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$527+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) 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 2/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CHC
Jan 28 — Feb 41
Tue 1/28
Tue 2/4
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Los Angeles to Christchurch are usually found in August or October, booked 59 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to Christchurch

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to Christchurch (CHC). 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 January 23, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$709
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$527
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,330
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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Christchurch
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to Christchurch. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 23, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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.
Thu 2/610:35 pmLAX - CHC
1 stop17h 45mFiji Airways
Tue 2/182:20 pmCHC - LAX
1 stop18h 30mFiji Airways
Deal found 1/22$709
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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.
Thu 2/610:35 pmLAX - CHC
1 stop17h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/181:50 pmCHC - LAX
2 stops43h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/22$755
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 2/2311:40 pmLAX - CHC
1 stop18h 00mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/116:15 amCHC - LAX
2 stops26h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/22$759
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Sun 3/168:28 amLAX - CHC
2 stops44h 12mAir Canada
Tue 3/259:15 amCHC - LAX
2 stops24h 21mAir Canada
Deal found 1/21$848
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 2/237:04 amLAX - CHC
2 stops30h 31mUnited Airlines
Sun 3/96:00 amCHC - LAX
1 stop21h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/22$868
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/121:10 pmLAX - CHC
2 stops36h 45mQantas Airways
Wed 3/56:05 amCHC - LAX
1 stop21h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/22$899
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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.
Mon 2/247:05 pmLAX - CHC
1 stop16h 00mAir New Zealand
Tue 3/115:00 pmCHC - LAX
1 stop14h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/22$930

Find flights from Los Angeles to Christchurch within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Los Angeles 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 January 23, 2025.

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Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Thu 2/6

10:35 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop17h 45m

Christchurch

Tue 2/18

2:20 pm-11:50 am

1 stop18h 30m

$709

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Thu 2/6

10:35 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop17h 45m

Christchurch

Sun 2/16

6:15 am-11:50 am

2 stops26h 35m

$755

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Sun 2/23

11:40 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop18h 00m

Christchurch

Tue 3/11

6:15 am-12:16 pm

2 stops26h 01m

$759

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Sun 3/16

8:28 am-12:40 am

2 stops44h 12m

Christchurch

Tue 3/25

9:15 am-1:36 pm

2 stops24h 21m

$848

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Sun 2/23

7:04 am-10:35 am

2 stops30h 31m

Christchurch

Sun 3/9

6:00 am-6:50 am

1 stop21h 50m

$868

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Wed 2/12

1:10 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops36h 45m

Christchurch

Wed 3/5

6:05 am-6:50 am

1 stop21h 45m

$899

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Mon 2/24

7:05 pm-8:05 am

1 stop16h 00m

Christchurch

Tue 3/11

5:00 pm-11:45 am

1 stop14h 45m

$930

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Tue 2/4

9:11 am-1:20 pm

3 stops31h 09m

$527

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Sun 2/2

10:35 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop17h 45m

$655

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Mon 3/17

12:20 am-1:20 pm

1 stop41h 00m

$942

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Compare providers for flights from Los Angeles to Christchurch

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Los Angeles to Christchurch in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Los Angeles-Christchurch flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Los Angeles-Christchurch flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Los Angeles-Christchurch flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Los Angeles-Christchurch flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Los Angeles-Christchurch flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to Christchurch

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Christchurch from Los Angeles with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Los Angeles to Christchurch

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Los Angeles to Christchurch including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Los Angeles to Christchurch?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Christchurch. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2025.

Booking 59 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Los Angeles to Christchurch. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Christchurch (average of $1,101). Flying from Los Angeles 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 LAX to CHC?

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles 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 January 23, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Los Angeles to Christchurch in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 51% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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 January 23, 2025.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,252 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent crew, smooth flight, good food and service. We have flown with other carriers but this one is the best so far.

EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,252 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,252 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent crew, smooth flight, good food and service. We have flown with other carriers but this one is the best so far.

ANA
8.4
Very good
849 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,252 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent crew, smooth flight, good food and service. We have flown with other carriers but this one is the best so far.

Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
188 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,252 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent crew, smooth flight, good food and service. We have flown with other carriers but this one is the best so far.

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
482 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,252 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent crew, smooth flight, good food and service. We have flown with other carriers but this one is the best so far.

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
823 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,252 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent crew, smooth flight, good food and service. We have flown with other carriers but this one is the best so far.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Los Angeles to Christchurch. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Los Angeles to Christchurch round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Los Angeles to Christchurch is Fiji Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $709 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Air Canada, starting at $759 and $848 round-trip. Users have found that Fiji Airways is 42% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $655 on Fiji Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Cathay Pacific from $942 and Air Canada from $989 one-way.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Los Angeles to Christchurch?

    Of the flights from Los Angeles to Christchurch that have layovers, most of them stop in Auckland.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Auckland?

    If you're on a layover in Auckland and looking for things to do, consider visiting New Zealand Maritime Museum, Sky Tower, or University Clock Tower. Travelers on a layover in Auckland can visit New Zealand Maritime Museum, Sky Tower, and University Clock Tower, by traveling 11.4 mi, 10.9 mi, and 10.7 mi, respectively after landing at Auckland Intl. Those landing in Auckland looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $47 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Los Angeles to Christchurch flights?

    Los Angeles to Christchurch flights have a layover in Nadi least often.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles to Christchurch?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Christchurch?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Christchurch (average of $1,101). Flying from Los Angeles 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 4 airlines flying from Los Angeles to Christchurch

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Los Angeles 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 January 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$605Average$932FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$726Average$884FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air New ZealandCheapest$971Average$1,324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,035Average$1,658FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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