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Cheap flights from Christchurch to Chicago from $780

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 — CHI
6 Jan — 13 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Best flights from Christchurch to Chicago
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Christchurch to Chicago that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 7 December 2025.

Thu 26/209:50CHC - ORD
2 stops38h 57mAmerican Airlines
Mon 2/311:45ORD - CHC
2 stops30h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/12$1,526
Mon 19/117:00CHC - ORD
2 stops24h 59mAir New Zealand
Mon 26/115:53ORD - CHC
2 stops22h 12mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/12$1,916
Mon 19/109:00CHC - ORD
2 stops24h 41mMultiple Airlines
Mon 26/114:00ORD - CHC
3 stops38h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$2,369
Mon 19/106:10CHC - ORD
3 stops32h 35mAir Canada
Mon 26/120:45ORD - CHC
3 stops55h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 5/12$3,617
Mon 19/114:20CHC - ORD
1 stop41h 35mCathay Pacific
Mon 26/114:35ORD - CHC
1 stop51h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 5/12$8,515

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Christchurch (CHC) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 7 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,526

One-way from

$780

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,461
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 26/2-2/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 69h 27m total
  • Christchurch to Chicago
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Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 6/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 56m total
  • Christchurch to Chicago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($211 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($137 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Christchurch to Chicago that are best for you.

Fly from

Christchurch

Fly to

Chicago

Route

Departure

Return

Price

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Thu 26/2

09:50-05:47

2 stops38h 57m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/3

11:45-13:15

2 stops30h 30m

$1,526

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Mon 19/1

17:00-22:59

2 stops24h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 26/1

15:53-09:05

2 stops22h 12m

$1,916

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Mon 19/1

09:00-14:41

2 stops24h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 26/1

14:00-23:05

3 stops38h 05m

$2,369

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Mon 19/1

06:10-19:45

3 stops32h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 26/1

20:45-23:05

3 stops55h 20m

$3,617

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Mon 19/1

14:20-12:55

1 stop41h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 26/1

14:35-12:50

1 stop51h 15m

$8,515

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Fri 6/2

08:45-14:41

2 stops24h 56m

$780

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Fri 6/2

14:15-20:05

1 stop24h 50m

$1,059

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Sun 22/2

19:40-14:45

2 stops38h 05m

$2,542

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Sun 22/2

09:15-12:55

3 stops46h 40m

$2,703

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Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. 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 Chicago. Reviews last updated 7 December 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways from Christchurch to Chicago to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
551 reviews
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Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
551 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
551 reviews
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Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
948 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
551 reviews
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Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Christchurch to Chicago. 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 Chicago?

    Christchurch (CHC), located 9.5 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Christchurch to Chicago. 0 airlines have flights from Christchurch to Chicago on a regular basis. Booking flights from Christchurch to Chicago should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Chicago per day.

  • How long is the flight from Christchurch to Chicago?

    Airlines like American Airlines and Air New Zealand fly from Christchurch to Chicago in about 24h 59m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 13h 58m. There are 13708 km between Christchurch and Chicago. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

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

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

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

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

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