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Cheap flights from Christchurch to California from $705

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 6/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — LAX
3 Nov — 10 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from Christchurch to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Christchurch to California flight deals. Data was last updated 4 October 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,508

One-way from

$705

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,527

Good round-trip deal

$1,510 or less
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 15/1-12/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 50m total
  • Christchurch to California
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  • 6/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 03m total
  • Christchurch to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($87 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($52 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 4 October 2025.

Mon 17/1110:30CHC - LAX
2 stops22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/1122:45LAX - CHC
2 stops21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10$1,601
Sun 16/1117:20CHC - LAX
2 stops39h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/1122:45LAX - CHC
2 stops51h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/10$1,623
Sun 16/1109:50CHC - SFO
2 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/1122:05SFO - CHC
2 stops37h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10$1,647
Mon 17/1110:30CHC - LAX
1 stop21h 45mAir New Zealand
Mon 24/1119:05LAX - CHC
1 stop19h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/10$1,695
Mon 3/1114:40CHC - LAX
2 stops17h 00mAir New Zealand
Mon 10/1119:05LAX - CHC
2 stops18h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/10$1,731
Sun 16/1119:15CHC - LAX
1 stop36h 25mAir New Zealand
Sun 23/1120:10LAX - CHC
1 stop19h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/10$1,734
Tue 18/1109:15CHC - SFO
1 stop18h 50mAir New Zealand
Tue 25/1122:45SFO - CHC
2 stops36h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/10$1,745
Tue 2/1216:30CHC - SFO
1 stop35h 35mUnited Airlines
Wed 21/123:25SFO - CHC
Nonstop14h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/10$1,748
Wed 3/1213:00CHC - SFO
2 stops38h 50mUnited Airlines
Wed 21/123:25SFO - CHC
Nonstop14h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/10$1,762
Thu 4/1213:00CHC - SFO
1 stop15h 05mUnited Airlines
Tue 20/119:50SFO - CHC
1 stop16h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/10$1,777
Tue 2/1216:30CHC - SFO
1 stop35h 35mUnited Airlines
Sun 25/123:25SFO - CHC
Nonstop14h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/10$1,779
Tue 2/1216:30CHC - SFO
1 stop35h 35mUnited Airlines
Tue 20/119:50SFO - CHC
1 stop16h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/10$1,781

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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

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California

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Departure

Return

Price

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Mon 26/1

17:00-11:15

1 stop15h 15m

Los Angeles

Fri 6/2

20:10-16:25

1 stop23h 15m

$1,549

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Mon 26/1

06:05-12:30

1 stop27h 25m

Los Angeles

Fri 6/2

22:45-23:55

1 stop28h 10m

$1,590

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Mon 26/1

15:55-14:30

1 stop19h 35m

Los Angeles

Fri 6/2

20:50-14:55

1 stop21h 05m

$1,595

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Mon 17/11

10:30-11:50

2 stops22h 20m

Los Angeles

Mon 24/11

22:45-17:35

2 stops21h 50m

$1,601

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Fri 30/1

10:30-11:50

2 stops22h 20m

Los Angeles

Thu 5/2

22:45-17:35

2 stops21h 50m

$1,601

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Sun 16/11

17:20-11:50

2 stops39h 30m

Los Angeles

Sun 23/11

22:45-23:05

2 stops51h 20m

$1,623

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Sun 16/11

09:50-12:25

2 stops23h 35m

San Francisco

Sun 23/11

22:05-08:25

2 stops37h 20m

$1,647

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Fri 30/1

09:50-14:03

2 stops25h 13m

Los Angeles

Thu 5/2

22:45-23:55

1 stop28h 10m

$1,664

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Mon 26/1

18:20-19:50

2 stops22h 30m

Los Angeles

Fri 6/2

08:30-07:35

2 stops26h 05m

$1,674

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Thu 4/12

13:00-07:05

1 stop15h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 21/1

23:25-10:35

Nonstop14h 10m

$1,748

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to California (average of $710). Flying from Christchurch to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $975). 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 4 October 2025.

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.

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 4 October 2025.
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
205 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
205 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
205 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
508 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
205 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
910 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
205 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,946 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
205 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,231 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
205 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 15h 15m. Air New Zealand provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,549. There are 11082 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 $734 on Air Canada. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $787 and United Airlines from $847 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?

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to California (average of $710). Flying from Christchurch to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $975). 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 6 airlines flying from Christchurch to California

Discover the top 6 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 4 October 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$941Average$1,255FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,063Average$1,244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,071Average$1,297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,072Average$1,707FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,129Average$1,823FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,362Average$1,789FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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