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$459+ 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 4/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CHC
Mar 8 — Mar 151
Sat 3/8
Sat 3/15
1 adult, Economy
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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$899
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$459
(Ovago)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,158

Good one-way deal

$929 or less
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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 March 3, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Fri 10/1011:25 pmSFO - CHC
1 stop17h 40mFiji Airways
Sun 10/192:05 pmCHC - SFO
1 stop19h 20mFiji Airways
Deal found 3/3$885
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/811:55 pmLAX - CHC
1 stop17h 20mFiji Airways
Tue 4/291:15 pmCHC - LAX
1 stop18h 40mFiji Airways
Deal found 3/2$899
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/1711:55 pmLAX - CHC
2 stops21h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/302:05 pmCHC - LAX
1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$977
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/199:10 pmLAX - CHC
1 stop15h 55mAir New Zealand
Fri 5/29:00 pmCHC - LAX
1 stop35h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/3$999
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 Jetabroad is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/1011:25 pmSFO - CHC
2 stops22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/192:05 pmCHC - SFO
1 stop19h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$1,001
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/19:35 pmLAX - CHC
2 stops26h 20mQantas Airways
Tue 4/86:20 amCHC - LAX
1 stop21h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/2$1,060
This Fiji Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 Fiji Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/152:32 pmSJC - CHC
2 stops25h 38mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/272:10 pmCHC - SJC
2 stops27h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$1,251
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/87:16 amLAS - CHC
2 stops33h 09mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/222:00 pmCHC - LAS
2 stops43h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$1,266
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/74:50 pmLAS - CHC
2 stops34h 50mAir Canada
Fri 3/146:15 amCHC - LAS
2 stops29h 31mAir Canada
Deal found 3/2$1,272
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Sat 10/181:30 pmSFO - CHC
2 stops37h 35mAir Canada
Sun 11/25:15 amCHC - SFO
2 stops25h 41mAir Canada
Deal found 3/3$1,283
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/197:50 pmSFO - CHC
1 stop16h 05mAir New Zealand
Tue 12/28:35 amCHC - SFO
2 stops19h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/3$1,287
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/1311:50 amSAN - CHC
2 stops39h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/68:10 pmCHC - SAN
2 stops35h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$1,322

Find flights from California to Christchurch within your budget

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 March 3, 2025.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Christchurch

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Tue 4/8

11:55 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop17h 20m

Christchurch

Tue 4/29

1:15 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop18h 40m

$899

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Sat 4/19

9:10 pm-8:05 am

1 stop15h 55m

Christchurch

Fri 5/2

9:00 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop35h 20m

$999

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Tue 4/1

9:10 pm-9:25 am

1 stop16h 15m

Christchurch

Tue 4/15

1:15 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop18h 40m

$1,006

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Tue 4/1

9:35 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops26h 20m

Christchurch

Tue 4/8

6:20 am-9:10 am

1 stop21h 50m

$1,060

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Mon 6/30

12:32 am-12:15 pm

2 stops40h 43m

Christchurch

Wed 7/30

5:00 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop14h 50m

$1,108

Las VegasChristchurch

LAS - CHC

LASCHC

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 5/8

7:16 am-11:25 am

2 stops33h 09m

Christchurch

Thu 5/22

2:00 pm-2:28 pm

2 stops43h 28m

$1,266

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Sun 4/20

10:05 pm-10:40 am

2 stops17h 35m

Christchurch

Wed 4/30

12:10 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops19h 40m

$1,314

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Thu 3/27

11:45 am-10:55 pm

2 stops39h 10m

Christchurch

Tue 4/8

6:10 am-11:10 am

2 stops24h 00m

$1,354

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Sun 3/9

12:10 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops39h 25m

Christchurch

Sun 3/23

6:10 am-1:36 pm

2 stops27h 26m

$1,401

Las VegasChristchurch

LAS - CHC

LASCHC

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 4/1

4:10 pm-9:25 am

2 stops21h 15m

Christchurch

Tue 4/8

9:00 pm-6:06 pm

3 stops40h 06m

$1,403

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Travel insights for flights from California to Christchurch

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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 March 3, 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 March 3, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with EVA Air, ANA and Emirates 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
1,182 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

8.0

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

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
1,182 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,182 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

8.0

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

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
8.4
Very good
833 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,182 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

8.0

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

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.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,236 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,182 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

8.0

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

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
1,289 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,182 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

8.0

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

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
9,713 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,182 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

8.0

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

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 Qantas Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $459. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air New Zealand and Fiji 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 San Diego - 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 March 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$605Average$890FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$693Average$882FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air New ZealandCheapest$967Average$1,531FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,032Average$1,406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,035Average$1,716FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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