Which airlines fly to Christchurch?

For flights from United States to Christchurch, most momondo users will book with popular airlines such as Air New Zealand, United Airlines, Qantas Airways and Fiji Airways. Depending on what airport you fly from, you may have other airlines to choose from.

Fiji Airways Flights to Christchurch

Fiji Airways operates around 42 flights into Christchurch in any given week. The most common departure point for these flights was from Auckland Intl, with the best round-trip Fiji Airways deal found being $531 (Dallas/Fort Worth to Christchurch). Users have rated Fiji Airways 8.1/10 in over 246 reviews on momondo.

Air New Zealand Flights to Christchurch

Another popular choice for flights to Christchurch is Air New Zealand (8.0/10, 649 reviews). Most Air New Zealand flights landing in Christchurch will be arriving from Wellington, but there are 74 Air New Zealand flights to Christchurch from all departure points globally so prices can vary significantly. The best Air New Zealand deal found on momondo this week was $875 (Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to Christchurch, round-trip).

How long does it take to fly to Christchurch?

Average flight duration from United States to Christchurch depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from Los Angeles to Christchurch is 17h 35m on average, while flying from San Francisco to Christchurch is 14h 10m on average. Christchurch is the most popular airport in Christchurch.

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11:55 pm - 12:05 pm

LAX

CHC

17h 10m

1 stop

1:05 pm - 1:05 pm

CHC

LAX

19h 00m

1 stop

$745Fiji Airways

Thu, Jul 30 - Thu, Aug 13

11:55 pm - 1:05 pm

LAX

CHC

17h 10m

1 stop

2:00 pm - 1:05 pm

CHC

LAX

19h 05m

1 stop

$749Fiji Airways

Sat, Sep 26 - Sun, Oct 4

10:35 pm - 5:45 pm

LAX

CHC

22h 10m

2 stops

6:15 am - 12:00 pm

CHC

LAX

26h 45m

2 stops

$803Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 26 - Wed, Dec 2

11:30 pm - 3:25 pm

LAX

CHC

20h 55m

1 stop

6:00 am - 6:05 am

CHC

LAX

19h 05m

1 stop

$834Qantas Airways

Tue, Aug 4 - Tue, Aug 11

10:45 pm - 2:55 pm

LAX

CHC

20h 10m

1 stop

6:20 am - 8:05 am

CHC

LAX

22h 45m

1 stop

$835Qantas Airways

Fri, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 9

10:35 pm - 7:25 am

LAX

CHC

35h 50m

2 stops

2:10 pm - 12:00 pm

CHC

LAX

18h 50m

1 stop

$862Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Mon, Nov 16

11:45 am - 8:50 am

ATL

CHC

28h 05m

2 stops

8:10 pm - 9:22 pm

CHC

ATL

43h 12m

2 stops

$1,390Air New Zealand

Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Nov 18

9:00 am - 9:25 am

EWR

CHC

30h 25m

2 stops

5:05 pm - 9:20 pm

CHC

EWR

22h 15m

2 stops

$1,393Air New Zealand

Thu, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 17

7:05 am - 8:55 am

EWR

CHC

33h 50m

2 stops

6:10 am - 10:54 pm

CHC

EWR

32h 44m

2 stops

$1,530United Airlines

Wed, Aug 5 - Fri, Aug 14

4:00 pm - 10:25 am

EWR

CHC

26h 25m

2 stops

6:10 am - 9:49 pm

CHC

EWR

31h 39m

2 stops

$1,641United Airlines

Fri, Aug 7 - Fri, Aug 14

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LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Thu 7/30

11:55 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop17h 10m

Christchurch

Thu 8/13

1:05 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop19h 00m

$745

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Sat 9/26

11:55 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop17h 10m

Christchurch

Sun 10/4

2:00 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop19h 05m

$749

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Thu 11/26

10:35 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops22h 10m

Christchurch

Wed 12/2

6:15 am-12:00 pm

2 stops26h 45m

$803

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Tue 8/4

11:30 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop20h 55m

Christchurch

Tue 8/11

6:00 am-6:05 am

1 stop19h 05m

$834

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Fri 10/30

10:45 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop20h 10m

Christchurch

Mon 11/9

6:20 am-8:05 am

1 stop22h 45m

$835

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Sun 11/1

10:35 pm-7:25 am

2 stops35h 50m

Christchurch

Mon 11/16

2:10 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop18h 50m

$862

AtlantaChristchurch

ATL - CHC

ATLCHC

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 10/14

11:45 am-8:50 am

2 stops28h 05m

Christchurch

Wed 11/18

8:10 pm-9:22 pm

2 stops43h 12m

$1,390

NewarkChristchurch

EWR - CHC

EWRCHC

Newark

Thu 11/5

9:00 am-9:25 am

2 stops30h 25m

Christchurch

Tue 11/17

5:05 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops22h 15m

$1,393

NewarkChristchurch

EWR - CHC

EWRCHC

Newark

Wed 8/5

7:05 am-8:55 am

2 stops33h 50m

Christchurch

Fri 8/14

6:10 am-10:54 pm

2 stops32h 44m

$1,530

NewarkChristchurch

EWR - CHC

EWRCHC

Newark

Fri 8/7

4:00 pm-10:25 am

2 stops26h 25m

Christchurch

Fri 8/14

6:10 am-9:49 pm

2 stops31h 39m

$1,641

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Christchurch?

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from United States to Christchurch. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,318. If you don’t want to visit Christchurch in February, then you should wait until March to fly from United States, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,432.

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CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO CHRISTCHURCH FROM LOS ANGELES	May	27% cheaper	Flying from Los Angeles to Christchurch costs on average just $834 in May
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO CHRISTCHURCH FROM LOS ANGELES	July	55% more expensive	It costs about $1,763 for flights to Christchurch from Los Angeles in July
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO CHRISTCHURCH FROM LOS ANGELES	December	418% more users visited	More momondo users searched in flights to Christchurch from Los Angeles in December than any other month

Cheap Christchurch flight deals and tips

Summary info about Christchurch flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$495
Best Round-Trip Price	$745
Fastest flight time	20h 20m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Christchurch from United States in the last 5 days is $495 (Los Angeles to Christchurch).

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The best round-trip flight price to Christchurch from United States in the last 5 days is $745 (Los Angeles to Christchurch).

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The fastest flight to Christchurch from United States takes 20h 20m (Dallas/Fort Worth to Christchurch).

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December has the highest demand for flights to Christchurch, with a 12% price increase on average.

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Christchurch

Is there an alternative airport near Christchurch?

Those flying to Christchurch could potentially find better pricing at Timaru Airport (88 mi from Christchurch city center) or Kaikoura Airport (94 mi from Christchurch city center) depending on the month and departure airport.

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

Prices for flights to Christchurch Airport are updated daily.

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

As of July 2026, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights to Christchurch Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly 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 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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