What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Los Angeles to Christchurch?

Nadi (NAN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,780. Find deals

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Los Angeles to Christchurch?

Flights via Auckland (AKL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 01m. Find deals

What’s the fastest stopover option from Los Angeles to Christchurch?

Flights via Auckland (AKL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 16h 27m. Find deals

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Los Angeles to Christchurch?

Auckland (AKL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 88% of one-stop itineraries from Los Angeles to Christchurch on Cheapflights. Find deals

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Christchurch?

There are many flights that can get you from Los Angeles to Christchurch in 19h 35m. Fly via Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 11082 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Los Angeles to Christchurch round-trip?

According to our current data, Air New Zealand ($1,786), offers the cheapest pricing from Los Angeles to Christchurch. This flight start at 11% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Los Angeles to Christchurch?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Los Angeles to Christchurch flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Christchurch ranges from 40.0 - 60.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Christchurch when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Christchurch, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 6.0 C).

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Los Angeles to Christchurch?

Flights from Los Angeles to Christchurch are generally found to be more expensive on Monday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Christchurch.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Los Angeles to Christchurch?

Users have found that booking a flight from Los Angeles to Christchurch at least 60 days early can save you up to 82% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 60 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Los Angeles to Christchurch for as little as $1,923 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $2,606 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Christchurch?

Flights from Los Angeles to Christchurch lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from Los Angeles to Christchurch in May, with the cheapest ticket starting at $950.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LAX to CHC?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Los Angeles to Christchurch as you normally would.

Can I find deals for flights from Los Angeles to Christchurch that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles to Christchurch?

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One-way from	$646
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Average price	$1,646

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53h 55m total
Los Angeles to Christchurch

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

Mon 1/1222:45LAX - CHC

2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines

Mon 15/1206:15CHC - LAX

2 stops26h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$1,265

Wed 12/1122:45LAX - CHC

2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines

Mon 24/1106:15CHC - LAX

2 stops26h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$1,324

Tue 14/1021:35LAX - CHC

2 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines

Tue 21/1006:15CHC - LAX

2 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,472

Mon 1/1220:10LAX - CHC

2 stops21h 05mAir New Zealand

Mon 15/1214:00CHC - LAX

1 stop17h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 13/9$1,518

Wed 1/1023:55LAX - CHC

2 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines

Tue 7/1006:15CHC - LAX

2 stops26h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9$1,554

Fri 5/1220:10LAX - CHC

2 stops18h 30mAir New Zealand

Sun 21/1220:10CHC - LAX

1 stop35h 30mAir New Zealand

Deal found 14/9$1,597

Mon 13/1020:50LAX - CHC

1 stop31h 20mQantas Airways

Mon 20/1007:10CHC - LAX

1 stop29h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 13/9$1,609

Fri 28/1122:45LAX - CHC

2 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines

Fri 5/1210:30CHC - LAX

2 stops22h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9$1,614

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Mon 13/1020:50LAX - CHC

1 stop31h 20mQantas Airways

Mon 20/1007:10CHC - LAX

1 stop29h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 13/9$1,609

Fri 5/1219:05LAX - CHC

2 stops19h 35mAir New Zealand

Sun 21/1220:10CHC - LAX

1 stop35h 30mAir New Zealand

Deal found 13/9$1,623

Tue 30/1222:55LAX - CHC

1 stop29h 30mUnited Airlines

Sat 10/106:00CHC - LAX

1 stop21h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/9$2,351

Wed 14/120:10LAX - CHC

2 stops24h 50mAir New Zealand

Wed 18/216:00CHC - LAX

1 stop16h 15mAir New Zealand

Deal found 13/9$1,933

Thu 25/1220:50LAX - CHC

1 stop30h 35mQantas Airways

Tue 6/106:05CHC - LAX

1 stop27h 25mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/9$2,391

Fri 2/112:08LAX - CHC

1 stop25h 27mUnited Airlines

Sun 11/106:00CHC - LAX

1 stop21h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/9$2,435

Sat 3/123:30LAX - CHC

1 stop25h 50mQantas Airways

Mon 12/106:05CHC - LAX

1 stop27h 25mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/9$2,431

Mon 29/1223:30LAX - CHC

1 stop21h 05mQantas Airways

Fri 9/106:05CHC - LAX

1 stop22h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/9$2,431

Mon 29/1221:25LAX - CHC

2 stops23h 10mQantas Airways

Sat 10/106:05CHC - LAX

1 stop22h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/9$2,453

Wed 24/1221:25LAX - CHC

1 stop29h 30mQantas Airways

Mon 29/1206:05CHC - LAX

1 stop27h 25mQantas Airways

Deal found 12/9$2,559

Thu 25/1221:25LAX - CHC

1 stop21h 00mQantas Airways

Tue 30/1206:05CHC - LAX

1 stop27h 25mQantas Airways

Deal found 12/9$2,559

Wed 24/1220:50LAX - CHC

1 stop30h 35mQantas Airways

Tue 6/106:15CHC - LAX

2 stops27h 15mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/9$2,596

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Sat 20/901:05LAX - CHC

2 stops52h 40mEVA Air

Sat 18/1006:05CHC - LAX

2 stops45h 10mEVA Air

Deal found 13/9$15,012

Sun 21/922:10LAX - CHC

1 stop21h 15mAir New Zealand

Sat 18/1010:00CHC - LAX

1 stop22h 20mAir New Zealand

Deal found 13/9$9,658

One-way flights from Los Angeles to Christchurch
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Tue 17/222:45LAX - CHC

1 stop17h 25mFiji Airways

Deal found 13/9$646

Tue 3/222:45LAX - CHC

1 stop17h 25mFiji Airways

Deal found 14/9$747

Mon 16/222:45LAX - CHC

2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$767

Sun 1/222:45LAX - CHC

2 stops21h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$883

Tue 25/1122:45LAX - CHC

1 stop17h 20mFiji Airways

Deal found 12/9$886

Wed 4/222:45LAX - CHC

2 stops36h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$899

Mon 2/222:45LAX - CHC

2 stops36h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$901

Thu 19/222:45LAX - CHC

2 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$909

Tue 25/1122:45LAX - CHC

2 stops21h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$980

Mon 3/1122:45LAX - CHC

2 stops21h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9$993

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19:05-11:40

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20:10-18:00

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Christchurch

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16:00-11:15

1 stop16h 15m

$1,933

Los AngelesChristchurch

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Los Angeles

Tue 30/12

22:55-01:25

1 stop29h 30m

Christchurch

Sat 10/1

06:00-06:50

1 stop21h 50m

$2,351

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Thu 25/12

20:50-00:25

1 stop30h 35m

Christchurch

Tue 6/1

06:05-12:30

1 stop27h 25m

$2,391

Los AngelesChristchurch

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Los Angeles

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23:30-22:20

1 stop25h 50m

Christchurch

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06:05-12:30

1 stop27h 25m

$2,431

Los AngelesChristchurch

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Los Angeles

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23:30-17:35

1 stop21h 05m

Christchurch

Fri 9/1

06:05-07:25

1 stop22h 20m

$2,431

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Fri 2/1

12:08-10:35

1 stop25h 27m

Christchurch

Sun 11/1

06:00-06:50

1 stop21h 50m

$2,435

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Mon 29/12

21:25-17:35

2 stops23h 10m

Christchurch

Sat 10/1

06:05-07:25

1 stop22h 20m

$2,453

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Wed 24/12

21:25-23:55

1 stop29h 30m

Christchurch

Mon 29/12

06:05-12:30

1 stop27h 25m

$2,559

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Los Angeles to Christchurch?

Booking 90 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Los Angeles to Christchurch. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Christchurch (average of $97). Flying from Los Angeles to Christchurch in November is currently the most expensive (average of $178). 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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8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

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Very Good

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6.0

Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

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How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Christchurch?
There are many flights that can get you from Los Angeles to Christchurch in 19h 35m. Fly via Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 11082 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Los Angeles to Christchurch round-trip?
According to our current data, Air New Zealand ($1,786), offers the cheapest pricing from Los Angeles to Christchurch. This flight start at 11% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for flights from Los Angeles to Christchurch that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Los Angeles to Christchurch flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles to Christchurch?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Los Angeles to Christchurch.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Los Angeles to Christchurch?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Christchurch?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Christchurch (average of $97). Flying from Los Angeles to Christchurch in November is currently the most expensive (average of $178). 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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