Cheap flights from Christchurch to Chicago from $786

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
11 Oct — 18 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from Christchurch to Chicago

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 11 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,111

One-way from

$786

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$2,391
9/10-13/10
  • 9/10-13/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 83h 34m total
  • Christchurch to Chicago
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 6/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 56m total
  • Christchurch to Chicago
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($221 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($117 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

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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

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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 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

CHCORD

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

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 10/9

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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 11 September 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.

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

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.

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

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.

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

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.

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