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Cheap flights from the United States to Christchurch from $929

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 17/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CHC
5 Dec — 12 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from USA to Christchurch
Explore the most affordable flight options available from USA to Christchurch. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 5 November 2025.

Mon 1/1219:05LAX - CHC
2 stops18h 50mAir New Zealand
Thu 11/1216:00CHC - LAX
2 stops16h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 2/11$1,519
Fri 5/1220:10LAX - CHC
1 stop17h 15mAir New Zealand
Fri 12/1220:10CHC - LAX
1 stop35h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/11$1,540
Wed 3/1217:10LAX - CHC
2 stops30h 15mAir New Zealand
Wed 10/1220:10CHC - LAX
1 stop36h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/11$1,578
Sun 30/1120:10LAX - CHC
1 stop19h 15mAir New Zealand
Tue 16/1215:05CHC - LAX
1 stop16h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/11$1,665
Mon 1/1219:50SFO - CHC
2 stops19h 20mAir New Zealand
Mon 8/1208:50CHC - SFO
1 stop19h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/11$1,781
Sun 30/1122:45LAX - CHC
2 stops21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/1211:50CHC - LAX
2 stops21h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$1,795
Sun 7/1219:50SFO - CHC
2 stops19h 20mAir New Zealand
Tue 23/1214:15CHC - SFO
Nonstop13h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/11$1,848
Mon 1/1222:45SFO - CHC
1 stop23h 40mAir New Zealand
Wed 10/1213:00CHC - SFO
1 stop19h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/11$1,940
Sat 6/1217:11SEA - CHC
2 stops27h 24mAir New Zealand
Tue 20/115:05CHC - SEA
2 stops25h 11mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/11$1,986
Thu 11/1222:45SFO - CHC
2 stops21h 30mAir New Zealand
Thu 25/1211:25CHC - SFO
2 stops20h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/11$1,988
Sun 30/1115:40SEA - CHC
2 stops21h 45mAir New Zealand
Thu 18/1210:30CHC - SEA
2 stops29h 46mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/11$1,995
Thu 4/1222:59DFW - CHC
1 stop37h 36mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/1209:50CHC - DFW
1 stop17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11$2,002

Cheap flight deals from USA to Christchurch

Keep the following information in mind while searching for USA to Christchurch flight deals. Data was last updated 5 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,467

One-way from

$929

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$3,113

Good round-trip deal

$2,328 or less
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 9/4-25/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 00m total
  • USA to Christchurch
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Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 17/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 25m total
  • USA to Christchurch
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($1,306 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($297 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Departure

Return

Price

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Wed 28/1

20:10-12:15

2 stops19h 05m

Christchurch

Wed 25/2

13:30-11:15

2 stops18h 45m

$1,485

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Thu 29/1

20:10-12:10

2 stops19h 00m

Christchurch

Thu 26/3

14:00-12:15

2 stops18h 15m

$1,485

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Mon 19/1

20:10-13:25

2 stops20h 15m

Christchurch

Mon 16/2

14:40-10:40

2 stops17h 00m

$1,519

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Mon 1/12

19:05-10:55

2 stops18h 50m

Christchurch

Thu 11/12

16:00-11:15

2 stops16h 15m

$1,519

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Mon 19/1

19:05-10:55

2 stops18h 50m

Christchurch

Thu 5/3

15:30-11:15

2 stops16h 45m

$1,519

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Sun 22/3

20:05-10:10

2 stops18h 05m

Christchurch

Fri 3/4

13:15-11:05

2 stops17h 50m

$1,519

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Sat 28/3

20:05-12:10

2 stops20h 05m

Christchurch

Sun 5/4

19:50-13:20

2 stops36h 30m

$1,519

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Fri 5/12

20:10-10:25

1 stop17h 15m

Christchurch

Fri 12/12

20:10-10:40

1 stop35h 30m

$1,540

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Mon 2/3

19:05-08:05

1 stop16h 00m

Christchurch

Mon 16/3

16:00-12:15

1 stop16h 15m

$1,543

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Thu 23/4

18:00-14:20

2 stops25h 20m

Christchurch

Tue 12/5

06:00-14:57

2 stops27h 57m

$1,675

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Everything you need to know about your flight from the United States to Christchurch

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Christchurch (average of $252). Flying from USA to Christchurch in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,645). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from USA to Christchurch. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 5 November 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from USA to Christchurch is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 17% on airfare.

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 5 November 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air New Zealand from the United States to Christchurch by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
521 reviews
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Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

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
521 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
521 reviews
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Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

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.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Christchurch from United States?

    Christchurch (CHC) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from United States to Christchurch. It is only a 9.5 km journey from Christchurch (CHC) to Christchurch’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from USA to Christchurch?

    Departing from USA to Christchurch will take you 14h 10m. There are 11140 km between USA and Christchurch. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $929 on Fiji Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qantas Airways from $1,247 and Air New Zealand from $1,707 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from USA to Christchurch?

    Most travellers choose San Francisco - Christchurch, Seattle/Tacoma Intl - Christchurch or Los Angeles - Christchurch when deciding on the best route from USA to Christchurch.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from USA to Christchurch?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from USA 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 USA to Christchurch?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Christchurch (average of $252). Flying from USA to Christchurch in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,645). 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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Top airline flying from USA to Christchurch

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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,858Average$2,272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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