Flights from the United States to Christchurch

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from the United States to Christchurch that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from the United States to Christchurch

Sat, 28 Feb - Sat, 21 Mar
Air New Zealand Logo
19:05 - 10:10LAX-CHC
18h 05m2 stops
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14:00 - 11:40CHC-LAX
17h 40m2 stops
$1,247Air New Zealand
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Thu, 12 Mar - Sat, 28 Mar
Fiji Airways Logo
23:45 - 13:10LAX-CHC
17h 25m1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
14:10 - 12:50CHC-LAX
18h 40m1 stop
$1,301Fiji Airways
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Fri, 5 Dec - Sun, 14 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:45 - 07:35LAX-CHC
34h 50m1 stop
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06:15 - 07:00CHC-LAX
21h 45m1 stop
$1,399Multiple Airlines
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Thu, 12 Mar - Sat, 28 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:45 - 13:10LAX-CHC
17h 25m1 stop
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10:30 - 12:50CHC-LAX
22h 20m2 stops
$1,418Multiple Airlines
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Mon, 19 Jan - Thu, 5 Mar
American Airlines Logo
23:45 - 14:40LAX-CHC
17h 55m1 stop
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09:00 - 06:55CHC-LAX
18h 55m1 stop
$1,437American Airlines
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Mon, 19 Jan - Tue, 3 Feb
American Airlines Logo
23:45 - 14:40LAX-CHC
17h 55m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
06:15 - 07:00CHC-LAX
21h 45m1 stop
$1,441American Airlines
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Sun, 1 Mar - Thu, 19 Mar
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18:52 - 14:25SFO-CHC
22h 33m2 stops
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06:10 - 15:35CHC-SFO
29h 25m2 stops
$1,621Air Canada
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Sun, 1 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar
Air Canada Logo
20:00 - 14:25SEA-CHC
21h 25m2 stops
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06:10 - 09:31CHC-SEA
23h 21m2 stops
$1,803Air Canada
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Wed, 31 Dec - Tue, 7 Apr
United Airlines Logo
08:15 - 10:35PHL-CHC
32h 20m1 stop
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06:35 - 07:45CHC-PHL
41h 10m2 stops
$2,147United Airlines
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Wed, 31 Dec - Tue, 7 Apr
United Airlines Logo
18:25 - 10:35PHL-CHC
22h 10m1 stop
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06:35 - 07:45CHC-PHL
41h 10m2 stops
$2,149United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Christchurch

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Christchurch to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to Christchurch?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

The flight route San Francisco to Christchurch was the most popular route on KAYAK over the last 3 days. A return flight could be found for $1,520. Also in the last 3 days, Los Angeles was the most budget-friendly place to find a flight to Christchurch with one-way tickets at $646 and $1,247 return.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Christchurch?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Christchurch, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights to Christchurch is April, where tickets cost $2,137 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of tickets from the United States is $3,719 and $3,399 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is May with an average price of $1,582.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Christchurch?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Christchurch, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 90 days before departure.

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Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$646
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 12% lower on average.
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FAQs - booking Christchurch flights

  • Are there working areas for business travelers at Christchurch International Airport?

    Manaia Lounge offers working space, fax machines, and internet for business travelers to work. If you’re an economy class passenger, you can pay at the door or pay for membership. The lounge is located in the airside at the International Departures Area opposite gate 29.

  • Are there on-site hotels at Christchurch International Airport?

    There are plenty of airport hotels at Christchurch Airport, including Sudima Hotel Christchurch Airport, Commodore Airport Hotel, Airport Palms Motel, and Airport Christchurch Luxury Motel & Apartments. If you are traveling at night and do not wish to sleep in the airport, consider booking accommodation in one option.

  • Does Christchurch International Airport have shower facilities?

    Yes, visitors from long-haul flights will be happy to know that they can shower at Christchurch Airport. The international arrival halls have free showers for passengers. In addition, at the Check-in and International Departures, there are shower facilities available. However, the airport does not provide toiletries, so travelers have to bring their own.

  • Does Christchurch airport have lounges?

    Christchurch International Airport houses four lounges. The Air New Zealand Domestic lounge is available for domestic flight passengers. The Air New Zealand Lounge is located on the ground floor of the airport lounge next to Gates 3-14, and it is for Elite, Gold Partners, and Koru Members. New Zealand International Airport Lounge is located in International Departures, and it is available for elite partner members and business class members of Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand. Finally, Manila Lounge is located in International Departures opposite Gate 29, and travelers can pay at the door to enter regardless of their travel class. It is accessible by passengers on Emirates, Qantas, Jetstar flights, China Southern Airlines, and Fiji Airways.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Christchurch?

    The flight route San Francisco to Christchurch was the most popular route on KAYAK over the last 3 days. A return flight could be found for $1,520. Also in the last 3 days, Los Angeles was the most budget-friendly place to find a flight to Christchurch with one-way tickets at $646 and $1,247 return.

  • How far is Christchurch Airport from central Christchurch?

    There are 10 km between Christchurch city centre and Christchurch Airport.

  • What is the name of Christchurch’s airport?

    Christchurch is served by Christchurch Airport, also commonly referred to as Christchurch or Christchurch Intl. The airport code is CHC.

  • How many cities have direct flights to Christchurch?

    From the United States, there are direct flights to Christchurch from 1 city. This city is San Francisco and there are 3 direct flights each week.

  • How much is a flight to Christchurch?

    On average, a flight to Christchurch costs $2,702. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $2,166 and departed from San Francisco Airport.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Christchurch?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Christchurch is Wednesday where tickets can be as cheap as $2,075. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Tuesday, where prices are $2,387 on average.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Christchurch?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Christchurch.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Christchurch?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Christchurch is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Christchurch?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Christchurch with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Christchurch?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Christchurch up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Christchurch?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Christchurch is generally at night, when flights cost $2,308 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Christchurch is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $2,308.

  • How many direct flights to Christchurch are there each week?

    Each week there are around 617 direct flights from within United States to Christchurch. The most common day for departures is Friday, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Christchurch

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Christchurch? 25% of our users found return tickets to Christchurch for the following prices or less: From San Francisco $2,331
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Christchurch flight deals.
  • There are several ways of getting from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to the city center, including Christchurch Airport bus rides, taxi, and car hire services. Metro Bus services are cheaper; tickets cost about 12.05 NZD one way, and 21 NZD return available at the International Arrivals Hall. Buses take about 15-20min to get you from the airport to the city center. Taxi services are located at exit Door 7, and prices vary by company.
  • American Airlines offers direct flights from Christchurch to the United States. Cathay Pacific offers nonstop flights to Eastern Asia. Visitors who need direct flights from Christchurch to South East Asia can consider Air New Zealand or Singapore Airlines.
  • If you are traveling with a baby, Christchurch International Airport features baby care facilities. Passengers can change and feed babies in a Parents Room which offers visitors comfort and privacy. Parents Rooms are available in Domestic and International areas of Christchurch International Airport alongside a children’s play area.
  • Visitors that need to travel to Oak Land, Canterbury, be sure to book a flight to Christchurch Airport, which lies 4.7 miles from the airport. Southshore sits about 5.4 miles from the airport, while Hornby lies approximately 5.1 miles from the airport.
  • Flight passengers that need help with luggage can find free baggage trolleys. If you need to store luggage during a stopover, you can find luggage storage and lockers at Luggage Solutions on the ground floor for a fee. Luggage solutions also offer luggage wrapping services where visitors can protect their luggage.

Prefer to fly direct to Christchurch?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop to Christchurch.
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Direct departures

United States to Christchurch

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +27 more

ANA, Air Canada, +28 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air Chathams, +28 more

ANA, Air Canada, +29 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +29 more

ANA, Air Canada, +30 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +28 more

ANA, Air Canada, +29 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +28 more

ANA, Air Canada, +29 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +27 more

ANA, Air Canada, +28 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +28 more

ANA, Air Canada, +29 more

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Direct returns

Christchurch to United States

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +27 more

ANA, Air Canada, +28 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air Chathams, +28 more

ANA, Air Canada, +29 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +29 more

ANA, Air Canada, +30 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +28 more

ANA, Air Canada, +29 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +28 more

ANA, Air Canada, +29 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +27 more

ANA, Air Canada, +28 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +28 more

ANA, Air Canada, +29 more

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Reviews of the top airline flying from the United States to Christchurch

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Christchurch. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from the United States to Christchurch. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Christchurch? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 526 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.5Crew
7.4Food
8.2Boarding
7.5Entertainment
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Kayak did not propagate my United miles account and I had to manually get credit.

4.0 OkayBruce, Nov 2025TUS - SFO
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Kayak did not propagate my United miles account and I had to manually get credit.

Like: Aircraft was better than others I've flown in. Crew was great, food was very good. Air New Zealand is now my favorite airline. On our long flight from AKL to YVR there was enough room for those of us in Economy to stretch a bit. My sister is disabled and they took very good care of her and me. Best entertainment offering of all the other airlines. Not so much; Flight from AKL to YRV was delayed BUT they recovered really well so no complaints here. Pretty petty point to complain about. Only negative I have. I will recommend to friends.

Nice friendly staff and crew. Love the 787 flight. Get meals and lots of drinks!

Great entertainment options on the screen. uSB A and C chargers. Free WiFi! Crew were excellent.

Check in crew member was very helpful, nice and excellent service👍

Overall the plane was good and the crew great. The big disappointment was the skycouch. Maybe it would be good if you were a parent with 2 small kids travelling but as a couple it's hopeless. It's impossible for 2 adults to lie down so one ends up sitting. We split our time with one lying and the other sitting. We both got more sleep sitting upright. We will never book one again and don't recommend it to anyone.

Lost my luggage and brought someone else luggage to my airport.

Not entirely positive. It’s frustrating that everything is done through the united app. One of our flight attendants on our trip from San Francisco to MSP continually had trouble hearing people so she flipped her hair into people’s faces

I flew United from San Francisco to Auckland. My connecting flight from Auckland to Christchurch was canceled with no explanation. I was finally told the cancellation was due to fog. Even though it was clear when we landed. I am from San Francisco, I know what fog is! And I didn't see any fog. I was told the next available flight was 7 hours later. Unacceptable, they should have had a flight ready to go as soon as it was deemed safe to take off.

Our original flight was cancelled from SFO to AKL on 6/16/25. So we had to stay overnight at a hotel after a 12-hour layover plus 3-hour delay before the cancellation. Then had to fly to LA and then to AKL the following day losing an entire day of our vacation in NZ, that we can never get back.

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