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Summary info about Christchurch flight prices, duration and airlines
Best One-Way Price | $346 |
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Best Round-Trip Price | $827 |
Fastest flight time | 16h 30m |
Operated By | 3 airlines |
Cheapest flights to Christchurch airports
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CHEAPEST ROUTE FROM Los Angeles TO Christchurch
Los Angeles (LAX) to Christchurch (CHC)
Typically, flights to Christchurch from Los Angeles are cheaper when flying from Los Angeles to Christchurch, which has an average price of $1,013
| CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO CHRISTCHURCH FROM LOS ANGELES | May | 22% cheaper | Flying from Los Angeles to Christchurch costs on average just $788 in May |
| MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO CHRISTCHURCH FROM LOS ANGELES | December | 32% more expensive | It costs about $1,341 for flights to Christchurch from Los Angeles in December |
| MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO CHRISTCHURCH FROM LOS ANGELES | December | 515% more users visited | More momondo users searched in flights to Christchurch from Los Angeles in December than any other month |
When is the best time to fly to Christchurch?
Christchurch flight deals from cities in the United States require approximately two days to two days and a half. Flights from Washington DC take approximately 60 hours to get to Christchurch in New Zealand. Miami flights into Christchurch, New Zealand take approximately 52 hours, as they require two layovers along the way. The duration of these layovers also affects the flight times. Flights from New York take approximately 46 hours 10 minutes to get to Christchurch in New Zealand.
You’ll find that there are currently no direct Christchurch flight deals from the United States. Airlines offering one and two-stop flights to Christchurch, New Zealand from the United States are Singapore Airlines, Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, Korean Airlines, Emirates, and Lufthansa Airlines. These flights can be found in Washington Dulles International Airport, New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport, and Miami International Airport. You’ll find that flights from Washington DC require layovers in Los Angeles and Singapore while those from New York require a single layover in Singapore before landing in Christchurch International Airport, Christchurch. Alternatively, you’ll find flight deals from Newark in New Jersey that have layovers in Frankfurt and Singapore.
$15 is the cheapest deal found on momondo in the last two weeks for a flight to Christchurch. This flight is from Lagos, Lagos and is 100% cheaper than most flights to Christchurch. To find the cheapest price to Christchurch from your area, use momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.
In general, May 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 $1,216. If you don’t want to visit Christchurch in May, then you should wait until March to fly from United States, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,227.
In general, most travelers find the cheapest time to book a flight to Christchurch is about 14 days prior to their departure date when tickets on average are $1,412. Keep in mind that you might also find cheap flights to Christchurch outside of this time window. In fact, momondo users recently found flights from United States to Christchurch for $827.
According to our data, Monday is the cheapest day to fly to Christchurch from United States. The lowest ticket price found for a Monday departure recently was $1,586. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. Flights from United States to Christchurch on a Sunday will generally be more expensive and average around $2,342. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.
According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Christchurch is in the evening. momondo users have found flights departing from United States to Christchurch in the evening for as low as $1,618. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Christchurch is at noon when prices are around $3,270.
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.
With an average price of $3,903 per person, Timaru Airport is the cheapest airport to fly into when planning your trip to Christchurch. This price can fluctuate based on where you are flying from. momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool can help users find the best prices.
Can I fly to Christchurch from United States right now?
Most visitors from United States need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Christchurch.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from United States must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 1 day for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 1 day for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to Christchurch.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from United States are not required to quarantine after entering Christchurch.
Can I fly back to United States from Christchurch?
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Christchurch must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 1 day for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 1 day for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to United States.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Christchurch are not required to quarantine after entering United States.
Christchurch flight deals found on momondo
Check out some of the best fares from airports in United States to Christchurch found recently by users on momondo
Find the cheapest one-way flights to Christchurch
If you're looking for one-way flights from United States to Christchurch, view some of our deals below provided by Fiji Airways and Jetstar
Which airlines fly to Christchurch?
Here you can see a selection of the most popular and cheapest airlines for flights to Christchurch
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, Qantas Airways, United Airlines and Virgin Australia. Depending on what airport you fly from, you may have other airlines to choose from.
Air New Zealand Flights to Christchurch
Air New Zealand operates around 83 flights into Christchurch in any given week. The most common departure point for these flights was from Wellington, with the best round-trip Air New Zealand deal found being $1,021 (Boston Logan Intl to Christchurch). Users have rated Air New Zealand 8.4/10 in over 17 reviews on momondo.
Air Canada Flights to Christchurch
Another popular choice for flights to Christchurch is Air Canada (7.7/10, 136 reviews). Most Air Canada flights landing in Christchurch will be arriving from Sydney Kingsford Smith, but there are 4 Air Canada flights to Christchurch from all departure points globally so prices can vary significantly. The best Air Canada deal found on momondo this week was $855 (Boston Logan Intl to Christchurch, round-trip).
Airports near Christchurch
Below you will find all the airports in Christchurch along with the distance from the city center
How do you get to the city center from Christchurch airport?
Christchurch Airport is not far from the city center. Take advantage of bus 29 that goes between the airport and city center. To access these buses, head over to the outside of International Arrivals. These buses take 30 minutes to get to the city center and operate every day. You can also rent a car at the airport or pre-book online from rental companies available, such as Avis, Budget, Hertz, and Thrifty. These can be found in the International Arrivals area. You can also take a taxi, which will take approximately 20 minutes to get to the city center. Taxis are located outside International Arrivals. Uber is also available in Christchurch, New Zealand.
Popular routes to Christchurch
Most frequently searched flights to Christchurch along with the cheapest price and shortest flight duration
Visa requirements for visiting Christchurch
Travelers from the United States are required to have a passport that is valid for at least two months to enter New Zealand. Visas are not a requirement to enter the country, however, travelers need to apply for an ETA.
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Find rentals in ChristchurchBest things to do and see in Christchurch
Check out the Canterbury Museum in Christchurch, which explains the history behind the town's church. Some exhibits tell the story of what happened during the Victorian era as well as World War I. Enjoy the city views by hopping on a 10-minute gondola ride to the peak of Mount Cavendish. Spread out over 400 acres of land is the city’s Hagley Park, which has a variety of outdoor activities for you to choose from. Be sure to learn about the climate from the International Antarctic Center, which showcases exhibitions on the environment and wildlife. If you’re looking for a fun place to unwind, Dux Central is known for its popular craft beer. Relax at the Cathedral Square, located right next to the cathedral church and metallic chalice. Events and festivals are mostly held here and food truck market day is observed every Friday.
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