How long is the flight from Christchurch to Riverside?

There are many flights that can get you from Christchurch to Riverside in 18h 50m. Fly via Fiji Airways, Qantas Airways, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Christchurch and Riverside is about 11082 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Fiji Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $574. Qantas Airways flights start at $578 while deals on Air New Zealand start at $596 one-way.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Riverside ranges from 0.0 - 87.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 87.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Riverside when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Riverside, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Christchurch to Riverside?

The most popular airlines flying from Christchurch to Riverside are Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways and Fiji Airways. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHC to R1V?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Christchurch to Riverside as you normally would.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Christchurch to Riverside?

If you book a flight to Riverside 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 Riverside per day from 4 different airlines.

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

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

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

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Deal found 5/9$1,611

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Round-trip from	$1,215
One-way from	$614
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$1,846

Fiji Airways
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36h 25m total
Christchurch to Riverside

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18h 50m total
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Mon 16/11

14:10-12:00

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Wed 31/12

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Mon 16/11

14:10-12:00

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06:00-06:00

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Sat 5/12

06:00-06:00

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Mon 30/11

15:45-18:05

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Los Angeles

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00:00-20:00

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Tue 1/12

21:50-12:00

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00:00-20:00

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06:15-12:00

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Mon 30/11

06:15-06:00

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CHC Christchurch - LAX Los Angeles

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Christchurch

Thu 17/9

09:40-10:50

2 stops20h 10m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-20:00

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$1,019

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Tue 8/12

14:15-22:54

3 stops29h 39m

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$1,075

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How much does it cost for a return flight from Christchurch to Riverside?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Christchurch to Riverside flights typically cost between $1,405 and $2,132 in March.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,215 on Fiji Airways (1 Mar–24 Mar).

Reviews of airlines servicing Riverside

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Fiji Airways,Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways from Christchurch to Riverside to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

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8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

668 reviews

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8.0

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8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Qantas Airways

7.5

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Fiji Airways

8.0

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8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

American Airlines

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8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Christchurch to Riverside?
If you book a flight to Riverside 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 Riverside per day from 4 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Christchurch to Riverside?
There are many flights that can get you from Christchurch to Riverside in 18h 50m. Fly via Fiji Airways, Qantas Airways, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Christchurch and Riverside is about 11082 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Christchurch to Riverside one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Fiji Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $574. Qantas Airways flights start at $578 while deals on Air New Zealand start at $596 one-way.
Can I find deals for flights from Christchurch to Riverside that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Christchurch to Riverside flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Christchurch to Riverside?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Christchurch to Riverside.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Christchurch to Riverside?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Christchurch to Riverside 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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Fiji Airways	Cheapest$1,059	Average$1,330	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Fiji Airways flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,083	Average$1,331	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
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Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,151	Average$1,572	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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Christchurch to Riverside flights typically cost between $1,405 and $2,132 in March.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,215 on Fiji Airways (1 Mar–24 Mar).

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Christchurch to Riverside flights typically cost between $1,405 and $2,132 in March.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,215 on Fiji Airways (1 Mar–24 Mar).