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Cheap flights from Christchurch to New York from $706

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 12/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — NYC
10 Feb — 17 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Christchurch to New York

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Christchurch (CHC) to New York (NYC). 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 11 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,477

One-way from

$706

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,113
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 19/2-23/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 71h 09m total
  • Christchurch to New York
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12/3
  • 12/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 33m total
  • Christchurch to New York
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($172 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($84 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Cheapest flights from Christchurch to New York
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Christchurch to New York. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 11 January 2026.

Thu 19/206:05CHC - JFK
2 stops44h 24mAmerican Airlines
Mon 23/216:30JFK - CHC
2 stops26h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/1$1,477
Tue 24/206:20CHC - EWR
2 stops28h 33mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/318:25EWR - CHC
2 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/1$1,536
Thu 26/217:00CHC - LGA
2 stops21h 51mAir New Zealand
Thu 5/315:39LGA - CHC
2 stops24h 46mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/1$1,548
Tue 14/416:05CHC - EWR
2 stops24h 54mAir New Zealand
Thu 30/415:50EWR - CHC
2 stops25h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/1$1,550
Tue 24/219:40CHC - EWR
2 stops43h 17mAir New Zealand
Tue 3/320:10EWR - CHC
1 stop44h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/1$1,562
Tue 17/214:15CHC - LGA
2 stops23h 06mUnited Airlines
Sat 21/219:29LGA - CHC
2 stops45h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/1$1,569
Tue 24/220:10CHC - LGA
2 stops42h 41mAir New Zealand
Tue 3/317:27LGA - CHC
2 stops45h 38mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/1$1,573
Tue 21/706:00CHC - JFK
2 stops26h 44mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/819:20JFK - CHC
1 stop21h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/1$1,599
Fri 1/515:45CHC - JFK
2 stops30h 29mAmerican Airlines
Sun 3/517:30JFK - CHC
2 stops38h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/1$1,601
Tue 21/719:10CHC - LGA
2 stops44h 05mAir New Zealand
Wed 12/819:55LGA - CHC
2 stops45h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/1$1,606
Thu 19/213:00CHC - JFK
1 stop22h 00mUnited Airlines
Mon 23/219:20JFK - CHC
1 stop23h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/1$1,615
Tue 21/712:55CHC - JFK
1 stop19h 25mQantas Airways
Wed 12/819:20JFK - CHC
1 stop21h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/1$1,616

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Christchurch to New York that are best for you.

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Christchurch

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New York

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Departure

Return

Price

ChristchurchNewark

CHC - EWR

CHCEWR

Christchurch

Tue 24/2

06:20-16:53

2 stops28h 33m

Newark

Tue 3/3

18:25-23:05

2 stops34h 40m

$1,536

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - LGA

CHCLGA

Christchurch

Thu 26/2

17:00-20:51

2 stops21h 51m

New York LaGuardia

Thu 5/3

15:39-10:25

2 stops24h 46m

$1,548

ChristchurchNewark

CHC - EWR

CHCEWR

Christchurch

Tue 14/4

16:05-00:59

2 stops24h 54m

Newark

Thu 30/4

15:50-09:35

2 stops25h 45m

$1,550

ChristchurchNewark

CHC - EWR

CHCEWR

Christchurch

Tue 24/2

19:40-20:57

2 stops43h 17m

Newark

Tue 3/3

20:10-10:35

1 stop44h 25m

$1,562

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - LGA

CHCLGA

Christchurch

Tue 17/2

14:15-19:21

2 stops23h 06m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 21/2

19:29-10:35

2 stops45h 06m

$1,569

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - LGA

CHCLGA

Christchurch

Tue 24/2

20:10-20:51

2 stops42h 41m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 3/3

17:27-09:05

2 stops45h 38m

$1,573

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - JFK

CHCJFK

Christchurch

Thu 19/2

13:00-17:00

1 stop22h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 23/2

19:20-12:25

1 stop23h 05m

$1,615

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - JFK

CHCJFK

Christchurch

Fri 1/5

06:20-19:00

2 stops28h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/5

19:20-08:40

1 stop21h 20m

$1,629

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - JFK

CHCJFK

Christchurch

Fri 1/5

12:55-16:20

1 stop19h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/5

19:20-08:40

1 stop21h 20m

$1,644

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - JFK

CHCJFK

Christchurch

Thu 19/2

06:05-16:33

2 stops28h 28m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 23/2

17:15-08:25

1 stop21h 10m

$1,649

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Christchurch to New York

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Christchurch to New York?

Share of one-stop return flights from Christchurch to New York chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Auckland (AKL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 85% of one-stop itineraries from Christchurch to New York on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Christchurch to New York?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Christchurch to New York, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Auckland (AKL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $2,124.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Christchurch to New York?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Christchurch to New York, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via San Francisco (SFO) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 20h 41m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Christchurch to New York?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Christchurch to New York, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via San Francisco (SFO) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 18m.

Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New York. 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 New York. Reviews last updated 11 January 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, andAir Canada from Christchurch to New York. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
569 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
569 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
569 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
968 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
569 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,610 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
569 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Christchurch to New York. 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 from for flights from Christchurch to New York?

    If you book a flight to New York from Christchurch, you will be flying from Christchurch, which is the city’s only airport. Christchurch (CHC) is located 9.5 km from the centre of Christchurch. There are 0 flights from Christchurch to New York per day from 1 airline.

  • How long is the flight from Christchurch to New York?

    Departing from Christchurch to New York will take you 21h 51m. The distance between Christchurch and New York is about 14669 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Christchurch to New York round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Christchurch to New York is Qantas Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,445 on this airline. You may be able to fly from Christchurch to New York for 29% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

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

    The most popular route from Christchurch to New York is Christchurch - Newark. You may also consider Christchurch - New York John F Kennedy Intl or Christchurch - New York LaGuardia.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Christchurch to New York by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top airline flying from Christchurch to New York

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,445Average$1,917FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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