$599 Find Cheap Flights from the United States to Christchurch

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Cheap Flight Deals 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.

Recent return flight deals from the United States to Christchurch

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from the United States to Christchurch.
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Fiji Airways Logo
23:55 - 13:05LAX-CHC
17h 10m1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
14:05 - 12:55CHC-LAX
18h 50m1 stop
$1,206Fiji Airways
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Fri, 17 Oct - Thu, 30 Oct
Fiji Airways Logo
23:55 - 12:05HNL-CHC
14h 10m1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
13:05 - 22:10CHC-HNL
31h 05m1 stop
$1,228Fiji Airways
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Sat, 23 Aug - Sat, 6 Sep
Air New Zealand Logo
10:15 - 20:25HNL-CHC
12h 10m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
19:10 - 08:25CHC-HNL
11h 15m1 stop
$1,293Air New Zealand
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Sun, 3 Aug - Fri, 15 Aug
Air New Zealand Logo
10:15 - 12:25HNL-CHC
28h 10m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
10:00 - 08:25CHC-HNL
20h 25m1 stop
$1,312Air New Zealand
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Wed, 27 Aug - Sun, 14 Sep
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23:55 - 20:30HNL-CHC
22h 35m2 stops
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13:05 - 22:10CHC-HNL
31h 05m1 stop
$1,377
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Sat, 23 Aug - Sat, 6 Sep
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23:55 - 22:15LAX-CHC
26h 20m2 stops
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14:10 - 12:50CHC-LAX
18h 40m1 stop
$1,434
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Mon, 20 Oct - Sat, 1 Nov
Air Canada Logo
18:39 - 00:45SFO-CHC
34h 06m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
05:10 - 10:39CHC-SFO
25h 29m2 stops
$1,694Air Canada
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Fri, 17 Oct - Sun, 2 Nov
Air Canada Logo
12:20 - 00:45LAX-CHC
40h 25m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
06:05 - 16:08CHC-LAX
30h 03m2 stops
$1,694Air Canada
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Fri, 17 Oct - Wed, 22 Oct
Qantas Airways Logo
23:10 - 23:59LAX-CHC
29h 49m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
06:00 - 14:25CHC-LAX
27h 25m1 stop
$1,703Qantas Airways
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Wed, 11 Jun - Wed, 18 Jun
Qantas Airways Logo
23:10 - 23:59LAX-CHC
29h 49m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
09:40 - 14:25CHC-LAX
23h 45m2 stops
$1,746Qantas Airways
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Wed, 11 Jun - Wed, 18 Jun
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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.
In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Christchurch was found on the route from Los Angeles, at $2,023 return. The most popular connection is from San Francisco to Christchurch and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as $1,646 in the last 3 days.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Christchurch?

The average price of all round-trip flights to Christchurch clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Christchurch is Wednesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $1,971. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Tuesday, where round-trip prices are $2,268 on average.

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 May, where tickets cost $1,537 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of tickets from the United States is $3,015 and $2,255 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is July with an average price of $1,698.

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

The average price for all round-trip flights to Christchurch depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Christchurch is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost $1,307 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 $1,307.

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 8 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

September

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$599
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (25% more expensive on average)
Flight from Los Angeles to Christchurch

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?

    In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Christchurch was found on the route from Los Angeles, at $2,023 return. The most popular connection is from San Francisco to Christchurch and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as $1,646 in the last 3 days.

  • 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 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.

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

    Each week there are around 589 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

  • 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?

Find which airlines fly direct to Christchurch Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

United States to Christchurch

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +26 more

ANA, Air Canada, +27 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air Chathams, +28 more

ANA, Air Canada, +29 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +27 more

ANA, Air Canada, +28 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +27 more

ANA, Air Canada, +28 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +27 more

ANA, Air Canada, +28 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +26 more

ANA, Air Canada, +27 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +27 more

ANA, Air Canada, +28 more

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Direct returns

Christchurch to United States

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +26 more

ANA, Air Canada, +27 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air Chathams, +28 more

ANA, Air Canada, +29 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +27 more

ANA, Air Canada, +28 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +27 more

ANA, Air Canada, +28 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +27 more

ANA, Air Canada, +28 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +26 more

ANA, Air Canada, +27 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +27 more

ANA, Air Canada, +28 more

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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 471 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.4Entertainment
8.5Crew
7.3Food
8.0Comfort
Airline reviews

I love the “boarding from the back” idea - it’s so much better than the “Zones” idea that many others use. Also, the inflight wifi was a first for me! Very nice to have on a 13-hour flight!

10.0 ExcellentJohn, Apr 2025AKL - YVR
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I love the “boarding from the back” idea - it’s so much better than the “Zones” idea that many others use. Also, the inflight wifi was a first for me! Very nice to have on a 13-hour flight!

Again, Air New Zealand was great. They kept bathrooms clean, food was actually very good, New Zealand wines a big hit

The issue was with getting our boarding pases. There were issues with our arrangements that were made through Kayak. I am sorry to say that we will not use you again because of this. The flight itself was good and the flight attendants excellent.

It was good for a short domestic flight. As no food ar entertainment provided, there should be a n/a rating available for those.

USB charging ports did not work on any of Air New Zealand flights

Economy was much nicer on the Air New Zealand planes.

At Coolangatta International it is difficult to hear voice boarding announcements when away from screen announcements.

Flew premium economy, well worth the extra. Much better seat size & space. Meals & snacks were lovely. Crew really pleasant. Internet is not great, not really useful for anything. Couldn't even send messages.

Everything was fine. Wish the wifi was free and included in the ticket price.

Nothing special short flight - all good - difference between 1 fudge and 2 fudge is obligation and thankfulness

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