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 San Francisco to Christchurch is 14h 10m on average, while flying from Los Angeles to Christchurch is 17h 35m on average. Christchurch is the most popular airport in Christchurch.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from United States to Christchurch?

Qantas Airways, Alaska Airlines, and Cathay Pacific are the most popular carriers operating from United States to Christchurch

What airlines fly to Christchurch?

Air New Zealand, United Airlines and Fiji Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Christchurch from United States according to our data. Air New Zealand is the first choice among our users, with 64% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Christchurch. Keep in mind that there are 4 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 United States to Christchurch Airport?

Prices for flights from United States to Christchurch Airport are updated daily.

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

The number of operators available for flights from United States to Christchurch Airport is 4 as of August 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from United States 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 United States to Christchurch Airport.

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

The necessary travel and health documents for your Christchurch Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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10:35 pm - 1:10 pmLAX Los Angeles-CHC Christchurch

17h 35m1 stop Nadi

2:10 pm - 12:00 pmCHC Christchurch-LAX Los Angeles

18h 50m1 stop Nadi

$814Fiji Airways

Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 12

10:35 pm - 1:10 pmLAX Los Angeles-CHC Christchurch

17h 35m1 stop Nadi

2:10 pm - 12:00 pmCHC Christchurch-LAX Los Angeles

18h 50m1 stop Nadi

$857Fiji Airways

Fri, Feb 5 - Sun, Feb 21

9:45 pm - 2:55 pmLAX Los Angeles-CHC Christchurch

20h 10m1 stop Brisbane

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

23h 20m1 stop Melbourne

$873Qantas Airways

Mon, Feb 1 - Tue, Feb 16

9:45 pm - 2:55 pmLAX Los Angeles-CHC Christchurch

20h 10m1 stop Brisbane

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

23h 20m1 stop Melbourne

$881Qantas Airways

Sun, Jan 31 - Tue, Feb 16

8:25 pm - 3:25 pmLAX Los Angeles-CHC Christchurch

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

21h 00m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

$884American Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 14

8:25 pm - 11:59 pmLAX Los Angeles-CHC Christchurch

30h 34m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

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

21h 00m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

$884American Airlines

Thu, Feb 18 - Tue, Mar 2

8:00 pm - 7:55 amLAX Los Angeles-CHC Christchurch

38h 55m2 stops Auckland Intl Wellington

8:40 pm - 11:25 amCHC Christchurch-LAX Los Angeles

35h 45m2 stops Wellington Auckland Intl

$1,011Air New Zealand

Sun, Nov 1 - Mon, Nov 16

9:00 pm - 7:55 amLAX Los Angeles-CHC Christchurch

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2:40 pm - 11:25 amCHC Christchurch-LAX Los Angeles

17h 45m2 stops Wellington Auckland Intl

$1,011Air New Zealand

Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 10

11:25 pm - 10:35 amSFO San Francisco-CHC Christchurch

14h 10mnonstop

2:15 pm - 6:15 amCHC Christchurch-SFO San Francisco

13h 00mnonstop

$1,334United Airlines

Fri, Dec 4 - Tue, Dec 22

11:25 pm - 10:35 amSFO San Francisco-CHC Christchurch

14h 10mnonstop

2:15 pm - 6:15 amCHC Christchurch-SFO San Francisco

13h 00mnonstop

$1,384United Airlines

Fri, Feb 12 - Tue, Feb 23

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8:00 am - 10:20 amCHC Christchurch-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

45h 20m2 stops Auckland Intl Hong Kong Intl

$1,498Multiple Airlines

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12:25 pm - 6:10 pmSEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl-CHC Christchurch

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9:40 am - 4:52 pmCHC Christchurch-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

26h 12m3 stops Auckland Intl Papeete Faaa Los Angeles

$1,580Multiple Airlines

Thu, Aug 27 - Sun, Sep 6

5:41 pm - 9:25 amSFO San Francisco-CHC Christchurch

20h 44m2 stops Los Angeles Auckland Intl

3:45 pm - 10:20 pmCHC Christchurch-SFO San Francisco

25h 35m2 stops Brisbane Los Angeles

$1,910Multiple Airlines

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10:05 pm - 9:25 amSFO San Francisco-CHC Christchurch

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$1,932Air New Zealand

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9:09 am - 2:45 pmSFO San Francisco-CHC Christchurch

34h 36m2 stops Los Angeles Melbourne

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29h 40m1 stop Auckland Intl

$1,948Multiple Airlines

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7:20 am - 6:10 pmSEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl-CHC Christchurch

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7:00 am - 9:29 pmCHC Christchurch-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

33h 29m3 stops Wellington Sydney Kingsford Smith Honolulu

$2,001Multiple Airlines

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5:15 pm - 2:25 pmSFO San Francisco-CHC Christchurch

26h 10m2 stops Tokyo Narita Brisbane

6:55 pm - 11:12 amCHC Christchurch-SFO San Francisco

35h 17m3 stops Auckland Intl Melbourne Los Angeles

$2,049Multiple Airlines

Mon, Aug 24 - Wed, Aug 26

5:45 pm - 11:25 amDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-CHC Christchurch

25h 40m2 stops San Francisco Auckland Intl

2:00 pm - 10:13 pmCHC Christchurch-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

24h 13m2 stops Auckland Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

$2,350Air New Zealand

Mon, Aug 24 - Wed, Aug 26

3:26 pm - 10:25 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CHC Christchurch

26h 59m2 stops Los Angeles Auckland Intl

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24h 45m2 stops Auckland Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

$2,350Air New Zealand

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1:04 pm - 10:25 amDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-CHC Christchurch

29h 21m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl San Francisco Auckland Intl

2:00 pm - 10:13 pmCHC Christchurch-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

24h 13m2 stops Auckland Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

$2,607Multiple Airlines

Mon, Aug 24 - Wed, Aug 26

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11:25 pm - 10:35 amSFO San Francisco-CHC Christchurch

14h 10mnonstop

2:15 pm - 6:15 amCHC Christchurch-SFO San Francisco

13h 00mnonstop

$1,284Air New Zealand

Fri, Feb 12 - Tue, Feb 23

11:25 pm - 10:35 amSFO San Francisco-CHC Christchurch

14h 10mnonstop

2:15 pm - 6:15 amCHC Christchurch-SFO San Francisco

13h 00mnonstop

$1,284United Airlines

Wed, Dec 2 - Fri, Jan 8

11:25 pm - 10:35 amSFO San Francisco-CHC Christchurch

14h 10mnonstop

2:15 pm - 6:15 amCHC Christchurch-SFO San Francisco

13h 00mnonstop

$1,304Air New Zealand

Sun, Jan 24 - Tue, Feb 16

11:25 pm - 10:35 amSFO San Francisco-CHC Christchurch

14h 10mnonstop

2:15 pm - 6:15 amCHC Christchurch-SFO San Francisco

13h 00mnonstop

$1,334United Airlines

Fri, Dec 4 - Fri, Jan 8

11:25 pm - 10:35 amSFO San Francisco-CHC Christchurch

14h 10mnonstop

2:15 pm - 6:15 amCHC Christchurch-SFO San Francisco

13h 00mnonstop

$1,334United Airlines

Fri, Dec 4 - Tue, Dec 22

11:25 pm - 10:35 amSFO San Francisco-CHC Christchurch

14h 10mnonstop

2:15 pm - 6:15 amCHC Christchurch-SFO San Francisco

13h 00mnonstop

$1,384United Airlines

Fri, Dec 4 - Sun, Dec 20

11:25 pm - 10:35 amSFO San Francisco-CHC Christchurch

14h 10mnonstop

2:15 pm - 6:15 amCHC Christchurch-SFO San Francisco

13h 00mnonstop

$1,384United Airlines

Fri, Feb 12 - Tue, Feb 23

11:25 pm - 10:35 amSFO San Francisco-CHC Christchurch

14h 10mnonstop

2:15 pm - 6:15 amCHC Christchurch-SFO San Francisco

13h 00mnonstop

$1,384United Airlines

Fri, Dec 4 - Fri, Dec 18

11:25 pm - 10:35 amSFO San Francisco-CHC Christchurch

14h 10mnonstop

2:15 pm - 6:15 amCHC Christchurch-SFO San Francisco

13h 00mnonstop

$1,385United Airlines

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11:25 pm - 10:35 amSFO San Francisco-CHC Christchurch

14h 10mnonstop

2:15 pm - 6:15 amCHC Christchurch-SFO San Francisco

13h 00mnonstop

$1,395Air New Zealand

Fri, Feb 5 - Sun, Feb 21

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Nov 1

LAX8:25 pmLos Angeles

30h 34m

1 stop

CHC11:59 pmChristchurch

Nov 16

CHC6:00 amChristchurch

21h 00m

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LAX6:00 amLos Angeles

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CHC6:00 amChristchurch

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CHC6:00 amChristchurch

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Feb 1

LAX9:45 pmLos Angeles

20h 10m

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CHC3:45 pmChristchurch

23h 20m

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LAX6:05 pmLos Angeles

$873

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LAX9:45 pmLos Angeles

20h 10m

1 stop

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Feb 16

CHC3:45 pmChristchurch

23h 20m

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LAX6:05 pmLos Angeles

$881

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Aug 24

LAX11:30 pmLos Angeles

29h 50m

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CHC6:00 amChristchurch

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LAX2:30 pmLos Angeles

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Nonstop13h 00m

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Christchurch?

In general, September 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 $1,161. If you don’t want to visit Christchurch in September, then you should wait until October to fly from United States, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,251.

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Best Price Found	$436
Fastest flight time	14h 10m
Direct flights	Mon, Thu and Sat
Airports in Christchurch	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Christchurch from United States in the past 72 hours is $436. The best round-trip flight deal from United States to Christchurch found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $814.

The fastest flight from United States to Christchurch takes 14h 10m

Direct flights go from United States to Christchurch on Monday, Thursday and Saturday. There are no airlines offering direct flights.

There is 1 airport in Christchurch. From United States there are direct flights to Christchurch (CHC).

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from United States to Christchurch Airport?
Prices for flights from United States to Christchurch Airport are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from United States to Christchurch Airport?
The number of operators available for flights from United States to Christchurch Airport is 4 as of August 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from United States 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 United States to Christchurch Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Christchurch Airport?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Christchurch Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from United States to Christchurch?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between United States and Christchurch, the leading plane model is Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, making up 82.14% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Boeing 777 with 7.14%, Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner with 7.14%, and Boeing 737-900 with 3.57%.

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Fiji Airways	PriceFrom $531	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 255 reviews	Search Fiji Airways flights
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Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $875	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 663 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights
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