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$365+ Cheap flights from Christchurch (CHC) to California

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CHC — LAX
Apr 9 — Apr 161
Wed 4/9
Wed 4/16
1 adult, Economy
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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$983
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$365
(Jetabroad)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,069

Good one-way deal

$596 or less
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Cheapest flights from Christchurch to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Christchurch to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 4, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/185:45 amCHC - LAX
1 stop26h 35mAir New Zealand
Sun 5/2510:10 pmLAX - CHC
1 stop19h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/3$983
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/184:40 pmCHC - LAX
2 stops24h 20mQantas Airways
Sun 5/2510:50 pmLAX - CHC
1 stop21h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/3$1,030
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/185:45 amCHC - LAX
2 stops24h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/254:20 pmLAX - CHC
2 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3$1,034
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/188:10 pmCHC - SFO
1 stop29h 50mAir New Zealand
Sun 5/2510:05 pmSFO - CHC
2 stops19h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/3$1,048
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/11:15 pmCHC - SFO
1 stop19h 30mFiji Airways
Thu 7/2411:00 pmSFO - CHC
1 stop18h 15mFiji Airways
Deal found 4/3$1,053
This Onlinetour deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Onlinetour is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/186:15 amCHC - SFO
2 stops30h 30mQantas Airways
Sun 5/255:49 pmSFO - CHC
2 stops26h 36mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/3$1,075
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure BYOjet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/11:15 pmCHC - SFO
1 stop19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/2411:00 pmSFO - CHC
2 stops22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3$1,100
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/186:00 amCHC - SFO
2 stops23h 52mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/255:49 pmSFO - CHC
2 stops26h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/3$1,151
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/2510:30 amCHC - SFO
1 stop15h 30mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/2911:35 pmSFO - CHC
1 stop42h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/3$1,217
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/185:00 pmCHC - LAX
1 stop15h 20mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/2412:56 amLAX - CHC
2 stops37h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/3$2,216
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/46:05 amCHC - LAX
2 stops32h 00mSingapore Airlines
Sat 7/192:20 pmLAX - CHC
3 stops39h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/2$2,241
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/16:35 amCHC - SFO
2 stops53h 20mANA
Wed 7/231:45 amSFO - CHC
2 stops50h 20mANA
Deal found 4/3$4,837

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Christchurch to California 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Christchurch to California that are best for you.

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Christchurch

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Sun 5/18

5:45 am-1:20 pm

1 stop26h 35m

Los Angeles

Sun 5/25

10:10 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop19h 15m

$983

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Sun 5/18

4:40 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops24h 20m

Los Angeles

Sun 5/25

10:50 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop21h 35m

$1,030

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Sat 5/17

6:10 pm-1:50 pm

2 stops38h 40m

San Francisco

Sat 5/24

10:45 pm-7:05 pm

2 stops25h 20m

$1,031

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Sun 5/18

5:45 am-10:50 am

2 stops24h 05m

Los Angeles

Sun 5/25

4:20 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops34h 05m

$1,034

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Mon 5/5

5:50 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops42h 55m

San Francisco

Sun 5/11

10:00 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop30h 59m

$1,037

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Sun 5/18

8:10 pm-7:00 am

1 stop29h 50m

San Francisco

Sun 5/25

10:05 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop22h 20m

$1,048

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Tue 7/1

1:15 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop19h 30m

San Francisco

Thu 7/24

11:00 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop18h 15m

$1,053

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Sun 5/18

6:00 am-10:52 am

2 stops23h 52m

San Francisco

Sun 5/25

5:49 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops26h 36m

$1,151

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Thu 9/25

6:10 am-8:15 am

1 stop21h 05m

San Francisco

Mon 9/29

11:35 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop42h 55m

$1,192

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Sun 5/18

5:00 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop15h 20m

Los Angeles

Sat 5/24

12:56 am-9:55 am

2 stops37h 59m

$2,216

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Best time to book a flight from Christchurch to California

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to California (average of $246). Flying from Christchurch to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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 CHC to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Christchurch to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 4, 2025.

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

Rainfall in California by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, 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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated April 4, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown ANA, Singapore Airlines and Fiji Airways from Christchurch to California. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.3
Very good
830 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.6

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.
ANA
8.3
Very good
830 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very good
830 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.6

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,287 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very good
830 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.6

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
180 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very good
830 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.6

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,192 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very good
830 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.6

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
461 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very good
830 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.6

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Christchurch to California. 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 California?

    For a flight from Christchurch to California, you will be flying from Christchurch. Christchurch (CHC) is just 5.9 mi from the center of the city.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Fiji Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $365. Air New Zealand flights start at $477 while deals on Air Canada start at $484 one-way.

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

    While some choose either Christchurch - Los Angeles or Christchurch - San Diego, Christchurch - San Francisco is the most popular route from Christchurch to California.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to California (average of $246). Flying from Christchurch to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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 4 airlines flying from Christchurch to California

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Christchurch to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$612Average$729FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$681Average$849FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$860Average$1,111FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$929Average$1,146FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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