How long is the flight from Christchurch to Chicago?

Airlines like Qantas Airways fly from Christchurch to Chicago in about 52h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . There are 13708 km between Christchurch and Chicago. Find deals

What is the cheapest day to fly from Christchurch to Chicago?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Christchurch to Chicago flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time. Find deals

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 43.0 - 125.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 125.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 43.0 mm. Find deals

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, 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 -5.0 C).

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Christchurch to Chicago?

Flights from Christchurch to Chicago are generally found to be more expensive on Tuesday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Chicago.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Christchurch to Chicago?

June is one of the best times of the year to fly to Chicago from Christchurch. Prices for June average $2,090 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $1,512. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of April. Opting for a June flight can save you 32% on your journey compared to booking in April

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHC to CHI?

It’s typically best to fly out from Christchurch to Chicago at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 8% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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.

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?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Christchurch to Chicago.

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.

$786+ Flights from Christchurch to Chicago

Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Christchurch to Chicago?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Christchurch to Chicago flights typically cost between $2,112 and $2,393 in October. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $2,111 on Multiple Airlines (9 Oct-13 Oct). Find deals

Cheap flight deals from Christchurch to Chicago

Round-trip from	$2,111
One-way from	$786
Popular in	April
Cheapest in	June
Average price	$2,391

9/10-13/10
4 total stops
83h 34m total
Christchurch to Chicago

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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 ($221 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($117 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Cheapest flights from Christchurch to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Christchurch to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 11 September 2025.

Thu 9/1006:20CHC - ORD

2 stops35h 39mMultiple Airlines

Mon 13/1007:25ORD - CHC

2 stops47h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$2,111

Fri 10/1006:00CHC - ORD

2 stops52h 50mQantas Airways

Mon 13/1019:01ORD - CHC

2 stops34h 58mQantas Airways

Deal found 10/9$2,235

Fri 10/1006:35CHC - ORD

3 stops30h 49mAir Canada

Mon 13/1014:00ORD - CHC

3 stops39h 05mAir Canada

Deal found 10/9$5,685

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 11 September 2025.

Thu 9/1006:20CHC - ORD

2 stops35h 39mMultiple Airlines

Mon 13/1007:25ORD - CHC

2 stops47h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$2,111

Fri 10/1006:00CHC - ORD

2 stops52h 50mQantas Airways

Mon 13/1019:01ORD - CHC

2 stops34h 58mQantas Airways

Deal found 10/9$2,235

Fri 10/1006:35CHC - ORD

3 stops30h 49mAir Canada

Mon 13/1014:00ORD - CHC

3 stops39h 05mAir Canada

Deal found 10/9$5,685

Fri 10/1006:05CHC - ORD

2 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines

Mon 13/1006:35ORD - CHC

3 stops33h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$3,310

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Discover last-minute flight deals from Christchurch to Chicago. Data last updated 11 September 2025 and is based on user searches.

Thu 9/1006:20CHC - ORD

2 stops35h 39mMultiple Airlines

Mon 13/1007:25ORD - CHC

2 stops47h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$2,111

Fri 10/1006:00CHC - ORD

2 stops52h 50mQantas Airways

Mon 13/1019:01ORD - CHC

2 stops34h 58mQantas Airways

Deal found 10/9$2,235

Fri 10/1006:35CHC - ORD

3 stops30h 49mAir Canada

Mon 13/1014:00ORD - CHC

3 stops39h 05mAir Canada

Deal found 10/9$5,685

One-way flights from Christchurch to Chicago
Search for one-way flight options from Christchurch to Chicago. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 11 September 2025.

Fri 6/208:45CHC - ORD

2 stops24h 56mAir Canada

Deal found 10/9$786

Thu 9/1013:00CHC - ORD

3 stops49h 54mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$928

Sat 11/1016:00CHC - ORD

2 stops25h 59mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$929

Wed 8/1010:00CHC - ORD

3 stops40h 14mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$938

Thu 5/319:15CHC - ORD

3 stops28h 49mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$983

Fri 10/1010:00CHC - ORD

2 stops32h 44mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$988

Sun 12/1014:05CHC - ORD

3 stops58h 19mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$1,008

Wed 8/1017:00CHC - ORD

2 stops54h 13mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/9$1,013

Fri 6/214:15CHC - ORD

1 stop26h 17mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/9$1,022

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ChristchurchChicago

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Thu 9/10

06:20-23:59

2 stops35h 39m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 13/10

07:25-01:20

2 stops47h 55m

$2,111

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

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Christchurch

Fri 10/10

06:00-16:50

2 stops52h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 13/10

19:01-23:59

2 stops34h 58m

$2,235

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Fri 10/10

06:05-15:00

2 stops26h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 13/10

06:35-09:55

3 stops33h 20m

$3,310

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Fri 10/10

06:35-19:24

3 stops30h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 13/10

14:00-23:05

3 stops39h 05m

$5,685

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Fri 6/2

08:45-14:41

2 stops24h 56m

$786

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Thu 9/10

13:00-20:54

3 stops49h 54m

$928

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Sat 11/10

16:00-23:59

2 stops25h 59m

$929

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Wed 8/10

10:00-08:14

3 stops40h 14m

$938

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Thu 5/3

19:15-05:04

3 stops28h 49m

$983

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Fri 10/10

10:00-00:44

2 stops32h 44m

$988

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Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

905 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

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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 Qantas Airways fly from Christchurch to Chicago in about 52h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . There are 13708 km between Christchurch and Chicago.
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?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Christchurch to Chicago.
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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