Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between Los Angeles and Christchurch?

Auckland (AKL) was the most common stop: 33% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from Los Angeles to Christchurch?

Auckland (AKL) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 1h 39m.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Los Angeles to Christchurch?

Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand are the most popular carriers operating from Los Angeles to Christchurch

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from Los Angeles to Christchurch?

Flights via Auckland (AKL) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $3,857.

Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from Los Angeles to Christchurch?

Flights connecting via Auckland (AKL) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 16h 01m.

What airlines fly to Christchurch?

Air New Zealand, Fiji Airways and Qantas Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Christchurch from Los Angeles according to our data. Air New Zealand is the first choice among our users, with 48% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Christchurch. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Christchurch on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Prices for flights from Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport to Christchurch Airport are updated daily.

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

As of August 2026, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport to Christchurch Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport to Christchurch Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport to Christchurch Airport.

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

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Christchurch Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Christchurch Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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3:45 pm - 6:05 pmCHC Christchurch-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

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$851Fiji Airways

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Fri, Oct 30 - Thu, Nov 12

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24h 51m2 stops Melbourne San Francisco

$1,120Air New Zealand

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24h 51m2 stops Melbourne San Francisco

$1,529Air New Zealand

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29h 20m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

6:00 am - 10:33 amCHC Christchurch-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

23h 33m2 stops Brisbane San Francisco

$1,602Air New Zealand

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22h 15m1 stop Auckland Intl

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$1,642Air New Zealand

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Fiji Airways

Nov 5

LAX10:35 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

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LAX10:35 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

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LAX8:25 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Los Angeles and Christchurch?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $792 to $1,306.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $702.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Christchurch?

In general, May is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Christchurch. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $834. If you don’t want to visit Christchurch in May, then you should wait until August to fly from Los Angeles, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $861.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Christchurch from Los Angeles when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Christchurch for around $1,098 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Christchurch from Los Angeles for as low as $89 on momondo.

How have Los Angeles to Christchurch flight prices changed over time?

As of August 2026, prices for Los Angeles to Christchurch flights are approximately 11% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found	$397
Fastest flight time	17h 15m
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The best one-way flight to Christchurch from Los Angeles in the past 72 hours is $397. The best round-trip flight deal from Los Angeles to Christchurch found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $711.

The fastest flight from Los Angeles to Christchurch takes 17h 15m

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How far is Los Angeles to Christchurch by plane?
The distance between Los Angeles and Christchurch is about 6893.6 mi. Typically, this will take 17h 15m by plane in normal conditions.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport to Christchurch Airport?
Prices for flights from Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport to Christchurch Airport are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport to Christchurch Airport?
As of August 2026, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport to Christchurch Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport to Christchurch Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport to Christchurch Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Christchurch Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Christchurch Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Christchurch Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular airline from Los Angeles to Christchurch?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Los Angeles and Christchurch, the leading airline is Air New Zealand, making up 48% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include Fiji Airways with 27% and Qantas Airways with 25%.

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Fiji Airways	PriceFrom $531	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 256 reviews	Search Fiji Airways flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $774	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,087 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $875	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 665 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights

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