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 1h 47m. Find deals

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

Auckland (AKL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 76% of one-stop itineraries from Los Angeles to Christchurch on Cheapflights. Find deals

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 $1,761. 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 13m. 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 21h 05m. Fly via Qantas Airways to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 11082 km.

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

According to our current data, Air New Zealand ($1,767), offers the cheapest pricing from Los Angeles to Christchurch. This flight start at 3% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Los Angeles to Christchurch one-way?

$581 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Fiji Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways, with prices starting from $834 and $906, respectively.

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 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?

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Deal found 30/1$1,136

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Deal found 1/2$1,137

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Deal found 31/1$1,171

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Deal found 30/1$1,222

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Deal found 30/1$1,270

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Deal found 30/1$1,295

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CHC

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Deal found 30/1$1,300

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

Booking 48 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Christchurch (average of $148). Flying from Los Angeles to Christchurch in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,631). 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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How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Christchurch?
There are many flights that can get you from Los Angeles to Christchurch in 21h 05m. Fly via Qantas Airways to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 11082 km.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Los Angeles to Christchurch round-trip?
According to our current data, Air New Zealand ($1,767), offers the cheapest pricing from Los Angeles to Christchurch. This flight start at 3% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Los Angeles to Christchurch one-way?
$581 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Fiji Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways, with prices starting from $834 and $906, respectively.
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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Christchurch (average of $148). Flying from Los Angeles to Christchurch in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,631). 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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