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Cheap flights from New York to Christchurch from $950

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 3/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — CHC
24 Mar — 31 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from New York to Christchurch

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) 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 19 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,265

One-way from

$950

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,605
14/5-21/5
  • 14/5-21/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 76h 00m total
  • New York to Christchurch
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3/5
  • 3/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 34h 51m total
  • New York to Christchurch
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($310 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($191 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from New York to Christchurch
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Christchurch. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 March 2025.

Wed 14/511:00JFK - CHC
2 stops36h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 21/520:30CHC - JFK
1 stop39h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$2,265
Fri 1/806:30EWR - CHC
3 stops48h 35mAir Canada
Fri 15/806:05CHC - EWR
2 stops40h 39mAir Canada
Deal found 19/3$2,366
Wed 13/810:30LGA - CHC
3 stops44h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 27/806:00CHC - LGA
3 stops30h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$2,492
Tue 1/719:00LGA - CHC
2 stops25h 15mFiji Airways
Sat 12/713:15CHC - LGA
2 stops26h 15mFiji Airways
Deal found 17/3$2,635
Tue 1/416:00EWR - CHC
3 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 4/418:10CHC - EWR
2 stops29h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$2,796
Wed 13/817:00LGA - CHC
2 stops30h 25mQantas Airways
Wed 27/806:00CHC - LGA
2 stops31h 27mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/3$2,904
Mon 8/921:55JFK - CHC
1 stop24h 30mAir New Zealand
Sun 14/921:00CHC - JFK
1 stop38h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 18/3$2,911
Wed 13/817:29JFK - CHC
2 stops29h 56mQantas Airways
Wed 27/806:00CHC - JFK
2 stops31h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/3$2,920
Wed 13/815:50EWR - CHC
2 stops39h 15mAir New Zealand
Wed 27/813:00CHC - EWR
2 stops27h 54mAir New Zealand
Deal found 18/3$3,004
Wed 13/807:55LGA - CHC
2 stops33h 00mUnited Airlines
Wed 27/806:10CHC - LGA
3 stops33h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/3$3,224
Wed 21/514:00LGA - CHC
2 stops27h 55mAir New Zealand
Wed 28/510:30CHC - LGA
2 stops28h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 19/3$3,367
Sun 13/717:36JFK - CHC
2 stops26h 39mFiji Airways
Sat 19/713:15CHC - JFK
2 stops26h 39mFiji Airways
Deal found 18/3$3,767

Find flights from New York to Christchurch within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from New York to Christchurch that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 19 March 2025.

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Route

Departure

Return

Price

New YorkChristchurch

JFK - CHC

JFKCHC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 14/5

11:00-15:55

2 stops36h 55m

Christchurch

Wed 21/5

20:30-19:35

1 stop39h 05m

$2,265

NewarkChristchurch

EWR - CHC

EWRCHC

Newark

Fri 1/8

06:30-23:05

3 stops48h 35m

Christchurch

Fri 15/8

06:05-06:44

2 stops40h 39m

$2,366

NewarkChristchurch

EWR - CHC

EWRCHC

Newark

Tue 1/4

16:00-17:35

3 stops32h 35m

Christchurch

Fri 4/4

18:10-06:32

2 stops29h 22m

$2,796

New YorkChristchurch

JFK - CHC

JFKCHC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 8/9

21:55-14:25

1 stop24h 30m

Christchurch

Sun 14/9

21:00-19:35

1 stop38h 35m

$2,911

New YorkChristchurch

JFK - CHC

JFKCHC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 13/8

17:29-15:25

2 stops29h 56m

Christchurch

Wed 27/8

06:00-21:35

2 stops31h 35m

$2,920

NewarkChristchurch

EWR - CHC

EWRCHC

Newark

Wed 13/8

15:50-23:05

2 stops39h 15m

Christchurch

Wed 27/8

13:00-00:54

2 stops27h 54m

$3,004

New YorkChristchurch

LGA - CHC

LGACHC

New York LaGuardia

Wed 21/5

14:00-09:55

2 stops27h 55m

Christchurch

Wed 28/5

10:30-23:15

2 stops28h 45m

$3,367

New YorkChristchurch

LGA - CHC

LGACHC

New York LaGuardia

Wed 9/4

06:30-09:55

3 stops35h 25m

Christchurch

Tue 15/4

09:40-12:00

3 stops42h 20m

$3,478

New YorkChristchurch

JFK - CHC

JFKCHC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 13/7

17:36-12:15

2 stops26h 39m

Christchurch

Sat 19/7

13:15-23:54

2 stops26h 39m

$3,767

New YorkChristchurch

LGA - CHC

LGACHC

New York LaGuardia

Wed 14/5

18:00-15:25

2 stops29h 25m

Christchurch

Wed 21/5

06:00-17:05

2 stops27h 05m

$4,181

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Travel insights for flights from New York to Christchurch

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Rainfall in Christchurch by month

Plan your trip to Christchurch by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Christchurch by month

Plan your trip to Christchurch by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Christchurch

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Christchurch. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Christchurch. Reviews last updated 19 March 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Fiji Airways from New York to Christchurch. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,281 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,281 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,281 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,753 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,281 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
182 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,281 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,197 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,281 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
452 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,281 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York to Christchurch. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Christchurch from New York?

    Christchurch (CHC) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from New York to Christchurch. You should not have trouble finding flights to Christchurch from New York; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from New York per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 0 airlines have flights to the Christchurch airport from New York. It is only a 9.5 km journey from Christchurch (CHC) to Christchurch’s city centre.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York to Christchurch round-trip?

    According to our current data, Air Canada ($2,366), Air New Zealand ($2,911), and Qantas Airways ($2,920) offers the cheapest pricing from New York to Christchurch. You may be able to fly from New York to Christchurch for 33% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York to Christchurch one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Air Canada, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $1,017. However, be on the lookout for offers from Fiji Airways and Qantas Airways, as they are both options that can get you from New York to Christchurch for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to Christchurch?

    Most travellers choose New York John F Kennedy Intl - Christchurch, Newark - Christchurch or New York LaGuardia - Christchurch when deciding on the best route from New York to Christchurch.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to Christchurch?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York 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 New York to Christchurch?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Christchurch (average of $102). Flying from New York to Christchurch in November is currently the most expensive (average of $193). 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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