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Cheap flights from Christchurch to California from $538

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 8/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — LAX
7 Feb — 14 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 8 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,046

One-way from

$538

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,592

Good round-trip deal

$2,278 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,070 or less
20/2-27/2
  • 20/2-27/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 49h 09m total
  • Christchurch to California
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Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 8/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 58m 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 ($58 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 8 January 2026.

Fri 20/208:45CHC - LAX
2 stops25h 39mMultiple Airlines
Fri 27/218:10LAX - CHC
2 stops23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,046
Thu 3/913:05CHC - LAX
1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways
Tue 22/923:55LAX - CHC
1 stop17h 10mFiji Airways
Deal found 7/1$1,088
Mon 9/214:00CHC - LAX
1 stop17h 40mAir New Zealand
Sun 15/219:05LAX - CHC
1 stop16h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/1$1,119
Sun 21/613:05CHC - LAX
1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways
Tue 30/623:55LAX - CHC
1 stop17h 10mFiji Airways
Deal found 7/1$1,133
Thu 12/206:10CHC - SFO
2 stops25h 29mAir Canada
Thu 26/213:20SFO - CHC
2 stops38h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 7/1$1,145
Wed 4/210:30CHC - LAX
1 stop21h 45mAir New Zealand
Sat 14/220:10LAX - CHC
1 stop25h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/1$1,152
Mon 9/308:45CHC - LAX
2 stops25h 24mAir Canada
Thu 19/312:50LAX - CHC
2 stops39h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 7/1$1,171
Mon 31/813:05CHC - LAX
1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways
Thu 24/923:55LAX - CHC
1 stop17h 10mFiji Airways
Deal found 7/1$1,179
Thu 19/315:55CHC - LAX
1 stop19h 35mAmerican Airlines
Sun 22/323:50LAX - CHC
1 stop28h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,183
Mon 26/106:05CHC - LAX
1 stop22h 20mQantas Airways
Fri 6/220:50LAX - CHC
1 stop21h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/1$1,191
Fri 20/208:45CHC - SFO
2 stops22h 54mMultiple Airlines
Fri 27/218:00SFO - CHC
2 stops23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,245
Fri 13/208:45CHC - SFO
2 stops22h 54mMultiple Airlines
Fri 27/218:00SFO - CHC
2 stops23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1$1,247

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Christchurch to California that are best for you.

Fly from

Christchurch

Fly to

California

Route

Departure

Return

Price

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Fri 20/2

08:45-13:24

2 stops25h 39m

Los Angeles

Fri 27/2

18:10-14:40

2 stops23h 30m

$1,046

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Sun 21/6

13:05-12:55

1 stop18h 50m

Los Angeles

Tue 30/6

23:55-12:05

1 stop17h 10m

$1,133

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Thu 12/2

06:10-10:39

2 stops25h 29m

San Francisco

Thu 26/2

13:20-00:40

2 stops38h 20m

$1,145

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Wed 4/2

10:30-11:15

1 stop21h 45m

Los Angeles

Sat 14/2

20:10-18:30

1 stop25h 20m

$1,152

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Mon 9/3

08:45-14:09

2 stops25h 24m

Los Angeles

Thu 19/3

12:50-00:40

2 stops39h 50m

$1,171

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Thu 19/3

15:55-15:30

1 stop19h 35m

Los Angeles

Sun 22/3

23:50-23:55

1 stop28h 05m

$1,183

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Mon 9/3

06:05-08:25

1 stop22h 20m

Los Angeles

Thu 19/3

21:50-14:55

1 stop21h 05m

$1,191

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Sat 24/1

06:05-07:25

1 stop22h 20m

Los Angeles

Sat 31/1

21:25-15:25

1 stop21h 00m

$1,202

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Sat 24/1

06:20-16:29

2 stops31h 09m

Los Angeles

Sat 31/1

18:10-14:40

2 stops23h 30m

$1,205

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Fri 20/2

08:45-10:39

2 stops22h 54m

San Francisco

Fri 27/2

18:00-14:40

2 stops23h 40m

$1,245

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to California (average of $1,072). Flying from Christchurch to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,214). 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 8 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.

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 8 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
216 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

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
216 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
216 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

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
567 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
216 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

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
968 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
216 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

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
9,142 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
216 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

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
10,603 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
216 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

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 18h 50m. Fiji Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,133. 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 $554 on Fiji Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air New Zealand from $609 and Qantas Airways from $622 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 - 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to California (average of $1,072). Flying from Christchurch to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,214). 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 8 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$610Average$1,304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,061Average$1,396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,080Average$1,706FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,138Average$1,635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,342Average$1,754FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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