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, Fiji Airways, United Airlines and Qantas 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 40 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 $428 (Dallas/Fort Worth to Christchurch). Users have rated Fiji Airways 8.1/10 in over 239 reviews on momondo.

Air New Zealand Flights to Christchurch

Another popular choice for flights to Christchurch is Air New Zealand (8.0/10, 626 reviews). Most Air New Zealand flights landing in Christchurch will be arriving from Wellington, but there are 95 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 $866 (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 10m on average, while flying from San Francisco to Christchurch is 16h 20m 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

$780Fiji Airways

Fri, Jul 31 - Sat, Aug 8

11:55 pm - 12:05 pm

LAX

CHC

17h 10m

1 stop

1:05 pm - 1:05 pm

CHC

LAX

19h 00m

1 stop

$801Fiji Airways

Thu, Apr 23 - Mon, Apr 27

11:30 pm - 3:25 pm

LAX

CHC

20h 55m

1 stop

6:00 am - 2:30 pm

CHC

LAX

27h 30m

1 stop

$831Qantas Airways

Mon, May 11 - Thu, May 21

10:10 pm - 12:20 am

LAX

CHC

31h 10m

1 stop

6:00 am - 4:30 pm

CHC

LAX

29h 30m

1 stop

$878Qantas Airways

Sun, Apr 19 - Tue, Apr 28

7:20 pm - 2:20 pm

SEA

CHC

24h 00m

2 stops

6:00 am - 2:20 pm

CHC

SEA

27h 20m

2 stops

$890Air Canada

Tue, May 19 - Tue, May 26

2:55 pm - 12:40 am

SEA

CHC

38h 45m

2 stops

6:00 am - 6:30 pm

CHC

SEA

31h 30m

2 stops

$971Air Canada

Fri, May 22 - Fri, May 29

7:40 pm - 11:05 pm

DEN

CHC

32h 25m

2 stops

9:00 am - 5:50 pm

CHC

DEN

27h 50m

2 stops

$1,476Air New Zealand

Mon, Sep 28 - Tue, Oct 13

4:42 pm - 3:25 pm

SLC

CHC

28h 43m

2 stops

6:30 am - 4:55 pm

CHC

SLC

28h 25m

2 stops

$1,480Air New Zealand

Wed, Jun 3 - Wed, Jun 10

1:10 pm - 1:25 pm

SLC

CHC

30h 15m

2 stops

5:05 pm - 3:54 pm

CHC

SLC

40h 49m

2 stops

$1,727United Airlines

Sat, May 16 - Tue, May 19

4:55 pm - 12:25 pm

SLC

CHC

25h 30m

2 stops

5:05 pm - 3:54 pm

CHC

SLC

40h 49m

2 stops

$1,728United Airlines

Sat, May 16 - Tue, May 19

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Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Fri 7/31

11:55 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop17h 10m

Christchurch

Sat 8/8

1:05 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop19h 00m

$780

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Thu 4/23

11:55 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop17h 10m

Christchurch

Mon 4/27

1:05 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop19h 00m

$801

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Mon 5/11

11:30 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop20h 55m

Christchurch

Thu 5/21

6:00 am-2:30 pm

1 stop27h 30m

$831

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Sun 4/19

10:10 pm-12:20 am

1 stop31h 10m

Christchurch

Tue 4/28

6:00 am-4:30 pm

1 stop29h 30m

$878

SeattleChristchurch

SEA - CHC

SEACHC

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 5/19

7:20 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops24h 00m

Christchurch

Tue 5/26

6:00 am-2:20 pm

2 stops27h 20m

$890

SeattleChristchurch

SEA - CHC

SEACHC

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Fri 5/22

2:55 pm-12:40 am

2 stops38h 45m

Christchurch

Fri 5/29

6:00 am-6:30 pm

2 stops31h 30m

$971

DenverChristchurch

DEN - CHC

DENCHC

Denver Intl

Mon 9/28

7:40 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops32h 25m

Christchurch

Tue 10/13

9:00 am-5:50 pm

2 stops27h 50m

$1,476

Salt Lake CityChristchurch

SLC - CHC

SLCCHC

Salt Lake City

Wed 6/3

4:42 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops28h 43m

Christchurch

Wed 6/10

6:30 am-4:55 pm

2 stops28h 25m

$1,480

Salt Lake CityChristchurch

SLC - CHC

SLCCHC

Salt Lake City

Sat 5/16

1:10 pm-1:25 pm

2 stops30h 15m

Christchurch

Tue 5/19

5:05 pm-3:54 pm

2 stops40h 49m

$1,727

Salt Lake CityChristchurch

SLC - CHC

SLCCHC

Salt Lake City

Sat 5/16

4:55 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops25h 30m

Christchurch

Tue 5/19

5:05 pm-3:54 pm

2 stops40h 49m

$1,728

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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 November to fly from United States, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,370.

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CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO CHRISTCHURCH FROM LOS ANGELES	May	33% cheaper	Flying from Los Angeles to Christchurch costs on average just $746 in May
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO CHRISTCHURCH FROM LOS ANGELES	April	32% more expensive	It costs about $1,466 for flights to Christchurch from Los Angeles in April
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO CHRISTCHURCH FROM LOS ANGELES	December	490% more users visited	More momondo users searched in flights to Christchurch from Los Angeles in December than any other month

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Summary info about Christchurch flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$388
Best Round-Trip Price	$780
Fastest flight time	17h 10m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Christchurch from United States in the last 72 hours is $388 (Los Angeles to Christchurch).

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The best round-trip flight price to Christchurch from United States in the last 72 hours is $780 (Los Angeles to Christchurch).

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The fastest flight to Christchurch from United States takes 17h 10m (Los Angeles to Christchurch).

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December has the highest demand for flights to Christchurch, with a 10% 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 April 2026, there are 9 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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