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$384+ Cheap flights from Christchurch (CHC) to California

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — LAX
Jan 30 — Feb 61
Fri 1/30
Fri 2/6
1 adult, Economy
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Best flights from Christchurch to California
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Christchurch to California that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 31, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/16:10 amCHC - LAX
2 stops31h 19mAir Canada
Sun 2/86:30 amLAX - CHC
2 stops45h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 12/29$719
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/98:45 amCHC - LAX
2 stops23h 03mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/196:10 pmLAX - CHC
2 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/31$826
This Jettzy deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jettzy is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/92:10 pmCHC - LAX
1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways
Thu 3/1911:35 pmLAX - CHC
1 stop17h 35mFiji Airways
Deal found 12/31$900
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/132:40 pmCHC - SFO
2 stops17h 25mAir New Zealand
Fri 2/207:50 pmSFO - CHC
1 stop16h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/30$1,009
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 1/261:00 pmCHC - SAN
2 stops26h 44mUnited Airlines
Mon 2/27:52 pmSAN - CHC
2 stops39h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/31$1,041
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 1/2611:50 amCHC - SAN
3 stops24h 13mAmerican Airlines
Mon 2/23:12 pmSAN - CHC
2 stops25h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/31$1,255
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/138:45 amCHC - SFO
2 stops24h 35mAir Canada
Fri 2/2011:20 amSFO - CHC
2 stops40h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 12/30$835
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/19:50 amCHC - LAX
2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/811:45 pmLAX - CHC
1 stop19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/29$925
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 1/262:10 pmCHC - LAX
1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways
Tue 2/310:35 pmLAX - CHC
1 stop17h 35mFiji Airways
Deal found 12/29$927
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/98:45 amCHC - LAX
2 stops24h 03mAir Canada
Sun 2/226:10 pmLAX - CHC
2 stops33h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 12/29$849
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/306:10 amCHC - LAX
2 stops26h 38mMultiple Airlines
Thu 2/1210:35 pmLAX - CHC
2 stops23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/29$943
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/162:15 pmCHC - SFO
Nonstop13h 00mAir New Zealand
Sun 2/110:45 pmSFO - CHC
2 stops20h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/29$1,045
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/196:00 amCHC - SFO
1 stop22h 25mUnited Airlines
Sun 3/2211:25 pmSFO - CHC
Nonstop14h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/30$1,064
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/196:10 amCHC - LAX
2 stops33h 51mAir Canada
Sun 3/226:30 amLAX - CHC
2 stops34h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 12/30$880
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/166:20 amCHC - LAX
2 stops30h 09mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/2012:50 pmLAX - CHC
2 stops38h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/30$947
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/121:25 pmCHC - SFO
2 stops18h 40mAir New Zealand
Thu 2/197:50 pmSFO - CHC
1 stop17h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/29$1,059
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/126:10 amCHC - SFO
2 stops30h 25mAir Canada
Thu 2/191:20 pmSFO - CHC
2 stops38h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 12/29$888
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/196:00 amCHC - SAN
2 stops28h 49mUnited Airlines
Sun 3/224:00 pmSAN - CHC
1 stop21h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/30$1,221
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/194:05 pmCHC - SAN
2 stops39h 58mAir Canada
Sun 3/226:05 pmSAN - CHC
2 stops23h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 12/30$1,103

Find flight deals from Christchurch to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Christchurch to California flight deals. Data was last updated December 31, 2025.

Most accurate provider

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3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$715
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$384
(Air Canada)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,005

Good round-trip deal

$880 or less

Good one-way deal

$650 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Christchurch to California that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Christchurch to California that are best for you.

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ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Sun 2/1

6:10 am-4:29 pm

2 stops31h 19m

Los Angeles

Sun 2/8

6:30 am-12:40 am

2 stops45h 10m

$719

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Mon 3/9

8:45 am-11:48 am

2 stops23h 03m

Los Angeles

Thu 3/19

6:10 pm-12:40 am

2 stops34h 30m

$826

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Fri 2/13

8:45 am-12:20 pm

2 stops24h 35m

San Francisco

Fri 2/20

11:20 am-12:40 am

2 stops40h 20m

$835

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Mon 2/9

8:45 am-11:48 am

2 stops24h 03m

Los Angeles

Sun 2/22

6:10 pm-12:40 am

2 stops33h 30m

$849

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Thu 3/19

6:10 am-8:01 pm

2 stops33h 51m

Los Angeles

Sun 3/22

6:30 am-1:25 pm

2 stops34h 55m

$880

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Thu 2/12

6:10 am-3:35 pm

2 stops30h 25m

San Francisco

Thu 2/19

1:20 pm-12:40 am

2 stops38h 20m

$888

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Mon 3/9

2:10 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop18h 50m

Los Angeles

Thu 3/19

11:35 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop17h 35m

$900

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Sun 2/1

9:50 am-12:00 pm

2 stops23h 10m

Los Angeles

Sun 2/8

11:45 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop19h 00m

$925

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Mon 1/26

2:10 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop18h 50m

Los Angeles

Tue 2/3

10:35 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop17h 35m

$927

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Fri 1/30

6:10 am-11:48 am

2 stops26h 38m

Los Angeles

Thu 2/12

10:35 pm-7:05 pm

2 stops23h 30m

$943

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Christchurch to California?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to California (average of $546). Flying from Christchurch to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of $706). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHC to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Christchurch to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 31, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Christchurch to California as you normally would.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Christchurch to California?

    For a flight from Christchurch to California, you will be flying from Christchurch. Christchurch (CHC) is just 5.9 mi from the center of the city.

  • How long is the flight from Christchurch to California?

    There are many flights that can get you from Christchurch to California in 17h 25m. Fly via Air Canada, Air New Zealand, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 6922 mi between Christchurch and California. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Christchurch to California one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $325. Fiji Airways flights start at $330 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $401 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Christchurch to California?

    While some choose either Christchurch - San Francisco or Christchurch - San Diego, Christchurch - Los Angeles is the most popular route from Christchurch to California.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Christchurch to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Christchurch to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Christchurch to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Christchurch to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Christchurch to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Christchurch to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Christchurch to California?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to California (average of $546). Flying from Christchurch to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of $706). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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