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Cheap flights from Christchurch to California from $541

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 20/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — LAX
25 Feb — 4 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Christchurch to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Christchurch to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 26 January 2026.

Mon 15/613:05
CHC
-
LAX
1 stop18h 50m
Fiji Airways
Tue 11/823:55
LAX
-
CHC
1 stop17h 10m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 24/1$1,102
Sat 25/413:05
CHC
-
LAX
1 stop18h 50m
Fiji Airways
Tue 12/523:55
LAX
-
CHC
1 stop17h 10m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 24/1$1,167
Sun 15/206:20
CHC
-
LAX
2 stops26h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/318:10
LAX
-
CHC
2 stops23h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/1$1,241
Mon 9/314:10
CHC
-
LAX
1 stop18h 50m
Fiji Airways
Thu 19/323:35
LAX
-
CHC
1 stop17h 35m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 23/1$1,317
Mon 9/317:00
CHC
-
LAX
1 stop14h 40m
Air New Zealand
Thu 19/321:10
LAX
-
CHC
2 stops20h 15m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 23/1$1,319
Thu 2/414:05
CHC
-
LAX
1 stop18h 50m
Fiji Airways
Tue 14/423:55
LAX
-
CHC
1 stop17h 10m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 24/1$1,337
Mon 9/308:45
CHC
-
LAX
2 stops25h 24m
Air Canada
Thu 19/312:50
LAX
-
CHC
2 stops38h 15m
Air Canada
Deal found 23/1$1,347
Wed 14/1010:30
CHC
-
LAX
2 stops22h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 20/1023:55
LAX
-
CHC
1 stop17h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/1$1,362
Mon 15/609:40
CHC
-
LAX
2 stops22h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 11/823:55
LAX
-
CHC
1 stop17h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/1$1,399
Mon 27/413:05
CHC
-
LAX
1 stop18h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/523:55
LAX
-
CHC
2 stops21h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/1$1,401
Thu 12/209:50
CHC
-
SFO
2 stops26h 10m
American Airlines
Mon 16/206:20
SFO
-
CHC
2 stops33h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 25/1$1,549
Thu 18/611:00
CHC
-
SFO
1 stop14h 50m
Air New Zealand
Sun 21/622:05
SFO
-
CHC
1 stop19h 20m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 23/1$1,648

Find flight deals from Christchurch to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Christchurch to California flight deals. Data was last updated 26 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,102

One-way from

$541

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,448

Good round-trip deal

$2,194 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,040 or less
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 15/6-11/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 00m total
  • Christchurch to California
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Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 20/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 50m total
  • Christchurch to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($124 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($52 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Christchurch to California that are best for you.

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Christchurch

Fly to

California

Route

Departure

Return

Price

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Mon 27/4

13:05-12:55

1 stop18h 50m

Los Angeles

Tue 12/5

23:55-12:05

1 stop17h 10m

$1,167

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Mon 9/3

14:10-13:00

1 stop18h 50m

Los Angeles

Thu 19/3

23:35-13:10

1 stop17h 35m

$1,332

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Thu 12/2

09:50-15:00

2 stops26h 10m

San Francisco

Mon 16/2

06:20-13:15

2 stops33h 55m

$1,549

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Sun 15/2

09:50-07:00

1 stop18h 10m

Los Angeles

Sun 8/3

22:25-23:55

1 stop29h 30m

$1,576

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Thu 2/4

14:05-12:55

1 stop18h 50m

Los Angeles

Sat 11/4

23:55-12:05

1 stop17h 10m

$1,598

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Thu 18/6

11:00-06:50

1 stop14h 50m

San Francisco

Sun 21/6

22:05-12:25

1 stop19h 20m

$1,648

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Sun 22/3

19:50-07:05

2 stops31h 15m

San Francisco

Sat 28/3

22:40-13:25

1 stop18h 45m

$1,675

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Mon 2/3

21:00-07:05

1 stop31h 05m

San Francisco

Mon 9/3

22:45-13:25

1 stop18h 40m

$1,690

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Thu 12/3

16:00-12:05

2 stops16h 05m

San Francisco

Thu 19/3

20:50-14:15

2 stops21h 25m

$1,700

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Mon 27/4

13:05-18:44

2 stops24h 39m

San Francisco

Sun 10/5

22:35-17:35

2 stops24h 00m

$1,747

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Best time to book a flight from Christchurch to California

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Christchurch to California

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Christchurch to California?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to California (average of $1,008). Flying from Christchurch to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,179). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHC to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Christchurch to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 26 January 2026.

When flying from Christchurch to California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to California. Reviews last updated 26 January 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Christchurch to California, such as Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
222 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
222 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
222 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
574 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
222 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
976 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
222 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,199 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
222 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,656 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
222 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Christchurch to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Christchurch to California?

    Located just 9.5 km from the city centre, Christchurch (CHC) is the airport most travellers will use when flying to California from Christchurch.

  • How long is the flight from Christchurch to California?

    A quick flight from Christchurch to California can take about 14h 50m. Fiji Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,648. There are 11140 km between Christchurch and California. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Christchurch to California one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $539 on Fiji Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air New Zealand from $591 and Qantas Airways from $605 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Christchurch to California?

    When deciding which route to take from Christchurch to California, consider Christchurch - San Francisco, Christchurch - Los Angeles or Christchurch - San Diego, as they are the most popular.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Christchurch to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Christchurch to California flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Christchurch to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Christchurch to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Christchurch to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Christchurch to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Christchurch to California?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to California (average of $1,008). Flying from Christchurch to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,179). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Christchurch to California

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Christchurch to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 26 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$593Average$1,218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$967Average$1,363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,049Average$1,670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,106Average$1,589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,263Average$1,719FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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