Cheap flights from Chicago to Christchurch from $1,209

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 28/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — CHC
7 Sep — 14 Sep1
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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 2 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,797

One-way from

$1,209

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,836
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 21/2-7/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 49h 23m total
  • Chicago to Christchurch
28/11
  • 28/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 25m total
  • Chicago to Christchurch
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($311 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($123 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

Find flight deals from Chicago to Christchurch

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 2 September 2025.

Sat 11/1019:01ORD - CHC
2 stops24h 04mFiji Airways
Mon 27/1014:05CHC - ORD
2 stops28h 24mFiji Airways
Deal found 31/8$2,226
Thu 16/1012:28ORD - CHC
3 stops35h 07mMultiple Airlines
Thu 23/1005:45CHC - ORD
2 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/9$2,527
Sat 1/1115:40ORD - CHC
2 stops37h 25mAir Canada
Wed 19/1106:10CHC - ORD
2 stops27h 31mAir Canada
Deal found 2/9$2,631
Thu 13/1115:40ORD - CHC
2 stops38h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/1106:20CHC - ORD
2 stops27h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9$2,634
Sat 1/1117:10ORD - CHC
2 stops45h 55mAir New Zealand
Tue 18/1106:10CHC - ORD
2 stops27h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 31/8$2,666
Thu 13/1108:50ORD - CHC
2 stops30h 05mAir New Zealand
Sun 23/1121:00CHC - ORD
2 stops40h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 31/8$2,731
Thu 30/1015:40ORD - CHC
2 stops39h 00mAir Canada
Mon 3/1116:05CHC - ORD
2 stops41h 36mAir Canada
Deal found 1/9$2,805
Wed 15/1016:25ORD - CHC
2 stops32h 40mAir New Zealand
Wed 22/1006:35CHC - ORD
2 stops26h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 30/8$2,808
Sat 1/1119:01ORD - CHC
2 stops58h 54mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/1106:10CHC - ORD
3 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/9$2,824

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Chicago

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Price

ChicagoChristchurch

ORD - CHC

ORDCHC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 21/2

16:45-13:10

2 stops25h 25m

Christchurch

Sat 7/3

14:20-19:18

2 stops23h 58m

$1,797

ChicagoChristchurch

ORD - CHC

ORDCHC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 28/2

16:45-13:10

2 stops25h 25m

Christchurch

Mon 16/3

14:20-23:59

2 stops27h 39m

$1,921

ChicagoChristchurch

ORD - CHC

ORDCHC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 28/2

16:45-13:10

2 stops25h 25m

Christchurch

Sat 14/3

14:20-21:07

2 stops24h 47m

$1,921

ChicagoChristchurch

ORD - CHC

ORDCHC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 19/2

17:40-13:10

2 stops24h 30m

Christchurch

Sat 7/3

14:20-19:18

2 stops23h 58m

$2,000

ChicagoChristchurch

ORD - CHC

ORDCHC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 28/2

16:45-13:10

2 stops25h 25m

Christchurch

Thu 12/3

14:20-23:59

2 stops27h 39m

$2,134

ChicagoChristchurch

ORD - CHC

ORDCHC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/10

19:01-13:05

2 stops24h 04m

Christchurch

Mon 27/10

14:05-00:29

2 stops28h 24m

$2,226

ChicagoChristchurch

ORD - CHC

ORDCHC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 13/11

13:10-00:40

2 stops40h 30m

Christchurch

Sun 23/11

06:20-14:41

2 stops27h 21m

$2,239

ChicagoChristchurch

ORD - CHC

ORDCHC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 26/2

17:40-13:10

2 stops24h 30m

Christchurch

Sat 14/3

14:20-21:07

2 stops24h 47m

$2,266

ChicagoChristchurch

ORD - CHC

ORDCHC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 26/2

17:40-13:10

2 stops24h 30m

Christchurch

Thu 12/3

14:20-23:59

2 stops27h 39m

$2,266

ChicagoChristchurch

ORD - CHC

ORDCHC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 26/2

17:40-13:10

2 stops24h 30m

Christchurch

Mon 16/3

14:20-23:59

2 stops27h 39m

$2,266

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Christchurch (average of $98). Flying from Chicago to Christchurch in November is currently the most expensive (average of $181). 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 25h 25m. Fly via Fiji Airways 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?

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Christchurch (average of $98). Flying from Chicago to Christchurch in November is currently the most expensive (average of $181). 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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