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Cheap flights from California to Christchurch from $495

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from California to Christchurch departing on 1/27. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Fiji Airways Logo
10:35 pm - 1:10 pmLAX  Los Angeles-CHC Christchurch
17h 35m1 stop Nadi
Fiji Airways Logo
2:10 pm - 12:00 pmCHC  Christchurch-LAX Los Angeles
18h 50m1 stop Nadi
$812Fiji Airways
Thu, Feb 11 - Thu, Feb 25
Fiji Airways Logo
10:35 pm - 1:10 pmLAX  Los Angeles-CHC Christchurch
17h 35m1 stop Nadi
Fiji Airways Logo
2:10 pm - 12:00 pmCHC  Christchurch-LAX Los Angeles
18h 50m1 stop Nadi
$812Fiji Airways
Fri, Jan 29 - Sun, Feb 7
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9:45 pm - 2:55 pmLAX  Los Angeles-CHC Christchurch
20h 10m1 stop Brisbane
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:10 pm - 12:00 pmCHC  Christchurch-LAX Los Angeles
18h 50m1 stop Nadi
$835Multiple Airlines
Mon, Feb 1 - Sat, Feb 6
Qantas Airways Logo
9:45 pm - 2:55 pmLAX  Los Angeles-CHC Christchurch
20h 10m1 stop Brisbane
Qantas Airways Logo
3:45 pm - 6:05 pmCHC  Christchurch-LAX Los Angeles
23h 20m1 stop Melbourne
$840Qantas Airways
Sun, Feb 7 - Thu, Feb 18
Qantas Airways Logo
9:45 pm - 2:55 pmLAX  Los Angeles-CHC Christchurch
20h 10m1 stop Brisbane
Qantas Airways Logo
3:45 pm - 6:05 pmCHC  Christchurch-LAX Los Angeles
23h 20m1 stop Melbourne
$840Qantas Airways
Sun, Feb 7 - Tue, Feb 16
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:45 pm - 2:55 pmLAX  Los Angeles-CHC Christchurch
20h 10m1 stop Brisbane
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:10 pm - 12:00 pmCHC  Christchurch-LAX Los Angeles
18h 50m1 stop Nadi
$850Multiple Airlines
Mon, Feb 1 - Sat, Feb 6
Air New Zealand Logo
8:00 pm - 12:05 pmLAX  Los Angeles-CHC Christchurch
19h 05m2 stops Auckland Intl Wellington
Air New Zealand Logo
2:05 pm - 11:25 amCHC  Christchurch-LAX Los Angeles
18h 20m2 stops Wellington Auckland Intl
$997Air New Zealand
Sun, Nov 1 - Mon, Nov 16
Air New Zealand Logo
9:00 pm - 12:05 pmLAX  Los Angeles-CHC Christchurch
19h 05m2 stops Auckland Intl Wellington
Air New Zealand Logo
11:10 am - 11:25 amCHC  Christchurch-LAX Los Angeles
21h 15m2 stops Rotorua Auckland Intl
$997Air New Zealand
Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 10
United Airlines Logo
11:25 pm - 10:35 amSFO  San Francisco-CHC Christchurch
14h 10mnonstop
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2:15 pm - 6:15 amCHC  Christchurch-SFO San Francisco
13h 00mnonstop
$1,083United Airlines
Sun, Dec 6 - Tue, Dec 22
United Airlines Logo
11:25 pm - 10:35 amSFO  San Francisco-CHC Christchurch
14h 10mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
2:15 pm - 6:15 amCHC  Christchurch-SFO San Francisco
13h 00mnonstop
$1,133United Airlines
Sun, Dec 6 - Sun, Dec 20

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Fiji Airways flights from California to Christchurch

Our best Fiji Airways deals on California to Christchurch flight tickets
Fiji Airways
Jan 29
LAX10:35 pmLos Angeles
17h 35m
1 stop
CHC1:10 pmChristchurch
Feb 7
CHC2:10 pmChristchurch
18h 50m
1 stop
LAX12:00 pmLos Angeles
$812
Fiji Airways
Feb 5
LAX10:35 pmLos Angeles
17h 35m
1 stop
CHC1:10 pmChristchurch
Feb 18
CHC2:10 pmChristchurch
18h 50m
1 stop
LAX12:00 pmLos Angeles
$849
Fiji Airways
Feb 5
LAX10:35 pmLos Angeles
17h 35m
1 stop
CHC1:10 pmChristchurch
Feb 21
CHC2:10 pmChristchurch
18h 50m
1 stop
LAX12:00 pmLos Angeles
$856

Qantas Airways flights from California to Christchurch

Our best Qantas Airways deals on California to Christchurch flight tickets
Qantas Airways
Feb 7
LAX9:45 pmLos Angeles
20h 10m
1 stop
CHC2:55 pmChristchurch
Feb 15
CHC6:00 amChristchurch
21h 00m
1 stop
LAX6:00 amLos Angeles
$840
Qantas Airways
Feb 1
LAX9:45 pmLos Angeles
20h 10m
1 stop
CHC2:55 pmChristchurch
Feb 18
CHC3:45 pmChristchurch
23h 20m
1 stop
LAX6:05 pmLos Angeles
$847
Qantas Airways
Feb 7
LAX9:45 pmLos Angeles
20h 10m
1 stop
CHC2:55 pmChristchurch
Feb 19
CHC6:00 amChristchurch
21h 00m
1 stop
LAX6:00 amLos Angeles
$857

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Cheapest round-trip

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX Los Angeles - CHC Christchurch

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Thu 2/11

10:35 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop17h 35m

Christchurch

Thu 2/25

2:10 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop18h 50m

$812

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX Los Angeles - CHC Christchurch

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Fri 1/29

10:35 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop17h 35m

Christchurch

Sun 2/7

2:10 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop18h 50m

$812

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX Los Angeles - CHC Christchurch

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Mon 2/1

9:45 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop20h 10m

Christchurch

Sat 2/6

2:10 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop18h 50m

$835

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX Los Angeles - CHC Christchurch

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Sun 2/7

9:45 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop20h 10m

Christchurch

Thu 2/18

3:45 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop23h 20m

$840

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX Los Angeles - CHC Christchurch

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Sun 2/7

9:45 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop20h 10m

Christchurch

Tue 2/16

3:45 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop23h 20m

$840

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX Los Angeles - CHC Christchurch

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Mon 2/1

9:45 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop20h 10m

Christchurch

Sat 2/6

2:10 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop18h 50m

$850

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX Los Angeles - CHC Christchurch

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Sun 11/1

8:00 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops19h 05m

Christchurch

Mon 11/16

2:05 pm-11:25 am

2 stops18h 20m

$997

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX Los Angeles - CHC Christchurch

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Tue 10/27

9:00 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops19h 05m

Christchurch

Tue 11/10

11:10 am-11:25 am

2 stops21h 15m

$997
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San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO San Francisco - CHC Christchurch

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Sun 12/6

11:25 pm-10:35 am

Nonstop14h 10m

Christchurch

Tue 12/22

2:15 pm-6:15 am

Nonstop13h 00m

$1,083

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO San Francisco - CHC Christchurch

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Sun 12/6

11:25 pm-10:35 am

Nonstop14h 10m

Christchurch

Sun 12/20

2:15 pm-6:15 am

Nonstop13h 00m

$1,133

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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 $859. 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 $861.

What is the cheapest California to Christchurch flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight from California 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 $1,097 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 $89 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 31% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to Christchurch flight.

Cheap California to Christchurch flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found

$1,533

Fastest flight time

14h 10m

Direct flights

Mon, Thu and Sat

Airports in Christchurch

1 airport
The best flight deal from California to Christchurch found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,533
The fastest flight from California to Christchurch takes 14h 10m
Direct flights go from California to Christchurch on Monday, Thursday and Saturday. There are no airlines offering direct flights.
There is 1 airport in Christchurch. From California there are direct flights to Christchurch (CHC).
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Frequently asked questions about flying from California to Christchurch

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Christchurch Airport?

    Prices for flights from California to Christchurch Airport are updated daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Christchurch Airport?

  • 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.

  • What is the most popular plane model from California to Christchurch?

Best airlines flying from California to Christchurch

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Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Fiji AirwaysPriceFrom $531Free CancellationRating
8.0
254 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $834Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,083 reviews
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Air New ZealandPriceFrom $875Free CancellationRating
8.0
662 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,146Free CancellationRating
7.4
10,106 reviews
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