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Cheap flights from Christchurch to California from $731

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 7/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — LAX
19 Jun — 26 Jun1
1 adult

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 14 June 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,563

One-way from

$731

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,631

Good round-trip deal

$1,545 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,361 or less
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 27/7-3/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 41h 48m total
  • Christchurch to California
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Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 7/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 15m total
  • Christchurch to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($49 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($43 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 14 June 2025.

Sun 3/806:15CHC - SFO
2 stops26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 29/823:25SFO - CHC
1 stop17h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/6$1,500
Sun 27/706:05CHC - LAX
2 stops29h 08mAir Canada
Sun 3/812:20LAX - CHC
2 stops41h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 12/6$1,669
Wed 10/1210:30CHC - LAX
2 stops22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 28/122:45LAX - CHC
2 stops21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/6$1,693
Sun 27/720:10CHC - LAX
1 stop36h 10mAir New Zealand
Sun 3/822:10LAX - CHC
1 stop21h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/6$1,721
Fri 5/1210:00CHC - SFO
1 stop22h 05mAir Canada
Sat 6/1218:05SFO - CHC
2 stops32h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 12/6$1,722
Wed 10/1206:00CHC - LAX
1 stop21h 05mQantas Airways
Wed 28/121:20LAX - CHC
1 stop29h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 13/6$1,737
Mon 28/712:00CHC - SFO
1 stop19h 50mAir New Zealand
Mon 4/822:05SFO - CHC
1 stop19h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 13/6$1,759
Thu 17/716:40CHC - SFO
1 stop20h 05mQantas Airways
Thu 31/719:57SFO - CHC
2 stops24h 28mQantas Airways
Deal found 13/6$1,804
Mon 4/806:10CHC - SFO
1 stop21h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 26/822:05SFO - CHC
1 stop17h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/6$1,855
Wed 10/1206:00CHC - LAX
2 stops27h 26mUnited Airlines
Tue 27/100:59LAX - CHC
2 stops36h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/6$1,860
Mon 28/720:30CHC - SAN
3 stops34h 27mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/819:00SAN - CHC
3 stops46h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/6$2,033
Mon 28/714:00CHC - SAN
2 stops25h 01mAir New Zealand
Mon 4/819:27SAN - CHC
2 stops19h 28mAir New Zealand
Deal found 13/6$2,056

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Christchurch

Fly to

California

Route

Departure

Return

Price

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Sun 3/8

06:15-13:50

2 stops26h 35m

San Francisco

Fri 29/8

23:25-12:05

1 stop17h 40m

$1,500

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Sun 27/7

06:05-16:13

2 stops29h 08m

Los Angeles

Sun 3/8

12:20-00:45

2 stops41h 25m

$1,669

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Wed 10/12

10:30-11:50

2 stops22h 20m

Los Angeles

Wed 28/1

22:45-17:35

2 stops21h 50m

$1,693

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Sun 27/7

20:10-13:20

1 stop36h 10m

Los Angeles

Sun 3/8

22:10-14:25

1 stop21h 15m

$1,721

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Fri 5/12

10:00-11:05

1 stop22h 05m

San Francisco

Sat 6/12

18:05-23:05

2 stops32h 00m

$1,722

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Wed 10/12

06:00-06:05

1 stop21h 05m

Los Angeles

Wed 28/1

21:20-23:55

1 stop29h 35m

$1,737

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Mon 28/7

12:00-12:50

1 stop19h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 4/8

22:05-12:25

1 stop19h 20m

$1,759

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Thu 17/7

16:40-17:45

1 stop20h 05m

San Francisco

Thu 31/7

19:57-15:25

2 stops24h 28m

$1,804

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Mon 4/8

06:10-08:10

1 stop21h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 25/8

22:05-11:25

1 stop18h 20m

$1,855

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Wed 10/12

06:00-12:26

2 stops27h 26m

Los Angeles

Tue 27/1

00:59-10:35

2 stops36h 36m

$1,860

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to California (average of $756). Flying from Christchurch to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $989). 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 14 June 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.

Rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 87.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 87.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

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 14 June 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with EVA Air, ANA and Emirates from Christchurch to California by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,204 reviews
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Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,204 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,204 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
ANA
8.3
Very Good
882 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,204 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,266 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,204 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,304 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,204 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
199 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,204 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

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.

  • 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 $731 on Fiji Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air New Zealand from $887 and Air Canada from $887 one-way.

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

    When deciding which route to take from Christchurch to California, consider Christchurch - Los Angeles, Christchurch - San Francisco or Christchurch - Oakland, 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to California (average of $756). Flying from Christchurch to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $989). 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 14 June 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$911Average$1,198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,037Average$1,686FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,069Average$1,289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,145Average$1,689FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,299Average$1,892FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,330Average$1,749FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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