Cheap flights from Christchurch to California from $650

CHC — LAX
4 Dec — 11 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Christchurch to California

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Cheapest flights from Christchurch to California

Mon 30/1106:00 -
1 stop21h 00m
Mon 7/1221:45 -
1 stop20h 10m
Deal found 31/10$1,166
Tue 1/1206:00 -
1 stop21h 00m
Tue 8/1222:50 -
1 stop28h 20m
Deal found 1/11$1,284
Thu 10/1206:00 -
1 stop21h 05m
Thu 28/120:25 -
1 stop22h 00m
Deal found 1/11$1,651
Sun 29/1115:45 -
1 stop23h 20m
Sun 6/1220:25 -
1 stop22h 00m
Deal found 30/10$1,695
Tue 1/1221:50 -
2 stops35h 10m
Tue 8/1222:35 -
2 stops41h 45m
Deal found 3/11$1,729
Wed 2/1215:45 -
1 stop23h 20m
Wed 9/1222:40 -
1 stop28h 19m
Deal found 2/11$1,731
Fri 11/1221:50 -
2 stops36h 00m
Sun 10/122:05 -
2 stops25h 20m
Deal found 2/11$1,879
Thu 10/1209:55 -
2 stops23h 20m
Thu 28/114:02 -
2 stops27h 38m
Deal found 1/11$1,889
Thu 24/1209:55 -
1 stop18h 15m
Thu 7/123:30 -
1 stop18h 10m
Deal found 1/11$1,993
Thu 3/1206:20 -
1 stop22h 45m
Thu 10/1221:45 -
1 stop29h 40m
Deal found 3/11$2,021
Fri 11/1214:15 -
Nonstop13h 00m
Sun 10/122:45 -
1 stop22h 25m
Deal found 2/11$2,142
Tue 8/1214:15 -
Nonstop13h 00m
Tue 15/1210:15 -
2 stops25h 35m
Deal found 2/11$2,213

Find flight deals from Christchurch to California

Round-trip from

$1,163

One-way from

$650

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,604

Good round-trip deal

$2,670 or less
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 15/2-24/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 20m total
  • Christchurch to California
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 4/2-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 50m total
  • Christchurch to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($109 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($71 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Christchurch to California.

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ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC Christchurch - SFO San Francisco

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Sun 14/3

17:20-12:40

1 stop16h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-20:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$659

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC Christchurch - LAX Los Angeles

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Sun 28/2

17:20-12:00

1 stop15h 40m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-20:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$668

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC Christchurch - LAX Los Angeles

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Wed 17/2

09:55-19:19

2 stops30h 24m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-20:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$675

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC Christchurch - LAX Los Angeles

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Mon 8/3

14:10-12:00

1 stop18h 50m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-20:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$710

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC Christchurch - LAX Los Angeles

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Wed 10/3

19:40-09:45

1 stop35h 05m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-20:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$791

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC Christchurch - LAX Los Angeles

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Wed 10/3

15:45-18:05

1 stop23h 20m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-20:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$808

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC Christchurch - LAX Los Angeles

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Mon 16/11

06:00-06:00

1 stop21h 00m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-20:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$812

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC Christchurch - LAX Los Angeles

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Thu 11/3

14:05-12:00

2 stops18h 55m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-20:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$858

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC Christchurch - LAX Los Angeles

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Sun 7/3

06:00-06:00

1 stop21h 00m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-20:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$878

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC Christchurch - LAX Los Angeles

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Fri 12/3

06:00-06:00

1 stop21h 00m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-20:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$878

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to California (average of $1,352). Flying from Christchurch to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,085). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Christchurch to California?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Christchurch to California flights typically cost between $1,303 and $1,724 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,163 on Qantas Airways (15 Feb–24 Feb).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Christchurch to California?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Christchurch to California, you should look to book at least 23 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Reviews of airlines servicing California

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.

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 19h 25m. Qantas Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,302. 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 $600 on Qantas Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Fiji Airways from $601 and Air New Zealand from $624 one-way.

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

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

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

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    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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to California (average of $1,352). Flying from Christchurch to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,085). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,146Average$1,395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,173Average$1,356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,193Average$1,435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,214Average$1,802FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,635Average$2,113FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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