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Cheap flights from Christchurch to Chicago from $1,072

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 11/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — CHI
18 Jul — 25 Jul1
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 18 June 2026.

Wed 4/1106:05
CHC
-
ORD
2 stops49h 04m
American Airlines
Sun 8/1118:52
ORD
-
CHC
2 stops42h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 17/6$1,535
Tue 28/706:00
CHC
-
ORD
2 stops26h 59m
American Airlines
Tue 4/817:10
ORD
-
CHC
2 stops29h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 13/6$2,067
Mon 24/806:10
CHC
-
ORD
2 stops35h 49m
United Airlines
Sun 30/822:00
ORD
-
CHC
2 stops56h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 16/6$2,074
Fri 11/906:00
CHC
-
ORD
2 stops27h 49m
American Airlines
Mon 21/919:03
ORD
-
CHC
2 stops27h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 15/6$2,098
Fri 28/806:10
CHC
-
ORD
2 stops35h 49m
United Airlines
Sun 30/807:40
ORD
-
CHC
2 stops33h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 16/6$2,138
Thu 27/811:00
CHC
-
ORD
2 stops30h 59m
United Airlines
Sun 30/822:00
ORD
-
CHC
2 stops56h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 16/6$2,202
Fri 19/616:35
CHC
-
ORD
2 stops45h 58m
Qantas Airways
Sun 28/618:59
ORD
-
CHC
2 stops36h 21m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 13/6$2,451
Wed 14/1008:10
CHC
-
ORD
2 stops47h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 18/1009:41
ORD
-
CHC
3 stops44h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/6$2,646
Fri 11/916:35
CHC
-
ORD
3 stops41h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 21/916:15
ORD
-
CHC
2 stops38h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/6$2,885
Wed 26/806:00
CHC
-
ORD
2 stops25h 36m
Air Canada
Sun 30/817:35
ORD
-
CHC
3 stops60h 30m
Air Canada
Deal found 16/6$3,556
Thu 27/806:00
CHC
-
ORD
2 stops25h 36m
Air Canada
Sun 30/816:35
ORD
-
CHC
3 stops61h 30m
Air Canada
Deal found 16/6$3,768

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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 18 June 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,535

One-way from

$1,072

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,653
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 4/11-8/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 91h 52m total
  • Christchurch to Chicago
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EVA Air
  • EVA Air
  • 11/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 22m total
  • Christchurch to Chicago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($490 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($82 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Wed 4/11

06:05-12:09

2 stops49h 04m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/11

18:52-08:40

2 stops42h 48m

$1,535
Fastest return journey

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Tue 28/7

06:00-15:59

2 stops26h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/8

17:10-15:25

2 stops29h 15m

$2,067

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Wed 26/8

06:10-20:40

2 stops31h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 30/8

21:28-23:05

2 stops56h 37m

$2,074

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Mon 24/8

06:10-00:59

2 stops35h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 30/8

22:00-23:05

2 stops56h 05m

$2,074

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Wed 14/10

06:10-18:37

2 stops30h 27m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 18/10

21:40-23:05

2 stops55h 25m

$2,074

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Fri 28/8

06:10-00:59

2 stops35h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 30/8

07:40-10:25

2 stops33h 45m

$2,138

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Fri 11/9

16:35-16:46

3 stops41h 11m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 21/9

16:15-00:10

2 stops38h 55m

$2,885

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Tue 28/7

06:00-14:36

2 stops25h 36m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/8

21:20-23:05

3 stops56h 45m

$3,802

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Mon 24/8

06:00-14:36

2 stops25h 36m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 30/8

21:29-23:05

3 stops56h 36m

$4,159
Cheapest one-way

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Fri 11/9

09:40-15:05

3 stops46h 25m

$2,217

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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
1,047 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tania,May 2026

SYD - DFW

The trip was great and the flight attendants were lovely. It was my honeymoon and ai thought I lost my gold brecelet. They searched until they found it and gave us a bottle of champaign to celebrate our honeymoon. They were lovely!
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,047 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,047 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tania,May 2026

SYD - DFW

The trip was great and the flight attendants were lovely. It was my honeymoon and ai thought I lost my gold brecelet. They searched until they found it and gave us a bottle of champaign to celebrate our honeymoon. They were lovely!

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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 American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Christchurch to Chicago in about 31h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 17h 34m. 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.

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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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