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 20m. Find deals

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

Auckland (AKL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 63% of one-stop itineraries from Los Angeles to Christchurch on Cheapflights. 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 1h 54m. 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 $1,376.

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Christchurch?

There are many flights that can get you from Los Angeles to Christchurch in 20h 55m. Fly via Qantas Airways or American 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 ($1,844), offers the cheapest pricing from Los Angeles to Christchurch. This flight start at 5% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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?

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

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Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Los Angeles to Christchurch?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Los Angeles to Christchurch flights typically cost between $1,868 and $2,903 in July. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $1,199 on Fiji Airways (30 Jul-13 Aug). Find deals

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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 19 June 2026.

Thu 30/723:55

LAX

CHC

1 stop17h 10m

Fiji Airways

Thu 13/813:05

CHC

LAX

1 stop19h 00m

Fiji Airways

Deal found 18/6$1,201

Sat 12/923:55

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CHC

1 stop17h 10m

Fiji Airways

Thu 1/1014:05

CHC

LAX

1 stop19h 00m

Fiji Airways

Deal found 18/6$1,221

Sat 1/823:55

LAX

CHC

1 stop17h 10m

Fiji Airways

Sat 8/813:05

CHC

LAX

1 stop19h 00m

Fiji Airways

Deal found 17/6$1,223

Mon 27/723:55

LAX

CHC

2 stops27h 25m

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Sun 9/813:05

CHC

LAX

1 stop19h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 16/6$1,306

Thu 29/1023:35

LAX

CHC

1 stop17h 35m

Fiji Airways

Thu 19/1114:10

CHC

LAX

1 stop18h 50m

Fiji Airways

Deal found 18/6$1,310

Fri 11/923:55

LAX

CHC

1 stop17h 10m

Fiji Airways

Thu 1/1014:05

CHC

LAX

1 stop19h 00m

Fiji Airways

Deal found 18/6$1,313

Tue 29/923:55

LAX

CHC

1 stop17h 10m

Fiji Airways

Sat 10/1014:05

CHC

LAX

1 stop19h 00m

Fiji Airways

Deal found 17/6$1,322

Sat 31/1023:35

LAX

CHC

1 stop17h 35m

Fiji Airways

Mon 16/1114:10

CHC

LAX

1 stop18h 50m

Fiji Airways

Deal found 17/6$1,324

Fri 23/1023:55

LAX

CHC

1 stop17h 15m

Fiji Airways

Thu 19/1114:10

CHC

LAX

1 stop18h 50m

Fiji Airways

Deal found 18/6$1,336

Thu 29/1023:35

LAX

CHC

1 stop17h 35m

Fiji Airways

Thu 12/1114:10

CHC

LAX

1 stop18h 50m

Fiji Airways

Deal found 17/6$1,343

Thu 29/1023:35

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CHC

1 stop17h 35m

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Mon 16/1114:10

CHC

LAX

1 stop18h 50m

Fiji Airways

Deal found 16/6$1,344

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Round-trip from	$1,199
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Average price	$2,011

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06:20-07:05

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23:30-15:25

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16:35-21:45

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$1,620

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LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Mon 26/10

22:45-14:55

1 stop20h 10m

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$1,622

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22:45-14:55

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Christchurch

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15:45-18:40

1 stop23h 55m

$1,622

Los AngelesChristchurch

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Los Angeles

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21:50-00:10

1 stop31h 20m

Christchurch

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16:45-17:05

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21:45-14:55

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LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Sat 24/10

23:55-13:10

1 stop17h 15m

Christchurch

Thu 19/11

14:10-12:00

1 stop18h 50m

$1,665

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Mon 2/11

21:45-14:55

1 stop20h 10m

Christchurch

Sun 15/11

08:20-18:40

2 stops31h 20m

$1,670

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

Booking 75 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 $1,445). Flying from Los Angeles to Christchurch in July is currently the most expensive (average of $3,543). 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 20h 55m. Fly via Qantas Airways or American 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 ($1,844), offers the cheapest pricing from Los Angeles to Christchurch. This flight start at 5% 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 $1,445). Flying from Los Angeles to Christchurch in July is currently the most expensive (average of $3,543). 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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