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Cheap flights from Chicago to Christchurch from $1,315

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 8/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — CHC
15 Dec — 22 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Christchurch
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Christchurch. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 November 2025.

Mon 8/1218:51ORD - CHC
2 stops24h 49mAmerican Airlines
Wed 14/109:50CHC - ORD
2 stops24h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 15/11$1,979
Mon 8/1213:00ORD - CHC
2 stops25h 55mAir New Zealand
Fri 12/1216:00CHC - ORD
2 stops21h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 15/11$2,065
Mon 8/1213:00ORD - CHC
2 stops25h 55mAir New Zealand
Sun 4/120:40CHC - ORD
2 stops50h 57mAir New Zealand
Deal found 15/11$3,352
Mon 8/1212:05ORD - CHC
3 stops31h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/1206:05CHC - ORD
3 stops43h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/11$3,442
Mon 15/1215:40ORD - CHC
2 stops44h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 29/1208:00CHC - ORD
2 stops25h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11$3,497
Mon 8/1212:05ORD - CHC
3 stops31h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/113:45CHC - ORD
3 stops43h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/11$3,521
Mon 29/1210:35ORD - CHC
2 stops27h 30mAir New Zealand
Mon 5/119:15CHC - ORD
2 stops43h 36mAir New Zealand
Deal found 14/11$3,847
Mon 15/1215:53ORD - CHC
2 stops24h 32mAir New Zealand
Mon 29/1206:00CHC - ORD
2 stops29h 27mAir New Zealand
Deal found 14/11$4,021
Sat 13/1215:40ORD - CHC
2 stops27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 28/1214:15CHC - ORD
1 stop40h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11$4,030

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Christchurch

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Christchurch (CHC). 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 15 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,979

One-way from

$1,315

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$2,250
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 8/12-14/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 49h 36m total
  • Chicago to Christchurch
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8/2
  • 8/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 39h 47m total
  • Chicago to Christchurch
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($602 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($276 potential savings vs. average return price).
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ChicagoChristchurch

ORD - CHC

ORDCHC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 28/3

06:20-09:55

2 stops33h 35m

Christchurch

Tue 7/4

12:00-20:25

2 stops25h 25m

$2,063

ChicagoChristchurch

ORD - CHC

ORDCHC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/12

13:00-09:55

2 stops25h 55m

Christchurch

Fri 12/12

16:00-18:50

2 stops21h 50m

$2,065

ChicagoChristchurch

ORD - CHC

ORDCHC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 13/3

14:35-10:25

2 stops25h 50m

Christchurch

Tue 24/3

16:00-21:36

2 stops23h 36m

$2,065

ChicagoChristchurch

ORD - CHC

ORDCHC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/2

11:05-10:35

1 stop28h 30m

Christchurch

Sun 15/2

14:15-21:36

1 stop26h 21m

$2,153

ChicagoChristchurch

ORD - CHC

ORDCHC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 17/3

14:30-08:05

2 stops23h 35m

Christchurch

Fri 20/3

15:05-19:58

2 stops22h 53m

$2,217

ChicagoChristchurch

ORD - CHC

ORDCHC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/2

05:40-23:55

3 stops47h 15m

$1,382

ChicagoChristchurch

ORD - CHC

ORDCHC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 30/12

06:00-15:25

3 stops38h 25m

$1,597

ChicagoChristchurch

ORD - CHC

ORDCHC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/12

16:25-15:10

2 stops51h 45m

$1,650

ChicagoChristchurch

ORD - CHC

ORDCHC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/2

15:23-14:40

2 stops28h 17m

$1,750

ChicagoChristchurch

ORD - CHC

ORDCHC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/2

18:40-00:10

2 stops34h 30m

$1,771

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Christchurch (average of $1,095). Flying from Chicago to Christchurch in August is currently the most expensive (average of $2,900). 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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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Christchurch from Chicago?

    If you book a flight to Christchurch from Chicago, you will be flying to Christchurch, which is the city’s only airport. Christchurch (CHC) is located 9.5 km from the centre of Christchurch. There are 0 flights from Chicago to Christchurch per day from 0 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Christchurch?

    There are many flights that can get you from Chicago to Christchurch in 33h 35m. Fly via Air New Zealand to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 13708 km.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Christchurch that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Christchurch flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Christchurch?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Christchurch.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Christchurch?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Christchurch 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 Chicago to Christchurch?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Christchurch (average of $1,095). Flying from Chicago to Christchurch in August is currently the most expensive (average of $2,900). 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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