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Cheap flights from Christchurch to Chicago from $980

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 30/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — CHI
11 May — 18 May1
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 11 April 2026.

Tue 3/1106:05
CHC
-
ORD
2 stops42h 52m
American Airlines
Sat 7/1122:05
ORD
-
CHC
2 stops63h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/4$2,151
Tue 26/506:00
CHC
-
ORD
2 stops40h 40m
Air Canada
Tue 2/615:40
ORD
-
CHC
2 stops29h 40m
Air Canada
Deal found 10/4$2,315
Mon 31/806:00
CHC
-
ORD
2 stops29h 24m
Qantas Airways
Sat 5/918:45
ORD
-
CHC
2 stops27h 40m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 6/4$2,353
Fri 22/506:00
CHC
-
ORD
2 stops30h 33m
Qantas Airways
Fri 29/517:10
ORD
-
CHC
2 stops28h 15m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 7/4$2,355
Tue 25/806:20
CHC
-
ORD
2 stops26h 34m
Qantas Airways
Sat 5/918:03
ORD
-
CHC
2 stops27h 22m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 6/4$2,358
Thu 15/1006:00
CHC
-
ORD
2 stops28h 38m
Air Canada
Tue 20/1019:46
ORD
-
CHC
2 stops34h 54m
Air Canada
Deal found 7/4$2,362
Mon 11/506:00
CHC
-
ORD
2 stops30h 57m
Qantas Airways
Tue 26/517:10
ORD
-
CHC
2 stops28h 15m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 10/4$2,433
Fri 22/515:45
CHC
-
ORD
2 stops30h 12m
American Airlines
Fri 29/518:02
ORD
-
CHC
2 stops28h 23m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/4$2,457
Sun 24/506:00
CHC
-
ORD
2 stops30h 33m
Qantas Airways
Sun 31/518:02
ORD
-
CHC
2 stops28h 23m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 9/4$2,463
Thu 15/1012:55
CHC
-
ORD
3 stops26h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 20/1018:03
ORD
-
CHC
3 stops28h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/4$2,469

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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 11 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$2,315

One-way from

$980

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,832
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 26/5-2/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 70h 20m total
  • Christchurch to Chicago
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30/4
  • 30/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 41h 05m total
  • Christchurch to Chicago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($176 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($112 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Tue 26/5

06:00-05:40

2 stops40h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/6

15:40-14:20

2 stops29h 40m

$2,315

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Sun 24/5

06:00-19:33

2 stops30h 33m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 31/5

18:02-15:25

2 stops28h 23m

$2,463
Fastest return journey

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Sat 5/9

06:30-14:50

2 stops25h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/9

17:45-12:25

2 stops25h 40m

$2,534

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Sat 2/5

06:20-16:55

2 stops27h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/5

19:21-15:25

2 stops27h 04m

$2,567

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Tue 26/5

12:00-19:50

3 stops24h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/6

17:10-15:25

3 stops29h 15m

$2,723

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Mon 11/5

06:00-21:14

2 stops32h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 26/5

18:59-19:55

3 stops31h 56m

$2,761

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Mon 31/8

06:00-14:41

2 stops25h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/9

14:15-23:05

3 stops39h 50m

$2,923

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Sun 24/5

09:40-19:50

3 stops27h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 31/5

18:59-15:45

3 stops27h 46m

$3,077

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Sun 24/5

06:00-14:45

2 stops25h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 31/5

21:15-23:05

3 stops56h 50m

$3,170

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Tue 25/8

06:00-14:41

2 stops25h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/9

07:25-23:05

3 stops46h 40m

$3,459

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Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

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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
1,018 reviews
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Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Warwick,Feb 2026

SYD - MEL

Poor. Very long delayed boarding. Laughable attempt to roll out demarcation stairs. One person trying to push in place but too heavy.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,018 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,018 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Warwick,Feb 2026

SYD - MEL

Poor. Very long delayed boarding. Laughable attempt to roll out demarcation stairs. One person trying to push in place but too heavy.

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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 Air Canada, Qantas Airways, and United Airlines fly from Christchurch to Chicago in about 25h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 15h 20m. 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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