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Cheap flights from California to Christchurch from $371

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Fiji Airways Logo
11:55 pm - 12:05 pm
LAX
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CHC
17h 10m
1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
1:05 pm - 1:05 pm
CHC
-
LAX
19h 00m
1 stop
$713Fiji Airways
Fri, Aug 14 - Sun, Aug 23
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:55 pm - 10:15 pm
LAX
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CHC
27h 20m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:05 pm - 1:05 pm
CHC
-
LAX
19h 00m
1 stop
$719Multiple Airlines
Fri, May 8 - Sat, May 16
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:55 pm - 10:15 pm
LAX
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CHC
27h 20m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:05 pm - 1:05 pm
CHC
-
LAX
19h 00m
1 stop
$731Multiple Airlines
Fri, Aug 14 - Sun, Aug 23
Air New Zealand Logo
4:21 pm - 3:25 pm
SAN
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CHC
28h 04m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
10:20 am - 11:54 am
CHC
-
SAN
20h 34m
2 stops
$1,084Air New Zealand
Mon, Apr 27 - Mon, May 4
Air New Zealand Logo
10:45 am - 9:25 am
LAS
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CHC
27h 40m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
5:00 pm - 7:27 pm
CHC
-
LAS
21h 27m
2 stops
$1,098Air New Zealand
Thu, May 28 - Sun, Jun 7
United Airlines Logo
5:55 pm - 8:10 am
LAS
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CHC
43h 15m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 6:41 pm
CHC
-
LAS
31h 11m
2 stops
$1,149United Airlines
Thu, Apr 30 - Thu, May 7
United Airlines Logo
1:39 pm - 12:25 pm
SAN
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CHC
27h 46m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:10 am - 11:51 am
CHC
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SAN
24h 41m
2 stops
$1,246United Airlines
Thu, Jul 23 - Thu, Jul 30
Qantas Airways Logo
11:51 am - 12:20 am
LAS
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CHC
41h 29m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
8:30 pm - 8:58 pm
CHC
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LAS
43h 28m
3 stops
$1,542Qantas Airways
Wed, Apr 29 - Wed, May 6
Air Canada Logo
6:00 pm - 2:20 pm
LAS
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CHC
25h 20m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
6:00 am - 11:48 pm
CHC
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LAS
36h 48m
2 stops
$1,683Air Canada
Thu, May 7 - Mon, May 11
Air Canada Logo
6:45 am - 2:20 pm
LAS
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CHC
36h 35m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
6:00 am - 11:48 pm
CHC
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LAS
36h 48m
2 stops
$1,695Air Canada
Thu, May 7 - Mon, May 11

Air New Zealand flights from California to Christchurch

Our best Air New Zealand deals on California to Christchurch flight tickets
Air New Zealand
Apr 29
LAX10:10 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles
22h 20m
2 stops
CHC3:30 pmChristchurch
May 6
CHC7:10 pmChristchurch
21h 17m
2 stops
LAX9:27 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles
$775
Air New Zealand
Apr 28
LAX10:10 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles
16h 25m
1 stop
CHC9:35 amChristchurch
May 5
CHC9:05 pmChristchurch
43h 22m
2 stops
LAX9:27 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles
$784
Air New Zealand
May 11
LAX10:10 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles
18h 55m
2 stops
CHC12:05 pmChristchurch
May 19
CHC1:05 pmChristchurch
19h 15m
2 stops
LAX1:20 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles
$792

United Airlines flights from California to Christchurch

Our best United Airlines deals on California to Christchurch flight tickets
United Airlines
May 19
SFO11:20 pmSan Francisco
38h 35m
2 stops
CHC8:55 amChristchurch
May 26
CHC6:10 amChristchurch
20h 55m
1 stop
SFO8:05 amSan Francisco
$1,043
United Airlines
Apr 13
SFO10:05 pmSan Francisco
19h 20m
1 stop
CHC12:25 pmChristchurch
Apr 29
CHC6:10 amChristchurch
21h 00m
1 stop
SFO8:10 amSan Francisco
$1,044
United Airlines
Apr 30
LAS5:55 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
43h 15m
2 stops
CHC8:10 amChristchurch
May 7
CHC6:30 amChristchurch
31h 11m
2 stops
LAS6:41 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$1,149

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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, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated March 18, 2026.
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Price

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Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 8/14

11:55 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop17h 10m

Christchurch

Sun 8/23

1:05 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop19h 00m

$713

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 5/8

11:55 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops27h 20m

Christchurch

Sat 5/16

1:05 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop19h 00m

$719

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 8/14

11:55 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops27h 20m

Christchurch

Sun 8/23

1:05 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop19h 00m

$731

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Mon 4/27

4:21 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops28h 04m

Christchurch

Mon 5/4

10:20 am-11:54 am

2 stops20h 34m

$1,084

Las VegasChristchurch

LAS - CHC

LASCHC

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 5/28

10:45 am-9:25 am

2 stops27h 40m

Christchurch

Sun 6/7

5:00 pm-7:27 pm

2 stops21h 27m

$1,098

Las VegasChristchurch

LAS - CHC

LASCHC

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 4/30

5:55 pm-8:10 am

2 stops43h 15m

Christchurch

Thu 5/7

6:30 am-6:41 pm

2 stops31h 11m

$1,149

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Thu 7/23

1:39 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops27h 46m

Christchurch

Thu 7/30

6:10 am-11:51 am

2 stops24h 41m

$1,246

Las VegasChristchurch

LAS - CHC

LASCHC

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 4/29

11:51 am-12:20 am

2 stops41h 29m

Christchurch

Wed 5/6

8:30 pm-8:58 pm

3 stops43h 28m

$1,542

Las VegasChristchurch

LAS - CHC

LASCHC

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 5/7

6:00 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops25h 20m

Christchurch

Mon 5/11

6:00 am-11:48 pm

2 stops36h 48m

$1,683

Las VegasChristchurch

LAS - CHC

LASCHC

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 5/7

6:45 am-2:20 pm

2 stops36h 35m

Christchurch

Mon 5/11

6:00 am-11:48 pm

2 stops36h 48m

$1,695

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Christchurch?

In general, May is the cheapest month to fly from California to Christchurch. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $722. If you don’t want to visit Christchurch in May, then you should wait until August to fly from California, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $930.

What is the cheapest California to Christchurch flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Christchurch?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Christchurch from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Christchurch for around $1,113 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Christchurch from California for as low as $773 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on California to Christchurch flights?

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on California to Christchurch flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on California to Christchurch flights?

You could potentially save up to 52% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to Christchurch flight.

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Fastest flight time

17h 40m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from California to Christchurch takes 17h 40m
There are no direct flights from California to Christchurch. There are no popular flight routes from California to Christchurch.
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  • How old do you have to be to fly from California to Christchurch Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Christchurch Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Christchurch Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Christchurch Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Christchurch Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Best airlines flying from California to Christchurch

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Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Fiji AirwaysPriceFrom $531Free CancellationRating
8.1
233 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $625Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,006 reviews
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Air New ZealandPriceFrom $866Free CancellationRating
8.0
615 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,111Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,434 reviews
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