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Cheap flights from Christchurch to Chicago from $1,225

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 10/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — CHI
3 Jun — 10 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 4 May 2026.

Fri 6/1106:05
CHC
-
ORD
2 stops42h 52m
American Airlines
Tue 10/1120:45
ORD
-
CHC
2 stops45h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 29/4$2,204
Wed 10/606:00
CHC
-
ORD
2 stops25h 18m
Qantas Airways
Sun 21/618:59
ORD
-
CHC
2 stops36h 21m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 3/5$2,310
Sat 31/1016:05
CHC
-
ORD
2 stops22h 17m
Air New Zealand
Fri 20/1115:51
ORD
-
CHC
2 stops23h 34m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 2/5$2,326
Tue 16/606:00
CHC
-
ORD
2 stops29h 05m
Qantas Airways
Tue 23/618:20
ORD
-
CHC
2 stops37h 00m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 2/5$2,390
Sun 14/606:00
CHC
-
ORD
2 stops30h 28m
Qantas Airways
Sun 21/618:59
ORD
-
CHC
2 stops27h 26m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 30/4$2,446
Mon 22/606:00
CHC
-
ORD
2 stops29h 05m
Qantas Airways
Sun 28/618:20
ORD
-
CHC
2 stops28h 05m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 29/4$2,536
Sun 21/606:00
CHC
-
ORD
2 stops30h 30m
Qantas Airways
Tue 30/612:04
ORD
-
CHC
2 stops34h 21m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 29/4$2,566
Sun 21/606:00
CHC
-
ORD
2 stops29h 05m
Qantas Airways
Fri 3/717:10
ORD
-
CHC
2 stops28h 15m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 29/4$2,597
Wed 24/606:00
CHC
-
ORD
2 stops29h 05m
Qantas Airways
Tue 30/617:10
ORD
-
CHC
2 stops29h 15m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 29/4$2,609
Wed 24/606:00
CHC
-
ORD
2 stops29h 05m
Qantas Airways
Sun 28/618:20
ORD
-
CHC
2 stops28h 05m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 29/4$2,695

Find 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 4 May 2026.

Round-trip from

$2,310

One-way from

$1,225

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,227
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 10/6-21/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 61h 39m total
  • Christchurch to Chicago
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10/6
  • 10/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 29m total
  • Christchurch to Chicago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($172 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($111 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Mon 15/6

06:00-19:28

2 stops30h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 22/6

17:10-14:45

2 stops28h 35m

$2,310
Fastest return journey

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Sat 31/10

16:05-20:22

2 stops22h 17m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 20/11

15:51-10:25

2 stops23h 34m

$2,326

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Tue 16/6

06:00-18:05

2 stops29h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 23/6

18:20-00:20

2 stops37h 00m

$2,390

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Mon 22/6

06:00-18:05

2 stops29h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 29/6

15:00-14:45

2 stops30h 45m

$2,536

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Sun 21/6

06:00-18:05

2 stops29h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/7

17:10-14:25

2 stops28h 15m

$2,597

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Wed 24/6

06:00-18:05

2 stops29h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/7

08:05-15:25

2 stops38h 20m

$2,697

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Wed 24/6

06:00-18:05

2 stops29h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/7

18:28-15:25

2 stops27h 57m

$2,725

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Thu 25/6

16:35-18:05

2 stops42h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/7

08:05-14:25

2 stops37h 20m

$2,883

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Sat 27/6

16:35-18:05

2 stops42h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/7

18:19-15:25

2 stops28h 06m

$2,942

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Tue 16/6

06:00-18:05

2 stops29h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 23/6

18:59-15:45

3 stops27h 46m

$3,079

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Christchurch to Chicago?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Chicago (average of $1,382). Flying from Christchurch to Chicago in April is currently the most expensive (average of $2,802). 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.

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 4 May 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with 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.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,030 reviews
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Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Apr 2026

AKL - ADL

Poor as usual. Flight was delayed for more than 4 hours. The Staff was rude. Food was terrible. Very unreliable, unprofessional and unpleasant.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,030 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,030 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Apr 2026

AKL - ADL

Poor as usual. Flight was delayed for more than 4 hours. The Staff was rude. Food was terrible. Very unreliable, unprofessional and unpleasant.

Related info for your journey

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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 and Air New Zealand fly from Christchurch to Chicago in about 22h 17m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 8h 11m. 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?

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    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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Christchurch to Chicago?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Chicago (average of $1,382). Flying from Christchurch to Chicago in April is currently the most expensive (average of $2,802). 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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