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$532+ Cheap flights from California to Christchurch (CHC)

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 5/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CHC
kwi 9 — kwi 161
śr. 4/9
śr. 4/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Christchurch

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$925
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$532
(CrystalTravel)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,003
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Cheapest flights from California to Christchurch
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Christchurch. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on Kwiecień 4, 2025.

This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
czw. 10/1611:55 pmLAX - CHC
1 stop17h 10mFiji Airways
sob. 10/252:05 pmCHC - LAX
1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways
Deal found 4/3$715
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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.
pt. 10/1711:55 pmLAX - CHC
1 stop17h 10mMultiple Airlines
czw. 10/301:55 pmCHC - LAX
2 stops19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/4$846
This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ndz. 5/184:55 pmSAN - CHC
2 stops26h 30mMultiple Airlines
ndz. 5/256:05 amCHC - SAN
2 stops24h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2$956
This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ndz. 5/251:36 pmSFO - CHC
2 stops29h 49mAir Canada
ndz. 8/246:05 amCHC - SFO
2 stops23h 28mAir Canada
Deal found 4/3$964
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ndz. 6/227:40 pmSFO - CHC
2 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
wt. 7/16:05 amCHC - SFO
2 stops23h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/4$967
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
wt. 9/910:00 pmSFO - CHC
2 stops24h 35mQantas Airways
wt. 9/309:40 amCHC - SFO
2 stops28h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/4$1,012
This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
pon. 10/2012:15 pmLAX - CHC
2 stops40h 30mAir Canada
czw. 10/306:15 amCHC - LAX
2 stops29h 51mAir Canada
Deal found 4/3$1,017
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
pt. 10/1711:25 pmSFO - CHC
2 stops24h 30mFiji Airways
ndz. 11/29:40 amCHC - SFO
2 stops23h 45mFiji Airways
Deal found 4/4$1,126
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
pon. 11/34:50 pmLAS - CHC
2 stops34h 50mAir Canada
pon. 11/246:10 amCHC - LAS
2 stops36h 06mAir Canada
Deal found 4/4$1,155
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
pon. 10/208:10 pmLAX - CHC
1 stop17h 45mAir New Zealand
czw. 10/304:00 pmCHC - LAX
1 stop16h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/3$1,187
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
wt. 9/910:05 pmSFO - CHC
1 stop16h 50mAir New Zealand
wt. 9/3012:10 pmCHC - SFO
2 stops19h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/4$1,279
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.
śr. 12/36:00 pmLAX - CHC
1 stop19h 35mUnited Airlines
wt. 12/162:15 pmCHC - LAX
2 stops18h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/3$1,353

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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

Fly from

California

Fly to

Christchurch

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

czw. 4/17

11:55 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop17h 20m

Christchurch

wt. 4/29

1:15 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop18h 40m

$925

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

ndz. 5/18

4:55 pm-2:25 pm

2 stops26h 30m

Christchurch

ndz. 5/25

6:05 am-12:00 pm

2 stops24h 55m

$956

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

ndz. 5/25

1:36 pm-2:25 pm

2 stops29h 49m

Christchurch

ndz. 8/24

6:05 am-10:33 am

2 stops23h 28m

$964

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

ndz. 6/22

7:40 pm-12:45 am

2 stops34h 05m

Christchurch

wt. 7/1

6:05 am-10:33 am

2 stops23h 28m

$967

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

wt. 4/22

11:55 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop17h 20m

Christchurch

sob. 5/3

8:30 am-12:55 pm

2 stops23h 25m

$1,009

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

wt. 9/9

10:00 pm-5:35 pm

2 stops24h 35m

Christchurch

wt. 9/30

9:40 am-5:45 pm

2 stops28h 05m

$1,012

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

wt. 9/9

10:05 pm-9:55 am

1 stop16h 50m

Christchurch

wt. 9/30

5:00 pm-11:50 am

1 stop14h 50m

$1,279

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

sob. 7/5

11:10 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop29h 49m

Christchurch

wt. 7/22

6:00 am-2:25 pm

1 stop27h 25m

$1,374

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

śr. 6/11

10:35 pm-11:25 am

2 stops41h 50m

Christchurch

pt. 6/20

6:10 am-3:58 pm

2 stops28h 48m

$1,397

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

sob. 5/24

12:39 am-9:55 am

2 stops38h 16m

Christchurch

ndz. 8/24

4:00 pm-7:00 am

1 stop34h 00m

$1,495

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Best time to book a flight from California to Christchurch

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Christchurch

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Christchurch (average of $1,101). Flying from California to Christchurch in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,869). 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 CA to CHC?

Find hourly flight availability from California 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 Kwiecień 4, 2025.

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

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 1.6 - 2.4 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.4 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Christchurch when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

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 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 42.8 F).

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 Kwiecień 4, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with EVA Air, ANA and Singapore Airlines from California to Christchurch to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
ANA
8.3
Very good
831 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,287 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,839 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
180 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California 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 California?

    Christchurch (CHC), located 5.9 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from California to Christchurch.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Air New Zealand, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $532. However, be on the lookout for offers from Fiji Airways and Qantas Airways, as they are both options that can get you from California to Christchurch for a low price.

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

    The most popular route from California to Christchurch is Los Angeles - Christchurch. You may also consider San Francisco - Christchurch or Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl - Christchurch.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Christchurch (average of $1,101). Flying from California to Christchurch in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,869). 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 5 airlines flying from California to Christchurch

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from California to Christchurch. 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 Kwiecień 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$605Average$890FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$693Average$881FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air New ZealandCheapest$967Average$1,605FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,035Average$1,716FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,037Average$1,385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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