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Cheap flights from Christchurch to Chicago from $966

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 29/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — CHI
4 Sep — 11 Sep1
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 5 August 2026.

Thu 10/906:00 -
2 stops29h 25m
Thu 24/919:03 -
2 stops27h 22m
Deal found 4/8$1,895
Fri 18/906:00 -
2 stops25h 20m
Fri 25/917:50 -
2 stops28h 35m
Deal found 4/8$1,925
Sat 19/906:00 -
2 stops34h 30m
Sat 26/917:53 -
2 stops37h 17m
Deal found 5/8$1,981
Tue 15/916:35 -
2 stops29h 25m
Tue 22/919:03 -
2 stops27h 22m
Deal found 1/8$2,344
Mon 21/906:20 -
2 stops26h 33m
Sun 25/1010:30 -
2 stops34h 25m
Deal found 2/8$2,349
Wed 16/906:00 -
2 stops29h 25m
Wed 23/915:50 -
2 stops29h 55m
Deal found 2/8$2,423
Mon 17/806:00 -
2 stops31h 30m
Fri 21/817:16 -
2 stops29h 09m
Deal found 1/8$2,461
Thu 10/917:00 -
2 stops24h 59m
Thu 24/916:40 -
2 stops24h 45m
Deal found 3/8$2,675
Mon 17/806:00 -
2 stops29h 29m
Fri 21/817:16 -
3 stops29h 29m
Deal found 1/8$2,866
Fri 18/916:35 -
3 stops41h 11m
Fri 25/916:15 -
2 stops39h 05m
Deal found 4/8$2,956
Tue 15/911:00 -
3 stops26h 00m
Tue 22/919:03 -
2 stops27h 22m
Deal found 1/8$3,083
Thu 10/906:00 -
2 stops55h 45m
Thu 24/919:00 -
3 stops50h 25m
Deal found 3/8$3,148

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Round-trip from

$1,895

One-way from

$966
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 10/9-24/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 56h 47m total
  • Christchurch to Chicago
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29/10
  • 29/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 37h 51m total
  • Christchurch to Chicago
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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

ChristchurchChicago

CHC Christchurch - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CHCORD

Christchurch

Sat 19/9

06:00-23:30

2 stops34h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 26/9

17:53-01:10

2 stops37h 17m

$1,981

ChristchurchChicago

CHC Christchurch - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CHCORD

Christchurch

Wed 16/9

06:00-18:25

2 stops29h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 23/9

15:50-14:45

2 stops29h 55m

$2,423

ChristchurchChicago

CHC Christchurch - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CHCORD

Christchurch

Mon 17/8

06:00-20:30

2 stops31h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 21/8

17:16-15:25

2 stops29h 09m

$2,461
Fastest return journey

ChristchurchChicago

CHC Christchurch - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CHCORD

Christchurch

Thu 10/9

17:00-00:59

2 stops24h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 24/9

16:40-10:25

2 stops24h 45m

$2,675

ChristchurchChicago

CHC Christchurch - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CHCORD

Christchurch

Tue 5/1

06:05-18:35

2 stops31h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 16/1

18:55-23:59

2 stops34h 04m

$2,784

ChristchurchChicago

CHC Christchurch - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CHCORD

Christchurch

Wed 6/1

21:50-15:59

2 stops37h 09m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 16/1

18:55-23:59

2 stops34h 04m

$2,811

ChristchurchChicago

CHC Christchurch - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CHCORD

Christchurch

Tue 15/9

11:00-20:00

3 stops26h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 22/9

19:03-15:25

2 stops27h 22m

$3,083

ChristchurchChicago

CHC Christchurch - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CHCORD

Christchurch

Thu 10/9

06:00-20:45

2 stops55h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 24/9

19:00-14:25

3 stops50h 25m

$3,148

ChristchurchChicago

CHC Christchurch - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CHCORD

Christchurch

Sat 19/9

16:35-16:46

3 stops41h 11m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 26/9

16:15-01:20

2 stops39h 05m

$3,206

ChristchurchChicago

CHC Christchurch - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CHCORD

Christchurch

Wed 16/9

06:00-22:05

3 stops33h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 23/9

19:48-00:40

2 stops35h 52m

$3,626

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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 5 August 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
1,079 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

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
1,079 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,079 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

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!

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 24h 59m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h 31m. 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.

  • 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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